Subject: Changes to the game's graphics 2015-09-22, 04:25
Here some changes I have made to the game graphics, some for "aesthetics", and some to correct display "flaws". Uhm joined the party and also proposes changes.
Pack the files you want to add to the game with the Ironfist Tools in ironfist.agg or/and HEROES2.agg (Explanations here). You can also use this tool: Heroes II Extensions Engine, module "H2AGGReplace" (Replace any file in Heroes2.Agg with your own "on the fly"). You can now also place the English HEROES2.AGG and HEROES2X.AGG files directly in the "DATA" folder if you accept all the changes.
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-03-30, 16:28
This is cool! I'm not seeing the creature changes in the file though.
Still want to evaluate it more closely to potentially include the less controversial changes in the game. In the meantime though, I'd like to host this as user-created content on the Ironfist website. May I have your permission?
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-03-31, 09:38
Darmani wrote:
This is cool! I'm not seeing the creature changes in the file though.
For some files it's only 1 or 2 pixels, so look closely. A mistake is still possible, tell me the files you see no difference and I will check them.
Perhaps I will make some changes to the top of the helmet for the Champion (0008.bmp in MONS32.ICN), I find it still too flat.
Darmani wrote:
In the meantime though, I'd like to host this as user-created content on the Ironfist website. May I have your permission?
There is no real "creativity" here, just some adjustments (who still take time for just a bunch of pixels), and I put them on the site to share them, so yes, you can do it.
robizeratul wrote:
any chance to uploading some screenshots to imgur or some other website? I'm curious but I don't know how to see the pictures themselves...
Two (four) of them just for you.
Barbarian castle before. Look at the black pixels near the shipyard.
Barbarian castle after.
Knight castle before. Look at the center flag behind the tower; and now the Upg. Archery Range is blue just like the Upg. Jousting Arena (red color for the base buildings, blue color for the upgraded buildings, same colors as the base creatures and upgraded creatures).
Knight castle after.
robizeratul wrote:
Also, i'm sure you know of the succesion wars mod, maybe some of them cam be added there.
What is this, no no no, no way, I make them just for Ironfist, just kidding... And if it's asked nicely... ...with my name written in big, in the credits...
Orzie Master Modder
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Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-03-31, 17:30
Quote :
What is this, no no no, no way, I make them just for Ironfist, just kidding... Laughing And if it's asked nicely... ...with my name written in big, in the credits...
The scale of graphic improvement in H3SW is far more huge.
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Uhm Vampire
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Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-04-01, 00:06
I am not sure whether swapping dwelling and it's upgrade is a good idea. They might have wrong sprite (or not ), but after so many years people get used to it Except this, great work! It makes H2 even closer to perfection and I hope it will draw people to Project Ironfist and modding of H2 in general
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-04-01, 05:41
IF you want a challenge , try working on the adventure map castles. Adding some simple animation there would be a lot of fun. Even better(maybe imposible) add the same animation from the town screen when possible.
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2016-04-01, 06:48
Orzie wrote:
The scale of graphic improvement in H3SW is far more huge.
Yep, I understand.
Uhm wrote:
I am not sure whether swapping dwelling and it's upgrade is a good idea. They might have wrong sprite (or not ), but after so many years people get used to it
People have always the choice to not use the files.
Uhm wrote:
Except this, great work! It makes H2 even closer to perfection and I hope it will draw people to Project Ironfist and modding of H2 in general
Thanks, Heroes 2 deserves all perfections people can bring to him. Come people, join all projects!
robizeratul wrote:
IF you want a challenge , try working on the adventure map castles. Adding some simple animation there would be a lot of fun. Even better(maybe imposible) add the same animation from the town screen when possible.
Visually upgraded castles would be amazing!
I did not need challenges, and it's not very complicated, you just need time (sometimes much) and patience, why not try yourself? Come join the projects!
Uhm Vampire
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Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2018-08-11, 05:16
I've prepared more fixes Heroes shine like never before
Warlock Castle. Centaurs Horde - waterfall is no longer cut
TWNWDW_0.ICN
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Warlock. Mage guild alternative version -fixed. Let me now, what do you think of it.
TWNWMAGE.ICN * TWNWMAGE(2).ICN: an older, also fixed version, remove the "(2)" at the end of the file name to use it.
________________________ Well, Roland, it seems I've won our little contest. But don't worry. Not only have I decided to spare your life, but I am appointing you monarch of the Western Tower. Perhaps I will come and visit your splendid court, when you are not entertaining important rats and spiders.
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2018-08-12, 04:53
I have not tried yet to play a game with the modified graphics, it will be for later, for now, I focus on the MYP. I must not give in to temptation...
But in any case good job!
