
 DCS Shaders - SIMPLEX 2.7.0.4625 v2.31 - README

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 DESCRIPTION AND NOTES
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This is a modification on a few of the original shaders, and made compatible for DCS World version 2.7.11.21408.1 (latest OpenBeta as of 17th March 2022). It may or may not work with future versions (will be updated whenever possible).

It's based on the excelent mod "VR Shaders mod for better VR experience" made by KEGETYS - all credits go to him.

This "SIMPLEX" version is a really barebones, very simplified version of that mod. 
While not as performant as that one, there's still better GPU usage and performance improvements over default DCS World shaders (+/-10% depending on graphics card) and none of the issues found in the mod this was based on, so there is:

- no noticeable image quality loss.
- no slow loading of missions. 
- full IC compliance for Multiplayer. 

Works perfect for regular screen monitors, and also absolutely fine in VR.

Version 2.3 corrected a problem where the game would crash when using version 2.7.11.21408.1@openbeta after loading to briefing (due to missing bloom parameters) - NOW FIXED!
Version 2.31 improves performance a tiny bit more, with few more changes in bloom parameters.

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 INSTALLATION AND USAGE
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This mod overwrites original files found in the main game folder (same paths and structure as you see in the mod).

A mod manager (such as OvGME) is very strongly recommended.
Mainly because it's the easiest and quickest (non fussy) way to revert things back, and reinstall, at any time for whatever reasons.

OvGME download and tutorial: https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/OVGME


I do not recommend it, but if you prefer to install this mod manually, here's how you can do it:

  1) Go into the main game folder of DCS World (typically C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World), then into the "BAZAR" folder.

  2) Now make a backup of the "SHADERS" folder - this is just in case you wish to revert back, as you will then have these original files to go back to if needed.

  3) Extract the content of the downloaded ZIP file into an empty folder of your preference.

  4) Now get into the extracted content and copy the "BAZAR" folder, and then paste it over the original one with same name in the game main folder, overwriting all files.

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After installing the mod, upon the first start the game may take a little longer to load to the main screen, as it compiles the shaders at first run.
Be patient, wait for it to finish and let it do its own thing (may appear as not responding for a short time), do not interrupt it or the game may crash or freeze.

Afterwards (next time you run DCS again), loading to main screen will be fully back to normal.

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 CREDITS AND THANKS
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- KEGETYS for the original mod, found here: https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/183659-vr-shaders-mod-for-better-vr-experience
- To the people at E.D., as there are original files modified for the purpose of this mod.

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 DISCLAIMER
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ALL OF THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
ALL OF THE CONTENT INCLUDED IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, AND THEREFORE ITS PARTS CAN NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR PROFIT BY A THIRD PARTY, UNLESS CONSENTED BY THE AUTHOR(S).
THE AUTHOR(S) WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES INCURRED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE USE OF THESE FILES.

