Draw Distance Tweaker

- This mod allows you to adjust GTA SA's draw distance based on different weather conditions and altitude.


- Background:

- Rockstar did a good job when it comes to draw distances.
  The far clip distance actually changes depending on the weather, contributing to the individual atmospheres we love so much about this game.

- The well-known mod "Project 2dfx" does a good job as well (for the most part).
  Its draw distance changer made it possible to increase the far clip distance based on altitude, providing a better overview of the map while flying.

- Unfortunately, however, this setting doesn't respect the individual weather settings defined in the timecycle,
  resulting in a more static draw distance and effectively overriding something Rockstar had already implemented with great care.
  With the draw distance changer enabled, most noticably fog, rain and sandstorms completely lose their atmosphere.

- So I decided to make this mod. It's pretty simple and fully compatible with any other draw distance mods.



---- REQUIREMENTS:

- Essentials Pack
  - https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/06/sa-essentials-pack

- CLEO 4.4.4 or newer (already included in Essentials Pack), CLEO 5 recommended

- CLEO+ v1.2.0 or newer (a plugin for CLEO, already included in Essentials Pack)
  - https://www.mixmods.com.br/2023/10/cleoplus



---- INSTRUCTIONS:

- Place the folder "Draw Distance Changer" in your modloader directory.

- To customize the settings, open and edit "DrawDistanceChanger.ini".

- If you're using Project 2dfx, GraphicsTweaker or Real Skybox, make sure that you have the following settings in the respective .ini files.
  - Draw Distance Tweaker already has all these settings but adapts them to the weather conditions.

  - Project 2dfx: (This will also fix the bug with visible map while exiting some interiors)
    - [DrawDistanceChanger]
    - Enable = 0

  - GraphicsTweaker:
    - ForceFarClip  = -1
    - ForceFogStart = -1
    - MultFarClip  = 1.0
    - MultFogStart = 1.0

  - Real Skybox:
    - MinDrawDistance    = 0.0



---- PERMISSIONS:

- You are allowed to share and edit this mod. Please keep my name credited.



Author: CatchyKetchup