EVEN BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD
🕑 Added 2024-07-05 02:16:10 +0000 UTCFinally, I've made the in-game lighting exactly as bright and juicy as my cas lighting 🫠.
The screenshots were taken in the game, no reshade or edit was used on it.
And I also added a screenshots of the comparison with other lighting mods so that you can choose what you like more. I advise you to open the pictures in a separate tab to better see the differences.
📑 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
default in-game lighting mod for The Sims 4;
base game compatible;
does not affect game performance in any way;
completely redesigned outdoor and indoor lighting;
brighter and cleaner lighting everywhere at any time of the day and weather;
the brightness of the lighting varies depending on the time of day and weather;
conflicts with mods that affect in-game lighting, you can only install one such mod in your game;
it works for mac;
I advise you to use my GENTLE CAS LIGHTING MOD with this mod to make the characters look the same in CAS and in the game.
📑 FILE TYPES (install only one!)
It affects the brightness without lamps. I'm using the "bright" version.
Even Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 Bright;
Even Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 Average;
Even Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 Dark.
✅ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Just put one of the versions directly in the "mods" folder;
Do not change the name and do not put the file in subfolders.
conflicts with mods that affect in-game lighting, you can only install one such mod in your game!
❓ ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS
«Does the mod conflict with Luumia No Glo and No Blue?» Yes, this mods conflict with any other mods that aim to change the lighting on the "characters". You can compare mods by looking at the pictures attached to this post .
«Does the mod conflict with Sunblind by Softerhaze and other similar mods by this author?» No, they do not conflict, because these mods are not aimed at changing the global lighting on the characters.
«Does this mod conflict with the CAS lighting mods?» No, they don't conflict. But I advise you to use my GENTLE CAS LIGHTING MOD so that the sims in the cas and in the game look the same.
«Can this mod be used with gshade/reshade?» Yes, you can use it with any shaders.
«What’s the difference between EVEN BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.0 and BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.1?» BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.1 (any of its versions) is less colorful and contrasting, it has much flatter lighting than EVEN BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD v1.0. You can compare mods by looking at the pictures attached to this post .
«Does it work for mac?» Yes, it works for mac.
CHANGELOG
UPD 06.07.2024 :
I added a general form for REPORT CC AND MODS ISSUES and also added answers to the most common questions to the posts with my mods;
The interaction with multicolored lamps has been fixed in the "dark indoor" version. Please redownload this version, the "bright indoor" version does not need to be reinstalled.
UPD 20.07.2024 (to 1.1 version) :
Added the "Average" version, it is intermediate between the "Bright" and "Dark" versions;
The "Dark" version has been updated again, the "flicker" bug (which arose in a unique in-game situations) has been completely fixed.
Thank you all for supporting the development process! 🩷
Comments
NATASHA R.
Hi, if I chose the dark version I hear it gets rid of the hues but I wanted to make sure it wont make my game dark .. Im going to be using the softblind mod by softerhaze and I figured get the dark for that reason but what would you suggest I download to keep the brightness right in the game?
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.116.223.1030!
•شوق•
Is it still compatible with the last update?
Lauryn Collins
I downloaded it and followed the instructions but it's not showing up in my game?
Teapressed
can you make a super dark version like the one in the old mod?
michele walker
is this only for pictures? or does it change the lighting for gameplay, and building??
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.114.46.1030!
UchiNataHime
Is this mod still compatible with the last update?
QuinnShar
I'm a SimLit writer and had the no-glo/blue light mod installed. I would have to edit most of my screenshots to make them bright enough to be seen. I stumbled onto your mod and realized I hadn't updated the no-glo mod in awhile. I was skeptical about doing something different. Then thought "maybe I should try out a different lighting mod" just to see what it looks like. I DL'ed the average one and installed it then went to bed and forgot that I installed it. So I was taking screenshots for my latest chapter. Then I was in my photo editor to edit said screenshots and was confused. I started doing my usual work only to realize it wasn't necessary. I was sooo confused. I knew the lighting in the restaurant my sims were in wasn't great, but I didn't need to edit. In fact, all of my screenshots needed little to no editing (in as far brightness or saturation was concerned). Like, I could see the scenes so well; the screenshots looked lovely. Was I visited by a photo editing fairy? I'm embarrassed by how long I sat staring at the screen flabbergasted. But eventually, it hit me like a ton of bricks: I installed that lighting mod! It did all this???? I do have reshade, but I use it for certain shots in stories as I don't like playing with it on. So, having a good lighting mod like yours is saving me soooo muuuuch tiiimmme!!! Anyway, all that to say thank you so much. Even Better lighting mod is a lifesaver!
