DiRT Visual Overhaul Mod

[Ben-Rogue]

MOD AVAILABLE!

Download from my public Google Drive:
Ben-Rogues DiRT Mods v1.09

I've included a Read Me with the install instructions

Updates:
Draw Distance:
v1.01:
-Fixed Fog bug (also improves FPS on low-end GPUs)
v1.02:
-Fixed Bark River stage not loading
-Fixed various objects and grass disappearing
v1.03
-Fixed grass issues on Japan Rally stages
-Fixed 2D crowd T-Posing in Rally Raid
v1.04:
-Extended the high-LOD distance for AI vehicles 10 fold!
-Eliminated many visible Fog transition
-Fixed grass issues on Germany Rally stages, reduced grass draw distance slightly at other locations to fix small issues
v1.05:
-Improved lighting on UK Rally stages
-Extended fog slightly
v1.06:
-Reduced vehicle high LOD distance to improve performance
-Reduced grass high LOD slightly on CORR stages to improve performance
-Fixed grass issues on Pikes Peak Hillclimb stages
-Updated Read Me with simplified instructions
v1.07:
-Fixed Numata - Japan stage not loading
v1.08
-Fixed draw distance issue on some Crossover stages
-Fixed disappearing objects and grass on Spain Crossover stage


No Bloom:
v1.00:
-Added my own method for removing Bloom, so HDR Tweaker is no-longer required!

Sim-Lite:
V1.01:
-Removed AI 'Catch-Up' (aka rubber-banding) for events vs AI opponents, to level the playing field
v1.02:
-Revised grip levels to be more balanced across all surfaces
-Reduced braking strength dramatically across the board

 

[Ben-Rogue]

I've a couple of sample images to share, not the best comparison though as it's much more noticeable in action

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Mod officially released!
Post removed due to outdated info

 

[deadredeyes]

Nice! That's looking a lot better than from what I remember.

 

[Ben-Rogue]

It definitely is! I'll keep this thread updated whenever I make progress or updates!

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Mod officially released!
Post removed due to outdated info

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Mod officially released!
Post removed due to outdated info

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Posted a video with all my mods in action

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Another video, this time of the CORR class

 

[staffeyx]

Very good!

 

[staffeyx]

A couple laps in Pro 4, with these awesome mods and some others from http://www.rallygamer.com/downloads.php

 

[Skyclown]

MOD AVAILABLE!

Download from my public Google Drive:
Ben-Rogues DiRT Mods v1.08

I've included a Read Me with the install instructions
Check back regularly for updates and videos!

Updates:
General:
-Added No Bloom Mod as of v1.05
-Added easier fix for crashes on 4+ core CPUs as of v1.06
-Updated Read Me with simplified instructions

Draw Distance:
v1.01:
-Fixed Fog bug (also improves FPS on low-end GPUs)
v1.02:
-Fixed Bark River stage not loading
-Fixed various objects and grass disappearing
v1.03
-Fixed grass issues on Japan Rally stages
-Fixed 2D crowd T-Posing in Rally Raid
v1.04:
-Extended the high-LOD distance for AI vehicles 10 fold!
-Eliminated many visible Fog transition
-Fixed grass issues on Germany Rally stages, reduced grass draw distance slightly at other locations to fix small issues
v1.05:
-Improved lighting on UK Rally stages
-Extended fog slightly
v1.06:
-Reduced vehicle high LOD distance to improve performance
-Reduced grass high LOD slightly on CORR stages to improve performance
-Fixed grass issues on Pikes Peak Hillclimb stages
-Updated Read Me with simplified instructions
v1.07:
-Fixed Numata - Japan stage not loading
v1.08
-Fixed draw distance issue on some Crossover stages
-Fixed disappearing objects and grass on Spain Crossover stage


No Bloom:
v1.00:
-Added my own method for removing Bloom, so HDR Tweaker is no-longer required!

Sim-Lite:
V1.01:
-Removed AI 'Catch-Up' (aka rubber-banding) for events vs AI opponents, to level the playing field

I have taken the liberty of adding a link to this mod package on the pcgamingwiki page for the game. I consider the ability to disable bloom an essential improvement. Thank you for your work. https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Colin_McRae:_DiRT#Essential_improvements

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Thank you for linking the mod to the PCGamingWiki. I'm glad others will get easier access to the mods.

 

[Ben-Rogue]

Update!
Have improved the "Sim Lite" mod, see original post for changes in the latest version.

 

[BamBam85]

I have had these mods for a long time. Do very similar things. About to try yours out. I like the look of yours so far.

 

[RiZemperor]

Sadly removing bloom makes some areas (England) super dark but overall good mod