Crepuscular rays for TES 4: Oblivion aka Godrays

[DukeNukaCola]

Oops, I read "Craptacular rays", my bad.

[vtastek]

@DukeNukaCola, good one!

[clondan1]

WOOOO STRONGHOLD LOADING SCREEN SONGGGGGGG

[xXaltowolfXxmp3]

God the sun is bright..

[JDFS22]

Hey can you tell me your godrays setting in this video please?

[vtastek]

@JDFS22,

This was a very early test, it wasn't fully functional. A lot changed till the latest version. I don't remember the settings but latest OBGE thread has a section for different recommended presets. You can check my "crossing the bridge " video for my settings.

[JDFS22]

@vtastek I watched it earlier but I didn't know you had done this video with some settings, pretty amazing, thanks!

[GraveUypo]

looks really cool but im not sure i would like to use that when playing. seems like it would get in the way a lot.

[vtastek]

@GraveUypo,

You can try and find out. :) I think it adds to the atmosphere.

PS. It is not that bright in final release.

PPS. I think it is part of the game world now, something that should have been there from the beginning. See this one:

watch?v=ULKd4mklOzM

[cracktober]

I cant get godrays to work, i tried support plugin, i tried shaderlist, i tried this and that, all that happens when I activate it is that the sun gets brighter, but no rays.. All other effects work though.

[vtastek]

@cracktober,

Be sure you have the latest updates. Use shaderlist.txt.

For further help please use official forums. Links are in the description.

[palkers]

Can you make the same for Fallout 3 ? It really needs Crepuscular rays.

[vtastek]

@palkers,

Well, in that case Beth must employ me. :P

I will take a look. But I doubt if Fallout needs this. It is perfectly atmospheric without the help of godrays.

[slerbba]

@palkers

I was just thinking the same thing. I love this effect so much, and I think it would fit perfectly in fallout 3.

[palkers]

@slerbba Actually someone has done it already: watch?v=hPJwDuxti7k It looks amazing...

[vtastek]

@AFuck1ngNinja,

shaders will be listed in "shaderlist.txt" file. obge.ini file offers some additional configuration probably you never need.

Be sure to get version 4.

type the name in shaderlist.txt

disable it inside the plugin or it will be activated 2 times.

Seek help on official forums.

[Korrupted8787]

I can get all shaders to work like ssao, but when I turn on godrays nothing seems to change. I've tryed playing with the values with no differences. Could it not work because of my video card? (ATI 5850) Have the latest DX and ati drivers. I'm trying to get it to work so I can show it off in my next music video but I'm on hold till I can figure it out.

[vtastek]

@Korrupted8787,

make sure it is v4.

list it in shaderlist.txt and disabled in plugin.

[Korrupted8787]

@vtastek Got it work thank you vtastek for godrays they look wonderful. I finished my video and it will be up shortly. I've listed your name in the credits as I've read your the author.

[Barderoth]

the pc version is always the best version

[RaodaLiynNoet]

It's funny how it looks like Crysis

[BumBiscuit0]

This makes me want to play oblivion again after 2 years! Thank you for ruining my life again :P

[vtastek]

@BumBiscuit0,

"again"?! :P

[Gearsguy405]

@BumBiscuit0 HOW DO YOU STOP PLAYING? D:

[ShamblerDK]

@BumBiscuit0 Same here! Truly an update worth experiencing! Call me soft, but I almost shed a tear when I saw this vid <:-/

[ShamblerDK]

@BumBiscuit0 @BumBiscuit0 Same here! Truly an update worth experiencing! Call me soft and very geeky, but I almost shed a tear when I saw this vid <:-/

[nonalv340]

Neither godrays nor depth of field work for me :S

I have tried all the suggested fixes (renaming to godrays43 and so on, shaderlisted of course).

I heard someone say it might be related to ATI graphics cards? I am using an ATI Radeon 4650.

Anyway, the rest of the OBGE shaders seem to work alright, amazing work.

[vtastek]

@nonalv340,

If you ask me it is support plugin conflicting. Remove support plugin and start a new game.

