...and now..

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/////////// Welcome back adventurer!
What lies in front of you is a complete remake of my DREAM 2024 mod - this time, in a pixelated retro look!

    ⍟ My aim was to create something more similar to the vanilla, but with all the improvements and features of DREAM
    ⍟ I ended up using 2x to 4x the resolution of Daggerfall & reduced color space, keeping the advanced PBR materials
    ⍟ All parts and graphical enhancements of DREAM are included, but presented in 90s pixelated look
    ⍟ Download DREAM 90s - Mod Compatibility Patch HERE and read about it bellow in the mods section.
    ⍟ HW requirements of DREAM 90s should be a bit lower than the base DREAM.


Just a fast recapitulation
There are 13 main mod packages - activate those you like & disable those you dont, as always...

    ⍟ Textures    (pixelated with normal, roughness, height & emission maps, reflections etc. )
    ⍟ Paperdoll   (pixelated, indexed colors)
    ⍟ Dynamic Backgrounds (pixelated, indexed)
    ⍟ Sprites       (pixelated, indexed colors)       
    ⍟ Handheld   (pixelated)

    ⍟ NPCs         (pixelated, indexed colors)
    ⍟ MOBs        (pixelated, indexed colors)
    ⍟ Commoners (pixelated, index colors)
    ⍟ Portraits   (pixelated, indexed colors)

    ⍟ HUD & MENU (pixelated, index colors)
    ⍟ Music           (same as in DREAM)
    ⍟ Sound          (same as in DREAM)
    ⍟ Cinematic            (same as in DREAM)

Additionally included:
    ⍟ Spell icon pack     (pixelated, index colors)
    ⍟ ReShade presets       (same as in DREAM)
    ⍟ Mod Presets              (same as in DREAM)
    ⍟ Documentation    (some changes for 90s)
    ⍟ Bonus posters


So this is a complete package - you dont need 2024 DREAM
But its important to set the following settings in game!!
Also, scroll down to the updated Recommended mods section & "DREAM 90s - Mod Compatibility Patch" Info & Download



/////////// In-Game settings
Most important change - you need to go to the in-game settings and set it like this:
Advanced > Video
    ⍟ Main filter - Point
    ⍟ GUI   filter - Point
    ⍟ Video filer - Point


Rest of the settings are the same as in DREAM:
This info is also in  "DREAM - Installation & Setup Guide.PDF" with images


GAMEPLAY
    ⍟ Start in dungeon    - ON
    ⍟ Smaller dungeons - OFF            (its up to you, my preference is OFF)
    ⍟ Dungeon textures  - CLIMATE  (not ClimateOnly!)
    ⍟ Camera Recoil Strength - 100%
    ⍟ Movement Acceleration -  ON
    ⍟ Bows - Draw and release - ON
    ⍟ Toggle Sneak -     ON
    ⍟ Alternate music - OFF
    ⍟ Sound volume -   100
    ⍟ Music volume -       8                (preference only)
    ⍟ Spell lightning    - ON
    ⍟ Spell shadows   - ON


INTERFACE
    ⍟ Tool Tips - ON > Delay = 0,3 > Color - Dark Yellow (or type in this code #B3A709FF)
    ⍟ Background color - default
    ⍟ Crosshair - ON
    ⍟ Vital Indicators - OFF
    ⍟ Interaction Mode Icon - NONE
    ⍟ Arrow Counter - ON
    ⍟ Countdown Quest journal clocks - ON
    ⍟ Inventory Info Panel - ON
    ⍟ Enhanced Items list - ON
    ⍟ Talk Window modern style - OFF
    ⍟ Buff Icons layout - SMALL
    ⍟ Helm and Shield -  ON
    ⍟ Geographic backgrounds -   OFF (for Dynamic Backgrounds to work properly)
    ⍟ Dungeon wagon access   -   OFF  (my preference)
    ⍟ Outline regional map locations - OFF


ENHANCEMENTS
    ⍟ Everything ON but -> "Alternate random enemy selection" & "Compress modded textures" <-  set both to OFF (why?)     
    ⍟ Equip bows in left hand only - OFF - set to OFF if you use Bows & switch between a bow & short range weapon using Hotkey Toolbar mod.
    ⍟ Dung Ambient Light - 1.0 (these 3 settings for Light brightness heavily depend on your monitor, adjust to your liking, this is just my setup)
    ⍟ Night Ambient Light - 0,8
    ⍟ Player  Torch   Light - 1.0
    ⍟ Item Based player torch - ON! (...and lit those torches in your inventory!)
    ⍟ Maximum loiter - 12 hours


