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16.12.2007 23:33

Cry-[HP]

Crytek Staff Member

Ultra High Quality Custom Config [Version 1.3.1]

Hélder [HP] Pinto - Ultra High Quality Costum Config V1.3.1

Increase the quality of Crysis with this Ultra High Quality Autoexec.
This autoexec includes all the features and graphics improvements available on Very High (Dx10).

This config has been tweaked to run Crysis within it's maximum beauty, while still getting minimaly smooth/playable FPS!
Minimum System recomended is a Nvidia 8800, 2GB RAM and a fairly good dual core CPU.

- Better shadows
- HDR
- Parallax Mapping
- Very high quality textures, terrain and vegetation
- Lightning improved
- High Quality particles
- Tweaked Lods for best FPS/Quality relation.

Installing:
1. Paste the "CVarGroups" folder into the folder "*:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis\Game\Config", and overwrite the existing one. (Backup you're old one if you want)
2. Go ingame and set all the Graphics Settings to HIGH.
3. Paste the file "autoexec.cfg", under the root of you're Game folder, "*:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis\Game".

Change Log & Bug Fixes

Version 1.1 ~ release 23-12-2007
* Removed the blue distant trees artifacts.
* Removed very noticable vegetation popping effect with grass and shrubs.
* Increased the resolution of sprites, and tweaked sprites lods.
* Improved LODs.
* Improved particle LODs that caused mass usage of CPU.

Version 1.2 ~ release 03-01-2008
* Minor Tweaks.
* Removed useless "sys_budget_sysmem" "and sys_budget_videomem" commands.
* Added Very High Settings "CVarGroups" folder, to trick the game to use Level 4 graphics detail. ( Very High Dx10)

Version 1.3 RC1 ~ release 12-01-2008
* Improved physics, and particles.
* Fixed exaggerated green fluorescent vegetation when entering darker environments.
* Increased resolution of distance sprites, and increased the distance where 3D vegetation is visible.
* Added all the previous "CVarGroups" folder commands, onto the autoexec.cfg itself.
* Tweaked Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO):
- Shadows slighly brighter, and more detailed at close ranges.
- Brighter environments when playing at night.
- Fixed bug with Night Vision Goggles when playing at night.

Version 1.3 RC2 ~ release 14-01-2008
* Improved FPS

Version 1.3 RC3 ~ release 15-01-2008
* Improved FPS
* Improved water
* Due to bugs in the readings of the autoexec.cfg , readded Very High Settings "CVarGroups" folder,
to trick the game to use Level 4 graphics detail.
* Added a few FPS gain commands.

Version 1.3 FINAL ~ release 17-01-2008
* Increased vegetation render distance.
* Better and higher ocean waves.
* Fixed foliage wind activation distance too low.
* Improved water.
* Final tweaks, better FPS/Quality relation.

Version 1.3.1 ~ release 10-06-2008
* Fixed a bug where in some distant areas, the shadows start to flicker
* Increased character's distance render draw to a more realistic value
* Minor tweaks

DOWNLOAD

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COMPARISONS: (From left to right, High | Very High | [HP] Very High Costum Config (Screenshots taken in my custom map)

Crysis game screenshots:

Attachment:

Download	Filename:	ultrahighqualitycfg_1.3.1.zip
	Filesize:	9 KB
	Downloads:	39.576

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This post has been edited 51 time(s), it was last edited by Cry-[HP]: 10.06.2008 03:39.

17.12.2007 00:10
Rocky1990 Trained Modder	RE: Very High Quality Config Thank you very much for this! This is really amazing LOD. Issue: It can not display underwater CORAL plants 2nd issue some rocks change their lightpattern when i come closer to them at about 10 meters. This post has been edited 4 time(s), it was last edited by Rocky1990: 17.12.2007 01:29.

17.12.2007 01:44
Cry-[HP] Crytek Staff Member Thread Starter	I'm going to try to fix those issues, and update the cfg as soon as possible, thanks for the feedback! Edit: If you could demonstrate the issues with screenshots, it would be very helpful. __________________ Crysis 2 ~ Level Artist www.helderpinto.com This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Cry-[HP]: 17.12.2007 01:46.

17.12.2007 01:52
=FS= Bandit127 Uber Modder	does this "cheat" the system by doing this? what i mean is do you still need a REALLY good computer for these configs? __________________

17.12.2007 01:56
Cry-[HP] Crytek Staff Member Thread Starter	Well, I tweaked the config to be able to run on most acceptable systems, due to average lods, so yeah It should be ok. If you have an average system, I'd recomend Taowolf51's autoexec, Luxus Silentium: A Config by Taowolf (Better graphics, and no performance drop) New "Lite" version! Enjoy! __________________ Crysis 2 ~ Level Artist www.helderpinto.com

17.12.2007 02:04

=FS= Bandit127

Uber Modder

quote:

Originally posted by [HP]
Well, I tweaked the config to be able to run on most acceptable systems, due to average lods, so yeah It should be ok.

