Rockport FX Packs

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

Important Compatibility Note

These packs containonly High Visual Treatment lighting data (sunny,dusk_sunny,overcast,dusk_overcast).
The Low Visual Treatment (no_VT) states (0xa01a3942,0x0e1c797c,0x94abdff0,0x919b6689) arenot included as per Rockport FX mod guidelines.

If you toggleVisual Treatment = Low in the game's video options, lighting will revert to the mod's internal fallback or vanilla defaults. For full preset accuracy, keepVisual Treatment = High.

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 includefour weather states (sunny,dusk_sunny,overcast,dusk_overcast) usingHigh Visual Treatment values only.

Included Packs

🎨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

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 (PC0.13, 0.19, 0.25)

• 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

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

Installation & Usage

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

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

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

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.

Credits

• CiPHER – Rockport FX mod

• MrYudhaP14 – Realistic timecycle values

• Xbox 360 version – Console lighting reference

• EA Black Box – Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

Notes

These packs donot replace game files. They are external presets for Rockport FX.
If the Rockport FX menu doesn’t appear, tryWindowed Mode or DXVK x32 (d3d9.dll).
Low Visual Treatment (no_VT) states are not included – keep Visual Treatment = High in video options for correct preset behavior.