Blacksmith Features
October 12th, 2009 by Turtov

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AoK in Black and White

By Jatayu

Ever wanted to play the Saladin campaign by Ensemble Studios and have that nitty-gritty feeling of the middle east? Or how would you like to watch The Second Kretharn War in full monochromatic glory? Our local modder Jatay, who has created tools such as ModWorkshop and the Trigger Script Editor (still in demo stage), has decided to come back with a simply stunning mod which he calls AoK in Black and White (which also includes a sepia remodeling).

This simple modification is what it claims to be: nothing more than a palette change for the game, the new colors being black and white, obviously. In theory, it may appear to be a rather minor difference; however, don’t let that distract you from its full potential. For such a simple creation, this modification has taken old campaigns and polished them, while giving new designers the chance to create entirely different atmospheres. Flashbacks and fantasy worlds have never felt so surreal, the ambience of dark and cold scenarios has become more realistic, and even desert landscapes now have a greater feeling of an arid climate. It may still be the same old game with a different background, but its effectiveness outmatches the typical run-of-the-mill settings.

For those who are in need of a better way to convey that dark atmosphere or are looking to replay some old campaigns with a new touch, or if you want to have some insane games with other people, as the modification is, in fact, compatible with online play (try telling the difference between allies and enemies now!), download AoK in Black and White and Sepia!