NFSC HD Reflections

HD Reflection Mirror Resolution LOD Level of Detail Cubemap Xbox 360

https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSCHDReflections

1. Download and extract NFSCHDReflections.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.
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.
PIPScale : Controls the resolution multiplier of picture-in-picture.
ImproveReflectionLOD : Increases the level of detail used in reflections.
XB360Reflections : Replicates the look of Xbox 360 reflections by adjusting geometry brightness and light visibility.
AlignmentFix : Corrects the alignment of vehicle reflections.
AspectRatioFix : Corrects the proportions of vehicle reflections.
CubemapFix : Corrects the arrangement of the "QRACE" cubemap used for vehicle reflections.
RestoreSkybox : Adds the skybox to reflections.
EnableMirror : Enables the mirror when a new profile is created or when default settings are used.
SynchronizeVisualTreatment : Dynamically changes the mirror and picture-in-picture to match the current visual treatment setting.
RealFrontEndReflections : Enables real-time vehicle reflections in the front end.
ReflectionBlurStrength : Controls the amount of blur used for road reflections and increases its resolution.
VehicleReflectionBrightness : Controls the intensity of vehicle reflections.
ReplaceVisualTreatment : Replaces the existing visual treatment with a different version.
TrafficSignFix : Solves an issue where some traffic signs would not reflect any light.
PauseBlur : Blurs the background whenever the game is paused.
RealisticChrome : Makes the chrome materiel more reflective.

v2.0

Added EnableMirror. This enables the rearview mirror when a new profile is created or when default settings are used.
Added SynchronizeVisualTreatment. This dynamically changes the mirror and picture-in-picture to match the current visual treatment setting.
Added OldGPUCompatibility. Fixes an issue that caused vehicle reflections to break for some GPUs.
Revised ReflectionBlurStrength. The amount of code used for this feature has been reduced.
Simplified resolution options. ResolutionX and ResolutionY have been consolidated into HDReflections.
Revised INI file.

v1.4.2

Added VehicleReflectionBrightness.
Updated INI file.
Added readme

v1.4.1

Revised RealisticChrome.

v1.4.0

Added CubemapFix. Corrects the arrangement of the "QRACE" cubemap used for vehicle reflections.
Added AspectRatioFix. Corrects the proportions of vehicle reflections to look more realistic.
HDReflections now affects the PIP (picture-in-picture) resolution.
Added PIPScale so users can control the resolution of the picture-in-picture independently.
Renamed HiddenVisualTreatment to ReplaceVisualTreatment. You can now choose between two settings: Purple Tint and No Tint.
Renamed BrokenReflectionFix to AlignmentFix.
Revised INI file for better readability.

v1.3.0

Added RealisticChrome.
Added PauseBlur.
Revised RealFrontEndReflections. The brightness was adjusted for better accuracy.
Revised XB360Reflections for better accuracy. Removed PS3 setting.
Revised ReflectionBlurStrength to improve visual consistency and performance.
Revised ImproveReflectionLOD. There's a greater difference between setting 1 and setting 2 now.
RealFrontEndReflections can now be used without ImproveReflectionLOD and XB360Reflections.
Fixed an issue that caused the player's face to remain unpixelated during an arrest cutscene.

v1.2.2

Added desktop resolution detection.

v1.2.1

Fixed BrokenReflectionFix affecting vehicle reflection LOD.
Updated RestoreSkybox.
Updated RealFrontEndReflections.

v1.2.0

Replaced PseudoXbox360Reflections with ConsoleReflections.
Added BrokenReflectionFix.
Added RestoreSkybox.
Added RealFrontEndReflections.
Added more resolution options.
Fixed missing road reflections when bumper cam was used.

v1.1.1

Fixed missing water reflections when ImproveReflectionLOD was used.

v1.1.0

Added ImproveReflectionLOD.
Added ReflectionBlurStrength.
Added road reflections and rearview mirror to HDReflections.
Added TrafficSignFix.
Added HiddenVisualTreatment.
Revised PseudoXbox360Reflections.
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, Mirror: 512x256, and PIP: 256x256.

Q: What does "PIP" mean?
A: Picture-In-Picture. It's the box that occasionally appears when racing against a boss character.

Q: Isn't PauseBlur from Extra Options? Why did you add this feature?
A: I'm the creator of PauseBlur, and since not everyone uses Extra Options, there's no reason why I shouldn't add it.

Q: Is this compatible with other mods?
A: I can't make any guarantees. It's been tested with Widescreen Fix, 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 NFSC HD Reflections.
ExOpts Team : The project is based on Extra Options and it wouldn't exist without them.

SpeedyHeart : Providing information needed for RestoreSkybox and AspectRatioFix.

Comments

Lyud (July 29, 2021 @ 08:54)

"PauseBlur" doesn't work.

MidnightC (May 21, 2021 @ 02:50)

I get "Stack empty" after i select the .end file to import - then Carbon directory. It wont install..maybe its the Expanded Challenge Series mod i did before?? I installed that with Binary as well. After putting the scripts folder files into my game files.