Clear Map Overlay

[takedown47]

You should try to smooth out the borders, so that they arnt so visible any more
and then make a download for it

yeah i've been trying to do that but with no success, maybe i'm doing somthing wrong, can you see if it possible?

[Alexspeed]

yeah i've been trying to do that but with no success, maybe i'm doing somthing wrong, can you see if it possible?

load up your modded "map_overlay_tile.dds" file somewhere and send me the link via private message and ill take a look at it.
(or just put it in an attachment to your post, if youre comfortable with that)

[Alexspeed]

I just want to say, for anyone that liked that map overlay image takedown47 has posted some postings back.

Be on the lookout, you might have a choice in some time on what map overlay you want to use

[Alexspeed]

Clear Map Overlay Version 1.1 has been released:

All who downloaded the Version 1.0, please update to Version 1.1

I changed the .dds file compression to use the one the original game file uses.
Optically there is no difference to 1.0, but it could mean a difference to the game engine,
so its better to use the same compression format the original file has.


changes in 1.1:

1.1: changed .dds file compression format


The Download:

click here: Clear Map Overlay Version 1.1

[Alexspeed]

Clear Map Overlay Version 1.2 has been released:

I included in this updated version the parchment overlay texture as a alternative in the download.
Its a collaboration between takedown47 and me, he got the idea first and i used some image magic to make it seamless
Big thanks to him that i may include it here.

I hope you all will enjoy either the clear or the parchment version
The clear version is unchanged from version 1.1.

New:
- 1 folder called parchment, including a .dds-file

If you want the parchment texture instead of the clear one,
take the "map_overlay_tile.dds" from the "parchment" folder to replace your original file instead of the one in the "map/terrain" folder.


changes in 1.2:

1.2: included the pachment overlay texture as a option (thanks takedown47)


The Download:

click here: Clear Map Overlay Version 1.2


Images:

[Alexspeed]

Clear Map Overlay Version 1.3 has been released:

I included in this updated version the dark parchment overlay texture as a alternative in the download.
The other versions are unchanged from version 1.2

New:
- 1 folder with subfolders, including 2 .dds-files


Alternative Files:

If you want the parchment texture instead of the clear one,
take the "map_overlay_tile.dds" from the "parchment" folder to replace your original file.

Or if you want the dark parchment texture instead of the clear one,
take the "map_overlay_tile.dds" from the "dark parchment" folder to replace your original file.


changes in 1.3:

1.3: included the dark pachment overlay texture as a option


The Download:

click here: Clear Map Overlay Version 1.3


Images:


Image is with Dannevangs sea texture mod and sexicolours intense country colours

[Alexspeed]

I am working at the moment on my map mods to make sure everything is compatible,
till i am done, please dont use my map mods on Victoria 2 - Version 1.2!

UPDATE: Mod is compatible, no new release necessary

[Alexspeed]

This mod is tested and works fine with Victoria 2 - Version 1.2!

[Granatenwerfer]

Cool idea!
I'm just downloading...

[Alexspeed]

Cool idea!
I'm just downloading...

Thank you Granatenwerfer, tell me which of the 3 aviable Overlays you like best

[Granatenwerfer]

Thank you Granatenwerfer, tell me which of the 3 aviable Overlays you like best

I think this one that comes in directory map/terrain. It removes the grid.

[Alexspeed]

I think this one that comes in directory map/terrain. It removes the grid.

That would be the basic one without any parchment then, thank you for letting me know and enjoy

[euphorist]

Just chiming in to say that this mod works without problems for EU3 - Divine Wind. Thanks Alexspeed

[Alexspeed]

Just chiming in to say that this mod works without problems for EU3 - Divine Wind. Thanks Alexspeed

I allready thought so, but havent had the time to try it out yet.

Thank you alot for letting me know!

[kostyakgb]

Alexspeed, can you make the same mod for HoI3?

[Alexspeed]

Alexspeed, can you make the same mod for HoI3?

Its a very simple modification that anyone with basic photoshop skills should be able to do.
I dont want to promise to do it tough, because my time at the moment is limited.
Anyone who feels capable, is welcome to port this mod over to other paradox games.

[palmus]

Will this work with AHD?

[Alexspeed]

Will this work with AHD?

I still have to try it out, but the Clear Map Overlay Mod could still be working with the new expansion.

[Blublub]

I still have to try it out, but the Clear Map Overlay Mod could still be working with the new expansion.

Actually it's the first thing I added to the vanilla AHD install - it works like a charm.

[Alexspeed]

Actually it's the first thing I added to the vanilla AHD install - it works like a charm.

Thank you for confirming that it works, i add the info to the first post. =)