hi,
How can i modify specialist mage opposite schools via near infinity ?
How can i modify specialist mage opposite schools via near infinity ?
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how to edit opposite mage schools
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Sharing my custom graphics (pointy hat/face bag/duck helm)
Hello, fellow players.
My friend and I were and are playing BG (EE in this case) first time so after making proper custom portraits that would suit our characters I went further and made few custom items for own amusement.
Now I'm sharing it all with you but note that its helmet animations are not for all creature sizes, but issue there is only coordinates, so other modders could probably fix it easily. I was using a scripting tool I wrote to ease animation making but still I edited about 2000 frames and got fed up with it to make it for creature sizes we didn't use in our playthrough. Item descriptions and some messages they make have our character names instead of proper tokens, but again if somebody wishes its easily fixable.
Pointy hat is showing only for Large size races and duck for small ones.
File archive itself is too big to attach it through forums so here is a link
And here is promised hotfix for files only, if you are interested in BAMs only, just download upper one
Note thogh that portraits are not work of my own, but merely photoshop editing of existing arts found in google. Item description also has a quote from Terry Pratchett's books.
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UPDATE
LATEST VERSION.
Added 1 additional item - sleeping bed roll for adventurer camps. It doesn't do anything other than makes your character lie on the ground (animation only+1 second feeblemindness to prevent canceling sleep animation with movement). Waking up is achieved by ordering sleeping char to move.
It still has specific party names in descriptions/lines and few party-only jokes, you could easily edit that. Additionally I removed most of OP effects from items, now its mostly for flavor and rp (for example if a person wears pointy hat with misspelled "WIZZARD" and comes close to any npc who is wizard/cleric there is a chance that npc will start giggling)
My friend and I were and are playing BG (EE in this case) first time so after making proper custom portraits that would suit our characters I went further and made few custom items for own amusement.
Now I'm sharing it all with you but note that its helmet animations are not for all creature sizes, but issue there is only coordinates, so other modders could probably fix it easily. I was using a scripting tool I wrote to ease animation making but still I edited about 2000 frames and got fed up with it to make it for creature sizes we didn't use in our playthrough. Item descriptions and some messages they make have our character names instead of proper tokens, but again if somebody wishes its easily fixable.
Pointy hat is showing only for Large size races and duck for small ones.
File archive itself is too big to attach it through forums so here is a link
And here is promised hotfix for files only, if you are interested in BAMs only, just download upper one
Note thogh that portraits are not work of my own, but merely photoshop editing of existing arts found in google. Item description also has a quote from Terry Pratchett's books.
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UPDATE
LATEST VERSION.
Added 1 additional item - sleeping bed roll for adventurer camps. It doesn't do anything other than makes your character lie on the ground (animation only+1 second feeblemindness to prevent canceling sleep animation with movement). Waking up is achieved by ordering sleeping char to move.
It still has specific party names in descriptions/lines and few party-only jokes, you could easily edit that. Additionally I removed most of OP effects from items, now its mostly for flavor and rp (for example if a person wears pointy hat with misspelled "WIZZARD" and comes close to any npc who is wizard/cleric there is a chance that npc will start giggling)
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A way to add DB assault?
Does anyone know if there is a way to add the deathbringer assault effect to a chr file with a hex editor easily on android? I don't have access to a PC for now, and would just like to screw around on bgee. Thanks in advance!
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[Mod] New Refinements (v4?) beta release
So, I have delved into the classic Refinements mod, hacked it up, and made separate components for each class. In the hopes that it will be easier to combine with other mods that change HLAs, like Rogue Rebalancing and Faiths & Powers.
I have massaged the code until it installs on BG2EE, and it seems to install fine. I have NOT extensively playtested it. So, I will give you guys the link and you can do the playtesting!![:wink:]( ":wink:")
Update to0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8! It includes:
- install HLAs on a class-by-class basis
- patches HLA tables instead of overwriting them
- patches HLA tables of mod kits in addition to base kits
- specific compatibility with RR HLAs and simplified install order (RR, then Refinements)
- the Sword Angel works in EE games
https://github.com/subtledoctor/refinements/releases/tag/0.8
This is actually starting to look pretty complete. Cheers, and good luck!
I have massaged the code until it installs on BG2EE, and it seems to install fine. I have NOT extensively playtested it. So, I will give you guys the link and you can do the playtesting!
Update to
- install HLAs on a class-by-class basis
- patches HLA tables instead of overwriting them
- patches HLA tables of mod kits in addition to base kits
- specific compatibility with RR HLAs and simplified install order (RR, then Refinements)
- the Sword Angel works in EE games
https://github.com/subtledoctor/refinements/releases/tag/0.8
This is actually starting to look pretty complete. Cheers, and good luck!
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[MOD] Afaaq, the Djinni Companion for BG2 and BG2:EE released
View Readme
Download Djinni Companion (latest version) (22 MB)
Meet Afaaq! The djinni who will be your faithful companion in the course of your adventures throughout SoA and ToB. Now available for Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition as well!
Content
- The djinni Afaaq who acts as your "seventh party member"
- Extensive dialog content between Afaaq and the protagonist
- Banters with the original Bioware/Beamdog NPCs (still in the works)
- Interjections and commentaries
- An extensive player-initiated dialog with Afaaq
- Up to five new interesting quests
- Six new areas
- A couple of unique artifacts
- Several easter eggs
This mod is available for the original Baldur's Gate II, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition.
Overview
Afaaq is a djinni – a genie of the Elemental Plane of Air. He is very old even in genie terms. The numerous events he witnessed in his long life have left their marks on his personality. He appears somewhat reserved and radiates a melancholic, sometimes even gloomy aura. Afaaq is more serious than others of his kind and tends to talk in a rather long-winded and convoluted way. He respects wisdom and open-mindedness, but will also tolerate foolhardy behavior to a certain degree. Everything else he can tell you by himself.When you first meet him, he is equipped with his favorite enchanted scimitar, has a small variety of spells and a couple of unusual innate abilities. The djinni gains experience much like a party member would do and levels up automatically. Depending on the choices you make during the course of the game, he may become even more useful later.
Initial Statistics
Class: Fighter/Mage at level 10/11
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Strength: 15
Dexterity: 16
Constitution: 13
Intelligence: 15
Wisdom: 16
Charisma: 11
If you want to know more, simply talk to him when he is around or in his magical lamp. He will be happy to answer your questions in detail.
FAQ
Q: Where can I find the djinni?
A: (Baldur's Gate II) You will find the djinni in the course of your Trademeet adventures.
A: (Icewind Dale) You can find it somewhere in Dragon's Eye.
Q: Could you be more specific where I can find the djinni?
A: (Full Version) The quest to find the djinni will be triggered when you attack Adratha, the potion seller of the druid grove. To reach her, enter the druid grove and look for a cottage in the upper right part of the map. She is the rakshasa in disguise.
A: (Light Version) You can find the djinni after you have killed Adratha, the potion seller of the druid grove.
A: (IWD:EE Version) The djinni is in possession of Yxunomei, the current ruler of Dragon's Eye.
Q: What's the deal with the full version and the light version of Afaaq?
A: The full version contains everything I've advertised in the readme and this FAQ, which includes banters, interjections, comments and several quests. The light version is just a stripped down version of the djinni without additional content. I have added this option as a bonus for people who already know him inside out or want to take him along in Icewind Dale.
Q: How useful is the djinni if he doesn't join like a regular party member?
A: Since he's rather tagging along than joining your party, you don't have access to his inventory or record screen. His spell selection is fixed as well, although it may expand at a certain point in the game. To compensate these limitations, I have given him many useful abilities and options how to interact with him. He also has an extensive PID menu, regardless whether he is inside or outside of his lamp. There is even more, but you should find it out by yourself.![;)]( ";)")
Q: Does he have a quest?
A: (Full Version only) Not only one. In the course of the game you can take part in up to five quests related to the djinni, his nature and his past. Some quests are mandatory, others are optional or depend on how you solved a previous quest.
Q: Does he get along with evil characters?
A: Afaaq is generally tolerant towards characters of any alignment. He won't always agree, but unless you're acting very abusive towards him, it won't come to a clash. It might even be worthwhile to take him along with an evil party at least once, as certain quest options are only available to evil-aligned protagonists.
Q: Can you romance the djinni?
A: No, you can't. But there is a friendship path of sorts. While Afaaq shares your company, his respect for you might grow or wane, depending on how you deal with certain events in your path. This is very important for specific events later on.
Q: How does he get along with other NPCs?
A: Currently, there isn't much interaction with most of the NPCs, so he will get along with everyone just fine. That will change however in one of the coming releases. He will get along better with like-minded characters, but he will also tolerate some of the more evil NPCs. That doesn't mean there aren't any surprises if you've got Korgan, Edwin or some of the other evil Bioware or Enhanced Edition NPCs in your party.
Q: Will there be crossmod content?
A: The banter system is designed to support crossmod content. So yes, it is possible with little restrictions. But my first priority is to add banters for all official NPCs.
Q: I want Afaaq to retreat into his lamp. How do I do that?
A: You can ask him to do it. Click on the "Talk" button (or press F1) and click on your djinni. He will initiate a dialog which presents you an option to return him into his lamp. Another way is to trigger his quick menu in Afaaq's item ability slot. You can also force him into the lamp when you click the lamp's conversation button.
Q: Afaaq is badly hurt. What are my options to heal him?
A: You can cast healing spells on him, like on regular party members. You can also offer your healing potions to him. If you want to do that, make sure you have any kind of healing potion in your inventory before initiating a conversation with the djinni. Select the appropriate dialog option and the djinni will quaff the potion almost immediately. The same procedure works if Afaaq is poisoned or diseased and you have any kind of remedy in your backpack.
Q: Sometimes I see strange messages in the game console which refer to Afaaq as familiar?
A: The messages are harmless and will only be shown whenever Afaaq tries to leave a map on his own or attempts to enter a store. Unfortunately they are hardcoded into the game itself and cannot be changed without patching the game executable.
Q: Will Afaaq become stronger later in the game?
A: (Full Version) Yes. He gains levels in the course of the game, similar to the level up process of your party members. To inspect his current strength, you can ask him to present his stats. One of his quests allows the djinni to become even more powerful. He will gain a couple of new innate abilities and spells as well.
A: (Light Version) Yes. As in the Full Version, the djinni gains levels in the course of the game. He will become even more powerful at a certain point in the game.
A: (IWD:EE Version) Yes. As in the Full Version and Light Version, the djinni gains levels in the course of the game. You can also choose between two options to make the djinni even more powerful. One of them can be triggered during your Heart of Winter journey by talking to a certain person who is relevant for the main quest. The second option is available in Lower Dorn's Deep from a certain shady character in the hidden Svirfneblin camp.
Q: Afaaq picked a fight with me. How does it affect the game?
A: (Full Version only) There are several points in the game where he may strongly disagree with the protagonist. Sometimes it even results in a fight. After you win the fight, he will be fully under your control. As a result, he won't banter with you and your party members anymore and it might affect future event. Everything else should work as usual.
Q: Quest "Vengeance": How can I disable the barriers around the temple complex?
A: (Full Version only) You'll need to place certain items into the slots next to the barrier. All of them can either be found or "earned" somewhere on the map.
Q: Quest "An unexpected encounter": I have entered the cave, but it looks like it has been abandoned already. How can I proceed with the quest?
