Pool Shader

[jedi93]

Hi,
I want to ask if it is possible to have Pool shaders/effects without the useshaders cheat which doesn't work for me.

at the moment pools look like the lower left (http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=File:Poolshadercomparisons.jpg) to me.

Can I download any pool shaders/effects or could I somehow get the pre-seasons pool graphics back?

Hope you can help me!!

jedi93

P.S: I have all EPs and SPs!!

[M.M.A.A.]

I actually had the cheat in my userstartup, but I can't get the reflections to work, any ideas about that too? I get the sparkle but not the reflection. So basically, my pol looks something like the one above left in the same link.

[simsample]

Do both of you have graphics cards capable of using shaders? If you post your system specs we may be able to advise you.


Please post a Quick summary of your System Specs
Instructions on finding them are here: Game Help:System Specs.

[jedi93]

you can see my specs here: http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1930545

I could use shaders but then the pool water graphics get buggy and flicker and such... so I never use the shaders.

but my question was if you can have nicer pool effects without shaders, maybe some downloads...

[Saturnfly]

It will most likely be graphics problem since I had a fancy pool on one computer and non-fancy pool on my main computer.
I have very fancy-pools and fancy neighbourhood on this computer since it actually has a graphics card installed that is capable of handling... fancy stuff? Too bad this comp only has 400mb's of RAM. T_T

But seriously, if you don't get reflections, your graphics probably cannot handle them.

The only thing that changes with my main computer (that has integrated graphics) when I use the useshaders cheat, is I get fish in the ponds and in fish tanks.

[M.M.A.A.]

Here is mine:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/6/2012, 02:32:15
Machine name: -TOSH
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120305-1505)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: SATELLITE L755
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 03.60.451.90
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4078MB RAM
Page File: 3505MB used, 4648MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 525M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DEC&SUBSYS_FC501179&REV_A1
Display Memory: 3797 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2014 MB
Shared Memory: 1782 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SEC5541
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.998Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.17.0012.6669 (English)
Driver Version: 8.17.12.6669
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/16/2011 06:44:00, 12835432 bytes

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Conexant SmartAudio HD)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_14F1&DEV_5069&SUBSYS_1179FC50&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: CHDRT64.sys
Driver Version: 8.51.0001.0000 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/27/2011 13:34:12, 1577088 bytes

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 139.2 GB
Total Space: 304.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: TOSHIBA MK6475GSX

[Saturnfly]

you can see my specs here: http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1930545

I could use shaders but then the pool water graphics get buggy and flicker and such... so I never use the shaders.

but my question was if you can have nicer pool effects without shaders, maybe some downloads...

I don't know much about computers, but it looks as though you also have integrated graphics.

*edit*

@ M.M.A.A. -- Your graphics are better, but if I'm not mistaken, most Intel Core processors are integrated graphics.
Don't hold me to it, though.

[jedi93]

@ M.M.A.A
with this specs it can't be a hardware problem. Maybe you have not all graphic options maxed out...

@Saturnfly
yes I have an Integrated Chipset

[M.M.A.A.]

@ M.M.A.A
with this specs it can't be a hardware problem. Maybe you have not all graphic options maxed out...


Nope, all are at high.

[Saturnfly]

Well unfortunately for us, integrated graphics aren't designed for intensive gaming. The Sims 2, with ALL EP's and SP's is quite an intensive game, more so if you have a lot of custom content. If you want to see fancy reflections and such, you need to invest in an actual graphics card suitable for gaming.

[jedi93]

okay, so a simple question from me, independent of hardware etc. :
Is it possible to replace the Seasons pool effects/shaders with the older, basegame ones?

[Saturnfly]

For that you'll probably need to visit Help > Q&A