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[WOTC] DLC Lighting Maps
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War of the Chosen, Map
Tags: Night, Sunset, DLC
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5 Sep, 2024 @ 4:20pm
11 Oct, 2024 @ 2:28pm
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Required DLC
This item requires all of the following DLC
XCOM 2: Shen's Last Gift
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen - Tactical Legacy Pack
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[WOTC] DLC Lighting Maps

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[WOTC] The Ambience Collection
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Description
This mod adds DLC night/sunset lighting types to regular missions (City Center, Slums, and others).

Please note the mod requires War of the Chosen, Tactical Legacy Pack and Shen's Last Gift DLCs.

COMPATIBILITY:
Should be compatible with anything.
Works with LWOTC as well (I play LWOTC myself).
Can be added or removed during campaign. It's best to do that in Avenger, when you're not running a tactical mission. Otherwise, your current level could become dark.

KNOWN ISSUES:
None at the moment.
Feel free to report any feedback/issues.

Extra info: The night maps in this mod also have the brighter variants (with the _Bright suffix) as an option - disabled by default. You can enable them in the XcomMaps.ini file. It's up to you whether you want to use only one variant and disable the other, or mix and match several variants at the same time.

How to set bright map variants as default[imgur.com]

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Popular Discussions View All (2)
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5 Oct, 2024 @ 3:35pm
PINNED: How to Enable Any Lighting Map You Want
Aquilio
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6 Sep, 2024 @ 9:17am
PINNED: How to Edit the Lighting Map Roster
Aquilio
40 Comments
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Mac Dog64 25 Dec, 2024 @ 3:27pm 
This mod's lighting reminds me of XCOM EW's ambience, and that's a good thing. Fantastic mod and highly recommended.
Neo2K77 16 Dec, 2024 @ 12:45am 
gg
Aquilio  [author] 15 Dec, 2024 @ 6:10am 
@Panos Sigma
Thanks, I put the guide in the description as well. I will think about swapping the default options, though.
Panos Sigma 15 Dec, 2024 @ 6:06am 
@Aquilio
Thanks for the quick reply and the tip, although I know how to disable command lines. That imgur link should be at your mod description for everyone else though, because I think that the majority of the ppl would prefer the brighter option. For me it's preferable to able to see the map than having a super dark mode which adds nothing to the game and it makes it less enjoyable to position your troops strategically. I've tested both your lighting modes (default and brighter) and I'm sure that default is a big no-no for me.

Anyway, after playing XCOM 2 for the zillionth time you want to add some spice to the mix and this mod didn't do it for me. Thanks for sharing your work though, I like some of your other mods more.
Aquilio  [author] 15 Dec, 2024 @ 3:50am 
@Panos Sigma
I'm not sure this alone warrants a separate release. If you need to set the bright night variants as default, you need to do this: https://imgur.com/a/Yos4wpe
Panos Sigma 15 Dec, 2024 @ 3:17am 
The city maps during nights is like a total power blackout, making the game lose all of its subtle cyberpunk vibe and colours. I think that you should release an alt version of this mod with the brighter settings enabled as the default option because not everyone is familiar with coding and tweaking .ini files or has the patience to learn to do so. Plus, it's the most common "complaint" you got for the mod (that it's too dark).
Vaultwulf 14 Oct, 2024 @ 3:47pm 
@Aquilio Thank you for the brighter night map variants! :steamthumbsup: :steamthis:
Zoinho1 14 Oct, 2024 @ 1:24pm 
Aquilio I found another ""issue"", on a night map after a grenade toss the whole map get fully bright. But after I hacked the terminal with my Specialist, the map returned to its normal dark night.
https://imgur.com/a/NrrXN1m
Maybe it's just my PC that's having trouble running the game, but who knows, it might be a bug.
Aquilio  [author] 11 Oct, 2024 @ 2:30pm 
UPDATE:
Added the brighter versions of the four night maps as an alternative (disabled by default).
You can enable them in the XComMaps.ini file.

Please keep in mind the brighter map variants require the DLC packs as well.
Vaultwulf 9 Oct, 2024 @ 11:12am 
@Aquillio I have not had the stormy night scenario as of yet. However, even under normal night conditions I feel the darkness can be a tiny bit lighter. It really can be a strain to see at times. Having said that... Your lighting mods are very enjoyable. It almost feels like playing a new game. Excellent work! :steamthumbsup: :steamthis: