- #HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 HOW TO#
- #HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 INSTALL#
- #HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 MOD#
- #HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 UPDATE#
- #HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 DOWNLOAD#
Run it, then direct it to the game folder and apply it to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life 2\hl2.exe, set it on the bar to direct3d 9 after it detects the game.
#HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 INSTALL#
Try the reshade and sweetfx.ĭownload this one, it's settings are basically the same for this game ĭelete any of the enb and sweetfx files you placed, then run the ReShade Setup.exe from the rar file or extract it to a folder on the desktop and run it, don't place it in the game folder when you run it, it will install the files there.
#HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 MOD#
Thanks also to Mod DB and the Mod DB Community. I hope you find these programs and adjustments helpful at making your game more enjoyable. Thanks to Christian Jensen (CeeJay.dk) and Crosire for reshade and sweetfx. Use FastStone Image Viewer, to convert them to jpg or other formats. They can be found placed in the game folder, where the files were placed. Using the Printscreen, will generate ingame screenshots. Using "Pause Break" will enable and disable the effects To make adjustments to the sweetfx settings goto the preset file Half Life 2.txt file, found in the SweetFX\Presets folder. To make adjustments to ENB alter the enbseries.ini. It adds SMAA, FXAA, HDR, LUMASHARPEN, LIFTGAMMAGAIN, VIBRANCE and CURVES to help sharpen and bring out detail and natural colors in the game.ĭue to a darkness issue SMAA is not enabled in this version. This is meant to enhance the overall games appearance. If you experience a darkness issue, goto the preset file Half Life 2.txt file, found in the SweetFX\Presets folder and set SMAA to 0. Rename the ENB d3d9.dll that came with this mod to d3d9orig.dll and place the d3d9.dll from that mod with it in the game folder. Nvidia users can also use this mod (Thanks to khalilsm) to allow the game to run if you have any issues.
Open the enbseries.ini in the main game folder and change the line under AllowAntialias=1 to 0. If game has performance issues or microstutters. Replace the d3d9.dll with one of the alternates provided. If you experience issues with the ENB D3D9 try this: CTD, Graphics issues. Try disabling any turbo or overclocking software.
#HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 DOWNLOAD#
DX9 Final Release June2010ĭX install: Download and run the file, tell it to extract to c:\dx, then after goto c:\dx and run the dxsetup file.Ĭheck to make sure you are using the newest graphics drivers. Install the DX9 final release if you haven't done so previously. Just remember to move the D3D9.dll to the \Bin folder.ĭisable Antialiasing Mode or SweetFX won't work. Most HL2 based games will work with this. HL2 Black Mesa: Place files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Black Mesa move the D3D9.dll to the \Black Mesa\bin.įor Portal: Place files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Portal move the D3D9.dll to the Portal\bin.įor Deathmatch: Place files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life 2 Deathmatch move the D3D9.dll to the Half-Life 2 Deathmatch\bin.įor Team Fortress 2: Place files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2 move the D3D9.dll to the Team Fortress 2\bin.
#HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 UPDATE#
Half Life 2 update: Place files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life 2 Update move the D3D9.dll to the Half-Life 2 Update\bin.
#HOW TO USE SWEETFX ICBINE FOR HALF LIFE 2 HOW TO#
How to apply to other HL2 Based Valve titles. Right click game in steam library, select properties, set launch options Original preset contained in preset folder should you want to switch the presets.Īfter applying patch, add this to your steam game launch options. *** move*** the D3D9.dll to the \Half-Life 2\bin folder.īy placing the files in the HL2 folder, it will be applied to Half Life 2, Ep.1,2 and Lost Coast as well as to any add-ons. Should not impact performance in any negative way.ĭownload and extract to the following location :Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life 2 Improved picture clarity, color and character appearance. Shadow improvement, appearing in a more natural gradient. Slightly reduced glare while maintaining light levels. While SSAO Occlusion helps improve the rest of the game. This allows for dx10 effects to be implemented in games supporting dx10 options in addition to dx9 options. Sweetfx also contains a DXGI file that is a dx10 file and has been renamed to d3d10.dll. I have improved the file structure & created new settings files, with tweaked effects for both ENB and Sweetfx.Ĭhanges have been made for additional memory tweaks, image enhancement, lighting/shading, SSAO Occlusion and SMAA support.ĮNB now provides additional effects through its 2 ini files, proxied through separate d3d9.dll (sweetfx&smaa).