If you have an average system, I'd recomend Taowolf51's autoexec, Luxus Silentium: A Config by Taowolf (Better graphics, and no performance drop) New "Lite" version!

Enjoy! Happy

yea i was using that but i think i messed up somehow, ill try that one agian, oh and by the way nice site! Big Grin

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This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by =FS= Bandit127: 17.12.2007 02:04.

17.12.2007 02:18
Taowolf51 Trained Modder	Yes, if you can't run this config, if you want a more radical graphical change, or if you want a performance and graphics boost, I would check mine out. Luxus Silentium: A Config by Taowolf (Better graphics, and no performance drop) New "Lite" version! There is a normal, and "Lite" version. The Lite is for those who think the normal is too strong. Very good Job [HP]. I like the config. The more configs, the more choice the gamer gets. EDIT: Ah, [HP], so your config is only for very high settings? __________________ This post has been edited 3 time(s), it was last edited by Taowolf51: 17.12.2007 02:20.

17.12.2007 02:21

=FS= Bandit127

Uber Modder

quote:

Originally posted by Taowolf51
Yes, if you can't run this config, if you want a more radical graphical change, or if you want a performance and graphics boost, I would check mine out.
Luxus Silentium: A Config by Taowolf (Better graphics, and no performance drop) New "Lite" version!
There is a normal, and "Lite" version. The Lite is for those who think the normal is too strong.

Very good Job [HP]. Big Grin

I like the config.

The more configs, the more choice the gamer gets. easter

hey i got yours to work, im running the normal one, and i really like it... i get about 30fps do you think i can handle the above?

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17.12.2007 02:45
blackbadger Beginner	Havent tried your config, but The link from your website to the escapists Yahtzee Croshaws Zero punctuation video reviews are just fantastic.. If you fancy a giggle, check them out peeps.. - They do contain a bad word or too so no under 10's. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/Yahtzee%20Croshaw/posts

17.12.2007 03:51

Taowolf51

Trained Modder

quote:

Originally posted by =FS= Bandit127

quote:

I like the config.

The more configs, the more choice the gamer gets. easter

hey i got yours to work, im running the normal one, and i really like it... i get about 30fps do you think i can handle the above?

What settings were you running before you turned my config on?
Because my config works with every setting. From low to very high.
Whatever you set your graphics to before you put my config on, is the graphical setting my config will alter, and create it's config from.

If you are running on very high and my config, then you will be able to handle [HP]'s.
Maybe lower, but his seems to only be for the beefiest PC's.

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17.12.2007 03:55
=FS= Bandit127 Uber Modder	hmm i can run everything on medium at least, and a couple things on high, its really just the shadows that rip my pc to shreds, which brings up my question, can i get terrain only shadows? i dont care for vehicle/person shadows as much as terrain __________________

17.12.2007 11:43

Cry-[HP]

Crytek Staff Member

Thread Starter Thread Started by Cry-[HP]

quote:

Originally posted by Taowolf51
EDIT: Ah, [HP], so your config is only for very high settings?

Yes man, my autoexec is for those intended to raise the bar to the VERY HIGH level! Tongue

=FS= Bandit127:, I already posted this on Tao's thread, but i'll repost here:

e_cull_veg_activation=70 (Change to 50 or something)
e_view_dist_ratio_vegetation=40 (You could reduce it to 30, but you will see less vegetation on long distances)
e_vegetation_sprites_distance_ratio=1.2 (Try 1.0, this commands transforms the 3d vegetation with sprits, depending on the value/distance)
e_vegetation_sprites_distance_custom_ratio_min = 1 (You may want to add this one as well...)
ShadowJittering=2.5 (Try lowering to 2, or 1.5, or even 1.0 to more blurry shadows)

Good luck, and here's a nice link for those wanting to tweak Crysis even further: http://www.incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=11614

Btw, here's a hint to everyone, use this commands:

sys_budget_sysmem = (Memory on you'r system, minus the ammount of memory you'r Windows eats up, I have 2gb, so I use it 1792. This avoids the game going to the page file memory, which is terribly slow!)

sys_budget_videomem = (You're graphics card video memory) [(Works with XP ONLY)]

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This post has been edited 2 time(s), it was last edited by Cry-[HP]: 17.12.2007 11:51.

