[MOD] Immersive Sound Overhaul

**tullyccro** · May 03, 2019, 04:24 PM

***Updated 6 May 2019 - Corrected Version Requires Additional File D/L and Install

I've logged thousands of hours in Total War titles and after a while you get tired of the non-stop aural feedback.

Clicks, Cymbal Crash, Metal Clank, Bell Chimes, Collapsing Rubble, etc...

I find that the constant ruckus takes away from the battle sounds as well, which should be the loudest moments of any game.

So, I present to you three modified sound files which will simply remove all the clang and clatter from the game (campaign and battle) without removing diplomatic voice-acting and battle noise.

I also removed all the terrible, cheesy unit dialogue ("Oi Mate, you look like you need to sneeze. etc..") which utterly crushes immersion at times.

Installation:

1. Follow this link to download the three necessary files:

mediafire.com/folder/arln0pn5srfln/Immersive_Sound_-_Rome_II

2. Copy/Paste three files from your Rome II data folder to a safe place for backup. These files are sound.pack, sound_rome2.pack, and local_en_shared_rome2.pack

3. Now place my version of sound.pack, sound_rome2.pack and local_en_shared_rome2.pack into the same folder, and you're all set.

Uninstallation:

1. To revert, simply drop your original files back into the Rome II directory and overwrite the mod files.

You can also follow this mod via the workshop here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...?id=1731162607

Here are a few alternate versions:

UI Sound Removed: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/hj2j...udio_-_UI_Only
Voiceover Removed: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/olrc...o_-_Voice_Only

There are also versions for Attila and ToB:

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/pj5h...ve_Sound_-_ToB
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xc...Sound_-_Attila

****Note on Mod Structure: Unfortunately, there is simply no functional way to alter the game's sound files and cues without using the base game files unless you have a monster rig capable of processing/extracting audio from the game.

****Note on customized versions: Download packfilemanager, open the three audio db files described above and delete any .bnk/.wem files you don't prefer. Global_UI = UI sounds (ticks, crashing cymbals etc...), and so forth. Very simple.

**Jake Armitage** · May 04, 2019, 06:59 AM

seems cool

**tullyccro** · May 04, 2019, 04:09 PM

Please give it a shot and let me know what you think. It's possible to make multiple variations of this and if the community is interested I can tailor this to preference.

**Beedo83** · May 04, 2019, 05:28 PM

I'd be interested in just getting rid of the sfx but keeping all the speech.

**♔Greek Strategos♔** · May 05, 2019, 05:28 AM

Useful and surely has potential.
Thanks for sharing it here

**Fluke** · May 05, 2019, 11:23 PM

Subscribed to this thread, thank you tullyccro!

**tullyccro** · May 06, 2019, 01:34 PM

***Updated with additional file + instructions + DIY how-to.

**Beedo83** · May 06, 2019, 03:48 PM

Thanks for the DIY tullyccro

**tullyccro** · May 06, 2019, 05:42 PM

Here's a link to a version with just the UI sound fx removed; http://www.mediafire.com/folder/hj2j...udio_-_UI_Only

****Updated with new variants; Voice-Only Removal and UI-Only Removal

**tsoum1** · May 13, 2019, 06:31 AM

your mod causes random crashes

**CEMN2017** · May 15, 2019, 04:58 PM

ALL-FATHER BE PRAISED!

I've dreamed of a mod like this, it's not that the effects are annoying but they were so LOUD I could barely think with the constant BAM CRASH CLANG in the background.

Extra props for adding optionals to keep the cheesy oneliners, I haven't tired of them... yet.

Good work!

**♔Greek Strategos♔** · May 17, 2019, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by tsoum1

your mod causes random crashes

A sound mod could hardly cause any crashes.

**raven63** · October 08, 2019, 10:52 PM

This is fantastic! Exactly what I'm looking for.

A question: Can I use packfilemanager to also delete diplomacy speech? I just hate it. I would like to keep all other speech except diplomacy

**CEMN2017** · June 19, 2020, 10:38 AM

+1 for the silent diplomacy idea! I'd love that or instructions on how to do it myself.

**NONOPUST** · May 28, 2021, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by tsoum1

your mod causes random crashes

Originally Posted by ♔Greek Strategos♔

A sound mod could hardly cause any crashes.

I know this is an old thread but tsoum1 is actually correct. This mod causes random crashes entering battles. Just a heads up for anyone trying this mod.

**CEMN2017** · May 30, 2021, 03:09 PM

I know this is an old thread but tsoum1 is actually correct. This mod causes random crashes entering battles. Just a heads up for anyone trying this mod.

I've never had a crash entering battles in 2 years of using the mod. The problem is likely on your end.

**NONOPUST** · May 31, 2021, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by CEMN2017

I've never had a crash entering battles in 2 years of using the mod. The problem is likely on your end.

Well the crashes only occur with this mod installed, so I would disagree. Either way, I figured I'd give some feedback in case others have the same experience.