
Dowload and unpack the contents of the zip file I am offering here into the Data directory and overwrite. These settings were originally made for version 3.31 of the mod, but they seem to work well on v3.4, which has some noticeable improvements. Download and install the Realistic Lighting mod from the first link given here. These settings here employ a subtle Depth of Field effect and a little bloom to warm things up a bit, but sunny days will have a cold light of the kind you get in alpine environments.Ī lot of attention has been given to correcting lighting issues indoors and in dungeons. There is also an eye-adapt effect which can worsen the situation as it fails to adjust properly at all times.Īll in all, the default lighting settings are exaggerated and sometimes make Skyrim look like a 10-year old game, especially in dungeons. They have added a lot of bloom effect to the lighting which can create an eyesore. It simply alters the lighting settings of the built-in HDR engine.īethesda's defaults were designed to give maximum colour and brightnes for people playing on consoles and TVs and are a real crime against the quality of the textures employed.īasically, default graphics can look bad because saturation from overly bright light creates a kind of pixelation effect. The improvements to the visual quality that the RL mod can make are fantastic, and you should all try it, as it has no impact on performance.

You will not need a torch to see where you're going but you may need one to find chains that open doors, or stuff on the floor. I will post screenshots later, basically these settings are designed to give high contrast and high visibility in all situations while still looking good and atmospheric. These settings are based on Petes117 Realistic Lighting custom INI file I am not sure If I should upload the actual mod here.You do not need to register with Nexus to download a small mod like this, but if you cannot for any reason, let me know. Hi all, the file attached at the end of this post contains the settings I am currently using for the excellent Realistic Lighting with Customization mod by Pluto - 747823 - Leviathan1753 - Sydney666
