PC Tsw 5 Enhancement | Lighting & Graphic Ep V2.3.0

A quick one for when GWE:R comes out tomorrow. I am guessing we will need to remove the entry from GodMode for the route as it'll be based on the old lighting?

 

Yeah thats correct or at least you need to apply a copy from WCML South for example as sub in and wait for an official update.

 

I have a version made for it but it’s finding the time to update the mod that is the challenge. There aren’t enough hours in the day!

 

Someone should create a mod for that! Lol

 

Hey Jetwash would you be willing to post the beast preset here like you did with Riviera, Morristown and Liepzig Dresden until you push the update?

 

Yeah, of course. I’ll try and get the mod updated next week as well if I can

 

I know this is probably a very basic question, but what tool(s) do any of you use to modify the sav file? Notepad ++ or similar? Ta

 

I've noticed on the GWE:R that if we're running r.DefaultFeature.LensFlare=1 and r.LensFlareQuality=3 it disappears, and then when you play on other routes there is no flare, until you restart the game. Does this happen for anyone else? Or can someone else test and confirm. Currently, I've cleared the entry for the remastered version, so this is just an observation really.

 

Hey everyone. I'm really sorry I just don't have the time to keep this mod up-to-date at the minute.

These settings work nicely for GWE, with tweaks to suit your machine

r.ViewDistanceScale=3
foliage.LODDistanceScale=4
foliage.DitheredLOD=9
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.ExposureBias=-0.8
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.MinBrightness=4.0
TimeOfDaySystem.SkyLightPollutionLuminance=0.2
TimeOfDaySystem.BloomIntensity=0.17
TimeOfDaySystem.SunIntensity=100000
TimeOfDaySystem.CloudShadowVolumetricResolutionScale=1
TimeOfDaySystem.Clouds.HighAltitude.CloudDensityMult=0.6
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LayerHeightScale=2.8
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LayerCount=2
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LightPollutionMult=0.00001
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.SampleCountScaleView=0.8
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.SampleCountScaleShadows=0.9
TimeOfDaySystem.StarIntensity=30
TimeOfDaySystem.MoonIntensity=0.9
TimeofDaySystem.LegacyEmissiveAdjustments.EmissiveMultNonLamp=2000
TimeOfDaySystem.CloudShadowVolumetricStrength=0.05
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.RenderTargetMode=1
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.SpeedUp=50
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.SpeedDown=2
TimeOfDaySystem.ColorGrading.ShadowGamma=1.06
TimeOfDaySystem.MinimumCloudSpeed=0.375
r.Shadow.RadiusThreshold=0.1
r.ToneMapperGamma=2.65
r.Color.Max=1.00
r.Color.Mid=0.54
r.Color.Min=-0.0001
r.SkylightIntensityMultiplier=0.2

 

Can confirm it’s happening to me as well.

correction: its working now. Didnt change anything at all.

 

JetWash how close is this ini file to the one in WCML south? That is what I have copied into the new redone GWR.

 

Honestly, I’ve no idea

 

Yes! Weirdly it's working for me now too. Didn't change anything. I just spawned in on foot at Acton Main line, flare still not working, sat down on a bench, just messing around really, then noticed the flare began working...hmm.

 

sorry for being a noob, how do I just apply an ini to a specific route, i just have used god mode/etc and just run the sim

 

If you downloaded Jetwash's mod then it is done automatically if you want to copy and paste from the website then hover your most to tue top of the screen to bring up god mode menu then in the top right corner going left to right click on the second icon to bring up the route ini info and just paste what you copied in the slot under the route name

 

Can anyone suggest a good profile for the new TOD Aachen-Köln route? I used the Fulda-Frankfurt and it seemed ok, but was wondering if there was anything better?

Thanks

 

I still don't get where I can apply these profiles. In which file of the mod are these settings saved? My Köln-Aachen right now seems waaay to bright with the mod without changes... So any help would be helpful - thank you!

 

Unless you have deleted the mod for Koln specifically, it will still have the TOD3 settings in there. It tells you in the manual, with pictures, where everything is.

I will update this mod to include all recent changes etc but at the moment I simply don’t have the time I’m afraid.

 

Is there a suggested set of route settings to use for the new ECW Remaster?

 

You need to pick one that is ToD4 so it's a hard choice since there are no ToD4 routes close by. I just picked Goblin Line and its up in London.

 

Today has been a stressful day. I think I have a set somewhere, gimme a sec and I’ll if I can dig something out

 

Cheers buddy........ No rush at all. Real life always comes first.

 

Riviera feels like it may be similar, a mix of seaside and countryside route.

