Note: This version is depreciated. You can find the latest version here.
Info: Replaces original tree graphics with smaller images, providing much better overview of the map (easier to see units/buildings behind the woods) for easier playing. Maybe some won`t like it because it ruins the "feeling" a bit, making trees almost the same height as villagers. Many of the best players use this "mod" (modification) for improving their play, while some may find it a form of cheating (though it`s fully allowed to be used on tournaments).
Preview (click to enlarge):
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CNDMM3Z2 (37.51 MB)
How to install:
That`s all If you want to switch back to original tree graphics, just delete the file "graphics.drs", and rename "graphics.drs.bak" back to "graphics.drs".
Info: Replaces original tree graphics with smaller images, providing much better overview of the map (easier to see units/buildings behind the woods) for easier playing. Maybe some won`t like it because it ruins the "feeling" a bit, making trees almost the same height as villagers. Many of the best players use this "mod" (modification) for improving their play, while some may find it a form of cheating (though it`s fully allowed to be used on tournaments).
Preview (click to enlarge):
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CNDMM3Z2 (37.51 MB)
How to install:
- Go to your "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires II\DATA" folder (it may vary, depending where you`ve installed the game), and rename the file "graphics.drs" to "graphics.drs.bak" (so we don`t overwrite the original file).
- Unpack the file you downloaded ("pussywood.rar"), and copy the file inside ("graphics.drs") to "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires II\DATA".
That`s all If you want to switch back to original tree graphics, just delete the file "graphics.drs", and rename "graphics.drs.bak" back to "graphics.drs".