VIDEO
    ⍟ Full screen - ON
    ⍟ Run in background - OFF
    ⍟ Quality   -   Beautiful       (will look better than "fantastic" quality when paired with v.high shadows as described bellow)
    ⍟ All Filters - POINT
    ⍟ Terrain distance - 2 or 4   (I prefer 2for faster loads and streaming)
    ⍟ FOV = 75                           (on 16:10 monitors)
    ⍟ Shadows - Very High
    ⍟ Dungeon/Interior/Exterior light shadows - ON
    ⍟ Simplify interior lighting - OFF 


POSTPROCESSING EFFECTS SETTING (press ESC ingame > click arrow in the top left corner > effect settings)
    ⍟ Retro mode  -  ON/OFF  (set according to your preference)
    ⍟ Color boost  -  OFF     (it causes issues underwater)
    ⍟ Anti Aliasing - OFF     ("OFF" if u use my Reshade OR "SMAA/High quality" If u dont)

    ⍟ Ambient Occlusion - ON
           Method:    Scalable ambient  (do NOT use the other subpar method with DREAM)
           Intensity:  0.5
           Radius:     0.8
           Quality:     Ultra

    ⍟ Bloom  -       ON
        Intensity:      1.2
        Threshold:    0.9
        Diffusion:      4.4
        Fast mode:  OFF

    ⍟ Motion blur -   ON  (settings for 60fps)
Shutter angle:  40
Sample count: 32   (best visual quality)

    ⍟ Vignette - OFF    (it causes color banding artifacts in fog - superior version is injected thru ReShade)
    ⍟ Dither -     OFF     (does not work - working version injected thru ReShade)
    ⍟ Depth Of Field  - OFF
        (In DFU 0.13.4 the DOF was introduced, I do not like it & it requires disabling the tree shadows to work properly)      




/////////// Recommended INI settings

SETTINGS.INI TWEAKS FOR BEST GRAPHICS
1) Open the "settings.ini" at: "C:\Users\**your user name**\AppData\LocalLow\Daggerfall Workshop\Daggerfall Unity "
2) Change the following lines and save the file afterwards!

    ⍟ ExteriorShadowDistance =    150    - Max value which will stay saved in the INI - dont go above that number!
    ⍟ MobileNPCShadows =         True   - Adds shadows to commoners
    ⍟ GeneralBillboardShadows = True    - Adds shadows to various smaller sprites
    ⍟ NatureBillboardShadows =   True   - Adds back tree shadows!
    ⍟ TerrainHeightmapPixelError =   1   - To ensure Distant Terrain Mod works as intended


NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL 
    ⍟ Force Anisotropy - 16x
    ⍟ Texture filtering   -  High quality preset
    ⍟ Texture filtering Negative LOD bias - CLAMP
    ⍟ Anisotropic/Trilinear Optimalization - OFF
    ⍟ Low latency mode - ON (my personal DFU preference only)


RESHADE (Windows only)
    ⍟ Do as the PDF file in the "DREAM ReShade" folder states
        Once its set up, tick the "Performance Mode"= ON (grants faster compilation at the same image quality)

    ⍟ Two presets - A) 2024 Recommended - full experience
                           B) 2024 Optimized - removed some non-essential effects to lower the performance hit

    ⍟ Reshade results:
         Better anti-aliasing than ingame
         Slightly sharper visuals
         Eye adaptation for brightness/darkness
         Improved looks of sun, horizon & very bright surfaces
         Color correction
         Vignette (better than ingame one)




/////////// Recommended Mods
Most of the mods are still compatible with DREAM 90s!
I removed those which are not suitable anymore (mostly my HD remakes)

    ⍟ Load order Place DREAM at the bottom of a mod list!Only time you need to load another mod bellow DREAM is if you 
                                  want to override certain parts of DREAM or if that mod has a dependency on DREAM - that happens rarely.

    ⍟ Use (DREAM Presets) where applicable - they are included in main package u downloaded, read installation notes there

    ⍟ Presets are only for some mods as u can see bellow. Some mods (ex. DREAM) have No preset as there arent any settings
Use updated DREAM 2024 presets.

    ⍟ Continuous compatibility It can change as ppl change their mods or DFU gets updated. Ill try to keep it up to date




Cooperation with other modders

    ⍟ Daggerfall Expanded Textures                    > Download <  No preset
    ⍟ Daggerfall Expanded Textures - DREAM  > Download <
This mod adds new textures ingame for other mods, you should use this. You need both parts.

    ⍟ Daggerfall Enemy Expansion> Download <  No preset
    ⍟ Daggerfall Enemy Expansion - DREAM      > Download <
Use this mod to get new mobs ingame.
        I recommend this mostly to a players who know basic Daggerfall well. Not for a 1st gameplay IMO.