A: (Full Version only) Unfortunately, you can't anymore. The quest has to be started before you participate in the drow summoning ritual in Ust Natha. Afaaq should have reminded you once or twice to pay a visit to the cave before it's too late. You can still continue your journey without finishing this quest. It will make certain events in the future slightly more difficult to overcome, however.
Q: Quest "An unexpected encounter": How can I enter House Arabani?
A: (Full Version only) You need a wardstone to enter their home. Since House Arabani is one of the smaller houses in Ust Natha, they have made alliances with other houses to survive. Maybe you can take advantage of this situation?
Q: Quest "Playing with fire": How can I enter the pool in the smuggler cave?
A: (Full Version only) Firstly, you need permission from the occupants of the cave to enter the pool. Secondly, you'll surely burn yourself if you want to enter the pool unprotected. Talk to the townsfolk to find a solution for this problem.
Q: I want to start a ToB-only or HoW-only game. Where can I find the djinni?
A: (Full Version) You can't. The mod is designed to be started in the SoA part of the game.
A: (Light Version) You can find the djinni after you have beaten Illasera.
A: (IWD:EE Version) You can find the djinni lamp somewhere hidden in the Shrine of Waukeen in Lonelywood.
A: (Baldur's Gate II) You will find the djinni in the course of your Trademeet adventures.
A: (Icewind Dale) You can find it somewhere in Dragon's Eye.
Q: Could you be more specific where I can find the djinni?
A: (Full Version) The quest to find the djinni will be triggered when you attack Adratha, the potion seller of the druid grove. To reach her, enter the druid grove and look for a cottage in the upper right part of the map. She is the rakshasa in disguise.
A: (Light Version) You can find the djinni after you have killed Adratha, the potion seller of the druid grove.
A: (IWD:EE Version) The djinni is in possession of Yxunomei, the current ruler of Dragon's Eye.
Q: What's the deal with the full version and the light version of Afaaq?
A: The full version contains everything I've advertised in the readme and this FAQ, which includes banters, interjections, comments and several quests. The light version is just a stripped down version of the djinni without additional content. I have added this option as a bonus for people who already know him inside out or want to take him along in Icewind Dale.
Q: How useful is the djinni if he doesn't join like a regular party member?
A: Since he's rather tagging along than joining your party, you don't have access to his inventory or record screen. His spell selection is fixed as well, although it may expand at a certain point in the game. To compensate these limitations, I have given him many useful abilities and options how to interact with him. He also has an extensive PID menu, regardless whether he is inside or outside of his lamp. There is even more, but you should find it out by yourself.
Q: Does he have a quest?
A: (Full Version only) Not only one. In the course of the game you can take part in up to five quests related to the djinni, his nature and his past. Some quests are mandatory, others are optional or depend on how you solved a previous quest.
Q: Does he get along with evil characters?
A: Afaaq is generally tolerant towards characters of any alignment. He won't always agree, but unless you're acting very abusive towards him, it won't come to a clash. It might even be worthwhile to take him along with an evil party at least once, as certain quest options are only available to evil-aligned protagonists.
Q: Can you romance the djinni?
A: No, you can't. But there is a friendship path of sorts. While Afaaq shares your company, his respect for you might grow or wane, depending on how you deal with certain events in your path. This is very important for specific events later on.
Q: How does he get along with other NPCs?
A: Currently, there isn't much interaction with most of the NPCs, so he will get along with everyone just fine. That will change however in one of the coming releases. He will get along better with like-minded characters, but he will also tolerate some of the more evil NPCs. That doesn't mean there aren't any surprises if you've got Korgan, Edwin or some of the other evil Bioware or Enhanced Edition NPCs in your party.
Q: Will there be crossmod content?
A: The banter system is designed to support crossmod content. So yes, it is possible with little restrictions. But my first priority is to add banters for all official NPCs.
Q: I want Afaaq to retreat into his lamp. How do I do that?
A: You can ask him to do it. Click on the "Talk" button (or press F1) and click on your djinni. He will initiate a dialog which presents you an option to return him into his lamp. Another way is to trigger his quick menu in Afaaq's item ability slot. You can also force him into the lamp when you click the lamp's conversation button.
Q: Afaaq is badly hurt. What are my options to heal him?
A: You can cast healing spells on him, like on regular party members. You can also offer your healing potions to him. If you want to do that, make sure you have any kind of healing potion in your inventory before initiating a conversation with the djinni. Select the appropriate dialog option and the djinni will quaff the potion almost immediately. The same procedure works if Afaaq is poisoned or diseased and you have any kind of remedy in your backpack.
Q: Sometimes I see strange messages in the game console which refer to Afaaq as familiar?
A: The messages are harmless and will only be shown whenever Afaaq tries to leave a map on his own or attempts to enter a store. Unfortunately they are hardcoded into the game itself and cannot be changed without patching the game executable.
Q: Will Afaaq become stronger later in the game?
A: (Full Version) Yes. He gains levels in the course of the game, similar to the level up process of your party members. To inspect his current strength, you can ask him to present his stats. One of his quests allows the djinni to become even more powerful. He will gain a couple of new innate abilities and spells as well.
A: (Light Version) Yes. As in the Full Version, the djinni gains levels in the course of the game. He will become even more powerful at a certain point in the game.
A: (IWD:EE Version) Yes. As in the Full Version and Light Version, the djinni gains levels in the course of the game. You can also choose between two options to make the djinni even more powerful. One of them can be triggered during your Heart of Winter journey by talking to a certain person who is relevant for the main quest. The second option is available in Lower Dorn's Deep from a certain shady character in the hidden Svirfneblin camp.
Q: Afaaq picked a fight with me. How does it affect the game?
A: (Full Version only) There are several points in the game where he may strongly disagree with the protagonist. Sometimes it even results in a fight. After you win the fight, he will be fully under your control. As a result, he won't banter with you and your party members anymore and it might affect future event. Everything else should work as usual.
Q: Quest "Vengeance": How can I disable the barriers around the temple complex?
A: (Full Version only) You'll need to place certain items into the slots next to the barrier. All of them can either be found or "earned" somewhere on the map.
Q: Quest "An unexpected encounter": I have entered the cave, but it looks like it has been abandoned already. How can I proceed with the quest?
A: (Full Version only) Unfortunately, you can't anymore. The quest has to be started before you participate in the drow summoning ritual in Ust Natha. Afaaq should have reminded you once or twice to pay a visit to the cave before it's too late. You can still continue your journey without finishing this quest. It will make certain events in the future slightly more difficult to overcome, however.
Q: Quest "An unexpected encounter": How can I enter House Arabani?
A: (Full Version only) You need a wardstone to enter their home. Since House Arabani is one of the smaller houses in Ust Natha, they have made alliances with other houses to survive. Maybe you can take advantage of this situation?
Q: Quest "Playing with fire": How can I enter the pool in the smuggler cave?
A: (Full Version only) Firstly, you need permission from the occupants of the cave to enter the pool. Secondly, you'll surely burn yourself if you want to enter the pool unprotected. Talk to the townsfolk to find a solution for this problem.
Q: I want to start a ToB-only or HoW-only game. Where can I find the djinni?
A: (Full Version) You can't. The mod is designed to be started in the SoA part of the game.
A: (Light Version) You can find the djinni after you have beaten Illasera.
A: (IWD:EE Version) You can find the djinni lamp somewhere hidden in the Shrine of Waukeen in Lonelywood.
Work on the Djinni Companion already began back in 2012. He eventually grew from a simple companion into a full-fletched NPC whose mere presence in your party draws you into a number of interesting quests throughout both Shadow of Amn and Throne of Bhaal. The Djinni Companion mod makes use of additional content from a number of mods, if it can find them during installation. You can find out more about it in the linked Readme.
Feel free to post your thoughts, suggestions, questions or bugs either here or in my topic on SHS Forums.
Have fun!
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kit idea arcane scholar of candlekeep
I saw this kit in nwn, and i liked.
what do you think how can it implement into bgee ? Because beamdog implement dnd 3 prestige classes like blackguard, i want to know how do you do with this. whats progression should be ?
what do you think how can it implement into bgee ? Because beamdog implement dnd 3 prestige classes like blackguard, i want to know how do you do with this. whats progression should be ?
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[Mod] Lefreut's enhanced UI (for BG1EE, BG1EE+SoD, BG2EE and EET)
Hello,
This mod contains the full UI.menu (and resources) and should be used only if you don't have any other UI modifications. Otherwise, I publish most of the individual tweaks in this forum and you can install them with @AncientCowboy mod.
This mod is compatible with BG1EE, BG1EE+Sod, BG2EE and EET.
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You can directly identify item from this screen, you no longer have to open a popup.
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Right click on the map icon to open the world map.
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Restored confirmation prompt before un-memorizing a spell.
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Spell description is opened by right-clicking the spell and showed on the other side of the book.
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Contingency screen.
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Back button on levelup from here.
Tweak popup with modified image from v1.3:
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Fix journal popup when the text is too long:
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Pick party screen:
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There are probably other tiny changes that I forgot.
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Changelog:
v1.1: Fix text position in graphic options. Play movie button should be clickable only when something is selected. Customize appearance should always select current portrait. Closing journal should un-pause. Journal should not have empty section. Revert button position in Worldmap. Tweak some elements positions.
v1: Mage spells screen tweaks. Weidu mod.
v0.9: Journal popups can be scrolled. Priest spells screen tweaks. BG2 vanilla priest spells bam. Convert PNG to PVRZ. Compatibility with BG1EE and BG1EE+SoD.
v0.8: Import screen. Better fix to hardcoded keyboard shortcuts. Fix dialog box to not prevent clicking at bottom map border to move to another area.
v0.7: Character creation screens (+ portrait picker). Do not hardcode the keyboard shortcuts. Fix wrong chapter screen.
v0.6.1: Fix scrolling.
v0.6: Fix quickloot position. Make the movie screen modal. Restored Journal screen.
v0.5: Fix glitch reported by @Elfenix. Revert Done/Cancel buttons order. Restore some popup images. Tweak options screens.
v0.4: Tweak several minor screens (map note, item abilities, journal popup, import, pick party, ...)
v0.3: Restored Load/Save screens. EET compatibility. Update dialog box tweak. Tweak popup. Fix some wrong tooltip.
v0.2: Fix bug reported by @switchza (message box incorrectly resetting to the top). Improved record screen. Minor tweaks to the start screen.
v0.1: Initial release.
This mod contains the full UI.menu (and resources) and should be used only if you don't have any other UI modifications. Otherwise, I publish most of the individual tweaks in this forum and you can install them with @AncientCowboy mod.
Installation:
Download the archive here.This mod is compatible with BG1EE, BG1EE+Sod, BG2EE and EET.
Content:
Improved start screen
Background image by @Pecca.
Improved character creation screens
Modify the character creation screens to something closer to the v1.3 look.
Improved main screen
Lot of tiny changes: alignment of buttons, removal of button I don't use, ...
Dialog box tweaks
From here.
Improved inventory screen
From here.
Improved record screen
Mix between the mockup from this discussion and the 1.3 look.
Item description tweaks
Using this scrollbar.
You can directly identify item from this screen, you no longer have to open a popup.
Store screens tweaks
From here and with this.
Customize screens tweaks
From this post and with this.
Loot screen tweaks
Use scrollbar instead of buttons.
World map tweaks
Left click on the map icon to open the area map.
Right click on the map icon to open the world map.
Load / Save screens
Restore the load and save screens to the v1.3 look.
Options screens
Restore and improve the options screens.