Angel Hernandez
yes
northern siberia winds
Hi! Yes!
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.113.277.1030!
Bear
I tried to download this mod and when i try to open my sims games it says the mod is broken or corrupted
Xxsymphoniousxx
Hi, does this mod conflict with the "into the light" and "out of the dark" lighting mods by lotharihoe?
northern siberia winds
There has never been a version with such a name for this mod. However, the first version does have it. I think you might have just gotten confused. You can download the first version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/better-in-game-1-79174144 .
K
You see I live the darker saturation more
K
can I still get vs 1.0 I liked it so much
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.112.481.1030
myopic
It works beautifully. Thank you for everything, including the prompt reply.
northern siberia winds
Hi! Place both mods in the root mods folder and rename MizoreYukii's No Blur In Distance to "!!!!!!!!!!!MizoreYukii_NoBlurInDistance". And thank you for your kind words!
myopic
Firstly, thank you for your amazing creations for the TS4 community. I recently installed the 'Even Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 Average' and found that it conflicts with MizoreYukii's No Blur In Distance mod. Are there any plans to make these two mods compatible?
K
I love it
K
Please keep this
northern siberia winds
Hello! I play in this city and didn't notice any problems. However, if suddenly the lighting is really different, it means that EA did it on purpose. My mod does not control the lighting in individual cities.
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update 1.111.102.1030.
TJay 🛋️
Hello this is a lovely mod, but for some reason the city area next to the bridge in San Sequoia doesn't have the same lighting effect as the rest of the lots across all of the other worlds. Is this supposed to be this way? Its frustrating that this is the only location where the lighting hasn't been updated and my sim is living there lol.
northern siberia winds
✅ The mod is fully compatible with the new update and the Life & Death Expansion Pack.
northern siberia winds
Hi! Try the other two versions and choose the one that suits you best.
Yene Santana
Hi, I have the Even Better In-Game Lighting Mod v1.1 Bright but my sim looks very bright whitish indoors, should I take the average?
Sleepy Kitsune
Oh I totally understand now! I thank you so much even making this mod! I can wait for EA to fix it, you do so much for my game, I'm just thankful it works again!! I can't thank you enough! \(^○^)人(^○^)/
northern siberia winds
You're welcome! I'm glad it worked for you. My file replaces the global lighting, not the lighting of individual cities, so... I can't fix it, unfortunately. We can only wait for EA to fix it.
Sleepy Kitsune
Oh my god that worked! Thank you so much!! I have to move from Sulani to another city! Oooh, thank you!! I'm so sorry about that!
northern siberia winds
Try another city? Maybe EA broke something in the lighting of this city again.
Sleepy Kitsune
Okie! I took everything out of my mods folder except the Gentle CAS and the Better In Game Lighting with same results T-T I thank you for trying to help me, I really loved this mod! It worked perfectly on my old PC, I just can't get it to work on here now. https://imgur.com/a/LLScCLK
northern siberia winds
Check if there is any other lighting mod in your folder. Including my BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD.
Sleepy Kitsune
Heyo! It is! It's summer and a little after 1 and I still have the same results :c https://imgur.com/a/7BsyOMR
northern siberia winds
Hi. The lighting in the game is dynamic and depends on the time and weather. The brightest option will be at 12 o'clock in the afternoon in clear weather.
