upstart: This thread *is* the place for asking technical questions, so long as said questions relate to this specific mod. This is a mod in testing phase, and the people who are testing this mod are supposed to use this thread to help troubleshoot it.

I haven't tried this version, but I have tried the original mod. As far as the interiors being too dark, it helps to set the lighting setting higher in image options. The light going through arches was a problem of the original mod as well- I think gunmod said it couldn't be fixed.

Ellatrue,
If that will solve our 'too dark' problem then maybe it should be included in the original post. I've taken mine back out to the Maxis lights but I'd love to try it again if you think it will solve my issues with it.

I have used this, and haven't seen it being 'too dark' inside, during the night. This was a good mod for me, and I decided using this over the original 2.1 that Gunmod himself posted.
I noticed that the 'broken' diffusion light of the original 2.1, seems to work again with this mod in place (Of course it may of been OFB, but I don't want to uninstall and lose my sims due to one light)
I have noticed with the pixel shading and using high detail lights personally, it hasn't been too dark. It's been just right. Unlike 2.1 where when it was dark, it was nearly pitch black.

I'm wondering one thing with this one, has anyone tried it with Smartlights to automatically shut off lights not in use? (I dislike how my bathroom and livingroom lights are on during all night, when nobody is using them, and I have to automatically turn them off... it's a little annoying but not game-breaking)

So we're 100% sure it works with OFB...?

it works almost perfect with OFB only issue is evevator lights dont seem to work and the
elevator seems a little dark but still works fine.

and i strongly recomend the use of Smart lights 2. it works great

this mod works fine with OfB yes
i have never had a problem with the houses being to dark inside, but i have wondered if my computer is set at a higher brightness than the poeple who are reporting very dark interiors. maybe adjusting that might help
lighting needs to be set to high in the options section ingame or no light at all will come through

I'm not particularly fond of the pool effects w/ this new mod. It looks very plastic. Hopefully with the final version you can release one w/out the pool effects?

Ah, thanks woodchuck and anelca. The lousy elevator lights won't really bug me that much...a small price to pay for improved lighting, I think. Thanks again!

i don't get the pool effect as i don't have high enough pixel shader capabilities. but the mod works otherwise for me
you could use the previous version if you don't want the effect

Well, the screen of computers(both Moneywell and the fancy one) that my Sims use are completely black unless it's outside in the sun.

Even if there are lights in the house, the computer screen appears black.

What's up with that?

black computer screens are a known issue. GunMod mentions it in his original threads.
the computer will still give off a glow. actually the screens aren't entirey black...if you zoom onto them you can just make out the stuff on the screen

Well I used the previous one, and I could still see the screen.

But this one, the screen is soo dim.

Looks great in game!

Just wanted to let you know:
Since I installed v2.2 BETA RC1 I had two crashes while playing. Actually, the computer just rebooted.
Both incidences happened around a "light change" (when it became 18:00 h or 19:00 h).

I have a Radeon X800 Pro 256 MB with latest drivers from OmegaDrivers.

Could this be related to the new pool shader? (I surely hope it isn't - I like the new pool effect.)

Hmm I seem to have the same problem with the computer rebotting on me but for me the roboot occurs when I jump from a house to the nighborhood just as the the loading screen disappears at the end of loading. I have the same gfx card by the way. I will test by the end of the week to see if the shader file causes all the problems.

thanks

This was from another fourm but I would like to know which file I need to modify to change the games dusk/dawn transition from 1 second to the full minute to match the Radience Lighting System because the sky will remain blue or black for the dawn/dusk transition until 7am/pm then changes.

I've been using this now for about a week and I really like it except...
It's a little TOO dark. In rooms with no windows, it's completely PITCH BLACK unless I leave the light on all the time. Especially on houses with no foundation. I thought about removing it but I really like it. Is there anyway I can brighten it up just a little bit?

Anjewelika.....make sure your lighting option is set to high

Do we know if he's still working on the mod? Lol...

Gunmod isn't. Chocolate Pi has taken over the project and is currently in charge of development.

Excellent Mod, I used Gunmods mod before but found the Neighbourhood view had strange colour's cycling making it hard to play the game. Thankful this problem doe'snt appear with you're mod.. Wonderfull Work

Checking up on things here. Anyone know if Chocolate Pi is still working on this? Hasn't been any word from him in this thread for a while.

About the lighting and shadow settings, I have mine set to high. During the day, it's still too dark inside. Granted this is a personal preference but I do prefer to not need interior lights on during the day - unless the room is a windowless sort, I don't think there should be the need. As is it wouldn't need a big change, just to be made a little bit brighter to be comfortable.

also adding my curiousity as to the status of this project? is it still a WIP or has it been left as is again or? I was really excited that this project was continuing and I am sure others are too if it is a question of interest. Anyways good work and here's to hoping for more versions in the future.

As Chocolate Pi said:

why? ive been running this for a month now and it runs great i love it.
why for test only?whats wrong with it?whats not done?



And this modyourLlama2 thing is relly starting to creep me out!