Can't get Atilla total war + Re 1.0.0 +ME to work

Please bear with me, tried several re-installs, followed several tutorials by the letter but all with the same outcome - nothing.

Here's what I did step by step:

Downloaded ReShade Framework 1.0.0
(C:\Users\Filip\Desktop\reshade)
Downloaded MasterEffect 1.1.287 public
( C:\Users\Filip\Desktop\reshade)

Replaced d3d9.dll in \Games\steamapps\common\Total War Attila with the renamed ReShade32.dll
Copied MasterEffect folder + MasterEffect.h + Reshade.fx to the aforementioned destination.

Set (to test):
#define MASTEREFFECT_TOGGLEKEY 0x91

#define USE_SINCITY 0.77 (tried 1 also)
#define USE_DEPTHOFFIELD 0.88 (tried 1 also)
#define USE_AMBIENTOCCLUSION 0.66 (tried 1 also)

But nothing. No mention of ReShade on splash, no visual changes nor any reaction to 0x91 (scroll lock).
I'm at my wits end, been struggling on for quite a while and finally came round here to ask. Help would me much appreciated.

System (if relevant)
(all software requirements installer prior)
Windows 10
GTX 980 ti SLI (tried without SLI)
i7 4790k
Gigabyte z97 motherboard
Plus other things which I strongly doubt are relevant.


Many thanks in advance. If you need some extra information or if I missed anything j

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