Journal screens
Restore and fix the journal screens.
Mage/Priest spells screen
Redisigned priest spells screen (inspired by the mockup by @Pecca in the UI Improvement Suggestions Thread). The bam used are from BG2 vanilla, with a new frame to restore the look of already used spells.
Restored confirmation prompt before un-memorizing a spell.
Spell description is opened by right-clicking the spell and showed on the other side of the book.
Contingency screen.
Level-up indicator
From here.
Other tweaks
Tooltip image from here.Back button on levelup from here.
Tweak popup with modified image from v1.3:
Fix journal popup when the text is too long:
Pick party screen:
There are probably other tiny changes that I forgot.
EET compatibility
The UI.menu is compatible with EET.
Changelog:
v1.1: Fix text position in graphic options. Play movie button should be clickable only when something is selected. Customize appearance should always select current portrait. Closing journal should un-pause. Journal should not have empty section. Revert button position in Worldmap. Tweak some elements positions.
v1: Mage spells screen tweaks. Weidu mod.
v0.9: Journal popups can be scrolled. Priest spells screen tweaks. BG2 vanilla priest spells bam. Convert PNG to PVRZ. Compatibility with BG1EE and BG1EE+SoD.
v0.8: Import screen. Better fix to hardcoded keyboard shortcuts. Fix dialog box to not prevent clicking at bottom map border to move to another area.
v0.7: Character creation screens (+ portrait picker). Do not hardcode the keyboard shortcuts. Fix wrong chapter screen.
v0.6.1: Fix scrolling.
v0.6: Fix quickloot position. Make the movie screen modal. Restored Journal screen.
v0.5: Fix glitch reported by @Elfenix. Revert Done/Cancel buttons order. Restore some popup images. Tweak options screens.
v0.4: Tweak several minor screens (map note, item abilities, journal popup, import, pick party, ...)
v0.3: Restored Load/Save screens. EET compatibility. Update dialog box tweak. Tweak popup. Fix some wrong tooltip.
v0.2: Fix bug reported by @switchza (message box incorrectly resetting to the top). Improved record screen. Minor tweaks to the start screen.
v0.1: Initial release.
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Temple of Elemental Evil: Icewind Dale Total Conversion
Greetings all.
I must confess I am a newbie to the world of Baldur's Gate, but not to D&D in general, (I've been playing on and off for 21 years or so) and not to D&D CRPG game modding (I've been a modder for the Temple of Elemental Evil for 13 years or so). I recently purchased Baldur's Gate 1 EE & 2 EE, and Siege of Dragonspear, and Icewind Dale 1 EE on Steam with the intention of discovering for myself if if would be possible to make a Baldurs Gate Total Conversion Mod for Temple of Elemental Evil, thus marrying one of the best loved D&D CRPG adventure series with the best CRPG turn based D&D tactical game engines.
I hope to use the maps, story, dialogue and movies from the original Baldur's Gate game adapted as necessary for use in the Temple of Elemental Evil game, and have 3D models and animations for items, scenery and monsters not currently available in ToEE created from scratch or adapted from existing models to provide a full Baldurs Gate experience to players of ToEE, and vice versa.
Please feel free to reference our sister thread on this matter at the Circle of Eight forum and offer assistance to this project if you so wish to do so.
As I stated earlier I am new to Baldur's Gate modding, and as such I am having some difficulty getting started. For one thing I'm unsure as to whether such a project would even be allowed legally? Do I need to seek permission to use certain files? If so who do I address this question to? Both games have been extensively modded by fan based communities so I am inclined to believe that the basic unmodded game files are basically fair game but please correct me if I am wrong.
I have thus far been unable to extract the game maps from Baldur's Gate which will need all open-able doors removed, and possibly resized to accommodate ToEE's 3d character models. I gather Infinity Explorer requires the Baldur.ini file which does not exist in the Steam version of BG EE. Is there another way to extract the maps so they may be edited?
All dialogue files will need to be recreated from scratch obviously, and while I have looked at some, the format is unfamiliar to me, is there a FAQ or something for getting started with dialogue editing?
The Infinity Engine games use a different scripting language to ToEE which uses Python for it's scripts, Is there a detailed list of global flags and variables that get set via scripts and/or dialogue files available somewhere so we may recreate the many complex situational nuances of Baldur's Gate's story in ToEE.
I'm sure there will be many many more questions from me if this project gets underway in earnest, I hope this community is as helpful as the Circle of Eight has proven themselves to me to be over the years, and I would appreciate any assistance I receive from yourselves.
I must confess I am a newbie to the world of Baldur's Gate, but not to D&D in general, (I've been playing on and off for 21 years or so) and not to D&D CRPG game modding (I've been a modder for the Temple of Elemental Evil for 13 years or so). I recently purchased Baldur's Gate 1 EE & 2 EE, and Siege of Dragonspear, and Icewind Dale 1 EE on Steam with the intention of discovering for myself if if would be possible to make a Baldurs Gate Total Conversion Mod for Temple of Elemental Evil, thus marrying one of the best loved D&D CRPG adventure series with the best CRPG turn based D&D tactical game engines.
I hope to use the maps, story, dialogue and movies from the original Baldur's Gate game adapted as necessary for use in the Temple of Elemental Evil game, and have 3D models and animations for items, scenery and monsters not currently available in ToEE created from scratch or adapted from existing models to provide a full Baldurs Gate experience to players of ToEE, and vice versa.
Please feel free to reference our sister thread on this matter at the Circle of Eight forum and offer assistance to this project if you so wish to do so.
As I stated earlier I am new to Baldur's Gate modding, and as such I am having some difficulty getting started. For one thing I'm unsure as to whether such a project would even be allowed legally? Do I need to seek permission to use certain files? If so who do I address this question to? Both games have been extensively modded by fan based communities so I am inclined to believe that the basic unmodded game files are basically fair game but please correct me if I am wrong.
I have thus far been unable to extract the game maps from Baldur's Gate which will need all open-able doors removed, and possibly resized to accommodate ToEE's 3d character models. I gather Infinity Explorer requires the Baldur.ini file which does not exist in the Steam version of BG EE. Is there another way to extract the maps so they may be edited?
All dialogue files will need to be recreated from scratch obviously, and while I have looked at some, the format is unfamiliar to me, is there a FAQ or something for getting started with dialogue editing?
The Infinity Engine games use a different scripting language to ToEE which uses Python for it's scripts, Is there a detailed list of global flags and variables that get set via scripts and/or dialogue files available somewhere so we may recreate the many complex situational nuances of Baldur's Gate's story in ToEE.
I'm sure there will be many many more questions from me if this project gets underway in earnest, I hope this community is as helpful as the Circle of Eight has proven themselves to me to be over the years, and I would appreciate any assistance I receive from yourselves.
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Eve of War [Work in progress]
Eve of War
- Contains 9 new quests, new approaches and outcomes for existing quests,1 new area, and three new NPCs.
- Removes many existing main plot restrictions:
Candlekeep: On top of the usual method a player character can now also leave Candlekeep after either attacking Gorion or after turning Candlekeep hostile. Removing Gorion's auto-kill restriction in the process (though Tethoril retains his own).
Lion's Way: Allows a player to reject Imoen during their initial meeting after Gorion's death (she will sneak back in to Candlekeep). If you kill Imoen while in Candlekeep in the prologue she won't appear for this initial meeting. If you reject her initially you won't be able to pick her up again until chapter 6.
Cloakwood Mines: Players can now choose to take control of the mine instead of flooding it. This gives you a varying degree of income that you can pick up every three days from a store in the south-west of Baldur's Gate. Obviously taking over a mine run by slaves has its consequences.
Baldur's Gate: Removes Duke Eltan's auto-kill used on players that refuse to tell him what they know about the Iron Throne. Players who wish to can acquire the necessary book and chapter advance needed to return to Candlekeep by helping the Thieves Guild after being requested by Alatos. Regardless of who they choose to help out they can also hand over Balduran's Logbook at the doors of Candlekeep as well.
Coronation Ceremony: A player character can bring Duke Eltan's body to the ceremony, who will himself call Sarevok out on his treachery. Sarevok, sensing that he has failed, will then choose to attack. In general players who have returned Duke Eltan to the harbormaster will not be auto-killed by the grand dukes.
If Liia and Belt are killed then its not an automatic death for the player. Provided you have saved Duke Eltan.
- Incorporates information from PnP sourcebooks regarding this region of the world. Locations like Beregost, Nashkel, Gullykin, Durlag's Tower, the Firewine Ruins, and the Firewine Bridge are adjusted to reflect what books like the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, Lands of Intrigue, and Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast say about them. Existing characters are adjusted to reflect their stats and abilities as mentioned in the Heroes Lorebook.
- Incorporates unused files and dialogues from the original game.
- Variables created in this mod will be used in A Journey's End (its successor mod in BG2EE). I haven't worked out all the details on this yet though.
- The mod has main components and secondary components. I've organized it however so that if you just want one component (for instance an increase in how often it snows in Nashkel) it shouldn't be a problem.
This mod largely begins once you enter Beregost. Its storyline expands over the course of chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 though there will be some minor additions made in Chapters 1 and 2. More details follow
Friendly Arm Inn
- On the northern edge of the map along the road you can run into a caravan (a merchant with a dead horse and a dead woman found down the road from him). You can claim you are a bandit and then threaten to take his goods. This is taking advantage of the unused banmer.dlg file from the original game (chapter 3). If you have taken the goods then when you encounter the bandits in either Peldvale or Larswood you can use it to convince them of your worth.
- The Friendly Arm Inn's courtyard has been converted into a makeshift warcamp. Flaming Fist troops can be found training in it (chapter 5 or later).
Beregost
- Adds a town watch headquarters to Beregost and labels the Travenhurst Manor as the Town Council building.
- Kelddath Ormlyr, Taerom, and a Familiar (representing Thalantyr) are now added around the table in the Town Council buildings first floor.
- Adds a watch to the streets of Beregost (this occurs starting in Chapter 3).
- Adds Modest (a drunk Blade) to the towns inns (his location will vary to a degree depending upon the time of day).
- Adds a thief named Bethi to one of the gardens in the north-west corner of Beregost. She sells you iron goods that won't break as well as some specialty items from Waterdeep.
- Acolytes of Lathander can be found in the Burning Wizard (tending to the wounds of town watch members and
soldiers)
- An Acolyte of Lathander is now serving the temple (instead of Kelddath).
- A head smithy is now serving the smithy (instead of Taerom)
- The Flaming Fist now have a much more visible presence in the city, alongside the town's watch (Chapter 5). This presence again increases in chapter 6. Their dialogue discusses how the situation is unfolding and it will adjust depending on the chapter.
- Local bartenders and acolytes in the temple (through acquired drinks and temple donations) comment on the fear they now have over the possibility of a war. (not yet implemented)
High Hedge
- An Aquatic Elf can now be found near a pond in the north-west corner of the map. She can be pressed about what she knows about Thalantyr (she will play a further role in this mod when I update it post-release). She is based off a mention in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast of Thalantyr talking to someone underneath the surface of the water.
South of High Hedge
- You can find a journal on Bassilus now. You can either read the journal and travel to the Mountain of Skulls (a Cyric Stronghold in the Cloudpeaks), or you can talk to Kelddath to learn more about what he knows about Bassilus beforehand. This is part of a quest that involves wiping out any followers of Cyric in the region.
