SP Dark Ages [Submod] Dark Age for Viking Conquest

[ha3481]

Dark Age for Viking Conquest

Welcome to the Dark Ages

Dark Age is a realistic ambience/landscapes/soundscapes overhaul submod for Viking Conquest.

Spoiler: Mod List Info

Name: Dark Age for Viking Conquest
Version: 4.0
Game version: 2.059
Category: Total Conversion, Graphics
Short Info: Graphics overhaul submod for Viking Conquest
Mode: SP
Languages: EN RU

Download:
Nexus
Moddb
Steam

Requirements:
Licensed Viking Conquest Reforged Edition

DirectX only (doesn't work on GNU/Linux and Mac OS)

Required video settings:
Antialiasing: 8x
Shader Quality: High
HDR Mode: Off

Main features:
- sandbox only
- graphics improvements
- polished landscapes
- dynamic weather
- killable nobles
- sieges without random losses
- new armors and weapons
- many weapons can be used as throwing or melee (press X)
- find a landing point press LCtrl+LAlt
- changed game mechanics
- and many other things..

Localization:
VC localization is compatible with this mod, but many items have been changed and will display incorrectly.. so by default the mod is english only

Compatibility:
Incompatible with other mods

Attention:
Subsequent updates may not be compatible with saves

Install

Spoiler

Install Dark Age 867ADY:
- open your '\MountBlade Warband\Modules\' folder;
- download Dark Age 867AD and extracting files from an archive in any place;
- paste 'Dark Age 867AD' folder to your '\MountBlade Warband\Modules\' folder.

Spoiler: older version

Install Dark Age submod:
- open your '\MountBlade Warband\Modules\' folder;
- copy your 'Viking Conquest' folder as new folder and rename this as 'Dark Age';
- download Dark Age and extracting files from an archive in any place;
- copy all files from '\Dark Age' to your '\MountBlade Warband\Modules\Dark Age' folder.

Screens

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Video

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Permissions

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This submod is based on the assets of the Viking Conquest dlc (see License).
Cannot use the Dark Age assets in any mods

Credits

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Warband by TaleWorlds Entertainment
Viking Conquest by Brytenwalda Team
Brytenwalda by Brytenwalda Team
Polished Landscapes by Gutekfiutek
Skyboxes Advanced by ShaunRemo
Ambient Soundtrack by Adorno
Vikingr by Vikingr Team (Rath0s: helmets models)
Viking Model Pack by Dejawolf
Men-at-Arms Armour Pack by Narf
Pino's armor pack by Pino69
The Reckoning by La Grandmaster
Tohlobaria by fladin
Battle of Europe by _Sebastian_
Vang's Armour mod by Vang

some models and textures:
сикомор

tweaks:
VC Tweaks Tool by Kalarhan
VC Tweaks threads by Kraggrim

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p.s. i don't speak english.. i use the rough machine translation..

 

[BonerLord]

nice to see you here, too on TW.
skol

 

[ha3481]

skoll

skoal 

 

[Tuidjy]

It look really good. 

Can I assume that if I install just the Dark Ages, without the Item Pack, there will be only cosmetic changes, and balance will be unaffected?

 

[ha3481]

Can I assume that if I install just the Dark Ages, without the Item Pack, there will be only cosmetic changes, and balance will be unaffected?

Dark Age has been balanced on the basis Sword and Shield 3.4 by Kale3.

I specified in the spoiler, the modules that were replaced.

Spoiler

######Dark Age######
#load_module_resource = grass_meshes
#load_module_resource = grass_meshes_b
#load_module_resource = plant_meshes
#load_module_resource = vc_trees
load_mod_resource = da_polished_landscape
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_iconos
load_mod_resource = da_iconos
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_map_iconchars
load_mod_resource = da_map_iconchars
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_map_objects
load_mod_resource = da_map_objects
##################
#load_mod_resource = bry_pic_mesh
#load_module_resource = vc_pictures
load_mod_resource = da_pictures
##################
#load_module_resource = skyboxes
#load_module_resource = new_skyboxes
load_mod_resource = da_skyboxes
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_terrain_borders
load_mod_resource = da_terrain_borders
##################
load_module_resource = particles_2
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_horses
load_mod_resource = da_horses
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields_tableau
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields2
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields_basic
load_mod_resource = da_shields
##################

in addition to the cosmetic changes in the dark age included..
da_shields - shields replacer;
da_horses - horses semi-replacer (50/50 ponies/horses);
changed vc_textures - VC items recolor (armor/dress/helmets/weapons);
female face replacer.

textures (*.dds) can open with free software Paint.NET and choose the ones you want.

 

[ha3481]

Update

Current version: 1.6
Requirements: Viking Conquest Reforged Edition 2.028
Compatible with VC savegames

See Change log on Nexus

 

[ha3481]

Spoiler

 

[DrunkenFrenchman]

Hey, first thanks a ton for the mod, great work.

Quick question about mercenary contracts. Is it intentional that my relationship doesn't reset after a mercenary contract ends?

I'm in the early stages of a new game as a Nord and in order to build up relationships with lords before I take an oath and all, I'm taking turns being a mercenary for all the Nord kingdoms before becoming a lord.

Every time I've ended my contract, my positive relationships have gone back to 0 (Allies and the faction in question) but my negative relationships (people employer was at war with) only goes back halfway. I'm now at war with East Engle, Gwyssing, Mide, Osraige because I was a pain in their side as a mercenary and was curious to know if that was an intentional change or not? It's not game breaking just thought it was curious.

