RockportFX Packs

Timecycle Preset Collections for Rockport FX | Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

Overview

RockportFX Packs are ready‑to‑use.nfsms preset collections for CiPHER's Rockport FX mod. Each pack replaces the game's timecycle lighting with a distinct visual identity – from the original PC vanilla look, to a realistic overhaul, to the classic Xbox 360 console aesthetics.

All packs includefull weather states (sunny,dusk_sunny,overcast,dusk_overcast)plus their “Visual Treatment Off” variants (the internalno_vt_* states). This means the lighting remains correct even when you toggleVisual Treatment = Low in the game’s video options.

Included Packs

🎨 Default – Vanilla PC Timecycle

Exactly the originalNeed for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) lighting as shipped on PC. Faithfully recreates Black Box’s intended look.

Key values (sunny):

• Diffuse:1.00, 0.80, 0.30 – warm golden sunlight

• Ambient:0.19, 0.24, 0.32 – cool shadow fill

• FogSky:0.27, 0.46, 1.00 – deep blue sky fog

• EnvSkyBrightness:2.00 / CarSpecScale:1.00

Visual Treatment Off variants (no_vt_*) are also included – they use brighter, more saturated colors (e.g.,0xa01a3942 sunny: Diffuse1.00, 0.95, 0.75).

Best for: Purists, vanilla gameplay, or as a baseline for your own tweaks.

🌍 MrYudhaP14 – Realistic Timecycle

A grounded, natural re‑lighting of Rockport City. Reduces oversaturation and adds believable atmospheric scattering.

Key characteristics:

• Sunny: Diffuse0.784, 0.647, 0.322 (warm but softer), FogSky0.00, 0.10, 0.40 (realistic horizon fade)

• Dusk sunny: Diffuse1.00, 0.45, 0.00 (intense orange sunset), FogHaze0.60, 0.215, 0.00

• Overcast / dusk overcast: Grayscale lighting – Ambient & Diffuse both0.20 – for perfectly flat, shadowless overcast

• FogDistanceScale reduced to1.00 (clearer distance)

• FogSunFalloff adjusted to-0.50 (dusk) /0.00 (overcast)

Best for: Players who want a modern, realistic, less “gamey” atmosphere.

🎮 Xbox360 – Classic Console Look

Replicates the distinct look of the Xbox 360 port – darker shadows, higher contrast, and different bloom handling.

Key differences from PC vanilla:

• Sunny diffuse dimmer:0.60, 0.48, 0.22 (vs PC1.00, 0.80, 0.30)

• Sunny specular much brighter:0.58, 0.52, 0.41 (vs PC0.32, 0.28, 0.22)

• Overcast diffuse extremely dark:0.03, 0.04, 0.05 (PC vanilla0.13, 0.19, 0.25)

• Overcast ambient0.23, 0.27, 0.32 (higher than PC’s0.24, 0.29, 0.35? Actually PC is slightly different – but the overall mood is darker)

• Bloom curves adjusted: BlackBloomCurve nodes0.15, 0.35, 0.98, 1.00 (PC:0.00, 0.17, 1.12, 1.00) – smoother shadow roll‑off

• No_VT overcast (0x94abdff0) is completely zeroed out – Ambient/Diffuse all0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00 – a unique console quirk.

Best for: Nostalgia, console‑accurate replays, or a moodier, higher‑contrast Rockport.

Installation & Usage

1. Install Rockport FX first (F11 menu must work).

2. Download a pack (e.g.,RockportFX_Packs.zip).

3. Extract the.nfsms file into:
   \scripts\RockportFX\preset\

4. In‑game, pressF11 →Presets tab → load the preset.

Pro tip: After loading, you can still use theTime & Weather Control sliders and theLive Lighting Editor – your preset remains the base. UseSave As to create hybrids.

Thank you.