This page was last updated on 29 June 2015, 6:00AM
Changelogs
Version 1.2
Change Log (from 1.1 to 1.2):
- Updated the mod for the latest ReShade Framework v0.19.0.
- Custom modded the Framework to include the PPFX shader pack by Euda.
- With the advanced features of the PPFX effects, I've included:
- Enhanced color refinements.
- Extremely dynamic shadows.
- Incredibly accurate sharpening.
- Situational based gamma control.
- Thanks to the PPFX pack, get ready to see TW3 like never before!
NOTE: The only downside to using the new PPFX is that those effect WILL NOT toggle off when you press the ReShade toggle button (Scroll Lock). The other ReShade effects will toggle, but not the new PPFX ones, but it's a minor inconvenience compared to the amazing improvements added. I'll try to figure out a fix before the next update.
- Debanding! Seen those ugly lines in the sky (even in vanilla game)? I killed them.
- Wow! Tons of new Ambient Light settings in the new ReShade... and I used them all :)
- Adjusted many bloom settings for a greater overall effect. Wait till you see it!
- New Lens Flare and God Rays, MUCH better than they were in v1.0 of W3 Evolved.
- Added Heat Haze! Fires and other "hot" sources now make the area around them wave from the heat!
*** Special thanks to siv162 for the idea to include Heat Haze! ***
- Refined the Gaussian Blur effect with all of the new settings added by ReShade 0.19.0.
- Brought back the flares on the map icons, but it's a very subtle and pleasing effect now!
- Enhanced the Motion Blur effect to be more accurate and smooth.
- Boosted the FXAA on "Just Right" and "Play Time" to kill off more of those ugly jaggies.
- Tons of other little touches here and there... download and you'll see!!!
NOTE: Please turn OFF the in-game sharpening setting when using v1.2 of this mod! With the new PPFX shaders I now have full control over sharpening and it's substantially better than vanilla.
IMPORTANT: This new v1.2 of W3 Evolved REQUIRES that you download the ReShade + Framework separately! The creators of ReShade have changed their terms and I can no longer provide all of the files here. Don't worry, you'll find simple and easy installation instructions at the bottom of this page.
Version 1.1
Change Log (from 1.0 to 1.1):
- More selective and adaptive use of bloom (toned it down a bit too).
- Color and shadow adjustments (slight color desaturation, smarter shadows).
- Improved the Gaussian Blur effect and added Lumasharpen to accompany it.
- Began switching from SweetFX to newer color/contrast filters that are available.
- Version 1.1 now uses a much more advanced, better version of motion blur.
- Fixed a bug that made lens flares appear on the map and loading screens.
- Want to see some magic happen? Install v1.1 and then meditate to 8 PM...
- Still not had your fill? There's some more magic waiting for you at 5 AM...
- Grand finale? When you see the v1.1 cloud shadows moving across the ground.
- Many more changes were made behind the scenes, mainly minor improvements.