 

r.ViewDistanceScale=3
foliage.LODDistanceScale=4
foliage.DitheredLOD=9
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.ExposureBias=-0.8
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.MinBrightness=4.0
TimeOfDaySystem.SkyLightPollutionLuminance=0.2
TimeOfDaySystem.BloomIntensity=0.1
TimeOfDaySystem.SunIntensity=100000
TimeOfDaySystem.CloudShadowVolumetricResolutionScale=1
TimeOfDaySystem.Clouds.HighAltitude.CloudDensityMult=0.6
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LayerHeightScale=2.8
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LayerCount=2
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.LightPollutionMult=0.00001
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.SampleCountScaleView=0.8
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.SampleCountScaleShadows=0.9
TimeOfDaySystem.StarIntensity=30
TimeOfDaySystem.MoonIntensity=0.9
TimeofDaySystem.LegacyEmissiveAdjustments.EmissiveMultNonLamp=2000
TimeOfDaySystem.CloudShadowVolumetricStrength=0.05
TimeOfDaySystem.VolumetricCloud.RenderTargetMode=1
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.SpeedUp=50
TimeOfDaySystem.AutoExposure.SpeedDown=2
TimeOfDaySystem.ColorGrading.ShadowGamma=1.06
TimeOfDaySystem.MinimumCloudSpeed=0.375
r.Shadow.RadiusThreshold=0.000001
r.ToneMapperGamma=2.5
r.Color.Max=1.00
r.Color.Mid=0.53
r.Color.Min=-0.0001
r.SkylightIntensityMultiplier=0.15

 

Cheers for that.... Much appreciated.

 

Hi JetWash I see you posted two Ini's for GWE and ECW Is there a Ini for Koln too? Cheers.

 

Use one from earlier routes.... Frankfurt s-bahn for example.... They do the same job.

 

Has anyone found suitable settings for the new Czech route from some other route?

 

As always try one from earlier routes.

 

I don't think GodMode has been updated to work with new route yet, has it? And without GodMode there's no way to add new ini settings anyways.

 

I know I keep saying it but I promise I will update this mod sometime soon. We’re full chat with Medway Valley at the moment and I just haven’t got the time needed to start making multiple presets for multiple routes.

It hopefully hasn’t escaped your attention though that from a lighting point t of view I’ve now landed on a stable setup that works for every route, so there is no reason why you can’t just copy one of the recent ones. The thing(s) you might have to change are the draw distances etc though, and it’s worth noting that the Czech route has a LOT of foliage so putting those numbers too high with cripple most GPU’s

 

Yes you can! You have to add them manually in the engine.ini file under my documents. And then you have the same results. I use it always until the Godmode has received an update.

 

You're right on target. I haven't even launched the game yet. So, I'll have to wait for the God Mod update.

What specific parameter needs to be changed? Or is that what it's called?

 

I use the KWG version. Works well but is not perfect. You have to change it to you're own system specs

 

If it's not too much trouble, could you point me to the line with the required parameter? And what numbers should I set?

 

All right, just loaded TSW6 up in my BRAND NEW COMPUTER, I put in JetWash's Ultra settings, and HOLY LOVE! It's a whole new experience! WOW!

(and that's in 1080; haven't replaced my monitor yet). What a great, great package this is.

 

Rehashing my previous issue, I've upgraded my monitor to a 1440p one - looks and runs great, similar framerate to 1080p, so thanks again for advice about balancing my system between CPU and GPU.

One thing though, the crash at Smethwick Rolfe Street has reappeared! Interestingly, no crash if I use a different ini I picked randomly (SEHS), so I need to experiment and see what parameter is causing it.

 

That’s fantastic to hear!

 

How do I define which route should the settings apply to? I am aware of [SystemSettings] but if I want to modify Czech route only?

 

You cant its active on all... You need to delete them when you willing to play a route thats already listed in the Godmode version

 

This isn't directed as criticism, at all, but what difference does the mod (that you apply to engine.ini for all routes) make, as compared to the game running in ultra settings?

I applied this mod and could see very little difference, other than the already over exposed trains appeared more over exposed (the green on the southern 377s looks faded when in bright sunlight). It's certainly an issue already in the core game but this mod just seems to make it even worse? Perhaps its just me.

 

This mod is very helpful to lower the exposure....
Use one of the pak files.
https://www.trainsimcommunity.com/m...3-auto-exposure-eye-adaption-compensation-mod

 

For me, Jetwash's lighting mods completely changes how the game looks. Instead of DTGs washed out look, the routes all look far better and for a lot of routes the initial settings are customised for the particular route. ( Via god mode which allows different settings for each route). I hate playing without it. Now Jetwash is working on a team to produce they're own DLC, I'm quite excited to see what the lighting will be like.

As an aside. Last time it took a while to update godmode someone posted a mod to allow you to add routes temporarily, there is a link to it somewhere on this forum but I can't find it quickly. This will work for any new route, you just need to edit the .bat file provided and add the string Liberec_StaraPaka and then it will generate an additional mod for a Temporary God Mode for the new route.

EDIT : If you look back through this thread, the link to patch godmode is on Oct 22nd.

 

Is the patch still relevant, when last GodMode version was released after it (Dec 2025)?

 

And as a temporary workaround for new routes that don't have a custom .ini yet, you can go into God Mode and put in the presets for another, similar route. For example, the remastered GWE works well using the WCML South preset.

 

Yes, works fine. I already tested it before I posted. It's not doing anything to god mode itself. Just adding the link to it in the route.

 

What mod are you talking about? There is no support to Liberec Stara Paka route at the moment so there is no option to add the engine.ini direct in game right?!

 

The one linked on your post on 22nd Oct. Though I see that is an already done version and not the full set of files. I'll try to find the link to the whole thing.

 

Yeah i know but there is no support for Liberec Stara Paka. Its not a 1 fit all solution mod.

 

I'm not sure what .bat file I'm supposed to edit. Both God Mode and the patch are .pak files.