Adding ReShade to 5M Tutorial

Overview

• Tutorial on how to add ReShade to 5M
• Focus on installation for GTA 5, which is necessary for 5M
• Encourage viewers to follow along without making the video too long

Installation Steps

1. Download ReShade

   • Click the second link in the description for a written guide.
   • This guide is useful for installing ReShade for GTA 5.
   • Scroll down and click "download". This redirects to the ReShade website.
   • Download ReShade version 6.0.1.
   • Save the file and drag it to the desktop.

2. Install ReShade

   • Double-click the ReShade installation file.
   • Look for GTA 5 in the file list.
     • If not found, click "browse" to find the installation folder.
   • Finding GTA 5 installation folder:
     • Steam: Right-click the game, click "Manage", then "Browse Local Files".
     • Epic Games: Navigate to library, click on the three dots next to GTA 5, and select "Manage" -> Open folder.
   • Copy the installation path and paste it in the ReShade setup.
   • Select GTA5.exe not the Play option and click next.
   • Choose DirectX 10, 11, or 12, then select all ReShade presets.
   • Click install and finish once done.

3. Setting Up 5M

   • Right-click on 5M and open file location.
   • Open the 5M application data folder.
   • Create a folder named "plugins" if it doesn’t already exist.
   • From the GTA 5 installation folder, copy the following files to the plugins folder:
     • reshade-shaders folder
     • dxgi.dll file (ensure it's the DLL version)
     • ReShade.ini, ReShade.log, ReShade Preset.ini files
   • Launch 5M.

Troubleshooting

• If ReShade is not working, ensure the following:
  • In 5M settings, under game settings, ensure "Disable UI lag fix" is unchecked.
  • If there are issues, press F8 to see error messages.
  • Edit the citizenfx.ini file in the 5M application data to add necessary text.
  • Follow instructions from the error message.

Using ReShade

• After launching the server, press the home key to access ReShade settings.
• Explore preset settings and add features like HDR and bloom for improved visuals.
• Change the shortcut key for ReShade if the default conflicts with roleplay server keys.

Conclusion

• Wrap up the tutorial and encourage likes and comments if viewers found the video helpful.