Oculus Rift (CV1/DK2) - ARK - TNG #4 (VR Gamma, Shadows & VFX Performance Fixes)

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Published on November 22, 2016 12:04:42 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do3Wnf9ZkmI

Game:

Ark: Survival Evolved (2017)

Duration: 59:23

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3D/HSBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FI3a971xQg

Timecodes for settings overhaul
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Gamma setting for VR (Instructions below)
02:29 Base Scalability override (Instructions below)
03:26 Running with "nomansky" option
03:52 Settings to switch back when enabling VR
04:38 In-game scaled settings overview
05:21 Modified shadow scale settings
06:45 Modified post processing settings
07:24 Modified AA settings
08:00 FX that can be used due to performance gain
09:12 Single-cascade shadows analysis (Lowest)
12:14 Distant field shadowing analysis
13:03 Spots where shadows are most demanding
15:26 Importance of distant field shadowing
16:21 Animal extermination interlude
19:30 ARK's default GFX scalability groups
19:52 Light shafts analysis
21:11 MSAA analysis (Monkey encounter)
25:14 Final notes on settings & changes
27:22 Switch to Oculus CV1

Gamma setting instructions
Note: These may not work on multiplayer servers that do not allow gamma adjustments!
1) Locate the file BaseEngine.ini (Typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\Engine\Config)
2) Change the line DisplayGamma=2.2 to DisplayGamma=1.4
3) Save the file
4) Set it as "Readonly" via file properties so the game doesn't override it
Test this in singleplayer first to confirm it worked. Multiplayer servers may force your game to the default value.

Scalability override instructions
1) Download the replacement file (BaseScalability_(quality).txt) in your Documents folder and *rename to BaseScalability.ini*
Low/mid end (980 or below): http://www.interleave-vr.com/files/BaseScalability_standard.txt
High end (980 ti and above): http://www.interleave-vr.com/files/BaseScalability_high.txt
* Open the file to see my text comments in the header.
2) Locate the original BaseScalability.ini file (Typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\Engine\Config)
3) Overwrite the game's original with the downloaded and renamed file
4) Set it as "Readonly" via file properties so the game doesn't override it
5) Run the game with the -nomansky launch option
6) When you enable VR, make sure to set the "Sky Quality" and two "Ground Clutter" sliders back to the left.

ARK Survival Evolved in-depth settings guide for optimal virtual reality improving shadow's performance, changing the base scalability groups and adjusting the display brightness.

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