User:Rootsrat/TheWitcher3 Return Of The White WolfUpdateLog

FULL UPDATE LOG

LATEST UPDATES:

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

• 18/10/2015
  • Full game purge and restore vanilla, major update.
  • FULL UPDATE PROCEDURE TO 1.10 GAME VERSION

• 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

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

• 12/09/2015 - MAJOR UPDATE!
  • General changes
    • Updates in the various sections of the guide to make the text clearer and more readable.
    • Some mods moved to different categories. No functional changes required.
    • user.settings section updated
      • Please reconfigure your files, as some settings were made mandatory for the purpose of this new version of the guide
    • mods.settings section updated
      • Delete all the entries you have in the mods.settings file so far
      • Add new entries as per the new instructions
    • Small addition to Credits section
  • Guide section changes
    • Added new Gameplay section.
    • Added new GOG Galaxy section.
      • Follow new instructions
    • Added Mod Hotkeys section.
    • Added New Game Configuration section.
      • Follow new instructions
    • Updated DLC section.
      • Follow new instructions
    • Updated Mod Conflicts to be a separate section at the end of the guide.
    • Updated Post Processing section to introduce a ReShade preset of choice
      • Follow new instructions for ReShade and the preset
  • Mods Updated
    • Assorted Mod Patches - combined into just 1 mod
      • New patches were created to support the below mod changes.
      • Uninstall all the patches
      • Install the new, combined patch.
    • No Automatic Camera Centering
      • New 1.2 version installed.
      • Uninstall old version and install new one.
    • PhotoMode 2in1
      • Uninstall and delete the old version
      • Manually download the new file
      • Unzip the archive somewhere on your drive, open "mods" directory and use WinZip or 7zip to pack the modPhotomode2inOne directory into modPhotomode2inOne.7z (or zip) archive
      • Open Nexus Mod Manager and select Add Mod From File icon on the left menu, navigate to and add modPhotomode2inOne.7z archive as a new mod
  • Mods Removed
    • Buffs in radial menu
      • Replaced by Friendly HUD
    • Enhced Console Commands
      • This mod was not useful for the normal gameplay. Unnecessary addition.
    • Fix Exp For Quests
      • This mod is unblanced and while it was OK for a main-quest-only speed run of Witcher 3 it will actually make the player character overpowered when playing normally with side quests, witcher contracts, searches etc.
    • HUD Key Toggles
      • Replaced by Friendly HUD
      • Navigate to your Documents\The Witcher 3 folder and edit input.settings file
      • Delete all IK_F3=(Action=ToggleHUD) entries, save the file and exit
    • Immersive HUD - iHUD
      • Replaced by Friendly HUD
    • Sit On Demand
      • Replaced by Friendly HUD
      • Navigate to your Documents\The Witcher 3 folder and edit input.settings file
      • Delete all IK_T=(Action=Sit) entries, save the file and exit
    • Spawn Companion console command
      • This mod wasn't really that useful and required compatibility patches. Unnecessary addition.
    • World Map Unlimited Zoom
      • Replaced by Friendly HUD
  • Mods Added
    • Active Witcher Zoom
    • Alchemy side effects cat removal
    • Disable SoftLock targeting
    • Explore everywhere - map bounds disabled
    • Face them
    • Fantasy Ultimate ReShade preset
    • Friendly HUD
    • FS Restored Icons
    • Gear Enhancement Fade Tweak
    • Geralt is Smart
    • Hair - increase LOD distance shift
    • Horse DLC equipment fix
    • New Djinni Face
    • New Game Plus Wolven Glove Recipe Fix
    • No Dirty Lens Effect
    • No Infinite Horse Galloping
    • No or Permanent Rune Glow Effect
    • Proper Oil and Bomb Icons
    • Refill Alcohol Selection
    • Relic Weapons Redone
    • Remove Screen Water Droplets Effect
    • Unseen Monsters
    • What's For Dinner
    • Witcher 3 Witcher Sense Color Customizer

