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FULL UPDATE LOG


LATEST UPDATES:

  • 28/06/2016
    • MAJOR UPDATE. Full re-write of the guide.
    • Purge your game, start from scratch



  • 24/09/2015
    • General changes
      • Added input.settings file modification to Configuration Files Edits section - please follow the instructions!
    • Guide section changes
    • Mods Updated
      • Assorted Mod Patches
        • New 2.2 version released to support Friendly HUD 7.2.3
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new one
      • Friendly HUD
        • Updated to version 7.2.3
        • Uninstall the old version and install version 7.2.2 normally
        • Manually download 7.2.3 update and copy "content" folder to "\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\Mods\modFriendlyHUD", overwriting the file when prompted
        • Note no mod set up is required anymore, as the ready-made file is provided with Assorted Mod Patches. You can customise the file to your liking there.
      • Lore-friendly Silver Swords
        • Updated to version 0.4.1
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new one
      • Lore-friendly Witchers
        • Updated to version 0.6
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new one.
    • Mods Removed
    • Mods Added
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WARNING

This is a major update of the guide. Please read the below changes carefully.
  • 13/09/2015 - Complimentary Update
    • Mods Updated
      • Friendly HUD
        • Updated to version 7.1 (provides much more control over HUD)
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new one
        • Follow new instructions for editing "modFriendlyHUDConfig.ws" file
      • Assorted Mod Patches
        • Updated to version 2.1 to support Friendly HUD 7.1
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new one




  • 30/08/2015
    • General changes:
    • Guide section changes:
    • Mods Updated:
      • Assorted Mod Patches - Effects-XML
        • New 1.1 version installed to resolve conflict between MRFAD and GILL mods
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new version
      • Assorted Mod Patches - PlayerInput
        • New 1.1 version installed to resolve conflict between PM2i1, Close Cam and HUD Key Toggles
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new version
      • Assorted Mod Patches - PlayerWitcher
        • New patch for PlayerWitcher.ws script installed to resolve conflict between Cutscene Lighting Mod and No Auto Sword Sheathe
      • Buffs Moved to Bottom
        • Mod name changed to Buffs Repositioned
        • File "modBuffsPosition (Bottom)" uninstalled and "modBuffsPosition (Bottom Higher)" optional file installed (to make the bottom row of buffs visible)
      • HUD Key Toggles
        • New 1.02 version installed
        • Uninstall old version and install new version
        • Documents\The Witcher 3\input.settings file edited - delete all the "IK_F4" related entries
      • More Realistic Food And Drink
        • Uninstall the old 1.0 version and install the new 1.1 version
      • No Talk Icon
        • Uninstalled "No Talk Icon (and no button prompt)" optional file and
        • Installed the Main "No Talk Icon" file instead
      • PhotoMode 2inOne
        • New version 2.3.0 installed
        • Uninstall the mod and follow the new instructions
    • Mods Removed:
    • Mods Added:


  • 24/08/2015
    • General changes:
    • Guide section changes:
    • Mods Updated:
      • Assorted Mod Patches - PlayerInput
        • New 1.1 version released to accommodate adding PhotoMode 2inOne mod.
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new version
        • Change the corresponding entry in the mods.settings file to reflect the new mod name.
      • Crow's Saddle Overhaul
        • New 1.2 version released, merging all DLC mods with the main mod
        • Uninstall all parts of the mod, including the main file
        • Follow new installation instructions
      • Cutscene Lighting Mod
        • New 1.10 version released
        • The mod was converted from old format into ModTool format
        • Navigate to \The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\content\content0\bundles
        • Run the install_default_lighting.bat file to uninstall the mod (this file was contained in the original download)
        • Type "force" if asked "Do you want to skip this file?" during the uninstallation process
        • Press Enter to confirm when the uninstallation is completed
        • Delete the following files and folders from \The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\content\content0\bundles:
          • _cutscene_lighting
          • _default_lighting
          • install_cutscene_lighting.bat
          • install_default_lighting.bat
          • readme_cutscene_lighting.txt
          • witcher3.bms
        • Follow the new installation instructions
      • Lore-friendly Silver Swords
        • New 0.2 version released.
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new version.
      • Real Witcher Eyes
        • The mod name has changed to Lore-friendly Witchers
        • New 0.3 version released
        • Uninstall the old version and install the new verison
    • Mods Removed:
    • Mods Added:



  • 21/08/2015
    • General changes:
      • Fixed a typo for mods.settings file (it's mods.settings and not mod.settings - rename as appropriate!).
      • Added information and instructions regarding using mod patches and troubleshooting mod conflicts with mods.settings file.
    • Guide section changes:
    • Mods Updated:
      • No Talk Icon
        • Changed the file used to optional No Talk Icon (and no button prompt) instead of the main No Talk Icon one.
        • Uninstall the mod and follow the instructions again. See the warning above regarding NMM bug when uninstalling mods!
    • Mods Removed:
      • Main Map Zoom mod (replaced by World Map Unlimited Zoom).
        • Uninstall the mod.
        • Remove \game\gui\menus\mapMenu.ws from all the other mods with scripts. This workaround is no longer required for the new mod. It will make installing new mods with scripts much easier.
    • Mods Added:


  • 20/08/2015
    • Configuration file changes:
    • Guide section changes:
      • Added New Game Configuration section (WIP for now).
    • Mods Updated: none
    • Mods Added: none


  • 19/08/2015
    • Guide section changes:
      • Added new section: Equipment
    • Mods Updated:
      • Ciri Ashen Hair
        • To version 1.02. No special instructions, just remove old file and install the new one
      • Fix Exp for quest
        • To version 4.5.
        • This mod was converted to ModKit format. Please follow these steps to UNINSTALL the old version first and then see the new installation instructions how to install the new version:
          • Navigate to \The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\content\patch0\bundles folder
        • If you don't have the old file with the mod (Version 4) download it from Nexus and unpack it to that folder
        • Run Uninstall.bat file
        • If you are prompted to skip the file you type: "force" and press Enter
        • After the uninstallation is finished press Enter to close the program
        • Now head over to the mod section and install the new version as per the new instructions
      • No Auto Sword Sheathe - Unsheathe:
        • Optional files: No Auto Sword Unsheathe updated to version 1.1
        • NEW FILE >> Optional files: Combat Distance Fix (with manual combat stance toggle) file added - see installation instructions
        • This mod contains scripts. See instructions for Main Map Zoom mod.
      • Main Map Zoom No Talk Icon
        • To version 1.0.2.
        • This mod contains scripts. See instructions for Main Map Zoom mod.
    • Mods Added:





  • 08/08/2015
    • Updated the guide to work with 1.08 game version
    • Changed ReShade preset to Project Destiny E3
    • Changed monitor calibration section
  • 20/07/2015
    • Reinstated Naked Ciri is Naked mod.
    • Introduced custom user.settings file modifications with description
  • 19/07/2015
    • Updated the guide to be working with 1.07 version of the game. Updated mods:
      • Debug Console Enabler Updated
      • Fix Exp for quest
    • Updated the configuration files section to accommodate 1.07 changes
  • 14/07/2015
    • Changed ReShade preset to Uber Fidelity Suite 2 and added the relevant installation instructions
    • Replaced user.settings and rendering.ini file with a new one to accommodate changes for the new preset
    • Removed "Naked Ciri is Naked" mod. After all it's unlikely that Ciri would be naked in that scene. To uninstall Naked Ciri is Naked mod unpack the mod archive again to \The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt\content\content0\bundles folder and run Uninstall.bat file.
  • 09/07/2015
    • Added Miscellaneous section and a new mod: Gwent Redone and Alternate Art
  • 06/07/2015
    • Added Gameplay and Mechanics section and a new mod: Fix Exp for quest
    • Testing new ReShade presets
    • Researching how to merge mods that change the same bundle files
  • 26/06/2015
    • Added Monitor Calibration section
    • nVidia Control Panel settings
    • nVidia Inspector settings
  • 26/06/2015
    • Added Full Update Log
    • New mods added:
      • W3HC - Witcher 3 Hunter's Config
      • Cutscene Lighting Mod
    • Changed ReShade preset from E3FX to Real Graphical Suite for Real Cutscene Lightning
    • Updated user.settings file contents with the new settings required for the above new preset
  • 25/06/2015
    • Added couple of warning messages to the Configuration Files section
    • Added Requirements section
  • 24/06/2015
    • Added new user.settings file. Over 6 hours of testing resulted in much better performance without a visible hit to quality. Stuttering fixed. Disappearing grass fixed. Enabled missing DLCs.
    • Added rendering.ini file settings.