South South of High Hedge
- Drizzt and his full group of companions (who have been largely adjusted to fit their descriptions in the Heroes Lorebook) can be found here. Remember though, if you attack one you attack them all!
Nashkel
- Jasha Istor will approach any party trying to enter Nashkel and demand that they pay her off (she is an Icepriest of Auril). She offers temple services and you can also donate to her (through dialogue options) in order to lower your reputation. A low reputation character can also buy specialty goods from her (including the Snow Maiden's Reaver that exclusively does cold damage that is normally found in Icewind Dale and Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition).
-The Inn in Nashkel has been renamed the Northern Light Inn. Its owner is now a mage by the name of Reis Kensiddar.
- The store in Nashkel is now named the Cloud Peak Outfitters and is run by a halfling named Salla Pitontoe.
- The probability of it snowing is increased to 50 percent. It also will start snowing now when you first arrive in town (this is due to Nashkel being 2000 feet above sea level).
- A thief will appear late at night for those looking to purchase weapons and items from the Shadow Thieves in Athkatla (chapter 3 or later). (not yet implemented)
- The town's mayor will remain in front of the temple at the conclusion of the quest regarding the Nashkel Mines (normally I believe he disappears). If talked to again he will complain about the increase in troops.
- In chapters 6 and 7 there will be additional Amnish troops stationed in the town. (not yet implemented)
Carnival and Nashkel Mines
- The probability of it snowing is increased to 50 percent (this is due to Nashkel being 2000 feet above sea level).
Archaeological Site/Brage Area
- You can cast Remove Curse on Brage. This will cause him to come to his senses. You can also now return him to the garrison instead of just taking him to the temple.
Gullykin
- Gullykin is now a wild magic area. This is where you can find Yeorg.
Firewine Bridge
- The Firewine Bridge is now a wild magic area.
Firewine Ruins
- The Firewine Ruins now have more magical creatures, to reflect the descriptions provided in Volo's guide. This includes, but is not necessarily exclusively limited to, lesser clay golems and other constructs. If you have a specific wardstone in your inventory you can pass by these golems without having them attack you.
Bandit Camp
- The Chill in the camp have been updated to more accurately reflect how they are depicted in Gold and Glory. Their portion of the camp now contains a mix of goblins, hobgoblins, orcs, and ogres.
- The Black Talons now have female bandits. This makes them more consistent with how they are depicted in Gold and Glory.
- In PnP (Gold and Glory) Taugosz Khosann (the leader of the Black Talon) is described as being a level 11 fighter (he is only a level 8 fighter in Baldur's Gate) He's also supposed to have 18/94 strength as opposed to the 18/43 strength he has in BG. I've made him level 11, adjusted his saving throws, health, and Thac0 accordingly. He's also been given 2 points towards sword and shield style. I have not changed his equipment.
- As per PnP (Gold and Glory) Ardenor Crush now is wearing Gauntlets of Ogre Strength. He now has comparable Thac0 and abilities to a level 10 fighter (which is consistent with how he is described in Gold and Glory). I've updated his thac0, health and saving throws accordingly.
- Taugosz will approach the party after they enter the tent and retrieve the letters. He will inquire as to what they were doing in it.
Cloakwood Forest
- You can now cast "Remove Curse" on Centeol, which causes her to transform back into a sorceress. This presents an alternative to outright killing her.
- Characters can now choose to take control of the mine instead of flooding it. This gives you a varying degree of income that you can pick up every three days from a store in the south-west of Baldur's Gate.
- There are additional dialogue options for druid and avenger characters.
Ice Island
- The Ice Island now has remorhaz that appear instead of ankhegs.
Werewolf Island
- Karoug is now able to be hit by any magical weapon. The Cold Iron restriction is removed. He instead has 50% magic resistance like other Greater Wolfweres. Instead of doing 1d12 damage with 3 attacks per round he has two 1d6 slashing attacks and a 2d6 piercing attack. He will also randomly summon 2d6 Dire Wolves in the event that his allies are killed and now regenerates at 8hp/second. These changes are to make him more in-line with what is found in PnP (as well as the 9th level Shapechange mage spell). Non-ship wolfweres now have 10% magic resistance to keep them consistent with PnP. Daese and other wolfweres within the ship have 25%.
Baldur's Gate (the city)
- The Temple of Umberlee now allows you to purchase goods from them and receive church services (chapter 5 or later). (not yet implemented)
- A temple dedicated to Mask now exists in the thieves guild. (not yet implemented)
- The compliment of Flaming Fists in the streets is increased (chapter 6 and later). (not yet implemented)
- You can talk to "Merchants" found outside who will complain frequently of the rising levies on their goods to pay for this increase in troops, as well as the demands made on their businesses. (not yet implemented)
- 7 new marketplaces have been added to the city. Some of these sell trivial, unusable luxury items, while others sell weapons, potions, and armor (this is meant to add some more flavor to the streets) (not yet implemented)
- One (rather hardcore) optional component changes how parts of chapter 7 are handled in Baldur's Gate. You now must be smuggled across the river (using a smuggler available in the original game) in order to enter and exit the city. Prior to the ceremony your access to Baldur's Gate becomes severely limited. You won't be able to quick travel into the city and even your travel in the streets of the city will be limited. The sewers will become very necessary if you want to avoid the Fist.
- The Flaming Fist will now patrol the streets looking for you, instead of simply standing around. (not yet implemented)
- Beggars now have flies flying overtop of their heads. Extremely low reputation parties can give them a donation and (provided they acted respectfully when doing so) can get a small reputation increase.
Final Battle
- Sarevok has been updated to more accurately reflect the ability of a level 15 fighter. His equipment is now more in-line with what you might expect a level 15 fighter to have in the case of BG2EE (which I think is fair given that his father is wealthy and he is an experienced adventurer). More details on this will be released when the mod is released.
- (if you have the bandit camp component installed) Grangor will appear in the final battle if Ardenor (in the bandit camp) was killed. He is a level 14 wizard and casts spells appropriate for that level.
Quests
- Contains 9 new quests.
Some mundane ones
- You are given a series of tasks to secure cheaper tavern drinks for Beregost's town watch.
- You are given a quest to get Modest back on his feet. You must convince him to serve as a junior member of the town council or as a lieutenant in the town watch.
- There is a quest involving acquiring obtaining better armor and weapons for the towns town watch from Bethi.
- Scout out Nashkel's forces for the Flaming Fist Sergeant. (Chapter 6 or later)
And some larger ones
- You are asked to root out the cult dedicated to Cyric found in the Cloudpeak Mountains.
- Kelddath Ormlyr wants you can get the leaders of other small communities near Beregost (Gullykin, the Friendly Arm Inn and Ulgoth's Beard) to agree to take any refugees in the event of an invasion. (work in progress)
- Either kill Duke Eltan for Alatos or discover and kill any Zhentarim influence in the city (this comes to you in the form of a letter from Lord Piergeiron of Waterdeep). (Chapter 7 only) (not yet implemented)
Yeorg - an evil Dragon Disciple NPC.
Who is Yeorg
Yeorg is a level 4 Dragon Disciple. He is found in Gullykin. The reason he is there (at least the reason he initially tells you) is to search for artifacts in Durlag's Tower and the Firewine Ruins. The reported existence of a wild magic zone around Gullykin (which is actually mentioned in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast) has only served to peak his interest in the region.
Yeorg, Dragon Disciple (level 4)
Human
Neutral Evil
STR: 16
DEX: 9
CON: 15
INT: 15
WIS: 16
CHR: 15
Total = 86
Starting HP: 24 hp (which includes the constitution bonus)
Innate abilities:
Dragon Disciple abilities.
Biography: When asked about his past Yeorg is reluctant to delve too much into details. He mentions that he is from Caer-Dineval, an otherwise unremarkable fishing village and one of the Ten Towns. When asked about his family he seems to have little interest in furthering the discussion, though when the topic of his ability to breathe fire is brought up he does explain that it is trait that Yeorg inherited from a distant ancestor's relationship with a red dragon.
His name itself interests you and when you ask him about it he states that he is named after a warrior in his family, someone who many years prior fought amongst the frozen dales of the north.
When pressed on his reasons for travelling to Gullykin he declares that he will tolerate no further inquiries into his nature or business.
Character Conceptualization (most of what you see here probably won't get an in-game explanation for it)
Stats
Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
Yeorg is unusually physically strong and hearty for a spellcaster. However, that strength comes at the price of a lack of agility.
Intelligence and Wisdom
As for his the intelligence and wisdom I wanted to differentiate him from Baeloth and to give him stats that I felt were more representative of where the character is heading (he is above average intelligence certainly and this has allowed him to be smart enough to recognize opportunities when they come about and to work his way into them). In at least a few ways I view him as an opposite of Baeloth (whose comparison is sort of inevitable given they share the same main class). Whereas Baeloth seems more interested in creating a spectacle and with having large scale plans, and arguably shows a lack of wisdom with his endeavors, Yeorg favours slowly gaining ability through much less grandiose means. Yeorg is still interested in acquiring power but he is much more risk averse and is much more concerned with always having an escape plan or way out of an arrangement or situation.
Yeorg is also fairly familiar with the history behind the Firewine Ruins, Gullykin, and Durlag's Tower. If you are interested he may offer to share his knowledge with you, but only really if he feels like he is gaining something from doing so (which in this case is really as simple as informing you of potential dangers he has read about so that you don't get him killed).
Alignment
Yeorg can be cruel if the situation calls for it, but most of the time he is more interested in keeping the money rolling in or his other plans moving forward. He has no qualms about killing, stealing, or basically doing anything to get what he wants, including killing his partners in crime if the situation calls for it. He would prefer a situation not come to that however, if only because it tends to mean that matters have become more complicated than he would prefer.
Starting Location: AR4013 (a small hut in the north-east part of Gullykin)
Reason for his presence in Gullykin
He's actually a member of the Cult of the Dragon. He has been tasked by his superiors to find an artifact that was once held by a powerful dragon in the region. He has tracked it down to somewhere around Gullykin, though he can't say he knows with absolute certainty.
Spells:
Level 1: Burning Hands, Identify, Shield
Level 2: Agannazar's Scorcher
Daran Highhammer (Siege of Dragonspear only)
(Note: The following are the mods stats and abilities regarding Daran. They may not correspond with his stats and abilities in-game without this mod being installed.)
Class: Fighter/Thief
Kit: Vermin Slayer
Alignment: Neutral Good
STR: 18/10
DEX: 17
CON: 14
INT: 11
WIS: 9
CHR: 11
Proficiencies:
Short Sword: **
Crossbow: **
Short Bow: *
Single Weapon Style: *
Thief Skills
His highest thieving skills will be Find Traps, Move Silently, and Hide in Shadows. He will be pretty weak in everything else.
Kit: Vermin Slayer
VERMIN SLAYER: The Vermin Slayer is a highly skilled specialist who enters the tunnel systems of monsters such as kobolds and goblins with the intention of eradicating them. Vermin Slayers are also adept at negotiating the constricted passages created by giant rats, centipedes, and other pests and vermin. They are used to fighting in confined spaces and are experts at hiding in shadows, where they wait to surprise their prey. Vermin Slayers are similar to Pest Controllers, but where a Pest Controller uses traps to catch his prey, Vermin Slayers actively hunt victims with light crossbows and other assorted weapons.
Bonus
- It grants +1 Thac0 and +2 damage against a variety of pest related enemies (as well as certain types of humanoids). I won't say all of them (but it has been tailored towards what you face in SoD and BG2EE). Most of these enemies are individually fairly weak, but tend to appear in groups.
