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File credits
GEMFX ->LuciferHawk (me), Boulotaur2024, icelaglace, Matso, Boris V. GeDoSaTo->Durante SweetFX->CeeJay.dk ENB->Boris/ENBSeries ENBPresetInspiration->Midhras
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GEM - Graphics Enhancement Mod is a new shader collection (GEM) and a new injector (GEMFX) I implemented which also uses the SweetFX shader stack 1.5.1 and is inspired by SweetFX/Enbseries to improve the look of various games. The GEM is developed for all those that seek for a stable & mature atmosphere that brings a new challenge to their DSII.
There are several reasons that can cause a crash. Typical injector conflicts are discussed HERE
GEM is build to work best with GeDoSaTo and ENB
GEM+GeDoSaTo instructions GEM Download GEM from FILES section above or visit www.gem-fx.tk (not the latest version there but 1.0) Click the Dark Souls 2 banner in the Projects section.
make sure to open GeDoSaTo.ini and set "enablePostprocessing" to false
I made changes to GeDoSaTo's general settings, bloom and DoF featuring low/high DoF versions. (last compatibility check to GeDoSaTo version from 24.08.2014) LowDoF(drop the files into your GeDoSaTo folder) MyGDSTLowDoFSettings
GEM+ENB instructions You can find the instructions under the DSII-GEMvXX-ENB-HD file in the FILES section above. Be aware that ENB for DSII is yet in development and can cause some artifacts like flickering of AO.
necessary files to delete (to disable the mod)
d3d9.dll
optional files to delete (all installed files)
d3d9.dll
GEM_Readme.txt, SweetFX_Readme.txt
GEM_settings.txt, SweetFX_settings.txt
SweetFX
In addition to the common SweetFX_settings.txt GEM offers the GEM_settings.txt to adjust the new features that come with GEM. Two things you can try if having performance problems
Turn off DoF in GeDoSaTo.ini.
Set ExpEffects in GEM_settings.txt to 0
Ingame Key-Toggles
pause-key to reload GEM
scroll-lock to toggle GEM
K-key to enable edge blur (set GBlur to 1 first in GEM_settings.txt)
F11 to disable expensive dynamic lightning effects (some might find them annoying)
Streaming
OBS works if you capture the monitor instead of the game.
Screenshots
MSI Afterburner works.
Steam Screenshots work but do not capture all effects.