GRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT PROJECT for BC kingdoms

[blueoran]

DOWNLOAD LINK : http://files.filefront.com/BCkingdom.../fileinfo.html (zipped 258mb)

(cf : Another MTW2 Graphic Project like DLV(Deus Lo Vult) is here
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=209955 )

All units have unique normalmap files for bloom effects...

this is for BC kingdoms ... beware of BC original...

(Vista64 sample dir)
D:\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods\broken_crescent\data\unit_models\_units

now updating... this post like screens...
























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How To Install Broken Crescent Kingdoms

This is a manual installation on Broken Crescent Kingdoms, so please read carefully before installing. Please skip the steps if you already have these installed.

Installing Core Game:

1. Install Medieval! 2 Total War

2. Install Medieval! 2 Total War: Kingdoms Expansion (minimum 1 campaign should be enough).

3. Install Medieval! 2 Total War: Kingdoms Expansion patch v1.5
* Choose the patch according to your M2TW/Kingdoms version.

Make sure the game/patch is working before proceeding.

Installing the Mod.

Before installing the mod you must make sure that you have no other mod installed that changes any of the vanilla game files or it may not work as intended. Other mods that are installed in their own mod-folder shouldn't cause any problems though.

1. Install Broken Crescent v1.0

2. Install Broken Crescent patch v1.05
* The post 1.05 fix is not needed as I have included them in the Broken Crescent Kingdoms mod.

3. Open you Medieval! II Total War folder where you have install Broken Crescent, for example (mine) is at D:\Program Files\GAMES\SEGA\Medieval! II Total War

4. Copy your broken_crescent folder and paste it in the mods folder

5. Unpack the Broken Crescent Kingdoms (to desktop) and/or directly overwrite the old files with news ones to Medieval! II Total War/mods/broken_crescent
* Use winrar which can be download (free) here: http://www.rarlab.com/

6. Open you broken_crescent folder (inside the mod folder) , use medievalŌ_broken_crescent.bat file to run the mod
* Alternatively you can create short-cut to desktop for easier access.

7. Enjoy the mod.

Disclaimer:

Released with consent of Miraj and the BC team. There are no changes (AFAIK) to the core BC mod. The changes are those related to make BC 1.05 playable with the latest (and final) kingdoms patch. It is not tested with unpatched Kingdoms (v1.4) so I cannot guarantee that it'll work as intended. I have use the European version (not the Gold version) of M2TW/Kingdoms and have not tested on other version. It may (with tweaks) or may not work with Steam or other downloadable version.

Besides the BC mod itself, I have use other works in this compilation (to speed things up rather than manually creating/modding) either in parts or in whole by myself.

Minor fixes for BC 1.05 combined by Bernem

Kingdoms Barebones Mod Folder by GrnEyedDvl

Custom Campaign Mod 2 by Unspoken Knight

Stone Fort fix (for BC Kingdoms) by kepper

Wall fix (for BC Kingdoms) by impi07

For any bugs encountered, please check with reported bugs here in case it's already reported. I have not extensively play/tested this conversion yet so there might be new bugs introduce unintentionally. Please post bugs here instead of in the official BC bugs report.

BC Kingdoms v3 Download Link 1

BC Kingdoms v3 Download Link 2

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Optional A : Broken Crescent Kingdoms v3 + Stone Fort Download Link 1

Optional B : Broken Crescent Kingdoms v3 + Kingdom Sky Download Link 1

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[Lupu]

Can you give us before/after pics?

[TheLastPrivate]

Can you tell us how you did it? Does Kingdoms just offer better graphic quality?

[blueoran]

No pirate .... i make this with Nvidia plug-in for normalmap of adobe PS(R).

It not easy work but hard work needed many hours..

[blueoran]

Enjoy this with best graphic as possible with bloom effect .

[Cromagnon2]

Thank you

It made it look better, indeed must have been allot of work. What surprised me also was a slight framerate improvement, but maybe that just me.:hmmm:

[blueoran]

@ Cromagnon2

Thank you

It made it look better, indeed must have been allot of work. What surprised me also was a slight framerate improvement, but maybe that just me.:hmmm:


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re:

Yeah... it didnt use more resource , since the same name of BC files override BC files.

[Gnostiko]

Ok, sorry but....I'm confused. I'm currently using BC kingdoms, how do I get this enhancement?

[blueoran]

Ok, sorry but....I'm confused. I'm currently using BC kingdoms, how do I get this enhancement?

Install : as below folder tree....

=> Drive C or D:\Program Files ....\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods\broken_crescent\data\unit_models\_units

See the zipped file and compare the folder tree..

Be care this is not for BC original 1.xx but for BC kingdoms .

If you don't know BC kingdoms... see the first thread of this.

[johncage]

that's great. here's a shot of a normal map i did using crazybump. you should post up a shot of this unit to see how they compare. i believe it's the spearmen sergeants

[blueoran]

that's great. here's a shot of a normal map i did using crazybump. you should post up a shot of this unit to see how they compare. i believe it's the spearmen sergeants

Here is comparison 1680 x 1050 pics with yours ....










It 's not clear as your pic... because dirt and sand override effects ... but you will figure out ~.

[TheLastPrivate]

Oh wow, I'll try it out this weekend!!

[Gwyn ap Nud]

I can see the difference with the padded armour now.

[Strelac]

Nice undertaking blueoran. Very professionally setup update with links and everything. Thank you!

[knight of virtue and valor]

awsome, I will get it as soon at I get my new video card!

[TheLastPrivate]

Are you using Crimson Tide for blood&dirt mod?

[knight of virtue and valor]

blood sucks, its not worth the lag it causes even on high enders in big battles.

[Jihada]

I'd like to try BC Kingoms but I see my version of Kingdoms is 1.4. I've tried to find patch 1.5 non gold uk version but I only see the gold version wherever I search. Anyone got a link to this patch please?

[Achilla]

I'd like to try BC Kingoms but I see my version of Kingdoms is 1.4. I've tried to find patch 1.5 non gold uk version but I only see the gold version wherever I search. Anyone got a link to this patch please?

You have to install 'european version', it's replacement for previous non-gold versions (with exception of polish, czech ones for instance). Go to totalwar.com, then support, medieval 2 : kingdoms and choose the company that brought you retail box. For steam versions updates are different.

[SirAndrean]

Awesome!!!

But, i got some problem here... There is no unit card displayed at the custom battle... So i cant even add unit to do the custom battle...

I got no problem though at the campaign...