- It gives +5 to Find Traps, Hide in Shadows, and Move Silently
Penalty
- 10 to Pick Pockets
Restrictions
- Only accessible by Daran Highhammer
Biography: When asked about his past, Daran comments that he isn't used to this kind of conversation. Most of the time his conversations involve customers who are far more concerned with his ability to stop the kobolds running around their living space from "mukin up everthin." Daran describes how he is a Vermin Slayer, a highly respected group of fighter/thieves in dwarven society that train specifically to fight creatures like goblins, kobolds, and spiders in confined spaces and passages that other dwarves would never dare fight in. As he explains it he isn't one to go "trotten about" looking for an adventure, but rather prefers to see people find him. It’s no wonder that he seems quite happy to be assisting you on your quest to defeat Caelar.
Where you find him:
You find Daran in a rather nasty situation. He's agreed to do a job but his client has been less than honest with him. The result of this is he's caught up in a situation that seriously threatens his own life, as well as threatens his ability to get paid. It also threatens the lives of those who came with him on the expedition that he is on, though at present he is less than concerned about their lives. As far as he's concerned his clients did not adequately explain the risks of this expedition and what happens to them as a result is their own fault.
Characterization:
He wants to make the realms a better place, but the reality is that in the circumstances you find him in he doesn't have the tools for the job, he's not really looking forward to fighting these enemies (and potentially getting killed) given how uncertain he is about getting paid for his work here, he doesn't want to unleash these enemies on the innocent, and he wants to ensure Caelar's forces don't cut off their escape. You encounter him with all these things in motion and he is just sort of reacting to something that has only recently transpired.
Storyline (BGEE)
Chapter 1
Politics, intrigue, and murder. No tale involving the Sword Coast would be complete without these three things.
Troubles are brewing along the Sword Coast. The region struggles to adapt to ongoing problems eminating from an iron mine in the Amnian town of Nashkel. Iron shipped from the mine appears to contaminate even proven iron, leading to farmers and soldiers alike reporting the metal breaking under limited strain. As if that wasn't enough, a recent rise in bandit raids along the Coast Way has only worsened matters for the region. The raids have proven to be devastating to the caravans that pass through Beregost on their way to Baldur's Gate. Concern over these raids is mounting and Kelddath Ormlyr, the leader of Beregost, has convened a meeting to decide what actions are to be taken. In the interim a town watch has been formed in the town. Led by one "Commander Darren" (a veteran of the Second Dragonspear War) this watch however has but a handful of members.
Having heard of the troubles in the region the Amnian Council of Six has ordered troops to be moved northward from Athkatla towards the town of Nashkel. While its mayor is concerned about the town's ability to handle this increase in troops the council concerns itself with far more important matters. With the nation's forces engaged against a series of ongoing rebellions along its southern borders Amn fears losing access to a vital supply of iron. Interest in the town is growing and even organizations that share little common values now seek to determine what exactly has transpired. Concerned with finding a resolution to this crisis Berrun Ghastkill has requested the aid of adventurers to help resolve the matter.
Chapter 2
The shortage of iron continues unabated - as do the caravan raids. Beregost's town watch is now actively recruiting and training men and women who have answered the town's call to arms.
Chapter 3
The Nashkel mines have been cleared, though the effects of the iron crisis are expected to continue for quite some time. Worse still, bandit raids continue to plague the region. A small band of Flaming Fist members have reached Beregost, though not enough to make any real difference. Left with no alternative the town's watch have mobilized. A small number of the watch now patrol the immediate land around Beregost and protect many of its finer establishments.
Concerned over word that the Zhentarim are behind many of the issues plaguing the region the Council of Six has agreed to send additional troops to reinforce the compliment guarding Nashkel. Progress in getting troops to Nashkel has been decidedly slow however, with much of the difficulty resting on moving across the inhospitable Cloudpeak Mountains. With news of more troops entering town shortly the town merchants have grown concerned about becoming overstretched, while the mayor complains that the town simply can't house this increase in troops. Word has spread of your efforts in the Nashkel mines though this has done little to quell local fears.
Where desperation and despair lurks profiteers have answered. With weapons still brittle from the iron crisis profiteers have been shipping in new weapons from far away lands - leading to an arms buildup across the region. Where once smuggling was frowned upon the thieves guilds in Baldur's Gate and Athkatla have found new life and opportunity. Through this they have begun expanding their own influences and padded pockets where needed.
Chapter 4:
With the situation in the Wood of Sharp Teeth resolved it would appear as though much of the banditry that plagued the region has also declined. Even still, they remain a potent force in the region. Despite any successes you have had against these bandits there remains a growing concern over if the situation has been adequately handled. With rumours swirling in both cities there now exists a very real state of rising tension between Baldur's Gate and Amn. Due to its inability to address the bandit problem, as well as its concerns over the influence of the Zhentarim in the city, Amn's Council of Six has begun to lose confidence in the willingness of Baldur's Gate to handle internal problems. Word of the Zhentarim operating secretly in Baldur's Gate has only bolstered their concern over how truly independent the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate really are.
Chapter 5
Concerns continue to mount over the declining relationship between Baldur's Gate and Amn. An exact set of actions appear to be still debated amongst the Grand Dukes, though a handful have been agreed upon. Understanding the difficulty in holding back the forces of Amn Duke Eltan has ordered vulnerable areas to the south be better protected. At the great reluctance of Bentley Mirrorshade the Friendly Arm Inn's courtyard now houses a small compliment of Flaming Fist. Flaming Fist troops continue to train there and stand ready to serve should the worst transpire.
The Friendly Inn is not alone in this treatment however, as in Beregost fears of a conflict have only served to escalate the situation there. Under Eltan's orders the Flaming Fist now have a much more visible presence in the town (alongside the town's watch). The situation has proven to be a boon to local taverns, though local businesses comment on the fear they now have over the possibility of conflict between the two powers.
Chapter 6 (only accessible if you travel to back to Baldur's Gate before entering Candlekeep):
In Baldur's Gate the Grand Dukes themselves have been preparing for the possibility of open conflict. The compliment of Flaming Fists in the streets has been increased in recent days. Merchants complain frequently of the rising levies on their goods to pay for this increase, as well as the demands made on their businesses, while citizens clear themselves from the streets.
Concern over any conflict has also caused concern within Beregost. While its taverns and inns are booming Kelddath Ormlyr remains concerned about the situation. While Baldur's Gate has its high walls Beregost is small and undefended. Troops stationed here will likely fall back to the Friendly Arm Inn if necessary, which itself has too little room to house the needs of the people of Beregost. Kelddath has sought reassurance from other communities in the region to grant assistance to his citizens in the event of an attack, with little success thus far.
Chapter 7
As you have continued on your quest what has become clear is that merely killing Sarevok may not stop the carnage that he sought, even if he is exposed. Concerned over the spread of the Zhentarim's influence in the city Amn has lost trust in the leaders of Baldur's Gate to handle the situation. News of Eltan's sickness has only served to confirm their suspicions.
It is in this chapter you will make decisions that may prove to have a profound impact on this region of Faerun. The decision you make here will have an impact if you install the Siege of Dragonspear components for this mod, as well as A Journey's End (its successor mod for BG2EE).
Storyline (Siege of Dragonspear)
Chapter 7
You step out into the sun and view the City of Baldur's Gate. Had you chosen a path to war in Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition you will have found that there appears to be more than just refugees arriving from the north. In traveling to the eastern part of the city you can't help but notice the number of refugees pouring in from the south. Beregost it seems did not last long against the forces of Amn.
Chapter 9
As you finally rid Bridgefort of its last crusaders you notice a rather tawdry looking man standing about asking around for help. As it turns out he is a man from Serpent's Cowl, a nearby village that has recently been assaulted by a prolonged blast of cold weather.
Highlights
- Currently contains approximately 28,000 words of new text. Including unique dialogue options based on alignment, race, stats, classes, and kits.- Contains 9 new quests, new approaches and outcomes for existing quests,1 new area, and three new NPCs.
- Removes many existing main plot restrictions:
Candlekeep: On top of the usual method a player character can now also leave Candlekeep after either attacking Gorion or after turning Candlekeep hostile. Removing Gorion's auto-kill restriction in the process (though Tethoril retains his own).
Lion's Way: Allows a player to reject Imoen during their initial meeting after Gorion's death (she will sneak back in to Candlekeep). If you kill Imoen while in Candlekeep in the prologue she won't appear for this initial meeting. If you reject her initially you won't be able to pick her up again until chapter 6.
Cloakwood Mines: Players can now choose to take control of the mine instead of flooding it. This gives you a varying degree of income that you can pick up every three days from a store in the south-west of Baldur's Gate. Obviously taking over a mine run by slaves has its consequences.
Baldur's Gate: Removes Duke Eltan's auto-kill used on players that refuse to tell him what they know about the Iron Throne. Players who wish to can acquire the necessary book and chapter advance needed to return to Candlekeep by helping the Thieves Guild after being requested by Alatos. Regardless of who they choose to help out they can also hand over Balduran's Logbook at the doors of Candlekeep as well.
Coronation Ceremony: A player character can bring Duke Eltan's body to the ceremony, who will himself call Sarevok out on his treachery. Sarevok, sensing that he has failed, will then choose to attack. In general players who have returned Duke Eltan to the harbormaster will not be auto-killed by the grand dukes.
If Liia and Belt are killed then its not an automatic death for the player. Provided you have saved Duke Eltan.
- Incorporates information from PnP sourcebooks regarding this region of the world. Locations like Beregost, Nashkel, Gullykin, Durlag's Tower, the Firewine Ruins, and the Firewine Bridge are adjusted to reflect what books like the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, Lands of Intrigue, and Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast say about them. Existing characters are adjusted to reflect their stats and abilities as mentioned in the Heroes Lorebook.
- Incorporates unused files and dialogues from the original game.
- Variables created in this mod will be used in A Journey's End (its successor mod in BG2EE). I haven't worked out all the details on this yet though.
- The mod has main components and secondary components. I've organized it however so that if you just want one component (for instance an increase in how often it snows in Nashkel) it shouldn't be a problem.
This mod largely begins once you enter Beregost. Its storyline expands over the course of chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 though there will be some minor additions made in Chapters 1 and 2. More details follow
Friendly Arm Inn
- On the northern edge of the map along the road you can run into a caravan (a merchant with a dead horse and a dead woman found down the road from him). You can claim you are a bandit and then threaten to take his goods. This is taking advantage of the unused banmer.dlg file from the original game (chapter 3). If you have taken the goods then when you encounter the bandits in either Peldvale or Larswood you can use it to convince them of your worth.
- The Friendly Arm Inn's courtyard has been converted into a makeshift warcamp. Flaming Fist troops can be found training in it (chapter 5 or later).
Beregost
- Adds a town watch headquarters to Beregost and labels the Travenhurst Manor as the Town Council building.
- Kelddath Ormlyr, Taerom, and a Familiar (representing Thalantyr) are now added around the table in the Town Council buildings first floor.
- Adds a watch to the streets of Beregost (this occurs starting in Chapter 3).
- Adds Modest (a drunk Blade) to the towns inns (his location will vary to a degree depending upon the time of day).
- Adds a thief named Bethi to one of the gardens in the north-west corner of Beregost. She sells you iron goods that won't break as well as some specialty items from Waterdeep.
