Scorpionfam

Quick summary of my take on the 3 lighting systems for GTA V. (ELS, ELS Hybrid, DLS). I posted this on my Discord a few months ago and people seem to understand the difference between the 3 lighting systems used for LSPDFR (I do not play FiveM so I have no knowledge with those) so they have a better understanding on how and what the different types of lighting are used for gaming. From the San Andreas days of Emergency Lighting Mod (ELM) to IV with ELS to V with ELS, to ELS Hybrid to DLS, I have seen and used it all. Recently, I have done a convert of my game and development work to DLS from ELS. I enjoy ELS, but I enjoy DLS more as I can be more creative with patterns and lighting. So let's break down and give a short, sweet, simple run down of what you see people creating now. Lastly, don't try and take credit for this list, it's sad I have to say that but please credit where it's due if you were to use this list.


Emergency Lighting System (ELS)
Pros
Simplicity (Very new user friendly)
Config lighting stages easily / change patterns
Largest vehicle pool due to age
Cons
Limited on lighting
"Floaters" if want to use lights on moving vehicle parts (Doors, Trunk, Compartment Doors)
Limited pattern creations
No further development
12 Extras only. (Realistically, 10 is what most devs use)

Emergency Lighting System Hybrid (ELS + Non ELS)
Pros
Custom lighting config / patterns
Large variety of extras can be used (TA, Flood, Cruise)
Easily adaptable to ELS controls
32 sirens + 12 extras can be used to create
Cons
Stage 3 lighting only
Cannot change lighting patterns
Limited lighting controls
No further development (Due to it being ELS controlled)

Dynamic Lighting System (DLS)
Pros
ELS on crack.
Large variety of what lights can do (Stages, TA, Alley, Cruise, Brake Override, Patterns, Sync System, etc)
Vehicles become advanced with lighting controls (Multiple vehicles can run off 1 XML)
Cons
Lengthy XML creation / edits (Not new user friendly unlike ELS)
Compatible with ELS but must disable extra patch in the dls.ini to work
Potential crashing issues when using both ELS and DLS
Majority of LSPDFR users use ELS
Restricted to 32 sirens only
AI vehicles can ONLY use police audio hash to enable sirens.
Very slow development / updates

I know I have missed stuff or maybe a few things were updated since I created this back in April 2026 but still holds general true and ideal for people to understand. Please feel free to post any questions / comments / concerns as I am willing to be assist the best I can with this topic.

If this is in the wrong section, apologizes!

Happy modding folks!

Just something I noticed as it appears to be happening on another file as well as my pack. My RPD pack currently has 5 stars when you click on it.
but on the "monthly trending" page on the home screen it shows it at 2.5/5 stars. same with MDTPro where it shows 3/5 but actually has 4/5 stars currently

This was fixed as part of a site maintenance update today.

Just something I noticed as it appears to be happening on another file as well as my pack. My RPD pack currently has 5 stars when you click on it.
but on the "monthly trending" page on the home screen it shows it at 2.5/5 stars. same with MDTPro where it shows 3/5 but actually has 4/5 stars currently

Just something I noticed as it appears to be happening on another file as well as my pack. My RPD pack currently has 5 stars when you click on it.
but on the "monthly trending" page on the home screen it shows it at 2.5/5 stars. same with MDTPro where it shows 3/5 but actually has 4/5 stars currently

You would need to go into the els xmls and set the part where the pattern changes because of a siren tone to false for all sections.

Did you happen to make sure you are running on DX11? From the pack page:

"Having texture problems?
Check your graphics setting and make sure your Direct X version is on DX11. Anything lower and it will bug textures."
 
You can also try installing these if you haven't already:

fwBoxStreamerVariable and decals limit patch - GTA5-Mods.com
 

I've manually approved it, either the check timed out or one of your uploaded files is corrupt.