Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III

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Better Map Graphics
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Oct 15, 2023 @ 1:20pm
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Better Map Graphics

Description
Hey, you there!
Tired of looking at the same flat vanilla 3D map for the past 500 hours? Want a more realistic paper map that showcases your huge empire in all its might and glory? Well, I might just have the thing you're looking for.

Don't let the uninspired name deceive you, the "Better Map Graphics" mod does just what the title says.

Features
• Slimmer and darker domain borders
• Bolder county borders for better visibility during duchy view
• Better details on the 3D map with more visible mountains and hills as you zoom closer
• A more colorful and intricate paper map that resembles a real political map
• Less brightness for the paper map similar to the original release of the game
• No issues with snow burning your eyes every winter (snow is only visible when you zoom in really close like in vanilla)
• Ironman & Achievements compatible
• Works with pre-existing saves

How to disable county borders
If you don't like the look of the county borders you can follow these steps to disable them:
1. In the paradox launcher go to your playsets or to the all mods list
2. Find the mod in the list and click the 3 dots next to it (bottom right corner)
3. Click "show in folder" in the drop down that appears
4. Go to gfx/map/borders and delete the border_county.dds file

Updates
• Made the map border slightly thicker on the pre-paper map zoom level
• Just updated to work with the latest patch with the new 3D table graphics, thanks to Mishy for doing all the heavy lifting

Compatible with 1.12.3

Inspired by
OPB's Map
Paper Map Brightness Fix

Many thanks & cheers!
76 Comments
_blackout Feb 14 @ 3:03pm 
Would greatly appreciate an update, as I've identified this mod as causing a CTD error: [E][interface_data_hooks.cpp:1258]: Could not find map mode "title_troops"
rv Jan 21 @ 10:09am 
how to disable the borders for rivers, super annoying since this mod makes borders so thick
GoodNightAt6 Sep 26, 2024 @ 10:40pm 
Made an updated version of the mod, will delete as soon as this has been updated. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3338498817
Hubert Mungus Sep 25, 2024 @ 6:45am 
please update gentlesir
GlitchyAE Sep 24, 2024 @ 8:33pm 
ja
GoodNightAt6 Sep 24, 2024 @ 7:17pm 
Needs update for Roads to Power
neptune Aug 27, 2024 @ 10:01am 
I agree, trees are absolutely hideous in this game lol
Wagram Jul 21, 2024 @ 9:01am 
Works with AGOT but it somehow removes all the trees and I like that so don't ever fix it
curialbellic Jul 18, 2024 @ 3:08pm 
Is this compatible with AGOT?
Demonz  [author] May 7, 2024 @ 10:01am 
Shouldn't be heavy on performance as it doesn't add anything extra on top of the game, The mod only tweaks some existing files. The 3D map is already rendered in vanilla but it's hidden underneath overlays, I just made it more visible.