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[Roderick]

How many GB do the maps use uncompressed?

[Norwegian_Loki]

How many GB do the maps use uncompressed?

3.5 Gigabytes. There are new textures, new statues, houses, and so on. Maps in itself does not take much space, but all the image files, fx, models and textures does add up. If requested I could compress it into the dow compressed format sometimes used by different mods. SGA

Edited by Norwegian_Loki, 12 October 2017 - 09:09 PM.

[Norwegian_Loki]

New edit to the Soulstorm.exe 

It makes the game never crash to desktop because of that out of ram/memory crap. For some of you this has been a standard fix, but it also makes the game load 3-4 times faster. I have followed all the tutorials I could find (from dow's greatest eggheads), and used every trick in the book to make this the smoothest Soulstorm humanly possible. This is for the DVD version. I have no idea how this works in steam version. Make a backup of your exe just in case. I have tested it, and for me it works like greased lightning.

 

Download here Brothers!

[Kekoulis]

Excellent job Loki! Glad you have made this glorious collection! (Why isn't the Parthenon included in the Acropolis map? *lol* )

 

Also,a little suggestion. Many share this opinion with me.Use .7zip instead of rar to pack your files. The compression is far greater,which is results in a smaller sized compressed file,allowing for faster upload and download speeds!

 

The fix for the soulstorm.exe is also MANDATORY for Steam versions as well. (For some,patching the GraphicsConfig.exe might be needed as well for the game to work properly). Here it is if somebody needs it: https://www.mediafir...phicsConfig.exe

Edited by Kekoulis, 12 October 2017 - 10:45 PM.

[Norwegian_Loki]

 

 

Excellent job Loki! Glad you have made this glorious collection! (Why isn't the Parthenon included in the Acropolis map? *lol* )

Maybe it is in one of the future map packs. 

Also,a little suggestion. Many share this opinion with me.Use .7zip instead of rar to pack your files. The compression is far greater,which is results in a smaller sized compressed file,allowing for faster upload and download speeds!

7zip it is then! 

The fix for the soulstorm.exe is also MANDATORY for Steam versions as well. (For some,patching the GraphicsConfig.exe might be needed as well for the game to work properly). Here it is if somebody needs it: https://www.mediafir...phicsConfig.exe

 

 

Thank you.    I will be sure to add this and the ss patches when I publish on Moddb.

[Unsociallobster]

Thanks again!

 

 

The fix for the soulstorm.exe is also MANDATORY for Steam versions as well. (For some,patching the GraphicsConfig.exe might be needed as well for the game to work properly). Here it is if somebody needs it: https://www.mediafir...phicsConfig.exe

 

To clarify, this for Steam versions only?

[Norwegian_Loki]

Thanks again!

 

 

The fix for the soulstorm.exe is also MANDATORY for Steam versions as well. (For some,patching the GraphicsConfig.exe might be needed as well for the game to work properly). Here it is if somebody needs it: https://www.mediafir...phicsConfig.exe

 

To clarify, this for Steam versions only?

No. This is for the DVD version, but should work for steam. (Take a backup of the two files just in case). The file brother Kekoulis is giving is a file to adjust graphic settings. So first you install both SS patches, then you replace the .exe with my file, and finally you use the graphic tool to adjust.  Just double click it and it will guide you, with an option for testing the new settings. Enjoy. 

[Norwegian_Loki]

Little update:

From now on I will put all downloads on the first post for quick and easy access.

I will also keep putting a dl in the new post, but the first post will always be up to date so you guys don't have to scroll through everything to find what you are looking for. 

[Kekoulis]

Please mind that if you are going to use the graphicsconfig.exe,make sure to use the one I have uploaded(replace the old one in the soulstorm installation directory) . It is patched the same as the soulstorm.exe so as to make use of more ram than 2gb.

 

These .exes can (and should) be used for both the retail and STEAM versions of Soulstorm.

Edited by Kekoulis, 13 October 2017 - 10:25 AM.