 

[ha3481]

Quick question about mercenary contracts. Is it intentional that my relationship doesn't reset after a mercenary contract ends?

Hi
It is not related to mod . Dark Age does not change the Viking Conquest module system.
It's a graphics overhaul submod with some changes of the balance (changed item_kinds1.txt file) for hardcore.

 

[ha3481]

Update

Current version: 2.0
Requirements: Viking Conquest Reforged Edition 2.028
Compatible with VC savegames

See Change log on Nexus

 

[Steinear]

Can I assume that if I install just the Dark Ages, without the Item Pack, there will be only cosmetic changes, and balance will be unaffected?

Dark Age has been balanced on the basis Sword and Shield 3.4 by Kale3.

I specified in the spoiler, the modules that were replaced.

Spoiler

######Dark Age######
#load_module_resource = grass_meshes
#load_module_resource = grass_meshes_b
#load_module_resource = plant_meshes
#load_module_resource = vc_trees
load_mod_resource = da_polished_landscape
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_iconos
load_mod_resource = da_iconos
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_map_iconchars
load_mod_resource = da_map_iconchars
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_map_objects
load_mod_resource = da_map_objects
##################
#load_mod_resource = bry_pic_mesh
#load_module_resource = vc_pictures
load_mod_resource = da_pictures
##################
#load_module_resource = skyboxes
#load_module_resource = new_skyboxes
load_mod_resource = da_skyboxes
##################
#load_module_resource = vc_terrain_borders
load_mod_resource = da_terrain_borders
##################
load_module_resource = particles_2
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_horses
load_mod_resource = da_horses
##################
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields_tableau
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields2
#load_mod_resource = vc_shields_basic
load_mod_resource = da_shields
##################

in addition to the cosmetic changes in the dark age included..
da_shields - shields replacer;
da_horses - horses semi-replacer (50/50 ponies/horses);
changed vc_textures - VC items recolor (armor/dress/helmets/weapons);
female face replacer.

textures (*.dds) can open with free software Paint.NET and choose the ones you want.

disable shields replacer..

Spoiler

edit module.ini
##################
load_mod_resource = vc_shields
load_mod_resource = vc_shields_tableau
load_mod_resource = vc_shields2
load_mod_resource = vc_shields_basic
#load_mod_resource = da_shields
##################

and copy all original VC textures of the shields (vc_shield*.dds) to Dark Age\Textures folder with overwrite.

disable horses replacer..

Spoiler

edit module.ini
##################
load_mod_resource = vc_horses
#load_mod_resource = da_horses
##################

disable new female faces..

Spoiler

copy original VC files..
Viking Conquest\skins.txt
Viking Conquest\Resource\materials_face_gen.brf
Viking Conquest\Resource\meshes_face_gen.brf

to Dark Age folders with overwrite.

I made the changes to module.ini in order to disable the horses replacer and now I have invisible horses 

 

[ha3481]

disable horses replacer..

Spoiler

edit module.ini
##################
load_mod_resource = vc_horses
#load_mod_resource = da_horses
##################

this post relates to version 1.5
it doesn't work on version 2.0

 

[Steinear]

disable horses replacer..

Spoiler

edit module.ini
##################
load_mod_resource = vc_horses
#load_mod_resource = da_horses
##################

this post relates to version 1.5
it doesn't work on version 2.0

I see, thanks for clarification

 

[ha3481]

Update

Current version: 2.1
Requirements: Viking Conquest Reforged Edition 2.028 or later.
Save game compatible.

See Change log on Nexus

 

[Mirsaneli]

I have some error codes when plundering a village. After I kill all the peasants who resist plundering, before the "battle is over message, press tab..." I receive three error codes written in red saying something 112 etc. I can post the picture here if needed. It doesn't affect my gameplay, just wanted to mention it. I don't get that message in original VC. Cheers and thanks for making VC playable and lovable again. It really had poor graphics and textures :/

 

[ha3481]

I can post the picture here if needed.

yes.. i'd like to see

 

[Mirsaneli]

Here's the screenshot:

Sorry for the late reply.

 

[Mirsaneli]

One more question, my friend. Is there anything that can be done about the way archers work in this game (Viking conquest/Dark Age submod)? I noticed that they are unjustly weak, and I think that it is not very realistic. History has teached us that Vikings really knew how to defend themselves from the rain of arrows using their round shields (shield wall), but to me it seems that archers are useless because they inflict very few damage. Even I with the Strong Elite bow and archery around 300 cannot kill ordinary enemy soldiers with one shot. Instead, I have to aim for the head because only headshots can do the instant kill.

 

[ha3481]

I have some error codes when plundering a village.

possible it is error of the music track which is tied to an event in the village scene
try the VC Music option from Optional Pack 2.1
\[optional]\VC Music

Is there anything that can be done about the way archers work in this game (Viking conquest/Dark Age submod)?

In the Dark Age submod has changed the damage of some weapons (on the basis Sword and Shield submod):
some axes, swords, longseaxes; almost all bows, crossbows, spears, javelins.

VC balance is there as an option
(\[optional]\VC Balance\Dark Age\item_kinds1.txt)

I'm not so competent in the balance of weapons to make my balance, but with the original balance I was not interested in playing (imho  )

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p.s. sorry for my bad english.. i use the rough machine translation..

 

[Mirsaneli]

Original music files from VC/Optional fixed the error codes. But I don't like original music files, so I reverted back Your music files sound more Viking