- Acolytes of Lathander can be found in the Burning Wizard (tending to the wounds of town watch members and
soldiers)
- An Acolyte of Lathander is now serving the temple (instead of Kelddath).
- A head smithy is now serving the smithy (instead of Taerom)
- The Flaming Fist now have a much more visible presence in the city, alongside the town's watch (Chapter 5). This presence again increases in chapter 6. Their dialogue discusses how the situation is unfolding and it will adjust depending on the chapter.
- Local bartenders and acolytes in the temple (through acquired drinks and temple donations) comment on the fear they now have over the possibility of a war. (not yet implemented)
High Hedge
- An Aquatic Elf can now be found near a pond in the north-west corner of the map. She can be pressed about what she knows about Thalantyr (she will play a further role in this mod when I update it post-release). She is based off a mention in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast of Thalantyr talking to someone underneath the surface of the water.
South of High Hedge
- You can find a journal on Bassilus now. You can either read the journal and travel to the Mountain of Skulls (a Cyric Stronghold in the Cloudpeaks), or you can talk to Kelddath to learn more about what he knows about Bassilus beforehand. This is part of a quest that involves wiping out any followers of Cyric in the region.
South South of High Hedge
- Drizzt and his full group of companions (who have been largely adjusted to fit their descriptions in the Heroes Lorebook) can be found here. Remember though, if you attack one you attack them all!
Nashkel
- Jasha Istor will approach any party trying to enter Nashkel and demand that they pay her off (she is an Icepriest of Auril). She offers temple services and you can also donate to her (through dialogue options) in order to lower your reputation. A low reputation character can also buy specialty goods from her (including the Snow Maiden's Reaver that exclusively does cold damage that is normally found in Icewind Dale and Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition).
-The Inn in Nashkel has been renamed the Northern Light Inn. Its owner is now a mage by the name of Reis Kensiddar.
- The store in Nashkel is now named the Cloud Peak Outfitters and is run by a halfling named Salla Pitontoe.
- The probability of it snowing is increased to 50 percent. It also will start snowing now when you first arrive in town (this is due to Nashkel being 2000 feet above sea level).
- A thief will appear late at night for those looking to purchase weapons and items from the Shadow Thieves in Athkatla (chapter 3 or later). (not yet implemented)
- The town's mayor will remain in front of the temple at the conclusion of the quest regarding the Nashkel Mines (normally I believe he disappears). If talked to again he will complain about the increase in troops.
- In chapters 6 and 7 there will be additional Amnish troops stationed in the town. (not yet implemented)
Carnival and Nashkel Mines
- The probability of it snowing is increased to 50 percent (this is due to Nashkel being 2000 feet above sea level).
Archaeological Site/Brage Area
- You can cast Remove Curse on Brage. This will cause him to come to his senses. You can also now return him to the garrison instead of just taking him to the temple.
Gullykin
- Gullykin is now a wild magic area. This is where you can find Yeorg.
Firewine Bridge
- The Firewine Bridge is now a wild magic area.
Firewine Ruins
- The Firewine Ruins now have more magical creatures, to reflect the descriptions provided in Volo's guide. This includes, but is not necessarily exclusively limited to, lesser clay golems and other constructs. If you have a specific wardstone in your inventory you can pass by these golems without having them attack you.
The wardstone is found in the inventory of a junk dealer in Baldur's Gate
Bandit Camp
- The Chill in the camp have been updated to more accurately reflect how they are depicted in Gold and Glory. Their portion of the camp now contains a mix of goblins, hobgoblins, orcs, and ogres.
- The Black Talons now have female bandits. This makes them more consistent with how they are depicted in Gold and Glory.
- In PnP (Gold and Glory) Taugosz Khosann (the leader of the Black Talon) is described as being a level 11 fighter (he is only a level 8 fighter in Baldur's Gate) He's also supposed to have 18/94 strength as opposed to the 18/43 strength he has in BG. I've made him level 11, adjusted his saving throws, health, and Thac0 accordingly. He's also been given 2 points towards sword and shield style. I have not changed his equipment.
- As per PnP (Gold and Glory) Ardenor Crush now is wearing Gauntlets of Ogre Strength. He now has comparable Thac0 and abilities to a level 10 fighter (which is consistent with how he is described in Gold and Glory). I've updated his thac0, health and saving throws accordingly.
- Taugosz will approach the party after they enter the tent and retrieve the letters. He will inquire as to what they were doing in it.
Cloakwood Forest
- You can now cast "Remove Curse" on Centeol, which causes her to transform back into a sorceress. This presents an alternative to outright killing her.
- Characters can now choose to take control of the mine instead of flooding it. This gives you a varying degree of income that you can pick up every three days from a store in the south-west of Baldur's Gate.
- There are additional dialogue options for druid and avenger characters.
Ice Island
- The Ice Island now has remorhaz that appear instead of ankhegs.
Werewolf Island
- Karoug is now able to be hit by any magical weapon. The Cold Iron restriction is removed. He instead has 50% magic resistance like other Greater Wolfweres. Instead of doing 1d12 damage with 3 attacks per round he has two 1d6 slashing attacks and a 2d6 piercing attack. He will also randomly summon 2d6 Dire Wolves in the event that his allies are killed and now regenerates at 8hp/second. These changes are to make him more in-line with what is found in PnP (as well as the 9th level Shapechange mage spell). Non-ship wolfweres now have 10% magic resistance to keep them consistent with PnP. Daese and other wolfweres within the ship have 25%.
Baldur's Gate (the city)
- The Temple of Umberlee now allows you to purchase goods from them and receive church services (chapter 5 or later). (not yet implemented)
- A temple dedicated to Mask now exists in the thieves guild. (not yet implemented)
- The compliment of Flaming Fists in the streets is increased (chapter 6 and later). (not yet implemented)
- You can talk to "Merchants" found outside who will complain frequently of the rising levies on their goods to pay for this increase in troops, as well as the demands made on their businesses. (not yet implemented)
- 7 new marketplaces have been added to the city. Some of these sell trivial, unusable luxury items, while others sell weapons, potions, and armor (this is meant to add some more flavor to the streets) (not yet implemented)
- One (rather hardcore) optional component changes how parts of chapter 7 are handled in Baldur's Gate. You now must be smuggled across the river (using a smuggler available in the original game) in order to enter and exit the city. Prior to the ceremony your access to Baldur's Gate becomes severely limited. You won't be able to quick travel into the city and even your travel in the streets of the city will be limited. The sewers will become very necessary if you want to avoid the Fist.
- The Flaming Fist will now patrol the streets looking for you, instead of simply standing around. (not yet implemented)
- Beggars now have flies flying overtop of their heads. Extremely low reputation parties can give them a donation and (provided they acted respectfully when doing so) can get a small reputation increase.
Final Battle
- Sarevok has been updated to more accurately reflect the ability of a level 15 fighter. His equipment is now more in-line with what you might expect a level 15 fighter to have in the case of BG2EE (which I think is fair given that his father is wealthy and he is an experienced adventurer). More details on this will be released when the mod is released.
- (if you have the bandit camp component installed) Grangor will appear in the final battle if Ardenor (in the bandit camp) was killed. He is a level 14 wizard and casts spells appropriate for that level.
Quests
- Contains 9 new quests.
Some mundane ones
- You are given a series of tasks to secure cheaper tavern drinks for Beregost's town watch.
- You are given a quest to get Modest back on his feet. You must convince him to serve as a junior member of the town council or as a lieutenant in the town watch.
- There is a quest involving acquiring obtaining better armor and weapons for the towns town watch from Bethi.
- Scout out Nashkel's forces for the Flaming Fist Sergeant. (Chapter 6 or later)
And some larger ones
- You are asked to root out the cult dedicated to Cyric found in the Cloudpeak Mountains.
- Kelddath Ormlyr wants you can get the leaders of other small communities near Beregost (Gullykin, the Friendly Arm Inn and Ulgoth's Beard) to agree to take any refugees in the event of an invasion. (work in progress)
- Either kill Duke Eltan for Alatos or discover and kill any Zhentarim influence in the city (this comes to you in the form of a letter from Lord Piergeiron of Waterdeep). (Chapter 7 only) (not yet implemented)
Yeorg - an evil Dragon Disciple NPC.
Who is Yeorg
Yeorg is a level 4 Dragon Disciple. He is found in Gullykin. The reason he is there (at least the reason he initially tells you) is to search for artifacts in Durlag's Tower and the Firewine Ruins. The reported existence of a wild magic zone around Gullykin (which is actually mentioned in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast) has only served to peak his interest in the region.
Yeorg, Dragon Disciple (level 4)
Human
Neutral Evil
STR: 16
DEX: 9
CON: 15
INT: 15
WIS: 16
CHR: 15
Total = 86
Starting HP: 24 hp (which includes the constitution bonus)
Innate abilities:
Dragon Disciple abilities.
Biography: When asked about his past Yeorg is reluctant to delve too much into details. He mentions that he is from Caer-Dineval, an otherwise unremarkable fishing village and one of the Ten Towns. When asked about his family he seems to have little interest in furthering the discussion, though when the topic of his ability to breathe fire is brought up he does explain that it is trait that Yeorg inherited from a distant ancestor's relationship with a red dragon.
His name itself interests you and when you ask him about it he states that he is named after a warrior in his family, someone who many years prior fought amongst the frozen dales of the north.
When pressed on his reasons for travelling to Gullykin he declares that he will tolerate no further inquiries into his nature or business.
Character Conceptualization (most of what you see here probably won't get an in-game explanation for it)
Stats
Strength, Dexterity, Constitution
Yeorg is unusually physically strong and hearty for a spellcaster. However, that strength comes at the price of a lack of agility.
Intelligence and Wisdom
As for his the intelligence and wisdom I wanted to differentiate him from Baeloth and to give him stats that I felt were more representative of where the character is heading (he is above average intelligence certainly and this has allowed him to be smart enough to recognize opportunities when they come about and to work his way into them). In at least a few ways I view him as an opposite of Baeloth (whose comparison is sort of inevitable given they share the same main class). Whereas Baeloth seems more interested in creating a spectacle and with having large scale plans, and arguably shows a lack of wisdom with his endeavors, Yeorg favours slowly gaining ability through much less grandiose means. Yeorg is still interested in acquiring power but he is much more risk averse and is much more concerned with always having an escape plan or way out of an arrangement or situation.
Yeorg is also fairly familiar with the history behind the Firewine Ruins, Gullykin, and Durlag's Tower. If you are interested he may offer to share his knowledge with you, but only really if he feels like he is gaining something from doing so (which in this case is really as simple as informing you of potential dangers he has read about so that you don't get him killed).
Alignment
Yeorg can be cruel if the situation calls for it, but most of the time he is more interested in keeping the money rolling in or his other plans moving forward. He has no qualms about killing, stealing, or basically doing anything to get what he wants, including killing his partners in crime if the situation calls for it. He would prefer a situation not come to that however, if only because it tends to mean that matters have become more complicated than he would prefer.
Starting Location: AR4013 (a small hut in the north-east part of Gullykin)
Reason for his presence in Gullykin
He's actually a member of the Cult of the Dragon. He has been tasked by his superiors to find an artifact that was once held by a powerful dragon in the region. He has tracked it down to somewhere around Gullykin, though he can't say he knows with absolute certainty.
As it turns out it can be found near the bottom of Durlag's Tower (in the room with the giant dragon corpse).