[Norwegian_Loki]

Please mind that if you are going to use the graphicsconfig.exe,make sure to use the one I have uploaded. It is patched the same as the soulstorm.exe so as to make use of more ream than 2gb.

Thank you. I will put a link to it in the frontpage, and include it in the turbo pack for moddb.

[Roderick]

Have you applied the Large Adress Awareness patch to the exe?

 

 

btw it seems that still in 2017 there are people making maps. Check the addons in mod db.

Edited by Roderick, 13 October 2017 - 12:26 PM.

[fuggles]

A lot of those are old maps added on though, but I wouldn't be surprised.

[Norwegian_Loki]

Have you applied the Large Adress Awareness patch to the exe?

 

 

btw it seems that still in 2017 there are people making maps. Check the addons in mod db.

I have given it "unlimited" ram. It still depends on your pc. The Large Address Awareness patch is made in a way that it will not be affected if Relic patch the game, but I doubt we see any new patches soon.  I think my version works the same way. I have had zero crash to desktop, and I often play with 8 players.

 

There is a separate dow category for Soulstorm, with some extra addons too. I will put all the newest from dow and some friends in the 5th map pack. There is so many maps, so I decided to just make the packs based on what game expansions they where made for. 

 

A lot of those are old maps added on though, but I wouldn't be surprised.

The last pack will be a little mix of both old and new.

[Norwegian_Loki]

New Mod!

The new mod is "Sexy Sisters". Another one of my minimods. This one is mostly cosmetic. Made with the same style as Sexy Necrons. Many skins, and UI from Brother Mdcertainty and Hangar-8. Most of the credits go to them. Some others from moddb and some shiny stuff from me. 

 

So this time you get:

• New HD skins
• New UI,icons and taskbar.
• One new ability. The missionary can now pray for faith. It's slow, but works for them.
• Sexy HD Loadscreens with the best sister art.
• Shiny Armour for everyone.
• New FX
• New and better sound for all sister units.
• New sounds for buildings and ability.
• More paint for Army Painter
• New sister themed badges and banners.
• Beautiful art.

No more plans for them yet. Open to suggestions. This contains some art that we are not allowed to share on moddb, so this will be stripped for all sensitive stuff once it is ready for moddb. By request, all my future downloads are now in 7zip format. Enjoy my fellow Brothers.

 

Download:

[fuggles]

I want to play the game with the sisters pixel art!

[Norwegian_Loki]

I want to play the game with the sisters pixel art!

It's only fanart, and not an game. Looks like it could be an epic game if he went for it. I just love this type of art.

[Kekoulis]

Have you applied the Large Adress Awareness patch to the exe?

 

 

btw it seems that still in 2017 there are people making maps. Check the addons in mod db.

Actually,I did this the hard way (CFF explorer). But the LAA patch is a valid option too.

[Norwegian_Loki]

 

Have you applied the Large Adress Awareness patch to the exe?

 

 

btw it seems that still in 2017 there are people making maps. Check the addons in mod db.

Actually,I did this the hard way (CFF explorer). But the LAA patch is a valid option too.

 

I used the same method. So I guess LAA, Kekoulis  and my method is the same thing. 

[Kekoulis]

 

 

Have you applied the Large Adress Awareness patch to the exe?

 

 

btw it seems that still in 2017 there are people making maps. Check the addons in mod db.

Actually,I did this the hard way (CFF explorer). But the LAA patch is a valid option too.

 

I used the same method. So I guess LAA, Kekoulis  and my method is the same thing. 

 

Yep,your way is far more faster and,perhaps,more accessible .

[mdcertainty]

I've applied the LAA patch guess that should do it. Far to many maps to check out so I guess I pass , big thanks though for the package[s] brother Loki.

Just a thought try to avoid implement copyright material [if you have done so], its unlikely there will be trouble but better save then sorry.

 

EDIT

@fuggles

If you are interested in the nifty pixel art check the artist Steel Joe on DA.

Edited by mdcertainty, 14 October 2017 - 07:13 AM.