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Overhauled GraphicsRules.SGR file suitable for Windows and Mac users. It makes Sims 4 look better, run smoother, helps with lag and fixes several visual bugs. Here's a list of everything:

• LightingQuality
  ⦿ increased ShadowMap quality
  ⦿ disabled ShadowDecal
  ⦿ disabled ambient occlusion
  ⦿ disabled distance blur
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 Mac fix → if shadows are cutting off choose "high" for lighting quality in game options. This will set shadows to 3K instead of 5K
• GeneralReflections
  ⦿ tweaked Thresholds and cutoff Planes
• ObjectQuality
  ⦿ disabled LOD switching
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 tweaked texture switching
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 moved some values around for better performance on low/med settings
• TerrainQuality
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 disabled terrain switching
• EdgeSmoothing
  ⦿ increased edge smoothing
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 increased edge smoothing even more!
• SimQuality
  ⦿ disabled LOD switching
• ViewDistance
  ⦿ maxed ClipPlaneDistances
  ⦿ maxed FogDistances
  ⦿ maxed SkyboxClipDistances (fixes sky clipping in bigger worlds)
• Other
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 Increased ShadowCache and Instancing size
  ⦿ tweaked ClipPlane values
  ⦿ maxed ObjectSizeCullFactor
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 increased DeformerMaps cache
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 disabled Telemetry
  ⦿ ☆𝕟𝕖𝕨 added a note to the log stating "Edited by Simp4Sims" for troubleshooting

DOWNLOAD LINKS

CHOOSE ONLY ONE - "WITH DOF" includes distance blur and ambient occlusion.

⇒ [  SGR FILE  ] ⇐
⇒ [  SGR FILE WITH DOF  ] ⇐

This file will always be free! It takes a lot of time and testing though, become a patron to support further updates!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Pretty much the same as installing a mod but the folder is a different one. Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Config Override -- Download ONE of the files from the links above and put it in the Config Override folder. This file is safe here even after updates.

If you already have a version of the GraphicsRules from before you can just replace it, previous versions are available further down this post in case you want to roll back.

CREDITS

♥ A huge thank you and shoutout to all my patrons for the support! You are all amazing!
♥ A huge thank you to the Beta testers for all the valuable feedback!
♥ A huge thank you to @FantaSims, @MalinDesigns, @Iron_Cgull, and everyone else that retweeted and helped spread the word!
♥ A special thank you to @Schnuck for all the initial testing, feedback and encouraging me to release the file to the public. Go follow her on YouTube if you don't already!
♥ A special thank you to fellow Sims After Dark member @Moxie for all the continued testing. Go check out their Tumblr and download Percival the Snail!
♥ Thanks to @BoringBonesTV on Twitter for the Mac shadow fix
♥ Thanks to @montyranch on Twitter for the skin details fix

PREVIOUS VERSIONS

Previous versions of the files in case anyone needs them!

⇒ [  SGR FILE  ] ⇐
⇒ [  SGR FILE WITH DOF  ] ⇐

⇒ [  MAC SGR FILE  ] ⇐
⇒ [  MAC SGR FILE WITH DOF  ] ⇐

⇒ [  PERFORMANCE SGR FILE  ] ⇐
⇒ [  PERFORMANCE SGR FILE WITH DOF  ] ⇐

CHANGE LOG

**19.08.2021 - Update** 

⦿ up to 7% faster than the previous version!
⦿ redone from the ground up
⦿ lots of new edits - details below
⦿ made performance version redundant
⦿ included Mac shadow fix in the same file - details below

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**07.08.2021**

- shadows to 5K (5120) resolution
- fix for skin details
- performance version of the file

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**04.08.2021**

- Bread shop in Henford on Bagley was pixelated and low quality
- Shadow Decals were overpowering bushes when zoomed out
- Pre 2015 Mac Fix for shadows cutting out (separate file)
- Version with DoF (depth of field / distance blur)
- Added big bold links for the download

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**23.07.2021**

- included new values regarding deformer maps and animal ageing from Cottage Living