### **Hey everyone!**
After countless hours of passion, dedication, and fine-tuning, I’m thrilled to share **OGMFLY Visual Enhancers | X-Plane Realistic Additions** completely free for the flight sim community I cherish so much.
This is my way of giving back and enhancing your X-Plane 12 experience like never before. If you enjoy this mod and want to support my work, I’d greatly appreciate any donations to help fund my real-life career. Every contribution means the world to me and helps keep projects like this alive!
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### **Donations**
Support my journey here:
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### **What I’ve Done:**
- **Revamped Lighting:** Completely reworked X-Plane 12’s lighting for a more immersive and natural experience, especially during night flights and sunsets.
- **AI-Generated Sky Colors:** Leveraged AI and real pilot photos to create stunning, authentic sky colors. Sunrises, sunsets, and cloudy days now look breathtakingly real.
- **Cloud Perfection:** Carefully fine-tuned clouds to achieve near-photorealistic visuals while preserving the essence of X-Plane 12’s engine.
- **Atmospheric Enhancements:** Improved how the atmosphere reacts to every element, resulting in a dynamic and lifelike environment.
- **Shadow Fix:** Polished shadows for better clarity and sharper details, especially around clouds.
- **Rain Rework:** Let’s be honest, the original rain effects felt like Star Wars hyperspace. I’ve turned it off and refined storm visuals for a more realistic touch.
This mod is my personal contribution to the flight sim community, and I’m proud to push the boundaries of what X-Plane 12 can deliver. If you love what I’ve done, consider supporting me through donations—it truly helps me pursue my career goals and continue creating awesome enhancements!
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### **Requirements:**
- **FlyWithLua**
- **Reshade**
- **NVIDIA Freestyle Filters**
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### **Installation Guide**
#### **1. Copy Files**
- Navigate to the **mod folder** and copy all files into your **X-Plane 12 root folder**.
- **Skip copying** the following folders:
- **NVIDIA Freestyle Filters**
- **Shadows Fix**
#### **2. NVIDIA Compatibility Fix**
- In the **X-Plane 12 root folder**, locate the file `X-Plane.exe`.
- Create a **duplicate** of `X-Plane.exe` in the same folder.
- Rename the duplicate to `eurotrucks2.exe`.
- *Note: Do not delete the original `X-Plane.exe`. This step ensures NVIDIA Freestyle Filters recognize X-Plane as a game.*
#### **3. Create a Shortcut**
- Create a **desktop shortcut** for `eurotrucks2.exe` (which is your renamed X-Plane executable).
- Right-click on the shortcut and select **Properties**.
- In the **Target** field, add the following command to the end:
```
--allow_reshade=0
```
- Example:
```
"D:\X-Plane 12\eurotrucks2.exe" --allow_reshade=0
```
#### **4. Install Reshade**
- Download Reshade from the official website: [reshade.me](https://reshade.me).
- Launch the Reshade installer:
- Select `eurotrucks2.exe` as the executable.
- Choose **Vulkan** as the rendering API.
- Select the default filters and add **QUINT** and the filter package that includes `AmbientLight`.
#### **5. Load Reshade Preset**
- Launch X-Plane using the newly created shortcut (`eurotrucks2.exe`).
- Confirm that Reshade loads upon launch.
- In the Reshade menu, select the preset file named **`OGMFLY.ini`** from your **X-Plane 12 root folder**.
#### **6. Apply NVIDIA Filters**
- Once X-Plane is running, press **`Alt+F3`** to open NVIDIA Freestyle Filters.
- Follow the instructions in the **NVIDIA folder** (included in the mod) to apply the recommended filter settings.
#### **7. Apply Shadows Fix (8K Shadows)**
- Open the **Shadows Fix** folder included in the mod and follow the instructions provided inside.
- Once complete, ensure you launch X-Plane using the **eurotrucks2.exe** desktop shortcut.
#### **8. Enjoy the Skies**
- Experience stunning enhanced visuals, including photorealistic clouds, dynamic skies, revamped lighting, and polished 8K shadows!
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Thank you for downloading **OGMFLY Visual Enhancers**! If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out, and don’t forget to share your incredible screenshots with the community.