18.12.2007 12:55
Rocky1990 Trained Modder	Does anyone else have the issue that when you turn around the grass changes it's color brighter or darker, same with rocks? Some of my rocks change their appearance when i come closer to them ( no sprites)

18.12.2007 13:05
Cry-[HP] Crytek Staff Member Thread Starter	I will correct the LODs issue next weekend, sorry for that guys, but I reduced the LODs a bit, because of the FPS impact, but something went wrong, gotta go through each command again. __________________ Crysis 2 ~ Level Artist www.helderpinto.com

18.12.2007 14:24
sloppyjoe Trainee	Hi hp, We have tried your config and it is brilliant! Thank you so much! Anyway, I have a couple questions. When I start my game up, it seems that all the settings are really high, but it still says "medium" in the settings...is that normal? Does it just override the menu settings? Also, when I actually set the setting down to medium after the game starts, I still see dx10 effects and it runs really well (for multiplay you want this to win). Is it still being optimized for performance if you change the settings in the menu? And what happens if someone with a low spec computer uses this config...will it help the game run better for him too? Another question: would you be willing to work with us to create a config for one of our clan members to help him optimize his pc? We coiuld send you some money.... Thanks again! __________________ This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by sloppyjoe: 18.12.2007 14:28.

18.12.2007 15:48

Cry-[HP]

Crytek Staff Member

Thread Starter Thread Started by Cry-[HP]

Thanks, I am glad my work is being appreciated somehow!

quote:

Also, when I actually set the setting down to medium after the game starts, I still see dx10 effects and it runs really well (for multiplay you want this to win).

Exactly, It's because this is an autoexec! No matter what settings you got selected in game, even if it's the low settings, it will still load every command on this autoexec!

I don't want you'r money, but thanks for the offer anyways, I am just contributing to this community! Roll Eyes

Again, this config is for very high specs, so it might not be suitable for MP experience, because what matters the most on MP is the high FPS and fluid gameplay, right? Happy

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21.12.2007 13:14
Rocky1990 Trained Modder	Can't wait for it! Config higher than Crytek allows You are not going to nerf the visuals? Just the LOD in distance? Or... I also see only half of the ground leafes with this bug HP must ask you few questions though: Is it just your config, that it has this realistic shadowing, i mean the shadow depth of the vegetation just looks AWESOME. Palms look so much more realistic now. Or is it more close to a VERY HIGH-copycat? And i must say i find HDRlevel on 0,9 more realistic, since sand is never flashing to the sun on 0,7 This post has been edited 3 time(s), it was last edited by Rocky1990: 21.12.2007 16:54.

23.12.2007 03:50
Cry-[HP] Crytek Staff Member Thread Starter	Hélder [HP] Pinto - Very High Quality Costum Config V1.1 Version 1.1 ~ release 23-12-2007 * Removed the blue distant trees artifacts. * Removed very noticable vegetation popping effect with grass and shrubs. * Increased the resolution of sprites, and tweaked sprites lods. * Improved LODs. * Improved particle LODs that caused mass usage of CPU. Enjoy, and as always please post some feedback and critics so I can continue improving this autoexec. DOWNLOAD A question to the admins/mods: Is it possible for you to update the file on the downloads section? Very High Quality Config __________________ Crysis 2 ~ Level Artist www.helderpinto.com This post has been edited 4 time(s), it was last edited by Cry-[HP]: 23.12.2007 05:37.

23.12.2007 15:08
Rocky1990 Trained Modder	Jabba Dabba DOOO! few but little issues -sadly you decreased the e_detail_materials_view_dist_xy(x) to a low point ... was that neccessary? -on very little places in my map the grass on steep hills of let's say 20° is about 30cm deplaced above the ground. But really only in unique places. But this is pure awesome, tell me... does this Crysis config look better than the default DX10 VERY HIGH one or haven't i seen that yet? This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Rocky1990: 23.12.2007 15:11.

23.12.2007 15:19
Cry-[HP] Crytek Staff Member Thread Starter	Thank you very much! Well, if you really wanna see the VERY HIGH DX10 only DEFAULT settings, do this: Download this! http://www.helderpinto.com/Crysis_dx10_VH.rar And paste the "CVarGroups" folder into the folder "...\Crysis\Game\Config", and overwrite the existing one. (Backup you're old one if you want) Basically, in Crysis there is 4 levels of detail. But the 4th one, is locked on WindowsXP, this config unlocks it, making the 3th level looking like the 4th, so what you need to do it set everything to High in the Graphics Options menu, and in fact, you'll be running the game in very high! Enjoy! __________________ Crysis 2 ~ Level Artist www.helderpinto.com

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