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    Default [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk


    (Please scroll to the end of this post for download link.)

    It's interesting how such a small change can make such a big difference. Short video demonstration: https://youtu.be/5W9-u_LiYgc

    In reality, marching troops do not stir up a whole lot of dust. However, a little bit of dust looks good in the game and is a nice visual indicator of troop movements from a distance. The original effect in EBII, however, is quite exaggerated. After weeks of experimenting to strike the perfect balance between different terrain types (desert, steppe, forest, etc.), I have finally arrived at the perfect dust effect. It may seem like a mundane thing to mod, but I've discovered that it makes a very positive impact on the visual experience of EBII.

    BEFORE COMPARISON:









    AFTER COMPARISON:







    Installation:

    Simply drag the attached file into the data folder of your game (ex: ...\Medieval II Total War\Mods\EBII\data). Be sure to make a backup of the file to be replaced (descr_particle.txt)

    Description:
    No more pulsating fog. Realistic effect works across all terrain types (forest, desert, steppe, cities, etc.). This mod is fine-tuned for EBII, but should also be compatible with vanilla M2TW or any other mod you play

    Video Demonstration:
    https://youtu.be/5W9-u_LiYgc

    DOWNLOAD LINK ("Realistic Dust" Version 1.0):
    descr_particle.txt

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Interesting

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Great stuff there! We''ll definitely integrate it for the summer release.

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Quote Originally Posted by alin View Post
    Great stuff there! We''ll definitely integrate it for the summer release.
    It would be an honor!

    Fake edit: Unfortunately the screenshots in the OP are pretty bad. If anyone is on the fence, I highly recommend watching the video or just trying it in game to see the difference with your own eyes.

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Also included in 2.03b.

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Very good stuff

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Subtle, but impactful. I imagine that performance wouldn't take a hit either. Thanks HaHawk.

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    Quote Originally Posted by Mamlaz View Post
    Very good stuff
    Quote Originally Posted by charlieh View Post
    Subtle, but impactful. I imagine that performance wouldn't take a hit either. Thanks HaHawk.
    Um, guys, this is a really old thread that you've resurrected. The submod was added to EB2 back in 2015:

    Quote Originally Posted by alin View Post
    Great stuff there! We''ll definitely integrate it for the summer release.
    Quote Originally Posted by QuintusSertorius View Post
    Also included in 2.03b.

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    10/10 me

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    I followed your instructions but my dust is exactly the same as previous Maybe it's because I'm using Stainless Steel ?

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    Default Re: [RELEASED] Realistic Dust Mod by HaHawk

    How do I make this work with Crimson Tide?

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