[anceintsz]

@nonalv340 I couldn't get mine to work either, then I installed version 3 and put everything where it needed to go and all and went to shaderlist and just typed in godrays.fx and it worked. If you still can't do it just message me and I will help you on teamviewer.

[CodeyTheQuiet]

Absolutely beautiful!

[EfternamnetTell]

Wow man , you are awesome for uploading this, are you the author for the mod btw? :) if you are great work! :D

[vtastek]

This was the first test video to show what could be done, but there was actually no light for the end of the tunnel at that time. At that point, it was scanti's work on OGE that provided missing links for this to be possible. But yes, I am the author of godrays shader. ;)

And I know the video is awesome, particularly because of the amazing soundtrack and Oblivion's own beauty... :)

[oomnine]

I got god rays working.. but its way too bright during day time... i even got the latest texture for sun glare, any idea how to fix this?

[vtastek]

I am aware of that problem. But I fixed it. Wait for the next release. It will be available within a week.

PS. If you can't wait, you can text edit the fx file, there are full descriptions in it.

[vtastek]

Also be sure to get the latest version, in the latest thread. The one linked in the description is/maybe an old thread. You can follow the locked threads to get the latest one... But I will update it with the latest link one more time anyway. But those threads get locked down pretty fast. :)

[Troublesome2008]

Nice!

[zachpiano]

outstanding work on this! changes the game

[Toastynater]

DO WANT

Aweosme shit broseph

[vtastek]

Check Oblivion Graphics Extender thread at Bethesda Oblivion modding forums. Follow the link in description. We are at 9th thread now. And we have 5-6 test shaders including this one. :)

I will update the description with the latest thread link now.

[AdventurerOfOblivion]

This is outstanding man

[starvald]

this is fxxxxxxg awesome!! great work!

[TheOriginalRyuujin]

Is it too early to ask when OBGE and the godray shader package might be ready to make it's first public debut?

[vtastek]

If a script expert or an OBGE developer finds some way to return sun position in screen, then I can release something.

float2 DeltaTexCoord= (TexCoord - sunview.xy);

sunview.xy values are the only missing part.

In this video sunview is static. I gave it a '0.2' value corresponding left top corner of the screen. I aligned the sun to fit there and only moved sideways and forward. You can see the effect being broken third(last) part of the video as I turn around a little bit.

[Sweetroll100]

Wow, this looks awesome. Nice work.

[Sovngjengern]

Where can I get it? please tell me!

[vtastek]

Work in progress!

[Sovngjengern]

Want it NOW!

By the way, how long, do you think it will take? Please send a link when you are done ^^

[vtastek]

You can find info about the progress in bethesda forums. Search for OBGE thread. I can't really say how long it will take, but hard part is over.

[Sovngjengern]

I can't find the thread, can you send a link plz?

By the way 5+

[vtastek]

Check the descriptions...

[Sovngjengern]

I can't find the page too, is it

"Bethesda Game Studios Forums?"

[vtastek]

Bethesda Game Studios. True.

If you click the link, you will go to Oblivion Graphics Extender(OBGE) thread where you will find discussion about graphical stuff and development for OBGE. OBGE is the framework for adding shaders to Oblivion.

Nothing released so far for Godrays shader. With recent developments that may change.

BTW, better working versions of shaders like SSAO, HDR, DoF, Godrays and many more shaders are all available for Morrowind. ;)

[Sovngjengern]

Thanks!

[spacecoke]

v nice

[dorgeshuun123]

It looks really good but it looks a little "whited out" if you know what I mean. Like it's lost it's contrast or something.

Just a point of note

[vtastek]

I exaggerated it a lot, for testing and showcase purposes, there are 8 variables to tweak in the shader. Decay, intensity, saturation, etc...

You will be able to tweak it for your taste at the end.

[KaminUkiki]

Seems a bit over the top in some bits, but still awesome

[Mireneye]

Haha, do the MW community need to come save Oblivion next?

Will our work ever end? haha.

[vtastek]

Hehe, I totally crossed over to dark side. :P They've really left behind. At least I can do this.

Now, I can update all my shaders for MGE's next update.