Refreshed Flags

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Author: salemonz

Last revision: 22 Nov, 2024 at 15:44 UTC (2)

File size: 283.92 MB

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Description:

<<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to make aspects of mod content.

So it turns out DW2 doesn’t use modded flags for AI Empires. I’ve taken out the xmls files that tried to get the game to use my modded flags. While it is too bad that DW2 (at present) doesn’t accommodate attempts to give diversity to the AI empire flags, the plus side is DLC is not required and this mod should no longer cause compatibility issues.

• v1.2.2 — 22 November 2024 — Replaced dark background in some flags (better galactic overview visibility)
• v1.2.1 — 20 November 2024 — Re-added old flags
• v1.2.0 — 19 November 2024 — Re-did all flags. Removed .xmls to focus on player empires only.
• v1.1.4 — 24 October 2024 — Fixed crashes
• v1.1.2 — 24 October 2024 — Updated for Shakturi DLC (caused crashes)
• v1.1.1 — 09 April 2024 — Flattened colors on some flags for better visibility. Updated for game version 1.2.2.0
• v1.0.1 — 23 February 2024 — Uncompressed flag images to correct "gray empire color" in DW2 engine
• v1.0.0 — 13 February 2024 — Initial Release

This mod now only adds flags into an asset bundle. No .xml edits, which means this mod will no longer conflict with other mods.

The game ships with six flags per race. I tried to keep true to each race’s theme (shapes, colors, feel), and added additional designs for each race. With the game original flags, each species now has 54 designs to choose from.

You can pick whatever you would like for your empire, of course.

Eventually if DW2 gets patched to more reliably choose modded flags for its AI empires, I will gladly re-add custom xml files to this mod to get these flags into the hands of the AI players. For now, though, these are player only.

Here are the various flags added by this mod:

1. Subscribe to this mod here in steam workshop.
2. Launch DW2.
3. Within the game, In the Modifications menu, enable the mod.
4. <<< IMPORTANT >>> You must EXIT and RESTART Distant Worlds 2 before the mod will work.
5. After re-loading DW2, start a new game and enjoy!

Hey! I’m salemonz, the mod author.

The Distant Worlds 2 Refreshed mod series is my attempt to increase my skills with generative AI applications, 3D modeling and photo-editing programs.

I’m just a dad gamer who enjoys tinkering with his games. I hope these mods add to your enjoyment of DW2!