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I have been writing this program and releasing versions throughout the demo... Versions 1 to 4 (demo versions) have in total now had around 20,000 downloads!!!! Thanks to everyone that is supporting the tool. I will continue to support the tool as much as I can. Please read the changelog, How to and FAQ below before using the tool or asking questions. Found a bug or want to suggest something? Follow me on twitter: www.twitter.com/rjay_w Version 5.1 introduces latest version checking - it will connect to our website and tell you if there is a new version out. If you like the tool and want to show your gratitude then you can make a small donation via paypal, donations aren’t necessary and I don’t expect to get any. Many hours of programming and testing have gone into this tool and will continue to do so if the demand for the tool is there. This tool has been built for the good of the PC community, not to make money, but every little helps! I am also planning other tools and projects for Crysis 2, BF3 and other pc games that are on the horizon.
Thanks for all of your support and keep on PC gaming :) Changelogs: v5.2 - Updated due to Crytek updating the cvars.... - Cvars now seem to work properly in MP - Fov is limited to 80 now - Will update the program to run on my improved config brink code base possibly at a later date v5.1 - Enable disable checkboxes bug fixed - Fov moved to graphics tab to create more space for levels - HDR Level added - Bloom Level added - SSAO added - Post MSAA added - Version checker - the program will check for a new version when loaded, it will connect to our website and check the version number against the latest version, if a newer version is avaliable it will ask you if you want to be taken to the download page, if you click yes then it will take you to the page in your default browser. v5: - Program updated for the full version of the game - it will overwrite or create an autoexec.cfg in the games root folder with all the settings in - You do not have to launch the game through the program each time due to the autoexec.cfg created - New Tab added - Graphics and Adv Graphics, Graphics sets up the basic settings and then adv graphics allows you to tweak specific settings - Debug Mode now redundant but currently left in the program, will possibly be removed in future, if you turn debug mode on then the settings you add are not saved to the autoexec.cfg v4: - The core program code has been totally re written to be more flexible and easier for me to maintain. - Profile that is saved has been re modelled - v3 profile is not compatible with v4. - Enable buttons have been put next to each setting; you must check the ones you want to turn on and then select the value. - Debug Mode added – this is for advanced users – Use at your own risk! – It won’t do any harm to the game but I suggest if you don’t know about console commands then don’t use it! It enables you to add in your own settings to the launch sequence. If you want to add your own settings then I would suggest you enable all of my settings first and then enable debug mode, this will allow you to then save the full debug mode settings and be able to edit, add your own, save + apply and then launch the game. - GUI has been moved around, locked down and re-styled slightly - Bug Fixed from v3 - Set path forces you to set the Crysis 2 exe rather than any random file. - Default settings changed – everything is in the 0 state to start and mouse sensitivity has been increased and FOV reduced slightly. - Mouse smoothing option added - Mouse invert option added - VSync option added v3: - Game can now be launched from the program, once settings have been chosen and saved you can click Launch Game and the game will load - .bat script no longer used - this will fix peoples issues :) -When you click Save Config your config will be saved and when you re load the program to launch the game again it will automatically load back in - this allows you to quickly tweak settings. Make sure that when you change settings you click Save before launch game, or the settings will not be applied -Full screen/window mode added to misc set Full Screen to 0 for window mode v2: Layout: -Tabbing added -Simpler instructions added -Logo added -Separated buttons out – first find the Crysis2Demo.exe and then write the config Controls: -Mouse Sensitivity can be enabled or disabled. Un checking the box means that the previous/ ingame value will be used. Graphics: -Bloom/HDR option added – multiple variables set that makes the game less shiny -Motion Blur – now seems to disable -Multi GPU option added – if you have more than 1 GPU set to 1 -Multi Core CPU option added – if you have a multi core processor set to 1 -FSAA - Full Screen Anti-Aliasing option added -UseEdgeAA - controls the level of edge blurring set to 0 for least -Anisotropy Filtering option added -TextureFilter option added – set to bilinear for least -Shadows option added – 0 turns them off Sound: -Enemy Player Hit Feedback option added – should makes a thud noise when you hit a player with bullets How to Use: 1. Download and run 2. Click Set Exe Path and find and select Crysis2.exe 3. Enable the settings you want to use and set the values! 