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Author: salemonz

Last revision: 15 Nov, 2024 at 21:15 UTC

File size: 4.12 MB

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Description:
***Updated for Shakturi DLC.***

The Refreshed Sounds mod replaces many of the vanilla sound effects with new files to give a refreshed feeling to your favorite 4X game.

Shout-out to Era and the Cyno Studios crew for permission to grab some of the weapon sound assets they recorded for their Eve Online total conversion "Sins of New Eden: Rebirth" for the game Sins of a Solar Empire.

/========== CHANGE LOG ==========
  • v1.0.1 — 15 November 2024 — Lowered volume on UI sounds
  • v1.0.0 — 14 November 2024 — Initial Release

/========== COMPATIBILITY ==========

Everything I know of. The mod only replaces vanilla sound assets. No .xml files edited.

/========== OWNERSHIP / COPYRIGHT ==========

Unlike my other mods, I did not create any of these sound effects. They were procured from several games and/or other modding projects. I am not the author and do not own the copyright to these sound effects. Below is a list of where the sound effects came from:

  • Starsector by Fractal Softworks (sounds from base game. some hyperdrive, UI and weapon sounds)
  • Stardrive 1 by Zero Sum Games (some hyperdrive sounds)
  • Star Trek: TNG by Paramount Global (some UI alert and messaging sounds)
  • Sins of New Eden: Rebirth mod by Cyno Studios (some weapon sounds)

/========== CONTENTS ==========

The original sounds for in DW2 are fine. But after a few playthroughs, sometimes you want something more, something different, something fresh.

This mod is purely auditory and seeks to just add a dash of something new to your DW2 experience.

I do wish I could add some comparisons of vanilla and modded sounds…but at present there is not an easy way to extract the vanilla assets. I can replace them, but can’t extract the original sounds into a listenable state. Sorry, gang!

Sound Previews

(Images are from my Refreshed Components Facilities and Events mod)

Component image
Title
New sound link
Skip Drive
Link to sound [drive.google.com]
Equinox Hyperdrive
Link to sound [drive.google.com]
Hail Cannon
Link to sound [drive.google.com]
Shatterforce Beam
Link to sound [drive.google.com]
Heavy Rail Gun
Link to sound [drive.google.com]
Graviton Beam
Link to sound [drive.google.com]

Feel free to add feedback/suggestions. I can’t please everyone, but I wanted to have some fun and spice things up.

/========== HOW TO USE THIS MOD ==========
  1. Subscribe to Refreshed Resources here in steam workshop.
  2. Launch DW2.
  3. Within the game, In the Modifications menu, enable this 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!

/========== OTHER STUFF ==========

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 with limited time for hobbies who enjoys tinkering with his games. I hope these mods add to your enjoyment of DW2!

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