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Originally Posted by Raptor1
The new patch (3.4), which is now in beta, changes the graphics extensively, and I believe there are new fonts as well. Though I don't think the interface itself is changed too much.
I haven't played it yet, though, waiting for the completed release.
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Ha, that is synchronicity - I got 3.4173 (a new Alpha even is 3.4196 or so) just hours ago, and had a first look at it. Maps look much better, and as far as I remember: the counters as well (or I get fooled by memory, I am not sure). However, the fonts are still the same golden bitmap fonts in microscopic dimension, against no neutral but greyish background structures and greyish pictures. I checked the forum of theirs, first visit there since 2006 or 2007, I think, a hint at how to chnage the fonts to Windows Arial did not work - or I misunderstood something vital. Many people seem to complain abpout the fonts, back then and still now. I wonder why they have not adressed it over the past 3-4 years, if such complains are coming up time and again.
I tried some font mods as well, but they seem to be for earlier versions 3.2 and before. Somebody posted a screenshot of simple fonts yellow against dark grey and white against grey background, no structure and pics. It was relief to the eyes, my eyelids started to clap up and down in applaus extatically.
But not in my version. The stupid interface buttons, also no joy to look at, also had been simplified and kept in 2-colour 2D only, which also helped a very lot.
If you find out something, let me know please. I always hated to bypass TOAW3 due to the frustration of needing to stare at the monitor until it hurt (on 2 different screens). Currently I exclusively focus on Danube 85, but in some weeks or months I would love to give TOAW3 another visit, if the fonts now can be altered.