Sleepy Kitsune
Hiiii! I have a problem with this mod. I had recently redownloaded this mod and my game is brighter, but all my sims are extremely dark. My game is updated to the latest patch. I only have this game lighting and the gentle CAS lighting. I do not use any other lighting mods. My game graphics are at the highest settings. I have the Even Better Lighting and Gentle CAS lighting directly into my mods folder and still my sims are extremely dark. In CAS, they look great! In game, they look very matte and dull. https://imgur.com/a/DRKGBxk
Katarzyna
The mod is fully compatible with the latest update. If it doesn't work for you, it means that you have a conflicting mod in your folder or have you installed it incorrectly. I also advise you to try redownload the file, as sometimes files break when downloading or using the hard drive. {northern siberia winds telled this in one of comments}
northern siberia winds
You are welcome! I'm always happy to help if I can.
Leah
ohh okay sorry!! thank you so much i appreciate it🤍
northern siberia winds
I watched your video and it looks like everything is working fine. When you go to the menu, it's just a standard game overlay that darkens the screen anyway (even when the mod is not installed).
Leah
i will! thank you so much for helping!
northern siberia winds
I would like to help you, but I can't even imagine what it might look like. I advise you to fill out this form (https://forms.gle/kmZTKc39PuQvuH7r8) and add a video to it.
Leah
oh okay, thats so weird then because it shows when i open the save menu and then goes away, sorry for bothering you!
northern siberia winds
Hello there. What you are describing simply cannot exist. Or you're describing it incorrectly. This mod is a default replacement for the game code. It can either work or not work at all (when conflicting mods are present). It can't turn off and on when it wants to. These are static settings.
Leah
This mod still isn't working for me idk whats going on. i removed every other mod and all of my cc so this is the only thing installed but it won't work. It fades away when i enter the game if that makes any sense. i can see it for a second but then it fades back to normal lighting.
northern siberia winds
22/10/24 The mod works with the latest patch (1.110.265.1030).
northern siberia winds
Yes, it replaces the "BETTER IN-GAME LIGHTING MOD". You can install only one of the versions. And thank you! 💙
Tasha S
Thank you so much for making the sims better. Just to confirm, this replaces the better in game lighting? Or, do we use the better and even better with the gentle cas lighting?
northern siberia winds
Hi! No.
Sim Lee
do you need to enable script mods for it to work
northern siberia winds
The mod is fully compatible with the latest update. If it doesn't work for you, it means that you have a conflicting mod in your folder or have you installed it incorrectly. I also advise you to try redownload the file, as sometimes files break when downloading or using the hard drive.
Tara Pak
thank you for this beautiful update, may I ask where the colorful heart hair clips in the preview photo from? thank you so much again.
ziggystardustlover
hi there! i'd really love to use this mod, but may i ask if this will be available on curseforge? cos thats where i download most of my mods, lol
northern siberia winds
Hi! Yes.
Eve Simpson
Hi! Does this work with the September 18'th/19'th 2024 update?
northern siberia winds
Hi! No, it does not load the computer and does not affect the speed of the game in any way.
zoomermoon
I have a lower-end computer, will this mod make my game really slow?
oiseaudelune
Amazing! Thank you so much! xx
TA2DF
In fact, both mods are overriding/replacing the game's default "in-door lighting"... So, not compatible with each other. The reason you're not having problems despite using both mods is that this mod is added to the activation queue before the other mod (thanks to the alphabetical priority of the "!" (exclamation mark) at the beginning of its name), therefore it is processing 1st, and leaving/exluding the other conflicting mod out of scope from game's preliminary preparation (pre-rendering) process for packs/contents/etc.
Omaima Yousif
Omgggg Thank you so muchhh
northern siberia winds
Hi! The pictures show a comparison of these mods.
sugjica
Hi! I want to download this mod, i've been using noblu and noglo until now and i was wondering if this mod does the same thing as those two? Remove the blue hue and prevents sims from glowing?
Chloe Guidry
So after downloading it add its to your sims 4 mods folder
Nyla Wyla
hi, after downloading this does it automatically show up in game or do you have to do something to make it show?
northern siberia winds
Hi! No.
northern siberia winds
Hi! No.
Seokjinnie Kim
does this conflict with the Sunblind Mod by Softerhaze?
