Environment Graphics Mod [ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained] (DETAILS IN DESCRIPTION)

Graphics mod for ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained.

Garden of the Gods EDIT: It looks like XL Games didn't update any of the modded files, so there should be no problem using the Environment Mod with the Garden update. I will check things out more in-depth later to see if adjustments need to be made for any other changes.

In addition, I have also written up how Nvidia users can force Nvidia Ambient Occlusion on ArcheAge, which adds some additional shadowing to the game.

http://forums.archeagegame.com/showth...


  ** Intro **

It took a while, but it's finally here. The Environment Mod update for 6.0 and Unchained. Thank you guys for waiting (and thank you for 100 subscribers!).

Link (updated April 2020):
https://mega.nz/file/AB0zzY7Z#JZ4yaqd...

Also, now with step-by-step instructions for installation:
https://i.imgur.com/E1Qqinc.jpg

As always, if you have questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below. I try to respond to most comments, but there are times where Youtube eats comments or sends it to some spam limbo, so sorry if I don't reply right away.


** What is the Environment Mod? **

This is a graphics mod that tries to show ArcheAge's environments in their full glory. This is done by adjusting some of configuration values set for optimization. Some examples of changes are increased view distance for vegetation, increased view distance for environment particles like fog, increased shadow distance, vegetation physics, etc.

Changes are only for environment aspects and try to have minimal impact on gameplay. They do not affect things like view distance for housing, ships, other players, etc.

Installation uses the same method as other mods like FOV mod and KR Font mod. This mod can be used alongside those mods as well. I recommend you only use this mod if you can already play vanilla ArcheAge on max settings and DX11 comfortably.


** Will I get banned for using it? **

By using this mod, you take the risk of being banned like all other mods. Gamigo has more or less taken the same stance as Trion on modding. They do not officially approve any mod, but will turn a "blind eye" as long as it's not abused and has no conflicts with EAC.

EDIT: Gamigo's official stance.
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Previous versions of this mod have been reported to receive bans for RU and ArcheRage servers.
EDIT: Reported to receive ban on RU.

If you do not want to risk using this mod, check the end of the description for a potential alternative.

From my own tests, both Legacy and Unchained do not show any problems with the Environment Mod. It also doesn't seem to conflict with EAC and I haven't experienced any bans. But again, be aware of the risks, especially since Unchained is a B2P title.


** My Setup **

The Environment Mod was tested with this setup, so your performance may vary depending on your rig:

ArcheAge Unchained / ArcheAge both in DX11 and 64-bit.

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
EVGA Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC
Intel i5-4570 CPU @ 3.2GHz
16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 RAM

Included with the Environment Mod is a .txt file with additional information on configuration settings. Use it as a reference if you intend to fiddle with the mod to adjust performance.


** Alternative **

For those that don't want to risk using the mod, I have found that some of the changes work for me through system.cfg. You can usually find your system.cfg file under Documents/ArcheAge. Let me know if this ends up working for you.

Just insert these values at the bottom:

r_ShadowJittering = 5 (if you want softened shadows)
e_phys_foliage = 2 (if you want vegetation physics)
e_particles_lod_onoff = 0 (if you want increased view distance for environment particles)
r_HDRBrightThreshold = 32 (if you want reduced bloom)


** BGM **

"Village" by 두번째 달 aka "Second Moon"
(for Moonlight Sculptor by XL Games)

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