This is going to be brief as I want to share my collection but....

LOAD ORDER:

For load order please place the mods in the exact order as i have below. Make sure you either disable Arrow Trails Redux & Dust enhanced OR-

Please visit those mod pages for instructions on correct installation as both those mods require additional files to be downloaded.

The load order is optimized to the best of my ability by visiting mod pages and checking compatibility items/load order presets. This order could change as i start my play through but, for now, i have researched what i could and the load order below should be exactly how you would want to order your mods with this collection.
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2nd: The following mods need to be installed manually.
Make sure to follow the instructions on their workshop pages, and drop them a like and favorite:

Arrow Trails Redux
Enhanced Dust Particles
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3rd: HUGE shout out to the mod authors as this collection is not possible without their hard work. If you happen to converse with them or want to show your support, be sure to thank them for what they have accomplished and if you are able to do so, drop a donation to their Patreon if you can locate their work. Usually by visiting their mod pages you can find a link or drop a comment.
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4th: ENJOY!!

I have a list of updates to the mods list on the discussion page, which is the discussion page for this collection! Look there for updates to the load order and for optimizations.
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TROM + TUP Part 5 UPDATE: (I really like the new food corruption mechanic below but, because this was added, i will need to test out this collection again to see if i even need some of the food mods that i have in this mod list. The mods in question are population based food consumption & armies consume reserves)

I would put this in the discussion tab however this was a major mod update NOT an update on my collection/ load order. Here are the list of changes woodhawk & beans implemented to that mod:

- Over 50+ new units courtesy of TROM. Including new Xiliang, Sogdia, Shanyue, Xiongnu, exotic non-Han units
- Rebalance economy, morale and general feels of the game
- Food corruption mechanic - similar to Rome 2. This mechanic also present a new way to play bandits, as their mere presence in a commandery can drive food corruption rate sky high if left unchecked. So you can theoretically harass your neighboring warlord and starve his populace
- Incorporated TROM's new mechanics for Zhang Yan
- incorporated TROM's new sub-town system.