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• ✅ ReShade is a technology that enhances visual effects by applying filters to the entire game screen.
• ✅ ReColor is a mod that changes the color itself by changing the textures of the game.
• ✅ ReShade affects everything visible on the screen.

Before installing ReShade, you need to prepare a preset file. Presets are provided in .ini file format.

• ✅ Download and prepare the preset file (.ini).
• ✅ Use xiaoleiwen's Vintage ReShade preset as an example.
• ✅ Vintage ReShade provides a dialog mask as an optional file.

• ✅ There are two versions: Vintage ReShade and Vintage ReShade Vibrant.
• ✅ The Vibrant version increases color saturation, emphasizes certain hues, and reduces shadow effects to solve brightness issues with UI elements.

• ✅ ReShade presets use the .ini file extension.
• ✅ Chrome may block .ini file downloads, but it's safe unless there's a virus issue.
• ✅ If you move the preset file, ReShade may lose the file path and the filter may be reset, so keep a backup.

• ✅ Download the program from the official ReShade website.
• ✅ Stardew Valley rarely uses add-ons, so it doesn't matter which version you download.
• ✅ Each preset may require different shaders, so it's a good idea to back up the ReShade installation file in a safe place.

• ✅ After running the ReShade installer, select the Stardew Valley folder.
• ✅ If you change the folder name in the Steam launch options, you can easily manage multiple mod folders.

• ✅ After selecting Stardew Valley, select OpenGL.
• ✅ Select the shader update option along with the program installation.

• ✅ Use the 'Browse' option to select the prepared preset file.
• ✅ The shaders required for the preset are automatically installed and updated.
• ✅ You can install all shaders, but the game may become heavy, so it is recommended to install only the necessary shaders.

• ✅ If the ReShade installation confirmation message appears after running the game, it has been installed normally.
• ✅ You can change the shortcut keys or switch presets in real time in the ReShade settings menu.

• ✅ If ReShade does not appear in the game, copy the reshade-shaders folder provided with the preset to the Stardew Valley installation folder.
• ✅ If you have downloaded the Vintage ReShade Dialogue UI Mask, apply it by overwriting it in the game folder.
• ✅ The UI mask prevents the ReShade effect from being applied to portraits.
• ✅ The UI mask only works with supported UI recolor mods.

You can reduce the stress caused by ReColor conflicts simply by applying a preset that suits your taste.

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