NFSMW HD Reflections

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https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSMWHDReflections



1. Download and extract NFSMWHDReflections.zip.
2. Move the scripts folder to the game's install folder.
3. Download and extract Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip
4. Move dinput8.dll to the game's install folder.

• HDReflections : Resolution will be increased based on desktop resolution.
  
• OldGPUCompatibility : Vehicle reflections will be rounded to the nearest power of two.
  
• VehicleScale : Controls the resolution multiplier of vehicle reflections.
  
• RoadScale : Controls the resolution multiplier of road reflections.
  
• MirrorScale : Controls the resolution multiplier of the rearview mirror.
  
• ImproveReflectionLOD : Increases the level of detail used in reflections.
  
• RestoreVisualTreatment : Adds visual treatment to the rearview mirror.
  
• RestoreShaders : Adds shader effects to reflections and enables barrier animations.
  
• RestoreDetails : Adds lights, car shadows, and particle effects to the rearview mirror.
  
• OptimizeRenderDistance : Reduces excessive render distance of reflections to improve performance.
  
• GeometryFix : Restores missing geometry, such as frontend reflections and world detail.
  
• VehicleReflectionBrightness : Controls the intensity of vehicle reflections.
  
• ExpandMemoryPool : Solves an issue that caused objects to disappear when too many polygons were present.
  

v2.2.1

• Fixed several resolution scaling errors.
  
• The behavior of the two ReplaceVisualTreatment settings have been swapped.
  

v2.2.0

• Added OldGPUCompatibility. Fixes an issue that caused vehicle reflections to break for some GPUs.
  
• Updated GeometryFix. This feature now restores more missing geometry and produces results similar to the Xbox 360 version.
  

v2.1.1

• Fixed an issue that made raindrops invisible.
  

v2.1.0

• Fixed an issue that caused RestoreVisualTreatment = 2 to not work.
  
• Fixed missing effects in the rearview mirror.
  
• Fixed destroyed objects not appearing in the rearview mirror.
  
• Fixed destroyed objects layering issue.
  
• Fixed destroyed objects not working correctly with RestoreVisualTreatment.
  
• Destroyed objects now requires RestoreDetails ≥ 1 and ImproveReflectionLOD = 2.
  

v2.0.0

• Added RestoreVisualTreatment.
  
• Simplified resolution options. ResolutionX and ResolutionY have been consolidated into HDReflections.
  
• Scaling options will now continue to work even if HDReflections = 0. This allows control over the original resolution values.
  
• Improved RestoreShader optimization.
  
• Renamed ExpandSlotPool to ExpandMemoryPool.
  
• Revised INI file.
  
• Removed MirrorTint.
  
• Removed HDReflectionBlur.
  

v1.3.4

• Added VehicleReflectionBrightness.
  
• Updated INI file.
  
• Added readme
  

v1.3.3

• Fixed another OptimizeRenderDistance bug.
  

v1.3.2

• Revised INI file for better readability.
  

v1.3.1

• Fixed a bug with ImproveReflectionLOD that made parked cars invisible.
  

v1.3.0

• Updated RestoreDetails = 1. The sunflare has been added to the rearview mirror.
  
• Updated ImproveReflectionLOD = 2. Objects will no longer disappear when they're destroyed.
  
• Fixed a bug with RestoreShaders that caused flashing when the reflection update rate was changed.
  
• Fixed a bug with RestoreShaders that caused shadow artifacts to appear in reflections.
  
• Fixed a bug with ImproveReflectionLOD that caused geometric artifacts to appear in reflections.
  

v1.2.5

• Updated default MirrorTint values.
  
• Updated RestoreShaders.
  
• Adjusted vehicle reflection brightness.
  

v1.2.4

• Fixed OptimizeRenderDistance bug.
  

v1.2.3

• Added desktop resolution detection.
  
• Reverted GeometryFix code to previous version.
  

v1.2.2

• Added OptimizeRenderDistance.
  
• Updated GeometryFix.
  

v1.2.1

• Added more resolution options.
  

v1.2.0

• Added RestoreDetails.
  
• Added RestoreShaders.
  
• Added MirrorTint.
  
• Added ExpandSlotPool.
  
• Updated ImprovedReflectionLOD.
  

v1.1.0

• Added more features to ImproveReflectionLOD.
  
• Optimized resolution scaling.
  

Q: What are the original resolution values?
A: It varies from game to game. For this one it's Road: 320x240, Vehicle: 256x256, and Mirror 256x256.

Q: Why haven't you added RealisticChrome yet?
A: It requires custom shaders that I haven't found a reliable way to implement. Ideally, I'm waiting for the next release of osdever's shaders.

Q: Why does the mirror look blurrier than usual?
A: This is due to how visual treatment works; it acts as a primitive form of anti-aliasing. You can get a sharper image with RestoreVisualTreatment = 2.

Q: Why did you remove the MirrorTint feature?
A: It's been replaced with RestoreVisualTreatment. The color of the visual treatment can be changed using Extra Options.

Q: Is this compatible with other mods?
A: I can't make any guarantees. It's been tested with Widescreen Fix, MW Fixes, Extra Options, Unlimiter, HUD Adapter, and HUD Resizer. All texture mods and car mods should work.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: It's difficult to say because it depends on your resolution, settings, and other enhancements being used. For 1080p, anything with a GTX 1060 / RX 480, Core i5 / Ryzen 3 should be able to easily run this.

• Aero_ : Creator of NFSMW HD Reflections.
  
• ExOpts Team : The project is based on Extra Options and it wouldn't exist without them.
  

• osdever : Providing the information needed for RestoreShaders.
  
• elaymm4: Testing and feedback.
  

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Comments

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JOHN30011887 (November 04, 2020 @ 17:15)

Great new update :D

Exogery (August 04, 2020 @ 13:04)

Is there a way to force road reflections enabled all time, not only during the rain?

AngelDust (June 12, 2020 @ 21:00)

When will you add the " realistic chrome " into the NFS MW HD Reflections releases ?

D3M1EN (April 19, 2020 @ 22:37)

@Aero You will make a fix on the NFS UC?
There is trouble.

r1tavratask1 (February 22, 2020 @ 08:37)

Ok, is it normal that Texmod doesn't replace ingame texture
if I use HD Reflection?