Вероника Сивьюк
Очень красиво теперь симы выглядят, спасибо💜💜💜💜
Leanne B.
thank you!
Alana Steele
That’s so exciting!!! I can’t wait!!
northern siberia winds
Do you mean my 2d eyelashes? The new section is designed for 3d eyelashes and I actually don't think it's a good idea to move 2d eyelashes there. But I will definitely put my 3d eyelashes, which I am working on, in a new category.
Derin
Only one of them as they will conflict, you can only have one lighting mod in-game that affects the characters. Not including shaders
deri ⭐️
I've used it with this mod and had no issues.
Leanne B.
Hi! Will this conflict with lotharihoe's out of the dark mod which removes the blue hue in an environment?
RIAG
Can this mod be used with the previous lighting mod you created or just one of them?
Alana Steele
The creator made them awhile ago but they are still some of my favorites
Aliera
Hi! I can see them now! Thank you!!
GhoulBaby
ty!!
northern siberia winds
Aliera, what is not open? The files are attached to the post.
Aliera
Well, it's the end of the day 7th in Portugal. It's still not open. Did something happen to Northern Siberia Winds?
Tol
I didnt know there were eyelashes!
Alana Steele
I love your mods! The skin overlays are superb for sure. I hope to have a lash update to fit the new makeup category soon, because your lashes are the best.
Mel
Hello! My game is updated yeah, but the issue is still happening even with my mods folder empty. I also took out Sunblind by Softerhaze. thank you for your reply anyway <3
MB
can we use both even better and better at the same time
Inamac Gaming
Thank you so much for making this mod, DL & installing as I type x
Shelly
Thank you for making this lighting mod and so easy to use. ❤
northern siberia winds
Hello, yes! This is indicated in the post.
northern siberia winds
Hi! Have you updated the game? If so, then perhaps there is another lighting mod in your folder that does not allow this to work.
Mel
Hi! I love this but I've got an issue that's not strictly related to this but thought you might know what it could be? My sims look pretty dark even when they are out in the sunlight and even with the bright version of this mod, it doesn't change at all. Don't think it's a mod issue since even without any mods they still look dark. Do you know what could be causing this or how to fix it? Thank you either way!! <3
율 지
Thank you💕
Purrsimmer8
Thank you 💜💜💜💜✨
Sylvia ♡♡♡
Thank you💕💕💕
Heloise
hi! it works with the softerhaze milk thistle overhaul, right?
ShaLani
I need to try it!!
Alfred Moreno
thank you so much
Cody Christie
Wow it looks awesome, totally transforms my game. Really helps with my eye strain too as it's so clear and crisp now. Many Thanks :)
Baroness Bat
I'm really looking forward to this. Thank you!
Sage Q
oh oki thank you for clearing that up
Sara Noer
I think you just need to wait? Everyone has different time zones. For example, I only have 7 a.m. lol.
Sage Q
will it be available to download for everyone on the 6 of august, because it is currently the 5 but it isn't unlocked yet?
northern siberia winds
No, this mod didn't break.
Shania Love
Did this break with the recent update... Should I wait to install
jupiter
hi, i was having this same issue earlier this week with the dark indoor mod - my game is up to date
northern siberia winds
Chloe, the date is indicated in the post!
Chloe
when will the public one come out??
northern siberia winds
You can always wait for the public release 🩷. All my cc become public for everyone!
Doowy
I would upgrade so I can get the EA, but I ain't got no money. LOL
northern siberia winds
Thank you! I was trying to achieve exactly this effect and I am very glad that I succeeded! 🩷🩷🩷
northern siberia winds
Thank you! 😭🩷
northern siberia winds
Thank you! 🥺🩷
northern siberia winds
🩷🩷🩷!
northern siberia winds
Hi! Make sure that you have deleted the old version (you need to delete, not "replace" the files). And then, if the problem persists, I advise you to reset the lamp settings on the lot to default and reset the lighting settings that you like. This should help. If suddenly the problem persists, then write to me in private messages and I will analyze your case in more detail!
