#depth buffer faq

also when I have reinstalled an older version of reshade - my ADOF file always works for a split second before it completely shuts off even with it still fully activated - is there any way to fix this ?

Hi anon, sorry to hear you're having problems.

Marty's most recent update to iMMERSE shaders (version 2412) requires ReShade 6.3.3 or above for the addons to work, but I believe the regular non-addon shaders should still work in older versions. Still, I'd recommend using the most recent version just to avoid any issues.

Are you using the addon version of ReShade? You need that specific version for the depth buffer to work correctly. You want the second option below that says 'with full add-on support'

What are the compiling errors you get with ReLight? If you hover over the red error at the top it will expand with more information.

One thing to check for if you're using the most recent ReLight version (the iMMERSE version, not the qUINT version) is that you don't also have the regular iMMERSE folder. You should only have the iMMERSE Ultimate folder. That contains everything that is also in the regular iMMERSE folder, so if you have them both you'll have duplicates that could mess things up.

When you install iMMERSE Ultimate the easiest thing to do to keep everything organised is:

remove your iMMERSE folder from reshade-shaders > Shaders

create a new folder called iMMERSE Ultimate in reshade-shaders > Shaders

create a new folder called iMMERSE Ultimate in reshade-shaders > Textures

copy all the files and the MartysMods folder that are inside the Shaders folder from his download and paste them into the iMMERSE Ultimate folder you created inside reshade-shaders > Shaders - be sure to leave this folder structure in tact - you should have a bunch of iMMERSE shaders and a MartysMods folder alongside them

copy all the files that are inside the Textures folder from his download and paste them into the iMMERSE Ultimate folder you created inside reshade-shaders > Textures

copy the addon files you need from the Addons folder from his download and paste them into your TS4 Bin folder

Hey. Usually the issue here is the depth buffer isn't set up correctly. The main things to check are:

turn off Edge Smoothing in the game's graphics options

open Global Preprocessor Definitions in the ReShade menu and change reshade_depth_input_is_reversed from a 1 to a 0

ensure you're using the ReShade version that has full addon support

If you've done both of those things, please check if other depth effects are working as intended. These include things like MXAO and Adaptive Fog, and other DoF shaders.

If they are working correctly, then it is likely a problem with the specific DoF shader you're using. In that case, check with the creator of it to see if there's an updated version you can download. Otherwise, perhaps try using a different DoF shader if you find one that works.

Hi anon,

Obviously using ReShade in any of The Sims games doesn’t result in EA banning anyone, so you don’t need to worry about that, but ReShade doesn’t understand that TS3 isn’t an online competitive game, and so disconnects the depth buffer just like it would if you were using it in any other game, because the TS3 store is always online and makes those constant calls to the server.

One solution is to disconnect from the internet while you’re playing TS3.

I mentioned there was an alternative version of ReShade 5 that disables this anti-cheat protection, but I wasn’t sure if it was still available. I’ve checked, and I believe what you want is the version that says ‘Full Add-on Support’ from the official download here. 

I’m troubleshooting some ideas that may or may not help, so if you’re experiencing problems with depth effects since the Story Progression patch PLEASE LIMIT YOUR FPS TO 30. You can do this in 3d Applications under the nvidia control panel, or by using Riva Tuner as part of MSI Afterburner, or by editing the GraphicsRules.sgr file in your Bin folder (make a copy and place it in your ConfigOverrides folder, and make the edits to that one).

If you’re experiencing ReShade issues after the patch, and/or you’ve tried the above, please provide me with the following information so I can better narrow down what people have tried, and what might or might not work:

Did limiting your fps work?

What is your ReShade version?

Do you use a custom/edited GraphicsRules.sgr file?

Do you use any custom camera files/mods?

Have you tested with a fully vanilla/repaired game?

What exact problems are you experiencing (depth effects flickering on and off? ReShade effects disappearing completely?)

Where does the problem occur (all the time, in Live mode only, in Build mode only)?

It would also be really useful to know if you’re NOT having any problems with depth effects after the patch, and answer the questions above too so I can cross reference with those who are and see if there are any similarities or discrepancies.

Thank you.

Hi!

First, check you have the depth buffer set up correctly. Go to Global Preprocessor Settings and make sure reshade_depth_input_is_reversed is set to 0. If it's set to 1 change it to 0.

Next, go to the d3d9 or Addons>Depth tab (depending on your version) and mess around with the check boxes, check different variations of the options there and see if it goes away.