1. Download and install NVE from - https://www.razedmods.com/
   Install it and the Parallax Roads [optional] from "optional add-ons" using openiv

2. Extract the "vicecity.ini" to your GTA directory [where you installed the game]

3. Download and install reshade from - https://reshade.me/
   Run reshade and tick necessary requirements ,when asked to select which effects to install ,click "choose a preset file [ini] and select "vicecity.ini"  ,click  "next" and you should be done :] 

4. Run GTA and press "home" to open the reshade menu ,do the the tutorial or dont ,the reshade should load on its own ,if not then click one of the arrows in the top left till you see the "vicecity".ini is selected

Times of day :
Extra Sunny - (best used hours 7-21)
Clear - (best used hours 5-22)
Clouds - (best used hours 5-10 \ 20-22)
Smog - (best used hours 17-22)
Foggy - (best used hours 6-18)
Overcast - (best used hours 7-20)
Rain - (best used hours 4-6 and 17-0)
Thunder - (best used hours 22-5)
Neutral - (best used hours 19-20)
Clearing (best used hours 18 -22) 19-20 looks "unique"
Snow (best used hours 5-6)


This reshade is abit friendlier then my midnightassetto one and can be played at more times and weathers