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I assume that you're using this AI to re-optimize the texture packs, so does that mean anything in terms of the size of the archives or just in terms of their expected performance gameplay-wise?

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5 hours ago, Androdion said:

does that mean anything in terms of the size of the archives or just in terms of their expected performance gameplay-wise?

There's a proportionate on both, but stability seems to be unaffected.

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4 hours ago, anakin said:

Can't download :(

The original link is no longer working, courtesy of Google's 15 GB limit. It's a blessing in disguise, since their world-class tech-specialists have broken their access routines and don't seem to care. The new link is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbxeeelYDIWefBXqVRe4sKT50pnLpNtd/view?usp=sharing

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On 10/7/2017 at 7:29 AM, dimitrius154 said:

Back when original Sacred 2 Fallen Angel was released, a set of high-resolution textures was separately sold, dubbed "Elite Textures". It added extra detail to many items, NPCs, monsters, landscapes, architecture and misc. objects in the game. It also added, sometimes unbearable, lags in crowded places, like cities.

 

The mechanics of said lags is as follows: when "Default" texture option is on, the RAM cache assigned to the game is 210MB by default, when "Elite" texture option is on the RAM cache assigned is 420MB maximum. Yet every large town contains enough units, using hi-res textures from the package, that actual RAM usage shoot up to 465MB. The game's memory manager start returning it to the limit value, it overflows again, the memory manager optimizes it again, ad infinitum. All this causes constant heavy HDD I/O load, causing incessant lags.

 

An attempt has been made to remedy that situation - hi-res normal maps(the true reason behind the problem) have been selectively cut out. Judging by the feedback, the outcome was positive.

 

Therefore:

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5yMxfzmPZ4_R2J2eFZxc2wzeGc

 

Back up original graphics20 - graphics24.zip, then paste zips from the archive to the pak folder of the game(alternatively, use Generic Mod Enabler).

I Downloaded the Trimmed Elite Textures Winrar File, where in the Sacred 2 Folder I have to Unfold it. The CM Patch I just can install. But with the Trimmed Elite Textures I dont know what to do. Thanks!

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On 10/7/2017 at 6:01 PM, Flix said:

I recommend this to anyone and everyone interested in getting better performance out of Sacred 2.  It doesn't require any other mods, or the Community Patch, or even the Ice and Blood expansion.

Visually, you will not see a difference from default elite Textures.

Hey , I dont know where to unfold the Trimmed Elite Textures Winrar File, or what to do with it. Could you help me!

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On 3/16/2022 at 2:11 AM, mirrordude1337 said:

Winrar File, where in the Sacred 2 Folder I have to Unfold it

You'll have to install the WinRAR utility from https://www.win-rar.com/. Once installed the file assosiations will be applied and you can unfold the contents to your Sacred 2 installation directory. Overwrite, when requested.

 

updated link: here

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19 hours ago, Levikpar said:

Still playing in 2022... 10 years after its release, thanks!!

 Dmitriy loves this game and is just about the highest end when it comes to the black hold secrets of this game's infernal engine :lol: ,

welcome to the forums friend, and to this beautiful little gem of a game!!

:gogo:

gogo

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Looks like all these links are dead. In case anyone is looking for these, here is the zip file with original Ascaron (untrimmed) Elite Texture Pack:

There is also a bonus there - original PhysX .pak file with whirling leaf and debris animations that are missing after CM160, you can restore it back after Cm160. Both fully compatible with CM160, textures can be copied at any point, PhysX should be copied after the CM patch.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cJyc8vevOWE_zfXBxMw2EMiRoHPlcguI/view?usp=sharing

 

 

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On 6/2/2024 at 4:35 AM, steinerrr said:

Looks like all these links are dead. In case anyone is looking for these, here is the zip file with original Ascaron (untrimmed) Elite Texture Pack:

There is also a bonus there - original PhysX .pak file with whirling leaf and debris animations that are missing after CM160, you can restore it back after Cm160. Both fully compatible with CM160, textures can be copied at any point, PhysX should be copied after the CM patch.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cJyc8vevOWE_zfXBxMw2EMiRoHPlcguI/view?usp=sharing

 

 

Steinner hi! and welcome back to the forums,

Aand..holee molee lookit all the cool  Maguyvering  you got your hands all over to help out the community with the busted links?  ...  Thank you Amigooooooooooooooooooo :cow: 

We also have a downloads section here at DarkMaters.. 

https://darkmatters.org/forums/index.php?/files/

If you have replacement links for those busted  or *downloads gone gray* you can create and clarify uploaded files to the DarkMatters  Downloads section? I think there is a specific category for sacred 2

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you!

