diff --git a/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md b/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md index 4f21f78..6886b32 100644 --- a/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md +++ b/Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **C - **The Nullifier** removes area-specific lighting overrides, so the custom weather also shows up everywhere (e.g. in the Badlands). - **Nova LUT 4** is the color grading (LUT). **LUT Switcher 3** lets you switch LUTs in game. - **Nova Optics** fine-tunes exposure. Use it if Nova City 2 is too dark for you. +- **Torrent** replaces the flat vanilla rain with real drops lit by the city, and adds storms with lightning and thunder. > Nova City 2 is designed for **Path Tracing**. It still works with RT or raster, but those modes are not its focus. @@ -14,18 +15,21 @@ Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **C ## Mods -| Mod name | Link | Purpose | Note | -| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | -| Nova City 2 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/12490) | Weather & lighting overhaul (ENV) | | -| Weather Switcher | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/18027) | Change weather, control time, customize clouds | **Required** by Nova City 2 | -| The Nullifier | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/23091) | Removes sector lighting overrides | **Required** by Nova City 2 | -| Nova LUT 4.0 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/11622) | Color grading (LUT) | | -| LUT Switcher 3 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/16310) | Switch LUTs in real time | + Optional file: **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | -| Nova Optics | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/29190) | Exposure, bloom, vignette etc. + vehicle fix | Optional, see [Nova Optics](#nova-optics) | +| Mod name | Link | Purpose | Note | +| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | +| Nova City 2 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/12490) | Weather & lighting overhaul (ENV) | | +| Weather Switcher | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/18027) | Change weather, control time, customize clouds | **Required** by Nova City 2 | +| The Nullifier | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/23091) | Removes sector lighting overrides | **Required** by Nova City 2 | +| Nova LUT 4.0 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/11622) | Color grading (LUT) | | +| LUT Switcher 3 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/16310) | Switch LUTs in real time | + Optional file: **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | +| Nova Optics | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/29190) | Exposure, bloom, vignette etc. + vehicle fix | Optional, see [Nova Optics](#nova-optics) | +| Torrent | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/37031) | Realistic rain, storm mist, lightning & thunder | Optional, see [Torrent](#torrent) | **Requirements** (all listed under _Dependency Mods_ in [SitirioTV's Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Collection](./SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md)): [Cyber Engine Tweaks](./cyber-engine-tweaks.md), Codeware, redscript, RED4ext, ArchiveXL, TweakXL, Window Utils +For **Torrent** also: Mod Settings (to change its settings) and AudioXL (optional, without it the lightning has no thunder) + --- ## Installation @@ -34,6 +38,7 @@ Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **C 2. Drag & drop the content of each ZIP into the Cyberpunk 2077 root folder. - Steam: `...\steamapps\common\Cyberpunk 2077\` 3. For **LUT Switcher 3**, also download the optional file **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** from its _Files_ tab. Without a pack, LUT Switcher shows no LUTs. +4. For **Torrent**, keep the regular **Nova City 2** main file. You do **not** need _"Nova City 2 - No Custom Rain"_: that version is meant for other rain mods, while Torrent builds on Nova City 2's rain weathers and replaces the rain itself. > **Updating from Nova City 1?** Delete the `NovaCityTools` folder in `bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks\mods\` and the `NovaOverrides.ini` config file. @@ -53,7 +58,7 @@ Setup for weather, lighting and color grading. All mods in this guide are by **C ## Setup in Game -All three tools are configured in the **CET overlay** (see [Cyber Engine Tweaks](./cyber-engine-tweaks.md)). Each one has its own window. +LUT Switcher, Weather Switcher and Nova Optics are configured in the **CET overlay** (see [Cyber Engine Tweaks](./cyber-engine-tweaks.md)). Each one has its own window. Torrent uses the **Mod Settings** menu instead. ### LUT Switcher @@ -103,18 +108,46 @@ Changes are applied live and saved when you release the slider. > Higher values brighten dark scenes further, but the image can start to look washed out. Check the result at night **and** at noon. +### Torrent + +> **Warning:** Storms bring lightning flashes. If