Certainly, let's break down the key differences between the ECLIPSE00074 settings from Russian Forum, with a special focus on the distinctions between EXTREME, MEDIUM, and the newly added LOW 45 FPS modes.
EXTREME
* Visuals:
* Highest quality anisotropic filtering (4x) for textures.
* Sun rays enabled for added atmospheric effect (might not work everywhere).
* Slightly reduced color temperature for a potentially warmer look.
* Greatest increase in LOD distances for characters, objects, vegetation, and trees.
* Dynamic shadows cast from grass and some bushes for enhanced realism.
* Highest increase in world effects distance.
* Highest increase in object & landscape render distances.
* Highest resolution for cutscene shadows, near shadows, and cached shadows.
* Greatest distance for distant shadows.
* Highest bloom quality.
* Highest increase in character render distance.
* Performance:
* Targets 30 FPS.
* May be more demanding on hardware due to the increased visual settings.
MEDIUM
* Visuals:
* Balanced anisotropic filtering (2x).
* Sun rays disabled.
* Moderate increases in LOD distances, object & landscape distances, and shadow resolutions compared to EXTREME.
* Dynamic shadows from grass and some bushes are not enabled.
* Performance:
* Targets 30 FPS.
* Offers a balance between visual quality and performance.
LOW 45 FPS
* Visuals:
* Same anisotropic filtering as MEDIUM (2x).
* Sun rays disabled.
* Further reductions in LOD distances, object & landscape distances, and shadow resolutions compared to MEDIUM.
* Bloom quality is slightly lower than in MEDIUM.
* Character render distance is increased less than in MEDIUM.
* Performance:
* Targets 45 FPS for smoother gameplay.
* Makes more compromises in visual quality compared to MEDIUM to achieve a higher frame rate.
EXTREME & MEDIUM (FXAA - SSAO)
* Visuals:
* Uses FXAA anti-aliasing for better performance on lower-end hardware.
* Reduced image sharpness for a softer look.
* Global dimming enabled for enhanced contrast and depth.
* Lower bloom quality for improved performance.
* Performance:
* Targets 30 FPS.
* Prioritizes performance over visual quality, suitable for less powerful devices.
Key Takeaways
* EXTREME: Pushes visual quality to the maximum, potentially impacting performance.
* MEDIUM: Offers a balanced compromise between visuals and performance.
* LOW 45 FPS: Prioritizes a higher frame rate with further reductions in visual settings.
* EXTREME & MEDIUM (FXAA - SSAO): Focuses on performance for lower-end hardware, sacrificing some visual fidelity.
Recommendation: Experiment with different settings to find the best balance between visual quality and performance that suits your hardware and preferences.
Let me know if you have any more questions or want to explore specific settings in more detail!