:hugs:

gogo

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All the links seem broken, does anyone know of a working link?

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1 hour ago, Hooyaah said:

@Morcalvin Try the above link.

Steve do you think we could upload that link directly here to DarkMatters for future members? This way it would be saved:)

 

gogo

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5 hours ago, gogoblender said:

Steve do you think we could upload that link directly here to DarkMatters for future members? This way it would be saved:)

 

gogo

@gogoblender I updated the (broken) link in Dimitrius' initial and subsequent posts in The Trimmed Elite Textures Thread. It would not move a new post with the link to a featured position. It reads as below:

Trimmed Elite Textures link: Click Here

 

Please report if link is broken and/or file download does not appear.

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3 hours ago, Hooyaah said:

@gogoblender I updated the (broken) link in Dimitrius' initial and subsequent posts in The Trimmed Elite Textures Thread. It would not move a new post with the link to a featured position. It reads as below:

Trimmed Elite Textures link: Click Here

 

Please report if link is broken and/or file download does not appear.

That will work Steve, thanks for updating the links ...future fans be merry!

:ded_snegurochka:

gogo

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On 6/14/2024 at 10:15 PM, Hooyaah said:

@gogoblender I updated the (broken) link in Dimitrius' initial and subsequent posts in The Trimmed Elite Textures Thread. It would not move a new post with the link to a featured position. It reads as below:

Trimmed Elite Textures link: Click Here

 

Please report if link is broken and/or file download does not appear.

please don't use mega, it has a download limit of 2gb, and this file is 2.68 gb, I literally cannot download this without giving money to mega.

Please use google drive, or mediafire instead.

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1 hour ago, KingLich said:

please don't use mega, it has a download limit of 2gb, and this file is 2.68 gb, I literally cannot download this without giving money to mega.

Please use google drive, or mediafire instead.

On the addendum download post is a link for "trimmed elite textures" on a google drive. That file however is more than 3 gb in size and I don't know if its somehow addendum specific. I highly doubt it though.

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12 hours ago, KingLich said:

please don't use mega, it has a download limit of 2gb, and this file is 2.68 gb, I literally cannot download this without giving money to mega.

Please use google drive, or mediafire instead.

Does anyone have this download ? Is it possible to have it uploaded to DarkMatters ? I know that Dimitri was trying to do this, but was unsuccessful with time outs from location

And welcome to DarkMatters KingLich... your post is welcomed and appreciated... enjoy your new home here on these forums

Refreshments served daily

:faerie:

 

gogo

 

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On 9/5/2024 at 10:21 PM, gogoblender said:

Does anyone have this download ? Is it possible to have it uploaded to DarkMatters ? I know that Dimitri was trying to do this, but was unsuccessful with time outs from location

And welcome to DarkMatters KingLich... your post is welcomed and appreciated... enjoy your new home here on these forums

Refreshments served daily

:faerie:

 

gogo

 

The 2,67 GB "Elite Textures Trimmed"? I have it in a RAR archive, drop me a DM if you need it.

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34 minutes ago, Androdion said:

The 2,67 GB "Elite Textures Trimmed"? I have it in a RAR archive, drop me a DM if you need it.

awesome Androidion! are you able to upload it to DarkMatters? if that links not working, maybe a new upload can help

:)

 

gogo

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On 9/21/2024 at 5:10 PM, gogoblender said:

awesome Androidion! are you able to upload it to DarkMatters? if that links not working, maybe a new upload can help

:)

 

gogo

Sorry for the late reply, weekend and all that.

I would upload it, but there's a "Max file size 99.61MB" warning on the page. Do I not know how to use my privileges to upload a larger file?! :lol:

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1 hour ago, Androdion said:

Sorry for the late reply, weekend and all that.

I would upload it, but there's a "Max file size 99.61MB" warning on the page. Do I not know how to use my privileges to upload a larger file?! :lol:

Thanks Androdion! I forgot about the size limit, soon as I finish work or during lunch I'll send you a PM with info on Supah POwahs!
:pitcher:

gogo

 

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10 hours ago, gogoblender said:

Thanks Androdion! I forgot about the size limit, soon as I finish work or during lunch I'll send you a PM with info on Supah POwahs!
:pitcher:

gogo

 

Just got in!

I first tried downloading as trouble shoot and was able to get all of it in a few minutes

 

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Is anyone else having a problem downloading this file?

Androdion are you able to get it, hoping that you dont have download limits for testing 

:)

gogo

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