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Sim Shadow Fix (updated 2 JAN '16)
by Nopke
Posted 30th Dec 2015 at 11:14 AM
- Updated 2nd Sep 2020 at 2:47 PM by Nopke
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This mod fixes Sims' shadows shown as black rectangles. Originally, correctly rendered Sims' shadows have a blue tint. This mod makes the shadows achromatic. You may use this mod even if your game has no problems with rendering shadows.
There are three versions which differ in the opaque (see the screenshot below) – choose only one.
Restoring shadows
You probably have turned (Sims') shadows off when a problem with black rectangles occurred. To make this mod useful you have to turn them back on. Here's how to do it:
In the game, set the Lighting setting in Graphics/Performance Options to high.
If you still cannot see Sims' shadows, in Graphics Rules.sgr (in [Latest EP/SP folder or basegame folder if you don't have any EPs or SPs]\TSData\Res\Config) find option Shadows. This is what you'd see:
Known bugs
Sim shadows overlap and cut simetimes, but it isn't caused by the mod.
If you have downloaded simNopke-simShadowFix0.# and Sims' shadows in your game are misty, try out simNopke-simShadowFix0.#reallyNotMisty instead. That bug may occur on some Intel HD graphics cards.
Conflicts
None that I know of.
Overriden resource
Credits
Ciastko
Liv
lorinsv60
Creators of SimPE
Update (2 Jan 2016): Added the reallyNotMisty version. See the known bugs section.
The mod also works with The Sims: Life Stories, The Sims: Castaway Stories and The Sims: Pet Stories.There are three versions which differ in the opaque (see the screenshot below) – choose only one.
Restoring shadows
You probably have turned (Sims') shadows off when a problem with black rectangles occurred. To make this mod useful you have to turn them back on. Here's how to do it:
In the game, set the Lighting setting in Graphics/Performance Options to high.
If you still cannot see Sims' shadows, in Graphics Rules.sgr (in [Latest EP/SP folder or basegame folder if you don't have any EPs or SPs]\TSData\Res\Config) find option Shadows. This is what you'd see:
Code:
You have to delete boolProp simShadows false and boolProp simShadows off from userStartup.cheat (in Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2 (or The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection)\Config) too, if this file exist and those lines are in it.option Shadows
setting $Low
boolProp simShadows false
boolProp objectShadows false
boolProp guob false
boolProp heightMapShadows false
setting $Medium
boolProp simShadows false
boolProp objectShadows false
boolProp guob true
boolProp heightMapShadows true
setting $High
boolProp simShadows false ? if it's false, change to true
boolProp objectShadows true
boolProp guob true
boolProp heightMapShadows true
end
Known bugs
Sim shadows overlap and cut simetimes, but it isn't caused by the mod.
If you have downloaded simNopke-simShadowFix0.# and Sims' shadows in your game are misty, try out simNopke-simShadowFix0.#reallyNotMisty instead. That bug may occur on some Intel HD graphics cards.
Conflicts
None that I know of.
Overriden resource
| Type name | Type | Group | Instance | Instance (high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxis Material Shader | 0xCD7FE87A | 0x1C0532FA | 0xFF03CFFC | 0xD2989BDE |
Ciastko
Liv
lorinsv60
Creators of SimPE
This is a multi-part download:
Use only one version of this mod.
This download has custom installation instructions!
In addition to the normal installation instructions, this download also has a custom instruction, as follows:
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
Placing this mod in the game installation folders is not recommended.
Need more information?
Please read to ensure correct installation of this item!
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
Placing this mod in the game installation folders is not recommended.
Need more information?
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Download files
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.4reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 51,752 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.3reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 10,955 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.2reallyNotMisty.zip
Size: 1.6 KB · Downloads: 8,152 · 2nd Jan 2016 |
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.4.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 46,614 · 30th Dec 2015 |
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.3.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 20,962 · 30th Dec 2015 |
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simNopke-simShadowFix0.2.zip
Size: 1.5 KB · Downloads: 18,991 · 30th Dec 2015 |
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