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    Description

    MSFS DarkStreets is a lightweight scenery package that enhances the night flying experience by excluding street lights outside of urban areas.

    Full Earth Coverage:
    AF - Africa
    AS - Asia (RU, KZ, Central and Eastern CN, MM, N Part of SE Asia, KR, KP, JP, TW)
    EU - Europe (EU, Eastern Europe, NW Middle East)
    ME - Middle East (SA, IR, AF, PK, YE, OM, AE, Central Asia, IN, NP, Western CN)
    NA - North America (US, CA, MX, Central America, Caribbean)
    OC - Oceania (S part of SE Asia, ID, PH, MY, PG, AU, NZ, Pacific islands)
    SA - South America

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    !IMPORTANT!
    2024 SU5 has improved the light exclusion polygons LOD issue. Unfortunately there's nothing I can do to make it the same as 2020. Tools like DynamicLOD can help if you have the computer to power through TLODs 600-800.


    Developed for the flightsim community using Claude.ai, Python, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, mapshaper.org, and FOSS data sources including:
    Copernicus - Europe's eyes on Earth (GHSL - Global Human Settlement Layer)
    NASA Black Marble (VIIRS - Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite)
    NaturalEarth
    NightEarth.com (Reference only)

    Over 320,000 exclusion polygons were programmatically generated from the satellite data sources using different data manipulation and filtering techniques.

    Installation:
    1. Delete old versions of kiwikat-darkstreets
    2. Unzip and throw the 'kiwikat-darkstreets-XX' folders (containing ContentInfo, Scenery, json, etc.) into your sim's Community folder for each region you wish to use


    Special thanks to @ryanbatc and the testing team for their efforts and listening to me ramble on about the project!

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    Comments(156)

    doudou

    3 days ago

    Hello kiwikat. Could you confirm that there is no recommanded priority order (low/high).
    kiwikatAuthor

    about 10 hours ago

    I have never messed with any of that.
    romiviolet

    3 days ago

    This is a great improvement to night flying in MSFS 2024. Thank you so much.
    CJR91607

    6 days ago

    This mod is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your work - you just made night flying great again!
    svgaviation

    29 days ago

    5/5, really good. Thank you!
    Gingersteev9889

    about 1 month ago

    I really do adore this addon, the world just looks so much better at night.
    Not sure what other work you have planned for it, but I hope this stays working for as long as possible.

    I may have missed something, but since installing I've noticed landmarks are lit up like they're under a spotlight (pic attached)
    If I have missed something, could someone point out what?

    Other than that, 5/5 can't fly without it now.
    kiwikatAuthor

    about 1 month ago

    Pretty sure this is a result of the latest sim updates. I've seen others in my VA who don't have my addon installed report this issue.
    Gingersteev9889

    about 1 month ago

    Should have known it'd be Asobo's fault...

    Thanks for the info, and once again, great addon
    brunoveschi

    29 days ago

    Try this add-on, it worked for me!
    https://flightsim.to/addon/114556/points-of-interest-night-lights-fix
    Gingersteev9889

    29 days ago

    Amazing thank you!
    TheHuntstar

    about 2 months ago

    Any discussion with Asobo to fix the underlying LOD issues in 2024 so at high altitude this works, or just integrate into the default MSFS?
    kiwikatAuthor

    about 2 months ago

    That would have to be pushed by the community. My singular opinion doesn't really matter. They aren't going to change the sim engine just for me.

    They know the "solution" in SU5 was not ideal, but my guess is due to console compatibility, they probably aren't able to change it at this point. If you guys want the next sim to have this sort of scenery built-in, I would start voicing your desires on the official forum.
    MassimoLa

    2 months ago

    Is any FPS impact on this?
    kiwikatAuthor

    about 2 months ago

    I haven't noticed any. Give it a try and see, it is free :)
    weok

    2 months ago

    Night and day difference. Literally. Testing in US and Canada, looks very good. Now getting to the airport really means something
    jurrutiagauden

    2 months ago

    what is the install process? i didnt see any change
    kiwikatAuthor

    about 2 months ago

    You just put each of the darkstreets folders in your community folder like any other addon. Should have one for each region. If you have it installed correctly and aren't seeing much effect it could be due to your terrain LOD setting. What do you have that set to?
    skylane182

    2 months ago

    Totally amazing, thank you
    jcoops

    2 months ago

    Did SU6 improve the radius in which this mod removes lights? I feel like it is further out but not sure
    SIA345

    2 months ago

    If I could give 6 stars I would. Totally revolutionises night flying in MSFS 2024.
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    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    MSFS DarkStreets

    MSFS DarkStreets is a scenery package designed to enhance night flying by removing street lights in non-urban areas across the world. Developed using various geographic information systems, this add-on focuses on programmatic generation of exclusion polygons, with additional support for user requests for improvements.

    Downloads13K
    Version1.0.0
    File Size104.44 MB
    Published9 months ago
    Updated8 months ago
    Classification
    CATEGORYNight Lighting
    Scenery Enhancements4.9 (37)
    kiwikat
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    1 addons • 37 followers

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    4.9

    37 reviews

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    Version History

    1.0.0 - Full project rework! DarkStreets now covers the entire Earth with over 320,000 polygons. By utilizing satellite imagery products, precision has been increased and many of the accuracy issues with OSM and other data sources are eliminated. See description and screenshot for coverage details. DELETE ALL OLD DARKSTREETS FILES BEFORE INSTALLING!

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