The Ultimate WotLK Graphics Boost Guide
The Ultimate WotLK Graphics Boost
by truekripp
Introduction
Hello lovely people. I'm truekripp. I'm here to give you everything you need to know about updated models on the WotLK client.
I'm a veteran here on Warmane. Been part of the community since June 2011.
So, I've had a lot of questions about the upgraded models that I use on my machine.
I've had my fair share of having fun trying to increase the FPS and the graphics on the WotLK client, while trying to push the engine as far as it can go. I've also done some minor editing with MPQ files.
When Warmane released their new WotLK client I was quite happy at first, but it quickly turned into a bad mouthtaste. The "new" grpahical upgrade that Warmane had release was MASSIVE and had way too many issues.
I'm not sure if this has been updated, but it used to bug out quite a bit. One of the biggest issues was the sheer size of the thing(that's what she said). This put a massive toll on the engine, and started making the game crash on several occasions. Massive lag spikes was another issue that could not be fixed, no matter how I looked at it.
So.. I decided to dig a little deeper into the modding community and have found quite a few files that I've put together, to present the game in a more polished state, with less of a strain on the engine, than the "New Client".
I have to be honest, if you are using a potato PC. Please don't blame me. This will be somewhat expensive, compared to what you're used to with the (old)WotLK client. If you have any issues, try turning shadows down to 0. It'll help.
Have any issues, glitches or the like? Use the enGB/enUS client. (English client & English Language)
English client/language is a requirement, and has been the issue for several people.
I thought this would be obvious as we are altering with certain files which won't work on a different client language.
Please read through everything before you ask any questions.
Thanks to Repost for going through the files, to see if anything went against Warmane TOS.
Let's get started.
What's in it for you?
Time to clear the waters. These files are not just adding a couple new textures.
+ Most monsters have updated models. Lions on the svannah, dragons in their lair, nagas in the waters.
+ Mount models and druid forms
+ This is not just a tiny upgrade, but a massive change in the setting of the game
+ Almost every NPC model has been updated to use the Legion models. Including humanoid NPCs(Guards, Kings etc)
+ Every playable race has been through the grinder. Even goblins had a facelift
+ New tilesets, makes most of the ground textures look much better
+ More detail on grass. New models for buildings
+ Sun effects - much more vibrant and extreme sun in the game world
+ Blood splatters, when fighting enemies. Colored blood for specific races/NPCs
+ More detailed classic Armors. Resolution for classic armors is doubled, making them much sharper
+ HD Slime & Lava
+ HD Tree textures
+ More Music in the world
+ New Shadowlands Login Screen
+ New Character Selection/Creation Screen
+ Classic and TBC dungeon maps
+ ReShade Installation Guide
Let's just say, you'll either love it or hate it.
What isn't in my package?
- Procedural Water for 3.3.5a
- Darker Nights
- ENBs
Download & Installation
Download Links
Table of Content
patch-4.MPQ - Music
patch-5.MPQ - Music
patch-8.MPQ - High Resolution Classic Armors
patch-D.MPQ - HD Goblins
patch-F.MPQ - Mounts, Druid forms & NPCs Part 1(won't work without P2)
patch-G.MPQ - Mounts, Druid forms & NPCs Part 2(won't work without P1)
patch-H.MPQ - HD Character Models
Patch-L.MPQ - Character Selection Screen, Login Screen & HD Character Icons
patch-M.MPQ - Loading Screens
patch-S.MPQ - Sunlight
patch-T.MPQ - Tilesets, Grass & Buildings
patch-W.MPQ - HD Lava/Slime(no water)
patch-X.MPQ - HD Trees & Flowers
patch-Y.MPQ - Blood Splatters
Dungeon Maps - Classic & TBC Dungeon Maps
Patch-6.MPQ - Water Patch 1 - Includes HD Lava/Slime
Patch-7.MPQ - Water Patch 2 - Includes HD Lava/Slime
Patch-9.MPQ - Water Patch 3 - Includes HD Lava/Slime
Credit goes to Asorty for going through the individual files.
Loading Screens, Login Screens & Classic Dungeon Maps(Part of the Main File)
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Saikur0n
Additional bonus patches that works great with patches in the current thread.
1.
Patch-L.MPQ Character creation, login menu and loading backgrounds + hd character icons(click on image to see in high resolution):
Previews
Character creation:
Backgrounds:
Login menu (Burning Crusade/Mists of Pandaria/Warlords of Draenor/Shadowlands + original WOTLK in the dowload link):
Patch-M.MPQ Bonus(canon) alternative loading backgrounds that works with
Patch-L.MPQ or standalone:
1.1 Links to download:
2
Installation instruction:
Download any patch that you want to install and remove from the name -ruRU part and then put it to the Data folder in the game folder.
Example: Patch-ruRU-L.MPQ -> Patch-L.MPQ
Shaders
3.
Credit goes to the creator of this thread:
Installation
Models
Once you have downloaded the Data.7z folder, unpack it into your World of Warcraft directory. It should
NOT overwrite anything. Copy/Paste the contents of the AddOns folder into your Interface/AddOns folder. These are essential for the Classic/TBC Dungeon Maps to appear in the game.
There should be no issues with it.
Remember to make a back-up of your Data Folder in case you break something.
https://i.imgur.com/tunkhGf.png
If you choose to download each and every file individually, move every single MPQ file into your Data folder, located inside your World of Warcraft folder.
ReShade Installation Guide
Installing ReShade
Image examples with "Magic HDR" enabled/disabled
Macros
More grass, longer view distance, dense spell effects.
Step 1. Create two macros and copy/paste this into them. You can't fill everything into one macro.
Macro 1
/console overridefarclip 1
/console farclip 1600
/console horizonfarclip 6226
/console groundeffectdensity 256
/console groundeffectdist 140
/console smallcull 0
/console skycloudlod 3
/console characterAmbient
/console extshadowquality 4
Macro 2
/console environmentDetail 2
/console spelleffectlevel 100
Step 2. Don't change your graphics settings. If you do, you NEED to use the macros again. They will persist through relog/restart, as long as you don't touch your graphics settings.
Comparison
Spell Effects Level
Grass Density
My personal macro
/console horizonfarclip 6226
/console groundeffectdensity 256
/console groundeffectdist 140
/console smallcull 0
/console skycloudlod 3
/console spelleffectlevel 80
This will take a toll on your FPS.
Uninstallation
Simply delete the MPQ files listed under "Table of Content", and the game should go back to normal.
Experiencing crashes? Try this
Large Address Aware doubles the amount of RAM your game client can run, before it crashes.
Many players are experiencing RAM crashes. This is most likely not due to your setup, but the game engine itself.
Warmane is massively populated and this takes a toll on the engine while being near a big population like Dalaran City.
Make sure you remove Read Only in properties of your World of Warcraft folder.
Download and follow the guide on TechPowerUp
https://i.imgur.com/rHiPqyS.png
CREDIT GOES TO
Finsternis
Leeviathan
Nicola
Inico
Trimitor - Classic/TBC maps in English - Original thread
I will take NO credit for any of the work done in this post.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this post.
If you didn't find what you were looking for, please do comment. Tell me what is missing. Even if you do, I'd apprecate to hear your words!
Have a good one.
Kind regards
truekripp
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