i just recently discovered that there is a 'hidden' player detail level that can be set through the 2k12 config file. inside the config, i changed player detail from '0' (which is high in-game) to 4. i also changed the stadium detail level to low. 2k screwed this setting up - high is low and low is high.
anyway, my point is that with the alteration of player lod from zero to four, the increase in detail is very noticeable. after i did this, i forced global LOD adjustment through ati tray tools (would be a diff app for nvidia owners) from 0 (default) to -3.
i must say, the level of detail on players is now insane. minus the shading/shaders/lighting or w/e it's called, the players now look more detailed on the pc more than ever on xbox. you guys should give this a shot. in addition to any graphical mods you may be using, these changes can make your game look really, really good.
so yeah, player lod should be set to 4 in the config (lord knows why because a setting of zero equals high quality, 1 equals medium and 2 equals low - i haven't tried using a setting of three), stadium lod set to '0', lock your config file to read only and also force global lod to your liking - i prefer -1.5 or -3. before sure to use negative values and not positive.
i know most of this is old news, but with the addition of global lod adjustment player models just look sick.
good luck!
here is a screenie without the global lod adjustment (btw both screenies have playerlod set at '4' in the config file):
click this link to view the full 1080 screenies. you'll have to click on the thumbnail, and then click once again on the resized image =/ http://postimage.org/gallery/13pqj6aw/25691e1c/
here's a screenie with lod adjustment at a negative '3.0'
the difference to me is huge - it's like a cleanup job while at the same time sharpening. look at the difference in the jerseys - you can actually see the tiny holes. it also cleans up the white stains or w/e the hell is on mj's face. you can even see the texture of the ball! although i must admit -3.0 may be a little much - if it's too much for you, try -1.5.
by the way, does anyone know what these config values change in-game?
VIDEOSETTING_PARTICLEFFECT =
VIDEOSETTING_SHADERDETAIL =
if you answer this, please let me know how you know or if it's just your guess.
anyway, my point is that with the alteration of player lod from zero to four, the increase in detail is very noticeable. after i did this, i forced global LOD adjustment through ati tray tools (would be a diff app for nvidia owners) from 0 (default) to -3.
i must say, the level of detail on players is now insane. minus the shading/shaders/lighting or w/e it's called, the players now look more detailed on the pc more than ever on xbox. you guys should give this a shot. in addition to any graphical mods you may be using, these changes can make your game look really, really good.
so yeah, player lod should be set to 4 in the config (lord knows why because a setting of zero equals high quality, 1 equals medium and 2 equals low - i haven't tried using a setting of three), stadium lod set to '0', lock your config file to read only and also force global lod to your liking - i prefer -1.5 or -3. before sure to use negative values and not positive.
i know most of this is old news, but with the addition of global lod adjustment player models just look sick.
good luck!
here is a screenie without the global lod adjustment (btw both screenies have playerlod set at '4' in the config file):
click this link to view the full 1080 screenies. you'll have to click on the thumbnail, and then click once again on the resized image =/ http://postimage.org/gallery/13pqj6aw/25691e1c/
here's a screenie with lod adjustment at a negative '3.0'
the difference to me is huge - it's like a cleanup job while at the same time sharpening. look at the difference in the jerseys - you can actually see the tiny holes. it also cleans up the white stains or w/e the hell is on mj's face. you can even see the texture of the ball! although i must admit -3.0 may be a little much - if it's too much for you, try -1.5.
by the way, does anyone know what these config values change in-game?
VIDEOSETTING_PARTICLEFFECT =
VIDEOSETTING_SHADERDETAIL =
if you answer this, please let me know how you know or if it's just your guess.
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