Spells:
Level 1: Burning Hands, Identify, Shield
Level 2: Agannazar's Scorcher
Daran Highhammer (Siege of Dragonspear only)
(Note: The following are the mods stats and abilities regarding Daran. They may not correspond with his stats and abilities in-game without this mod being installed.)
Class: Fighter/Thief
Kit: Vermin Slayer
Alignment: Neutral Good
STR: 18/10
DEX: 17
CON: 14
INT: 11
WIS: 9
CHR: 11
Proficiencies:
Short Sword: **
Crossbow: **
Short Bow: *
Single Weapon Style: *
Thief Skills
His highest thieving skills will be Find Traps, Move Silently, and Hide in Shadows. He will be pretty weak in everything else.
Kit: Vermin Slayer
VERMIN SLAYER: The Vermin Slayer is a highly skilled specialist who enters the tunnel systems of monsters such as kobolds and goblins with the intention of eradicating them. Vermin Slayers are also adept at negotiating the constricted passages created by giant rats, centipedes, and other pests and vermin. They are used to fighting in confined spaces and are experts at hiding in shadows, where they wait to surprise their prey. Vermin Slayers are similar to Pest Controllers, but where a Pest Controller uses traps to catch his prey, Vermin Slayers actively hunt victims with light crossbows and other assorted weapons.
Bonus
- It grants +1 Thac0 and +2 damage against a variety of pest related enemies (as well as certain types of humanoids). I won't say all of them (but it has been tailored towards what you face in SoD and BG2EE). Most of these enemies are individually fairly weak, but tend to appear in groups.
- It gives +5 to Find Traps, Hide in Shadows, and Move Silently
Penalty
- 10 to Pick Pockets
Restrictions
- Only accessible by Daran Highhammer
Biography: When asked about his past, Daran comments that he isn't used to this kind of conversation. Most of the time his conversations involve customers who are far more concerned with his ability to stop the kobolds running around their living space from "mukin up everthin." Daran describes how he is a Vermin Slayer, a highly respected group of fighter/thieves in dwarven society that train specifically to fight creatures like goblins, kobolds, and spiders in confined spaces and passages that other dwarves would never dare fight in. As he explains it he isn't one to go "trotten about" looking for an adventure, but rather prefers to see people find him. It’s no wonder that he seems quite happy to be assisting you on your quest to defeat Caelar.
Where you find him:
You find Daran in a rather nasty situation. He's agreed to do a job but his client has been less than honest with him. The result of this is he's caught up in a situation that seriously threatens his own life, as well as threatens his ability to get paid. It also threatens the lives of those who came with him on the expedition that he is on, though at present he is less than concerned about their lives. As far as he's concerned his clients did not adequately explain the risks of this expedition and what happens to them as a result is their own fault.
Characterization:
He wants to make the realms a better place, but the reality is that in the circumstances you find him in he doesn't have the tools for the job, he's not really looking forward to fighting these enemies (and potentially getting killed) given how uncertain he is about getting paid for his work here, he doesn't want to unleash these enemies on the innocent, and he wants to ensure Caelar's forces don't cut off their escape. You encounter him with all these things in motion and he is just sort of reacting to something that has only recently transpired.
Storyline (BGEE)
Chapter 1
Politics, intrigue, and murder. No tale involving the Sword Coast would be complete without these three things.
Troubles are brewing along the Sword Coast. The region struggles to adapt to ongoing problems eminating from an iron mine in the Amnian town of Nashkel. Iron shipped from the mine appears to contaminate even proven iron, leading to farmers and soldiers alike reporting the metal breaking under limited strain. As if that wasn't enough, a recent rise in bandit raids along the Coast Way has only worsened matters for the region. The raids have proven to be devastating to the caravans that pass through Beregost on their way to Baldur's Gate. Concern over these raids is mounting and Kelddath Ormlyr, the leader of Beregost, has convened a meeting to decide what actions are to be taken. In the interim a town watch has been formed in the town. Led by one "Commander Darren" (a veteran of the Second Dragonspear War) this watch however has but a handful of members.
Having heard of the troubles in the region the Amnian Council of Six has ordered troops to be moved northward from Athkatla towards the town of Nashkel. While its mayor is concerned about the town's ability to handle this increase in troops the council concerns itself with far more important matters. With the nation's forces engaged against a series of ongoing rebellions along its southern borders Amn fears losing access to a vital supply of iron. Interest in the town is growing and even organizations that share little common values now seek to determine what exactly has transpired. Concerned with finding a resolution to this crisis Berrun Ghastkill has requested the aid of adventurers to help resolve the matter.
Chapter 2
The shortage of iron continues unabated - as do the caravan raids. Beregost's town watch is now actively recruiting and training men and women who have answered the town's call to arms.
Chapter 3
The Nashkel mines have been cleared, though the effects of the iron crisis are expected to continue for quite some time. Worse still, bandit raids continue to plague the region. A small band of Flaming Fist members have reached Beregost, though not enough to make any real difference. Left with no alternative the town's watch have mobilized. A small number of the watch now patrol the immediate land around Beregost and protect many of its finer establishments.
Concerned over word that the Zhentarim are behind many of the issues plaguing the region the Council of Six has agreed to send additional troops to reinforce the compliment guarding Nashkel. Progress in getting troops to Nashkel has been decidedly slow however, with much of the difficulty resting on moving across the inhospitable Cloudpeak Mountains. With news of more troops entering town shortly the town merchants have grown concerned about becoming overstretched, while the mayor complains that the town simply can't house this increase in troops. Word has spread of your efforts in the Nashkel mines though this has done little to quell local fears.
Where desperation and despair lurks profiteers have answered. With weapons still brittle from the iron crisis profiteers have been shipping in new weapons from far away lands - leading to an arms buildup across the region. Where once smuggling was frowned upon the thieves guilds in Baldur's Gate and Athkatla have found new life and opportunity. Through this they have begun expanding their own influences and padded pockets where needed.
Chapter 4:
With the situation in the Wood of Sharp Teeth resolved it would appear as though much of the banditry that plagued the region has also declined. Even still, they remain a potent force in the region. Despite any successes you have had against these bandits there remains a growing concern over if the situation has been adequately handled. With rumours swirling in both cities there now exists a very real state of rising tension between Baldur's Gate and Amn. Due to its inability to address the bandit problem, as well as its concerns over the influence of the Zhentarim in the city, Amn's Council of Six has begun to lose confidence in the willingness of Baldur's Gate to handle internal problems. Word of the Zhentarim operating secretly in Baldur's Gate has only bolstered their concern over how truly independent the Grand Dukes of Baldur's Gate really are.
Chapter 5
Concerns continue to mount over the declining relationship between Baldur's Gate and Amn. An exact set of actions appear to be still debated amongst the Grand Dukes, though a handful have been agreed upon. Understanding the difficulty in holding back the forces of Amn Duke Eltan has ordered vulnerable areas to the south be better protected. At the great reluctance of Bentley Mirrorshade the Friendly Arm Inn's courtyard now houses a small compliment of Flaming Fist. Flaming Fist troops continue to train there and stand ready to serve should the worst transpire.
The Friendly Inn is not alone in this treatment however, as in Beregost fears of a conflict have only served to escalate the situation there. Under Eltan's orders the Flaming Fist now have a much more visible presence in the town (alongside the town's watch). The situation has proven to be a boon to local taverns, though local businesses comment on the fear they now have over the possibility of conflict between the two powers.
Chapter 6 (only accessible if you travel to back to Baldur's Gate before entering Candlekeep):
In Baldur's Gate the Grand Dukes themselves have been preparing for the possibility of open conflict. The compliment of Flaming Fists in the streets has been increased in recent days. Merchants complain frequently of the rising levies on their goods to pay for this increase, as well as the demands made on their businesses, while citizens clear themselves from the streets.
Concern over any conflict has also caused concern within Beregost. While its taverns and inns are booming Kelddath Ormlyr remains concerned about the situation. While Baldur's Gate has its high walls Beregost is small and undefended. Troops stationed here will likely fall back to the Friendly Arm Inn if necessary, which itself has too little room to house the needs of the people of Beregost. Kelddath has sought reassurance from other communities in the region to grant assistance to his citizens in the event of an attack, with little success thus far.
Chapter 7
As you have continued on your quest what has become clear is that merely killing Sarevok may not stop the carnage that he sought, even if he is exposed. Concerned over the spread of the Zhentarim's influence in the city Amn has lost trust in the leaders of Baldur's Gate to handle the situation. News of Eltan's sickness has only served to confirm their suspicions.
It is in this chapter you will make decisions that may prove to have a profound impact on this region of Faerun. The decision you make here will have an impact if you install the Siege of Dragonspear components for this mod, as well as A Journey's End (its successor mod for BG2EE).
Storyline (Siege of Dragonspear)
Chapter 7
You step out into the sun and view the City of Baldur's Gate. Had you chosen a path to war in Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition you will have found that there appears to be more than just refugees arriving from the north. In traveling to the eastern part of the city you can't help but notice the number of refugees pouring in from the south. Beregost it seems did not last long against the forces of Amn.
Chapter 9
As you finally rid Bridgefort of its last crusaders you notice a rather tawdry looking man standing about asking around for help. As it turns out he is a man from Serpent's Cowl, a nearby village that has recently been assaulted by a prolonged blast of cold weather.
Will be released after the release of Siege of Dragonspear
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[MOD] -Might and Guile- a tweak mod and kit pack for warriors and rogues.
Announcing my new mod - er, or a new version of my old mod, with a new name... ah, whatever. Announcing Might and Guile!
Download:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Might_and_Guile/releases/tag/2.8.2
Readme:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/readme-M_n_G.html
This springs from the ashes of my Scales of Balance mod. Basically, you can consider the last year of development of Scales of Balance to be a big beta test to prepare for this mod and the others that spring from it. Three big chunks of it are being split off, so that each has room to grow:
- The general game/rule tweaks and overhauls are still in Scales of Balance v5
- The NPC components have been spun off into their own mod, NPC_EE
- The wizard tweaks are being incorporated in Tome and Blood
- The cleric and druid kits and revisions are laying the foundation for a huge new mod, Faiths and Powers
So what's left of SoB? Game tweaks, warrior kits, and rogue kits. Thus, "Might and Guile." SoB had gotten very complicated by the last version, and reliance on a settings file that many people couldn't find only made things worse. So I have streamlined and bug-fixed the remaining components and put them in a new, simpler format. There is no "core" component; everything is optional, everything is independent. This is really more like a collection of several mods. So as always: install what you like, ignore what you don't.
These mod components now contain:
1) Revisions to warrior and rogue classes and kits:
- Barbarian and Monk movement bonuses changed to a speed bonus that can be toggled on and off (and rangers get it too)
- revised Berserker kit and Rage ability
- revised Stalkers, Archers, and Beastmasters
- revised Kensai, actually following the in-game lore of only being able to master a single weapon category (at a time)
- revised monk fist weapons, toggling back-and-forth from non-magical to magical
- revised Blade and Skald kit abilities
- revised Shadowdancer with new "Shadow Pool" instead of HiPS
- "warrior feats" ... 10 choosable combat abilities for single-class fighters and rangers
- "rogue feats" ...20+ 30+ 40+ choosable feats to better define your thief as you progress in levels
2) Warrior and rogue kits:
- 2 fighter kits (Corsair, Marksman, Soulblade)
- 4 ranger kits (Elven Archer, Halfling Slinger, Mage Hunter, Barbarian Ranger)
- 4 thief kits (Sniper, Scout, Alchemist, Psypher)
- 5 bard kits (Jongleur, Loremaster, Gallant, Meistersinger, Loresinger)
- 4 multiclass kits (Bladesinger, Spellfilcher, Spellbender, and Ranger/Mage (!!))