4. If you want to add more of you own commands now go to the debug tab and enable debug mode – NOTE when you have enabled debug mode and click save it will save what you have in the debug window only. If you close the program and re open it, it will reload the debug settings only! If you then turn off debug mode you will have to re setup the settings you want – I will possibly change this in future. 5. Once you have selected your settings click Save and Apply Config 6. Once you have saved and applied the config click launch game! 7. Once you have finished your game close the program – when you want to play again open the program back up and click Launch game, this will launch the game with your previous settings that you saved! FAQ: - Will the v5 program work with the v5.1 profile? No it wont, do not use the v5 profile. - I get a green/brown/black screen why? – Some of the graphics settings seem to cause this for me it’s a combination of HDR/Bloom on and AA on. Only way to solve this is to test and see what works for you! - I want to restore the program settings to default how can i? – Only way currently is to quit the program and delete this file - Crysis2Config-rush-zone.com-Profile – it will be stored in the same place you run the program from. Then re open the program and the settings will be default. - I think I have found a bug – If you think you have found a bug or you have a suggestion tweet me – www.twitter.com/rjay_w Configurable Options: Object Detail Particles Post Processing Physics Shadows Textures Water Game Effects Shading Sound Volumetric Effects Crouch Toggle Zoom Toggle Mouse Acceleration Mouse Sensitivity Mouse Smoothing Mouse Invert HDR / Bloom Settings Bloom Level HDR Level SSAO Post MSAA Motion Blur Multi GPU Multi Core CPU FOV VSync FSAA EdgeAA Anisotropy TextureFilter Shadows Hit Player Sound Feedback Sound Quality Skip Intro Full Screen Skip Login
Mar 26, 2011 PC GamingNick VogtComments (1)
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This is a followup to my post about the Crysis 2 demo fix. 'Fixing' some in-game settings can make or break your experience with this game. I recommend looking over these fixes and applying those that you desire before even starting the campaign. Note that increasing the FOV too much can cause minor graphical anomalies in the game, such as seeing the missing sides of your arms during some in-game scripted motions, or being able to see through surfaces when up against them and looking at the right angle. I have found that these minor glitches are a small price to pay for the higher FOV. Just like Crysis 1, Crysis 2 supports an autoexec.cfg file. This file, which doesn't exist by default, should be created in your Crysis 2 root folder. Any commands in this file will be automatically executed when the game starts. Here is an example autoexec.cfg file that makes some popular modifications: g_skipIntro=1 cl_fov=75 pl_movement.power_sprint_targetFov=75 i_mouse_accel=0 i_mouse_smooth=0 cl_zoomToggle=1 cl_crouchtoggle=1 r_motionblur=0 r_PostMSAA=0 r_UseEdgeAA=0Download Autoexec.zip g_skipIntro=1 This stops most of the start-up movies from playing, including the Cryengine 3 and Nvidia movies. cl_fov, pl_movement.power_sprint_targetFov These should match each other, and are your field of view settings. You may want to try 80 or 85 and see what you like best. The default is 60 I believe, and feels too confined. i_mouse_accel=0, i_mouse_smooth=0 These affect your aiming and I prefer to have them both off. If you want to try it with them on, remove the two lines from the file. cl_zoomToggle=1, cl_crouchtoggle=1 These are just preferences of mine. The default game settings are crouch toggle, hold to zoom. Changing the values to 0 would make it so you have to hold the button to remain zoomed or crouched. r_motionblur=0 This is motion blur and I find it much easier to aim without it on. r_UseEdgeAA=0, r_PostMSAA=0 These control anti-aliasing and edge anti-aliasing/blurring. I prefer to turn them off entirely, but if you want to keep them you can remove those lines. If you don't want to edit the settings like this, you can download the Advanced Graphics Options tool, which generates an autoexec.cfg file for you automatically and gives you even more control over graphics options. I recommend it for those that want to make specific graphics tweaks.