Refreshed Troop Symbols

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Author: salemonz

Last revision: 1 May, 2025 at 19:00 UTC (2)

File size: 570.75 KB

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Description:

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

DW2 requires a full-game restart after downloading and enabling a mod. So be sure you exit out of the game after turning the mod on, then re-launch DW2.

Also, the game doesn’t seem to make use of its own Clone Troops symbol. This is a problem with vanilla. When DW2 starts to use its asset, this mod’s version of that asset will automatically kick in.

• v1.2.0 — 01 May 2025 — Replaced infantry icon. Added subtle outlining/shadowing to help with in-game visibiliy
• v1.1.0 — 30 December 2024 — Removed hexagon outlines, enlarged and added drop shadow for better visibility
• v1.0.0 — 13 March 2024 — Initial Release

This mod does not edit any .xmls. It only swaps out vanilla art assets for troop symbols and ship symbols.

XL users: No conflicts. Just load XL last.

The game uses NATO-inspired symbols for its troops. This is fine (I’m a veteran myself and am familiar with them), however I don’t find them very compelling, personally. Especially for more-rare troop types like Chimera Troops vs Synthetic Troops…I can struggle to remember the differences between the vanilla symbols.

This mod attempts to put some iconography in place. There’s a soldier silhouette for infantry, tank for armor, mech for titans, etc. I did use symbols from Stellaris as inspiration for some of these. These new troop symbols are more for immersion and my personal tastes.

Enjoy!

1. Subscribe to the 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!