reshader for Doom The Dark Ages

Tutorial: How to Use Reshade with Doom The Dark Ages Here’s a step-by-step guide to install and configure Reshade with Doom The Dark Ages, enhancing your game’s graphics while maintaining performance balance.

I'm having trouble adjusting the overall saturation, so you can change it in your reshader using the DPX option and make it to your liking.

Step 1: Download Reshade

• Go to the official Reshade website (reshade.me) and download the latest version.
• Save the installer file in an accessible location (e.g., your Downloads folder).
  

Step 2: Download and Place the Reshader

• Navigate to the specific page where your preferred Reshader version is available.
  (This could be a community-created shader pack or preset tailored for Doom The Dark Ages.)
• Download the reshader file and paste it into the game’s root directory:
  • Example Path: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\DOOMTheDarkAges
    
  
  
  
  
  

Step 3: Install Reshade

• Run the Reshade installer you downloaded earlier.
• In the installer window:
  • Click "Browse" to locate the game’s executable file, usually named Doom The Dark Ages.exe
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  • Example Path: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\DOOMTheDarkAges
  • Select the file and proceed.
    
  
  
  
  
  

Step 4: Select the Graphics API

• Most modern games, including Doom The Dark Ages, use DirectX 10/11/12.
  • Choose DirectX 10/11/12 from the list of graphics APIs when prompted during installation.
    
  
  

Step 5: Install Shader Effects

• When prompted to install effects:
  • Browse to the reshader file you placed in the game’s root directory.
  • The installer will automatically detect and select the appropriate options for the reshader.
  • Confirm the selection and complete the installation.
    
  
  

Step 6: Configure Reshade In-Game

• Start Doom The Dark Ages.
  • You should see the Reshade overlay appear at the top of the screen with setup instructions.
    
• Press the default key (usually Home or Shift + F2) to open the Reshade menu.
  

Step 7: Adjust and Customize

• Follow the initial tutorial provided by Reshade to:
  
  • Load presets or manually enable/disable shaders.
  • Customize individual shader settings for effects like color correction, bloom, and ambient occlusion.
    
• Experiment with different settings and shaders:
  
  • Balance graphical quality with performance impact.
  • Use lightweight shaders if performance issues arise.
    

Step 8: Test and Tweak

• Play the game to test how Reshade affects visuals and performance.
• Keep adjusting shader combinations until you find the perfect balance between quality and smooth gameplay.
  

Tips for Best Results

• Backup Game Files: Before installing Reshade, make a backup of the game’s root directory in case issues occur.
• Performance Monitoring: Use tools like MSI Afterburner to monitor FPS and GPU usage while tweaking shaders.
• Advanced Presets: Look for community presets for Reshade tailored specifically for Doom The Dark Ages.