Need For Speed Most Wanted - Better Light Flares

Description

This mod aims to better Most Wanted's graphics by improving the look of the light flashes and flares frequently seen in-game. The goal was to create a more refined and vibrant look that still fits the game's atmosphere. The color contrast of police lights, headlights, and taillights have been increased, as well as the size and style of some of these effects.

However, these flares may appear to be a bit too large or distracting when used with other mods. For this reason, I have included an option to reduce the size of some flares to enhance compatibility. On top of this, you can disable headlights entirely for a more "daytime" experience. Also included is the option to remove the white police lights, as seen in the Xbox 360 release of the game.

This mod should be fully compatible with all other graphical effects and mods, provided it is installed after them. Feel free to make any changes you desire, and if any issues arise, please contact me!

Installation

Download and extract the .zip file on this page.
Navigate to and open VLT-Edit (by nfsu360).
Click on "File -> Open" and navigate to your game's root folder. The game's database will load onto the screen.
Click on "File -> Import -> ModScript" and navigate to the extracted mod folder.
Import the ModScript (.nfsms file named "InstallMe").
Be sure to read all information provided at the installation menu.
Check bonus boxes if you want extra features.
Press "Install" in the lower right corner.
Once the script loads, click "File -> Save".
Run the game and enjoy!

Known Issues

When using the optional script to disable headlights, oncoming traffic cars will be difficult to see, especially in dark areas.
Some compatibility issues may arise with the "enable light streaks" option in newer builds of Widescreen Fix.
Nothing else. Please report bugs, flaws, or improvements in the comments or contact me directly!

Version History

05/20/2020 @ 14:53 - v1.0.0, initial release.
11/24/2020 @ 19:51 - v1.0.1, fixed a small oversight regarding blue and white light intensity.
11/24/2020 @ 20:02 - v1.0.2, fixed a couple typos.
09/11/2021 @ 17:12 - v2.0.0, rewrote and refined script with entirely new values, slightly shrunk traffic brakelights.
11/26/2024 @ 12:47 - v2.1.0, updated supplementary materials and added compatibility option for smaller flares.

Credits

nfsu360 - Creation and development of VLT-Edit.
AvalancheTK - Development and implementation.
Aven - Playtesting and feedback.
You - Supporting my mods. 💖

Comments

AvalancheTK (November 13, 2024 @ 20:41)

So I just want to make a note here that most of the issues regarding the flares being too big appear to be a result of the light streaks patch introduced in newer versions of WSFix and X360 stuff. I may at some point make a version with support for these, but I have currently just disabled the light steaks features and this mod once again works as intended.