• 05/09/2015
  • General changes:
  • Guide section changes:
  • Mods Updated:
    • Assorted Mod Patches - ALL PATCHES
      • The version numbers were removed from filenames to eliminate the need for editing mods.settings file with each patch update.
      • Redownload ALL patches.
      • Follow new installation instructions (rename your mods in mods.settings to match the new filenames)
    • Assorted Mod Patches - PlayerWitcher
      • New 1.1 version installed to provide patch for Sit On Demand mod.
    • Concept Art Cat Armor
      • New 1.1 version - Concept Art Cat Armor (Light Version) - installed and the old one uninstalled (it was too dark)
    • Lore-friendly Silver Swords
      • New 0.3 version installed (uninstall the old version).
  • Mods Removed:
    • Buffs Repositioned
      • Mod replaced with Buffs in radial menu
  • Mods Added:
    • Buffs in radial menu
    • Griffin Set Redesign
    • No More Rolling Down Stairs
    • Sit On Demand

• 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:
    • Dearg Ruadhri - The Wild Hunt Redesign

• 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:
    • More Realistic Food And Drink
      • New EffectsXML patch required from Assorted Mod Patches.
    • PhotoMode 2inOne
      • Updated PlayerInput patch required from Assorted Mod Patches

• 22/08/2015
  • General changes:
  • Guide section changes:
  • Mods Updated:
    • Assorted Mod Patches
      • Changed names of the files to reflect scripts they edit rather than individual conflicting mods.
      • Reinstall whole mod (3 files) as per the new instructions.
      • Edit mods.settings to reflect the new patch names. There should be 3 entries in total, 1 for each patch.
  • Mods Removed:
  • Mods Added:
    • Black and Grey Mare Roach
    • Even Smaller HUD
    • Fast Travel From Anywhere
    • Patch for Fast Travel From Anywhere
      • Added a new entry to mods.settings file, as per patching instructions.
    • Hide Readables from Dismantle Screen
    • Lore-friendly Silver Swords
    • Toxicity - Clean Face and Screen

• 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:
    • Changed HUD and Display to HUD and UI.
    • Added new section: Patches
  • 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:
    • Assorted Mod Patches
    • Gear Improvements Last Longer
    • Random Gameplay Tweaks - (Stamina) 10 Sec No Cost Sprint file
    • World Map Unlimited Zoom
      • Note this mod doesn't have fast travel from anywhere functionality. This will be added as a separate mod as soon as I will upload the patch for it.
    • Spawn Companion console command

• 20/08/2015
  • Configuration file changes:
    • Added many more settings to be edited to increase visual quality of the game under III. Configuration Files Edits section. Please revisit and reconfigure your files.
    • Added new "mod.settings" file to be created under III. Configuration Files Edits section for later use.
  • 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:
    • Concept Art Bear Armor
    • Concept Art Cat Armor
    • Crow's Saddle Overhaul
    • Real Witcher Eyes

• 17/08/2015 (2nd update)
  • Guide section changes:
    • Updated Main Map Zoom mod installation instructions and mod description.
  • Mods Updated:
    • Main Map Zoom IMPORTANT: Please see updated installation instructions
  • Mods Added:
    • Buffs Moved to Bottom IMPORTANT: This mod contains scripts. See instructions for Main Map Zoom mod.
    • No Talk Icon IMPORTANT: This mod contains scripts. See instructions for Main Map Zoom mod.

• 17/08/2015
  • Guide section changes: none
  • Mods Updated: none
  • Mods Added:
    • Ciri Ashen Hair
    • Close Cam - Move Camera Closer-Farther-1st person
    • Geralt White Eyebrows

• 16/08/2015
  • Guide section changes:
    • Added numbering
    • Moved: No Automatic Camera Centering to HUD and Display section
    • Changed: Gameplay to Tweaks and Fixes and adjusted it's position in the guide
    • Changed: Lighting to Lighting and Weather and adjusted it's position in the guide
  • Mods Updated:
    • No Automatic Camera Centering
  • Mods Added:
    • Enhanced Console Commands
    • HUD key toggles (with custom binds)
    • Main Map Zoom

• 15/08/2015
  • Updated the guide to work with 1.08.1 game version
  • Updated Introduction and The Overview sections of the guide
  • Guide section changes:
    • Changed Gameplay and Mechanics to Gameplay
    • Added Combat section
    • Added HUD and Display section
  • Guide sections order changed
  • Added Nexus Mod Manager as a manager of choice
  • Mods Updated:
    • Debug Console Enabler
  • Mods Reinstalled:
    • Cutscene Lighting Mod
    • Naked Ciri is Naked
    • Fix Exp for quest
    • Gwent Redone and Alternate Art
  • Mods Added:
    • and Display Immersive HUD
    • No Auto Sword Sheath - Unsheath
    • No Automatic Camera Centering

• 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.