How about giving us an option to swap how terrain looks?
Moderator: rbodleyscott
How about giving us an option to swap how terrain looks?
So even though I think the original FOG2 terrain was sometimes a bit difficult to distinguish, I have to say this new style is too simplified. I'd like to switch between FOG2 and FOG2M terrains, if possible.
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Re: How about giving us an option to swap how terrain looks?
I agree 100%. I spent a significant amount of time yesterday investigating and testing how to get the original FoG II graphics to work in Medieval. I was stymied and frustrated at every step, for every success I had there were five oddities/road blocks that got in my way. It's not as simple as just switching the Ancients Base and Overlay etc.textures/code with Medieval's, as terrain features are laid out differently on the DDS files. Even after doing some tedious 1 for 1 replacing in the Tex1/Tex2 files, the best I could come up with was an ugly patchwork of old and new.
I was very harsh in my original opinion of the terrain art choices for Medieval. I could've been more diplomatic I'll admit. But after spending a good 12 hours, in and out of the game, checking things, testing, etc. I am still unhappy with the art style, to the point I am worried it's gonna have a long term affect on how I enjoy the game. There were a few things I liked but overall I miss the FoG II terrain aesthetic. I like the more textured 3D look, it's lushness and depth, it's natural feel and immersive qualities.
I get there are people that like the new style but there's some of us who don't. Couldn't we come to a compromise? I'd be willing to pay/fund to get a toggle that would allow us to be able to switch between the two. Or just a mod I could put in the Campaigns folder, anything that would allow me to play in the environment I enjoy most, even if it's just for Custom Battles.
PLEEEEEEASE! LOL. I am begging you!
Mord.
I was very harsh in my original opinion of the terrain art choices for Medieval. I could've been more diplomatic I'll admit. But after spending a good 12 hours, in and out of the game, checking things, testing, etc. I am still unhappy with the art style, to the point I am worried it's gonna have a long term affect on how I enjoy the game. There were a few things I liked but overall I miss the FoG II terrain aesthetic. I like the more textured 3D look, it's lushness and depth, it's natural feel and immersive qualities.
I get there are people that like the new style but there's some of us who don't. Couldn't we come to a compromise? I'd be willing to pay/fund to get a toggle that would allow us to be able to switch between the two. Or just a mod I could put in the Campaigns folder, anything that would allow me to play in the environment I enjoy most, even if it's just for Custom Battles.
PLEEEEEEASE! LOL. I am begging you!
Mord.