flashing lights bother you, turn on **Reduce Flashes** or set **Lightning** to **Off**. + +No setup needed, the defaults work fine. All settings are under **Mod Settings > Torrent**: + +| Setting | What it does | +| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Enabled / Quality | Turns the mod on or off. Quality: Low, Medium, High or Ultra | +| Intensity | More and thicker rain on top of each weather's look | +| Visibility | Use it if the rain looks too faint on your setup | +| Rain Cover | How rain gets under roofs and bridges: **Simple** (straight down), **Auto** (default, only when windy), **Full** | +| Storm Mist | Wind-blown mist and spray in Nova City 2's _Storm_ weather | +| Lightning | **Off**, **Storms Only** or **All Rain** | +| Lightning Frequency | 1 to 10 (default 3). Each step means about 50 % more strikes | +| Reduce Flashes | Dimmer bolts, one slow glow instead of a flicker, fewer strikes | +| Thunder Volume | Needs AudioXL | +| Lightning Strike Key | Key to trigger a strike on demand while it's raining | + +> Use **Weather Switcher** to set a rain or storm state for testing. Lightning comes mostly between 9 pm and 2 am game time. + +The performance cost is small: about 1-2 FPS with the default settings. Torrent saves nothing to your save game, so you can install or remove it at any time. + +**Uninstall:** Delete the folders `red4ext\plugins\Torrent` and `red4ext\plugins\AudioXL\sounds\Torrent`. + --- ## Troubleshooting -| Problem | Solution | -| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| Still too dark | Raise **Shadow Boost** in Nova Optics. Reset the in-game gamma to default. A flashlight mod helps in unlit areas | -| Nova Optics doesn't change anything | Check that it says **Enabled**, **Auto** is unchecked and **Override** + **Global** are checked | -| Badlands / some areas ignore the weather | **The Nullifier** is missing | -| Weather never changes | Turn off **Auto Apply** in Weather Switcher, or click **Reset/Resume Weather** | -| LUT Switcher shows no LUTs | Install the optional **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | -| LUT Switcher / Nova Optics window missing | CET or one of the requirements is missing or outdated | +| Problem | Solution | +| ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Still too dark | Raise **Shadow Boost** in Nova Optics. Reset the in-game gamma to default. A flashlight mod helps in unlit areas | +| Nova Optics doesn't change anything | Check that it says **Enabled**, **Auto** is unchecked and **Override** + **Global** are checked | +| Badlands / some areas ignore the weather | **The Nullifier** is missing | +| Weather never changes | Turn off **Auto Apply** in Weather Switcher, or click **Reset/Resume Weather** | +| LUT Switcher shows no LUTs | Install the optional **"LUT Pack - Nova LUT"** | +| LUT Switcher / Nova Optics window missing | CET or one of the requirements is missing or outdated | +| Lightning has no thunder | **AudioXL** is missing, or **Thunder Volume** in Torrent's settings is too low | +| Rain looks flat again after a game update | Torrent stops drawing when a patch changes the game's rain, until Torrent is updated | +| Lower FPS in rain | In Torrent's settings: lower **Quality** to High or Medium, set **Rain Cover** to Simple, or turn off **Storm Mist** | --- diff --git a/SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md b/SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md index 154889b..673b5ac 100644 --- a/SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md +++ b/SitirioTVs-Cyberpunk-2077-Mod-Collection.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ | Window Utils | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/26589) | YES | | Deceptious Quest Core | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/7831) | YES | | Deceptious Quest Core Utilities and Settings | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/24404) | YES | +| AudioXL | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/33442) | YES | --- @@ -74,6 +75,7 @@ | Collateral Damage - Civilian Dismemberment | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/36454) | Visual | | YES | | Nova City 2 | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/12490) | Visual | See [Lighting and Visuals Setup](./Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md) | YES | | Nova Optics | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/29190) | Visual | See [Lighting and Visuals Setup](./Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md) | YES | +| Torrent | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/37031) | Visual | See [Lighting and Visuals Setup](./Lighting-and-Visuals-Setup.md) | YES | | Better traffic lights | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/14316) | World | | YES | | V's Edgerunners Mansion - Apartment DLC | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/5437) | World | | YES | | A New Dawn Beyond Night City | [NexusMods](https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/15524) | World | | YES |