Audio/Visual Mods
Enable to enhance the Audio-visual part of the experience

General
    ⍟ Improved Interior Lighting       > Download < DREAM Preset
    ⍟ Better Ambience                         > Download < DREAM Preset (Important preset - use it or suffer consequences!!)
    ⍟ Loading screen                              > Download < DREAM Preset
    ⍟ DREAM - RMB Resource Pack     Pixelated version is a part of DREAM 90s  - This is now part of "DREAM 90s - MCP" - delete this mod!!


Built-in compatibility
The "Built-in compatibility" assets are part of DREAM 90s - Mod Compatibility Patch
Download DREAM 90s - MCP to get the DREAM 90s style of visuals of the following mods:

    ⍟ DREAM 90s - MCP                  > Download <  Required for the mods bellow to be in DREAM 90s style
    ⍟ Vampiric Options  > Download < Recommended Place ABOVE Dream.        - In settings set "Portrait assets" to Custom
    ⍟ Darker Dungeons  > Download < Recommended DREAM 2024 Preset         - This mod is for u to be able to pick torches from the walls
    ⍟ HUD Torch Indicator                     > Download < Recommended DREAM 2024 (3 presets)  - Torch light mapped on mouse button 5, change if needed
    ⍟ Famous Faces        > Download < Recommended
    ⍟ Lively Cities    > Download < Recommended
    ⍟ Roleplay and Realism                   > Download < DREAM 2024 Preset - (Partial synergy: Enhanced Riding)
    ⍟ Roleplay and Realism - Items    > Download < DREAM 2024 Preset - Important preset, adds new HD armors, weapons
    ⍟ Aquatic sprites                                 > Download < Recommended
    ⍟ Paints & Dyes          > Download < Recommended
    ⍟ BloodFall                                         > Download < Recommended DREAM 2024 Preset
    ⍟ Bestiary                                           > Download < Get the "Bestiary" main file. Dont use any DREAM presets
    ⍟ Travel Options         I do not personally use this mod
    ⍟ Climates & Calories                I do not personally use this mod
    ⍟ Realistic Wagon          I do not personally use this mod
    ⍟ Skulduggery                I do not personally use this mod


Terrain & Sky
    ⍟ Dynamic Skies                              > Download < My DREAM - SKY works surprisingly well with 90s - Use Dynamic Sky version 2.1.1
    ⍟ DREAM - SKY                               > Download < I will remake this in pixelated version possibly. U can use HD in the meantime no problem.
    ⍟ Distant Terrain                             > Download < DREAM Preset
    ⍟ Wilderness Overhaul          > Download < No preset
    ⍟ World of Daggerfall                    > Download < No preset Enable mod + its Terrain part
    ⍟ Basic Roads                                   > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Real Grass 2                                 > Download < DREAM Preset
    ⍟ Vibrant Wind                                 > Download @ Optional files < DREAM Preset


Game World
    ⍟ Taverns Redone                           > Download < (Download DREAM patch there as well - place patch bellow DREAM)
    ⍟ Hand-painted Models                 I dont think this is suitable anymore
    ⍟ Windmills of Daggerfall     > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Detailed city walls                       > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Birds in Daggerfall                       > Download < DREAM 2024 Preset
    ⍟ Fixed dungeon exteriors           > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Lively cities                                > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Unofficial block+model fixes   > Download <  Enable both parts of mod in-game - LOAD ABOVE DREAM!
    ⍟ Finding my religion                     > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Fixed desert architecture          > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Soldiers Luxury                                 > Download < No preset


Audio Mods
    ⍟ Environmental Ambience         > Download < (Immersive Alternative to DREAM - MUSIC. My 2024 preference)


Synergy Mods
    ⍟ Readied Spellcasting Hands     > Download < No preset
        Combined with DREAM, your hands will have aura based on the type of spell being held in them. Remade in Pixelated style.



Gameplay Mods       
Enable to enhance the game-play part of the experience

Guilds (use these if they support your game style, load above DREAM)
    ⍟ Archeologists Guild                         > Download < No preset - Pixelated Guild sign & Dynamic background
    ⍟ Bards & Balladeers Guild      > Download < No preset - Pixelated Guild sign & Dynamic background
    ⍟ Red Lantern Guild (prostitutes)   > Download < No preset - Pixelated Guild sign & Dynamic background  - use FDA compatibility patch there

    ⍟ Daggerfall Unity Quest pack 1   > Download < No preset
    ⍟ Convenient Clock                           > Download < DREAM Preset- use the preset or it will look like azz
    ⍟ Hotkey Toolbar                                 > Download < Use this mod, if you enjoy having more mapped keyboard shortcuts. Dont map Torch there, use 
  "HUD Torch indicator" mod for a shortcut - currently mapped at Mouse Button 5, u can change
   it in the mod settings.