Do you use a graphic mod?

SO i have thinking about using a graphic mod to change things up, I am curious do a lot of people out there use them? If so what are some of the best ones?

This seems like something that would be against the ToS...

I've not heard of it personally.

I don't think there are any. But you're better off asking the subreddit than this place.

The one that's been brought up in the forums before is called 'reshade'.

Look it up on google.

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Originally Posted by Hvinire

Utilizing such a tool would not violate any agreements customers have with Square Enix, and we don't plan on doing anything to restrict users from accessing it.

However, we advise that players use this at their own risk. Square Enix does not regulate the content of the aforementioned add-on and will not be responsible for any damage or losses resulting from its use.

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http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...28wip%29/page6

Finally found it. Was an old thread we participated in way back in 2013. The entire thread is for SweetFX; an ENB injector used to really increase the visual quality of FFXIV. And we spent the entire thread trying to get a GM's approval for it.

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Originally Posted by FoxyAreku

This seems like something that would be against the ToS...

I've not heard of it personally.

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It's not.

sweetFX op, sweetFX.

It doesn't modify the game files directly, it just changes up the lighting and shadows as part of post processing. As such, it's not directly against the ToS (if anything it gives you a DIS-advantage since it can cause graphical lag), but it's probably for the best not to discuss it here all the same.

With that said, the best screenshot modifications I see are all done in Photoshop, not with Reshade.

All PC users try this

https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/4260/

edit McFX.cfg and change the line

from : #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 1
to: #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 0

save exit unless you actually like that menu transparency thing I've course.

then

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/...-download.html

set it up something like

http://i.imgur.com/co5J7AP.png?1

Could even go 128X but the higher you go the more fps you lose I have a stable 65 to 70 with these before it was like 110.

and then enjoy the improvement :)

I've been pondering on getting SweetFX, myself... How much of a strain does it put on your system? Anyone know?

A lot of people use GemFX, SweetFX or ReShade, all of which as far as I've seen have been green-lighted as they do not break the TOS. They make no changes to any of the games files and offer no cheats.

@Jacosta, I find that it really doesn't tax my system at all. I have a decent rig and can play on with everything on the highest setting and seem to maintain 60+ FPS at all times. I don't know how your system is set up, but you could always give it a go and see how well it works for you. It's easy to remove if you find you don't like it.

yes shader mods that do not change any files are not breaking any rules however programs used to mine data such as parsers are against the TOS

my comp has a NVidia 970 gtx so quite high end really.

Fact why shaders are still bad in game is a simple fact ps3 limitations but thankfully SE added DX11 mode for us pc users topped with this makes this game look nice.

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie-Amber

All PC users try this

https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/4260/

edit McFX.cfg and change the line

from : #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 1
to: #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 0

save exit unless you actually like that menu transparency thing I've course.

then

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/...-download.html

set it up something like

http://i.imgur.com/co5J7AP.png?1

Could even go 128X but the higher you go the more fps you lose I have a stable 65 to 70 with these before it was like 110.

and then enjoy the improvement :)

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got pics for a comparison?

Before
http://i64.tinypic.com/2d9cr5s.png

After
http://i65.tinypic.com/dy41g3.png

Before
http://i66.tinypic.com/2yoop52.png

After
http://i66.tinypic.com/35l6mnk.png

Before
http://i64.tinypic.com/10e4oxi.png

After
http://i63.tinypic.com/24cgtb8.png

Before
http://i66.tinypic.com/10x7aqa.png

After
http://i63.tinypic.com/zxqu.png

Think this should do to show comparisons.

I use SweetFX that I tweaked myself. just want the game to have more colors.

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Originally Posted by AliceKaye

@Jacosta, I find that it really doesn't tax my system at all. I have a decent rig and can play on with everything on the highest setting and seem to maintain 60+ FPS at all times. I don't know how your system is set up, but you could always give it a go and see how well it works for you. It's easy to remove if you find you don't like it.

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Yeah, mine's that caliber, as well. I was just wondering, bc I know most graphic enhancing mods can strain your system

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie-Amber

All PC users try this

https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/4260/

edit McFX.cfg and change the line

from : #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 1
to: #define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 0

save exit unless you actually like that menu transparency thing I've course.

then

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/...-download.html

set it up something like

http://i.imgur.com/co5J7AP.png?1

Could even go 128X but the higher you go the more fps you lose I have a stable 65 to 70 with these before it was like 110.

and then enjoy the improvement :)

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Been fiddling with this and I'm very impressed that it can make my ROG go below 50 FPS with settings. I now have to figure a way to get a constant 60, even with your settings suggested.

Kudos, the game looks fantastic with this.

NOTE: ROG comes with a GeForce 980M card which is slightly below the 960 if I recall benchmark tests. Might be the 970. For a gaming laptop, this thing can most of the time eat any game without even worrying one bit. This is the first time I think I've seen a below 60 FPS rating with these settings which makes me even more impressed with the amount of detail played in here. Makes the whole world a whole lot more interesting too.