Here some tweaks to improve framerate.

[Flanker35M]

S!

Tested the "no SSAO" on my rig. Instant jump in FPS and really can't tell the difference in IQ. Make this an option in GUI..would be better to have more options with proper documentation what they do.

This mipmap thing. You notice it easiest with lower building settings how the houses change from "non-skinned" to detailed and back depending on your position. And the use of huge textures..why? With a bit of work you can make things look good with less size too..or?

[Wolf_Rider]

documentation in the Steam\SteamApps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\ manual folder (pdf)

[Doc_uk]

How the hell do you install this to get it working

To install, first install the SFSMOD v1.1 (or newer) from:
http://www.kegetys.net/misc ive done that
and make sure it is working. Then, extract this archive to
the IL2COD directory (so you get the "nossao" dir under the game
directory). Finally use -mod=nossao commandline parameter to
enable the mod for launcher.exe.

That is the worst install guide ever
How about telling us how to enable -mod=nossao commandline parameter
Not all of us are computer experts

[Flanker35M]

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Doc, the noSSAO thing has a readme where it is explained. Got it to work within minutes. Just make sure to make a backup of the launcher.config first. Rest is basically copy/paste.

Also tested the no mipmap thing. First time a COMPLETELY stutter free gaming experience! Sure as Kegetys stated the shimmer is there, but do I mind if the stutter is gone? NO! I can now run CoD 1920x1200 MAXED out with no stutter and very nice FPS

[doghous3]

YOu need to d/l not only the kegetys file, but d/l the nasao and lowtex zips.

the zips you extract to the install directory so you have two new folders nassao and lowtex.

I'm sure the guide was straight forward.

Goto steam library, right-click CoD and select properties, select "set launce options" and write -mod=nossao -mod=lowtex.

[danjama]

This is really great news! Well done to the modder. I hope 1C recognise him, and thank him.

[Kankkis]

Now devs know what problems causing stuttering, i think there is soon official fix fot it. at least i hope.

Kankkis

[Flanker35M]

S!

At least should give an idea to Luthier & Team what to look into Make SSAO an option in GUI + heavy optimization in mipmaps and those texture sizes.

[Bushido]

Hello,

The mimapmod cause a launcher.exe crash during the mission loading.

Other mods work great and I have a noticeable improvement, game is playable now, thanks.

Vista 32, Core2Duo E8500, 3.2Giga ram, 8800 GTS512

[David198502]

Man that mod is really doing miracles on my rig!!!!
first i thought it would be hard to install it for me,as im not a native speaker.but i read the readme twice and slowly,followed the instructions step by step.
after that,i launched the game.curious,how i am, i opened quick mission over london.before the mod i had, i think average 5fps and massive stutters, so that it was unplayable.
NOW after the mod, i have average 30fps!!!!and the stutters are way less!its totally playable over london for me!it even feels smooth.
that was five minutes ago.now i have to start it again to try it over land and sea.
thx to the creator of that!you really made my day!