Warcraft III: Reforged

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Enhance the lighting effect of Warcraft III Reforged
Try to makes it more realistic than the visual effect present in 2018 BlizzCon

This mod is based on "Quenching Mod"
So "Quenching Mod" must be installed first

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Requirements

1.Install "Quenching Mod"
https://www.nexusmods.com/warcraft3reforged/mods/4

2.this mod is made by the program named "ReShade"

Windows: Every version from 7 onwards are supported. DirectX End-User Runtimes must be installed.
 Some users reported issues with other versions than windows 10, so this one is highly recommended.
Linux: Seems like ReShade is supported on linux thanks to a recent DXVK update for Wine.
Make sure you have a Vulkan-compatible GPU.
Mac: ReShade is currently not supported on iOS systems. No updates are planned for that.


INSTALLATION

1. Download the mod file.
2. Extract the file to the game folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\_retail_\x86_64)

3. Open ReShade_Setup_4.6.1 (Must use this version)

>Select "Click here to select a game''
>Chose  "Warcraft III.exe"  (C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\x86_64\Warcraft III.exe)
>Select Direct 3D 10/11/12
>Tick all effect in the next few page (You can click "uncheck all",then check all again)
>When it shows "Edit Reshade settings",you can close the setup
>change the file name "dxgi.dll" into "d3d11.dll" in the game folder(incase it does not work)

How to use

>Run "Warcraft III.exe"
It'll appear a black bar on the top of the screen if it was installed successfully

>Press "Home" key or“Shift + F2” to open menu.
You can read or skip the tutorial part

>Click "DX11" option of the top
>Tick both option
1. Use aspect ratio heuristics.
2. Copy depth buffers before clear operation

>Now you can choose different display on the top left field  ("Default preset")
>I provide two effect which are "Lighting Mod" and "Lighting Mod Solid".


Effect description

1. Lighting Mod 

The standard effect, can be used in campagin
If It not working In some mission or animation of campagin, you may use "Solid Shading" to solve it.


2. Lighting Mod Solid

Suitable for multiplayer game, custom game or campagin
The enhance version of "Shading" ,strengthen the intensity of shadow

Sometimes the game may reduce the effect of first one.You may try this option if the shadow didn't came out.


Program not working


1. Please check if the file name "dxgi.dll" already renamed as "d3d11.dll" in the game folder

2. If the shadow effect didn't showed up,try the "DX11" option on the top right of the menu
Please tick both option of "Depth Buffer" and see if it works. (or uncheck both)

3. Check the official site of Reshade to find out more solution.
https://reshade.me/forum/troubleshooting/5227