Shadows and reflections

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Fleskebacon, May 22, 2021.

  1. Fleskebacon

    Fleskebacon Well-Known Member

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    I never noticed, but there are more settings to reflections than I recall.

    What's the difference between them all?

    Low
    Reduced
    Full
    Reduced 1k
    Full 1k

    I haven't had the time to figure it out myself, but I can't really see the big difference, other than reduced having a lower refresh?

    And while we're at it, what's the difference between high and medium shadows? Is it only the resolution? I've always been running medium shadows and is quite happy, because high shadows are the biggest fps-hog for me. Full reflections aren't that taxing.
     
  2. Goffik

    Goffik Well-Known Member

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    Low - simple reflections
    Reduced - real reflections, low refresh
    Full - real reflections, normal refresh
    XX 1k - more detailed reflections

    Low/Medium/High shadows is the resolution, so they'll look blurrier/blockier at lower settings.
     
  3. Fleskebacon

    Fleskebacon Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. It's good to know what I'm missing out on with reducing the different settings. That way it's easier to figure out a good compromise.

    I aim for 80 fps, and that's achievable with full reflections and medium shadows.