Dreamview
Hi, I really love this mod, but I downloaded the updated version of dark indoor, don’t know why there is still an issue with multicolored lamps. Is there a way to fix it permanently? This is the best version of lighting for TS4 I have seen.
manuelisthot
This is literally perfection
Chic Sims
my favorite creator, period.
Bianca
Omg! Can't wait to use this in my game
Ke Shanell
I literally have this and sunblind in my game, no reshade or gshade and my game looks so good! With your mod it looks like have a preset installed. Thank you so much! You're appreciated 🤎
northern siberia winds
Hi! My mod in its previous version already got rid of the blue hue and glow, but it just works completely differently than the luumia mod (my mod completely changes the way lighting works). You can compare the screenshots that I gave as an example they show exactly how the lighting differs.
SiimplyJessica
I love luumia's no glo and no blu. Now does your mod get rid of blue casting like Luumia? Or does it just brighten and contrast? I read your entire listing and this is my question.
northern siberia winds
Thank you for your kind words! 🩷 New skins will be in the next post (finally, ha-ha)!
Nicole K.
Sooo much better in game 😍 im waiting for your child skins. Your skins are the only i use ❤️❤️
peachmiilk
You're welcome!! You always do hun! ☺️
northern siberia winds
Thank you! I'm happy to try to make the game a little better! ❤️
northern siberia winds
I have updated this version. Please redownload it!
Jessica Mezo
Thank you! Cannot wait until it's available to the public! 💕
peachmiilk
Love love love your stuff! Thank you so much! 😊
northern siberia winds
Thank you! I tried very hard to make it even better, ha-ha!🩷
northern siberia winds
The Better In-Game Lighting mod (all versions) is less colorful and contrasting, and the lighting on the sims was flatter, than in the new version (Even Better In-Game Lighting mod).
northern siberia winds
All versions of +- will differ exactly as shown in the screenshots. The old version is less colorful and contrasting, and the lighting on the sims was flatter. The new version fixes all these flaws.
northern siberia winds
Thank you! I tried very hard! 🥰
northern siberia winds
Omg! It's so sweet, thank you! 🩷
RobertAtNyte
We so love this!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Jessica Mezo
Out of mild curiosity, is this supposed to be a replacement for Better in Game Lighting? If so. are they levels the same; if not, how do they compare?
northern siberia winds
Please send me a screenshot in private messages so that I can understand exactly what is happening.
Fee Fee
yes! ive also restarted my game still having the same issue. ive done some more testing and it seems to only be happening with the dark indoor mod
Little L
Hi ! I've always used the Better in game lighting 1.1 Dark base Lightroom. There was a lot of choice in that version. What's the difference with this one?
Amanda Millie 🩷
Thank you! I’m excited to put it in my game later, your CAS lighting is immaculate! ❤️
northern siberia winds
Hello! Has your game been updated to the latest version?
chihuh
you’re one of my favourite cc creators you have a huge impact on the sims 4 community love it!!
Fee Fee
Hello, there seems to be an issue in game where my sims are flashing yellow, I've deleted all my other mods to test if yours was the issue and it was :(( Its not in a sub folder and I've only put the dark indoor package into my mod folder.
klarakeuroeaton
Oh awesome :)
northern siberia winds
Hello, yes!
klarakeuroeaton
Hi does this work with sunblind by softer haze?
aeyliia
I’m so excited about this
northern siberia winds
I'm glad you like it ❤️!
northern siberia winds
❤️❤️❤️!
Sara Noer
Love it!!! Thank you!
sarah ୧ ‧₊˚
AHH! i'm so excited!!!!! thank you for this! <3
Xuixui Lee
Omg thank you I didn’t have my glasses you are such a big help!
northern siberia winds
All my cc and mods become free after early access!
Takemi Kai
it says the early access will become available for everyone on August 5th!
Xuixui Lee
um quick question i was wondering if this would ever become free sorry I know your probably busy right now I was just wondering
northern siberia winds
I'm glad you like it! 🩷
northern siberia winds
I am a genius of titles, yes :D
maximum dino
I'm thrilled to have even better in game lighting haha
justbeenit21
Wow I literally JUST downloaded first one! Can't wait for this one!