Reshade 5.9.1

[peterman]

Howdy all,

Has anyone been able to install the latest Reshade 5.9.1 onto a Win10 64-bit system? I'm unable to get it to work on either OR 1.5.1 or OR MG, and any installation guide that I have come across seems to be outdated. My NetFramework and Java Runtime are both up to date. I have also tried using the installation guide over at ET and their link to Reshade 4.3.0(?) without success. I have notice that the preset.ini file is blank after installation, so I tried Scott's preset (SCOshade.ini), again without success. I am to understand that a drop-down window should appear when an activity is first opened , however that is not the case and Shift +F2 does not open the Reshade window. I'm at a loss here and would appreciate someone to guide me through the installation process.

Peter

[R. Steele]

One thing. if you don't point ReShade to the correct OR exe file, it won't show up when OR is run. Other than that...who knows...I'd go through the install again, double checking every step.

Don't know if this is kosher, but I've been using ReShade version 4.8.2 since it was released -- never bothered to update to a new version, figured OR just does not need the latest version. Found a preset I like and just copy all the ReShade components to each new ORMG install and it always works. My ReShade ini has the path set to a master ReShade folder that contains everything.

[peterman]

Thanks for replying Gerry, but as I asked... I'm hoping to hear from someone that actually installed it. I used ReShade years ago and didn't like it and deleted it. I thought I would try it again to see if they had improved it.

Peter

[R. Steele]

I went back and did install ReShade version 5.9.1 into MG145 on my laptop ( Win10 64 bit ) and it worked when I started MG145.

Are you aware that there is now a ReShade log that appears in the same folder as the executable you targeted?

This log only shows up when ReShade fails to load when the targeted executable is run.

ReShade.jpg

[peterman]

Hi Gerry,

Yes I am aware of the Reshade log file that only shows up when the installation failed. Can I ask you if you completely uninstalled your older version of Reshade or did you just do an upgrade? Please explain what you did! FYI... I only have OR MG 140.1 installed, perhaps an upgrade to MG 145 is in order.

Peter

[R. Steele]

When MG145 starts the version of ReShade is 5.9.1 and when I start MG143.2 the version of ReShade is 4.8.2. I'm using the same preset file, for either version and did not download all the new shaders, etc.

I simply followed the instructions....choosing DirectX - 10,11,12 and pointed the ReShade installer to OpenRails64.exe contained in the MG145 folder.

[gammaray84]

I can confirm that ReShade does not work with latest version of Open Rails. If anyone got it working, can share the details.
I am using Windows 11.

[R. Steele]

I can confirm that ReShade does not work with latest version of Open Rails. If anyone got it working, can share the details.
I am using Windows 11.

[my emphasis above] --- when you say latest version --- Stable, Testing, Monogame --- which branch of OR are you referring to?

[gammaray84]

Always latest stable version, unless stated otherwise.

[derekmorton]

Always state the version number.

I have just installed 5.9.1 on top of ormg 145 and pointed it at OpenRails64.exe and it works fine.

[peterman]

Howdy,

UPDATE:
I installed ORMG 145 early this morning and ReShade installed as it should. I'll be honest with you... I'm still not overly impressed with it. Perhaps some of those who think it's the "Cat's Meow" could share their preset with us here!?

Peter

[R. Steele]

ReShade is only as good as the preset you are using...there are several over at Elvas ( are you a member?). http://www.elvastower.com/forums/ind...g-and-reshade/

Scott Brunner has one posted at Elvas --- SCOshade.ini -- I also made up one >> ORTS_Shade.ini --- just loaded ReShade and started tinkering around. There are presets on different sites for other train simulators...you could start with one of these and modify it to your tastes. Indvidual tastes and expectations are too varied...you say you are not impressed, but do not offer any specifics... not impressed with >>> tonal range, color saturation, sharpness, brightness, etc, etc. etc. Just give it a try yourself. It can make a very noticeable difference.

I just did a duckduck search using "train simulator reshade preset" and up popped five or six...start with one of them and have a wack at it.

[MMSS]

I find that Re Shade is only as good as the end-user wants it to be. Giving it a little time and playing with it one can come up with some outstanding looks and effects in OR. It is an outstanding tool for the person that wants to use it and most importantly learn it. If I can learn it and I suck with graphics, anyone can.

Giving it a little time to get to know what you can do with it beats waiting for someone here to come up with a preset and share it here. Plus, you get to know the controls and even enhance presets that been released to your liking. I believe (I could be wrong) that Neil shared the preset to his outstanding look on his screenshots. His screenshots make me long for a few rolls of Kodachome again.

I been working on two presets that will be released with the Blue Comet Route Redux. I always loved the rail photography of the late Jim Boyd and the late John Dziobko, Jr, more so when they used Ektachome film in their shots. Because of the era I am doing (1965-1976) it will look great and give the feel of that time when you look at photos they took in that era. John's work along the New York & Long Branch from 1954 to 1970 of the CNJ and the PRR (Later PC) are outstanding. Some can be viewed at the GodfatherRails website.

The other is somewhat nostalgic to me. Back in 1973 being trackside at 9 years old I had no means to own a 35mm camera and gear. So, I had to resort to my gifted Kodak Instamatic 126 while taking snaps along the ex-Erie Bergen County Line and the NYSW Passaic Branch. Those photos gave a certain look, color and feel through a 9-year old's eye. Plus, they gave a look of the time also.

So give it a try and actually USE it. Not load it and think it isn't all that it's cracked up to be. A little time and effort learning it and you will see the difference.

[R. Steele]

Mark, I agree with you --- but I was wondering --- do you think it would be a good idea to put out a call for the presets that various people use and make a collection of them in the OR library section? I'm of two minds about this...it's good for people to learn how to use these tools -- but also --- it's good for OR to be more accessible to everyone of all abilities.

Any other opinions?

[qballbandit]

I found that experimenting with as many definitions and their individual sliders/settings is where the cool stuff can happen. I may post a few of mine here, but I am using Monogame, my video card may differ from yours, my textures and terrtex files may differ from yours, which all play into the ultimate look. Route to route may have a different look and feel based on textures/terrtex files, so I try to make presets for each route: sunny/partly cloudy/cloudy/overcast/night, for instance.

edit: I also make good use of "CTRL/- or +" to vary cloud intensity, as well as "Shift/- or +" for haze/fog intensity.