For the Warlock castle, I had also done a test with these graphics for the Mage Guild, but I thought they were too "clear", too "contrasted", too "crisp", now players have the choice to try them both. Maybe I'll give them another try...
It would be nice to update your post (and the changelog file), to specify the bmp files changed in the different icn, with a brief description for each file, so it's easier to look at the changes.
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2018-09-07, 06:49
A new option to integrate graphic changes in a slightly simpler way for those who do not like to "put their hands in the grind" ("mettre les mains dans le camboui" in french).
Heroes II Extensions Engine, module "H2AGGReplace" (Replace any file in Heroes2.Agg with your own "on the fly").
Warlock castle, alternative door (rounded top) for the Mage Guild.
TWNWMAGE.ICN
0000.bmp 0001.bmp 0002.bmp 0003.bmp 0004.bmp
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Warlock castle, some tweaks to the Mage guild based on the Uhm version.
TWNWMAGE(4).ICN
0000.bmp 0001.bmp 0002.bmp 0003.bmp 0004.bmp
setup.ini - changed Y=9 to Y=8
* TWNWMAGE(4).ICN: some tweaks to the Mage Guild based on the Uhm version, remove the "(4)" at the end of the file name to use it. * TWNWMAGE(3).ICN: Uhm version, remove the "(3)" at the end of the file name to use it. * TWNWMAGE(2).ICN: an older, also fixed version, remove the "(2)" at the end of the file name to use it.
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2018-09-20, 03:54
Still other changes.
This version contains all previous changes.
H2180919.7z
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Changelog date 2018.09.19
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Necromancer castle.
CSTLNECR.ICN (Heroes2X.agg) **
0010.bmp - marketplace tent pickets
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Artifacts.
ARTIFACT.ICN (Heroes2X.agg) **
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0029.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
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Artifacts.
ARTFX.ICN (Heroes2X.agg) **
Fixed Witch's Broach of Magic.
0011.bmp
Fixed Dragon Sword of Dominion.
0023.bmp - tip of the sword
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0028.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
Fixed blinking pixel of Golden Bow.
0063.bmp - one pixel changed
Fixed Breastplate of Anduran.
0088.bmp
Fixed Crystal Ball.
0091.bmp - one pixel changed
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Artifacts.
OBJNARTI.ICN (Heroes2X.agg) **
Fixed Witch's Broach of Magic.
0023.bmp - one pixel changed
Fixed Dragon Sword of Dominion.
0047.bmp - tip of the sword
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0057.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
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Jezebel portrait.
PORTMEDI.ICN (Heroes2X.agg) **
0014.bmp - aesthetic retouch of the nose
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Artifacts.
ARTIFACT.ICN (Heroes2.agg)
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0029.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
***** *****
Artifacts.
ARTFX.ICN (Heroes2.agg)
Fixed Witch's Broach of Magic.
0011.bmp
Fixed Dragon Sword of Dominion
0023.bmp - tip of the sword
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0028.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
Fixed blinking pixel of Golden Bow.
0063.bmp - one pixel changed
***** *****
Artifacts.
OBJNARTI.ICN (Heroes2.agg)
Fixed Witch's Broach of Magic.
0023.bmp - one pixel changed
Fixed Dragon Sword of Dominion.
0047.bmp - tip of the sword
Fixed Superior Scroll of Knowledge.
0057.bmp - changes to the right and left sides of the sprite
***** *****
Jezebel portrait.
PORTMEDI.ICN (Heroes2.agg)
0014.bmp - aesthetic retouch of the nose ;-)
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** "PoL" folder pack to Heroes2X.agg.
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Uhm Vampire
Messages : 446 Quality Points : 477 Registration Date : 2015-07-17 Age : 29 Location : Poland
Subject: Re: Changes to the game's graphics 2018-09-22, 02:14
Further improvements Now archive contains English Heroes2.AGG and Heroes2x.AGG files - all you have to do to install the newest version is paste them to the "data" folder!
Fixed glitched trees of Necro and Sorceress adventure map Villages Fixed Town Base for Towns on Sand Removed unnecessary shadow from all adventure map villages (left part of villages)
OBJNTOWN.ICN OBJNTWAB.ICN
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Fixed position and shadow of an adventure map sprite of a Spell scroll
OBJNARTI.ICN
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Fixed Shadows of Price of Loyalty objects: -Stables -Jail -Eye of the Magi -Hut of the Magic -Fire, Earth, Air, Water Summoning Altairs -Sirens -Mermaids -Barrow Mounds
Fixed image of Alchemist's Tower
X_LOC1.ICN X_LOC2.ICN X_LOC3.ICN
________________________ Well, Roland, it seems I've won our little contest. But don't worry. Not only have I decided to spare your life, but I am appointing you monarch of the Western Tower. Perhaps I will come and visit your splendid court, when you are not entertaining important rats and spiders.
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