It is compatible with all major current versions of the games: TOB, BGT, BG:EE, BG2:EE, and IWDEE. EET compatibility coming soon!
Download:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Might_and_Guile/releases/tag/2.8.2
Readme:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/readme-M_n_G.html
This springs from the ashes of my Scales of Balance mod. Basically, you can consider the last year of development of Scales of Balance to be a big beta test to prepare for this mod and the others that spring from it. Three big chunks of it are being split off, so that each has room to grow:
- The general game/rule tweaks and overhauls are still in Scales of Balance v5
- The NPC components have been spun off into their own mod, NPC_EE
- The wizard tweaks are being incorporated in Tome and Blood
- The cleric and druid kits and revisions are laying the foundation for a huge new mod, Faiths and Powers
So what's left of SoB? Game tweaks, warrior kits, and rogue kits. Thus, "Might and Guile." SoB had gotten very complicated by the last version, and reliance on a settings file that many people couldn't find only made things worse. So I have streamlined and bug-fixed the remaining components and put them in a new, simpler format. There is no "core" component; everything is optional, everything is independent. This is really more like a collection of several mods. So as always: install what you like, ignore what you don't.
These mod components now contain:
1) Revisions to warrior and rogue classes and kits:
- Barbarian and Monk movement bonuses changed to a speed bonus that can be toggled on and off (and rangers get it too)
- revised Berserker kit and Rage ability
- revised Stalkers, Archers, and Beastmasters
- revised Kensai, actually following the in-game lore of only being able to master a single weapon category (at a time)
- revised monk fist weapons, toggling back-and-forth from non-magical to magical
- revised Blade and Skald kit abilities
- revised Shadowdancer with new "Shadow Pool" instead of HiPS
- "warrior feats" ... 10 choosable combat abilities for single-class fighters and rangers
- "rogue feats" ...
2) Warrior and rogue kits:
- 2 fighter kits (Corsair, Marksman, Soulblade)
- 4 ranger kits (Elven Archer, Halfling Slinger, Mage Hunter, Barbarian Ranger)
- 4 thief kits (Sniper, Scout, Alchemist, Psypher)
- 5 bard kits (Jongleur, Loremaster, Gallant, Meistersinger, Loresinger)
- 4 multiclass kits (Bladesinger, Spellfilcher, Spellbender, and Ranger/Mage (!!))
It is compatible with all major current versions of the games: TOB, BGT, BG:EE, BG2:EE, and IWDEE. EET compatibility coming soon!
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[Tool] Big World Setup (BWS): Mod Manager for Baldur's Gate / Enhanced Edition (Trilogy) for Windows
Don't send PM to this account because they will be ignored!
Because this amazing project: Enhanced Edition Trilogy ( BG1:EE + SoD + BG2:EE + IWD1:EE + first part of IWD2 ), we need to rise awareness of this community about this tool and encourage people to provide feedback.
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Discussion: http://www.shsforums.net/topic/56670-big-world-setup-an-attempt-to-update-the-program/
Changelog: https://bitbucket.org/BigWorldSetup/bigworldsetup/commits/all
Mod Request Template: http://www.shsforums.net/topic/58006-big-world-setup-mod-request-template/
- easy mod installation for BGT and EET
- correct install order of mods/components (BiG World Project)
- handle mod and components conflicts
- easy backup creation/restoring
- ability to add you own mods
- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition (standalone game)
- Enhanced Edition Trilogy ( BG1:EE + SoD + BG2:EE + IWD1:EE + partial IWD2-in-EET )
(IWD1:EE + partial IWD2-in-EET not yet created!)
- Baldur's Gate 2 (standalone game) / Baldur’s Gate Trilogy ( BG1 + BG2 )
- Icewind Dale / Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
- Icewind Dale II / Icewind Dale II: Enhanced Edition
- Planescape: Torment
- Classic Adventures
Allowed folders for you game installation:
Warning for non-EE games (BG2/BGT/IWD/IWD2/PST, skip for Enhanced Edition): If you just moved you game folders, use this tool: IEGL to fix paths inside *.ini
Prerequisites:
- reinstall you games/prepare clean version of the games
- apply lastest patches ( Classic BG1/BG2 from GoG has already lastes patch )
- run each game at least once (especially after you moved non-EE games directory) and create a save game
- quit Steam/GoG launchers, exit games, close game/file editors
- create backups of each game
- disable you antivirus
- disable User Account Control: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
0. Download Big World Setup zip archive and extract it anywhere but not inside game directory:
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1. Execute "Start BiG World Setup - Update If Needed.vbs"
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2. Select GUI Language. It has nothing to do with game/mods language!
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3. Choose you game:
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4. Provide paths for you game:
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5. Select default language for all mods:
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6. Choose compilation: for the first usage of the tool use "Recommended" compilation:
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7. Read "Installation F.A.Q." and then you can choose mods and components:
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[i] - button will open mod homepage/forum
Gray - forced mod, can't be un-selected
Green - recommended mod, based on the community
Blue - stable mod, it should install without errors/bugs
Orange - tactical mod, it increase difficulty or adds difficult fights
Red - expert mod, it can cause problems/it can overwrite files, read description
Yellow background - mod with warring, please read description
Gray background - mod must be downloaded manually to BiG World Downloads folder
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8. If the mods have conflicts, you will have to solve them:
a) some mods needs another mods/componets
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b) some mods cannot be installed together, choose one of them
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9. Test download of the mods. Test locally present mods:
Download missing mods (don't extract) which require manual download and put them into to BiG World Downloads.
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10. Start installation.
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community and rules especially about providing working hosting for mods and fixing mod bugs,
Big Word Setup itself is not capable to fix/improve some aspects of automated mod installation.
Despite our best efforts, you will face some minor problems.
It often depends of how many mods you trying to install.
Big World Setup is an overlay for Big World Project which itself is an overlay for mods.
Overlay for overlay for another overlay.
- BWS cannot fix mod bugs: there is Big World Fixpack, all mod fixes should be added to it
- BWS cannot change installation order: BWS use Big World Project from Leonardo Watson
- BWS cannot host mods: there will be always mods which fails to download, please ask author to provide proper link
You cannot distribute you mod via forum attachments. If you don't have you own hosting site, the best option is to use GitHub.com or please provide download links which:
- do not require chapta after several downloads (http://prntscr.com/6pk42t)
- do not advertise some adware/crapware/downloader etc
- do not expire after 30 or more days without download (every popular hosting site like speeedyshare, mediafire has such terms)
- do not require user interaction to be downloaded ( mediafire.com,googledrive.com has JavaScript download link generator that require user click)
- do not depend on the filename (dropbox.com/s/q72jpl132fj53lv/ModName-v1.zip?dl=1)
- do not depend on the file version if you enable SEO: mods.sitename.com/modnamev7 -> mods.sitename.com/modnamev7_1/
- it will not change when uploading/updated the same file
- it can be used by wget to check file size: wget.exe url --spider --no-check-certificate
Because this amazing project: Enhanced Edition Trilogy ( BG1:EE + SoD + BG2:EE + IWD1:EE + first part of IWD2 ), we need to rise awareness of this community about this tool and encourage people to provide feedback.
Big World Setup (BWS) : Mod Manager for Infinity Engine Games and Baldur's Gate/Enhanced Edition Trilogy
by dabus
Information:
Project page: https://bitbucket.org/BigWorldSetup/bigworldsetup/overviewDiscussion: http://www.shsforums.net/topic/56670-big-world-setup-an-attempt-to-update-the-program/
Changelog: https://bitbucket.org/BigWorldSetup/bigworldsetup/commits/all
Mod Request Template: http://www.shsforums.net/topic/58006-big-world-setup-mod-request-template/
Features:
- downloading mods (please see remarks!)- easy mod installation for BGT and EET
- correct install order of mods/components (BiG World Project)
- handle mod and components conflicts
- easy backup creation/restoring
- ability to add you own mods
Supported games:
- Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition (standalone game)- Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition (standalone game)
- Enhanced Edition Trilogy ( BG1:EE + SoD + BG2:EE + IWD1:EE + partial IWD2-in-EET )
(IWD1:EE + partial IWD2-in-EET not yet created!)
- Baldur's Gate 2 (standalone game) / Baldur’s Gate Trilogy ( BG1 + BG2 )
- Icewind Dale / Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
- Icewind Dale II / Icewind Dale II: Enhanced Edition
- Planescape: Torment
- Classic Adventures
Supported mods:
- almost all of themInstallation:
Forbidden folders for you game installation, don't install you games here:C:\<anything>... | C:\Program Files\... | C:\Program Files (x86)\... | C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\...Allowed folders for you game installation:
C:\Users\<YouUserName>\Games | D:\Games | Other non-OSdrive locationsWarning for non-EE games (BG2/BGT/IWD/IWD2/PST, skip for Enhanced Edition): If you just moved you game folders, use this tool: IEGL to fix paths inside *.ini
Prerequisites:
- reinstall you games/prepare clean version of the games
- apply lastest patches ( Classic BG1/BG2 from GoG has already lastes patch )
- run each game at least once (especially after you moved non-EE games directory) and create a save game
- quit Steam/GoG launchers, exit games, close game/file editors
- create backups of each game
- disable you antivirus
- disable User Account Control: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
0. Download Big World Setup zip archive and extract it anywhere but not inside game directory:
1. Execute "Start BiG World Setup - Update If Needed.vbs"
2. Select GUI Language. It has nothing to do with game/mods language!
3. Choose you game:
4. Provide paths for you game:
5. Select default language for all mods:
6. Choose compilation: for the first usage of the tool use "Recommended" compilation:
7. Read "Installation F.A.Q." and then you can choose mods and components:
Don't install any of the mod/component without reading mod README!
[i] - button will open mod homepage/forum
Gray - forced mod, can't be un-selected
Green - recommended mod, based on the community
Blue - stable mod, it should install without errors/bugs
Orange - tactical mod, it increase difficulty or adds difficult fights
Red - expert mod, it can cause problems/it can overwrite files, read description
Yellow background - mod with warring, please read description
Gray background - mod must be downloaded manually to BiG World Downloads folder
8. If the mods have conflicts, you will have to solve them:
a) some mods needs another mods/componets
b) some mods cannot be installed together, choose one of them
9. Test download of the mods. Test locally present mods:
Download missing mods (don't extract) which require manual download and put them into to BiG World Downloads.
10. Start installation.
Remarks - please read!
Before you start to complain, you must acknowledge that due to nature of Baldur’s Gate mods,community and rules especially about providing working hosting for mods and fixing mod bugs,
Big Word Setup itself is not capable to fix/improve some aspects of automated mod installation.
Despite our best efforts, you will face some minor problems.
It often depends of how many mods you trying to install.
Big World Setup is an overlay for Big World Project which itself is an overlay for mods.
Overlay for overlay for another overlay.
- BWS cannot fix mod bugs: there is Big World Fixpack, all mod fixes should be added to it
- BWS cannot change installation order: BWS use Big World Project from Leonardo Watson
- BWS cannot host mods: there will be always mods which fails to download, please ask author to provide proper link
You cannot distribute you mod via forum attachments. If you don't have you own hosting site, the best option is to use GitHub.com or please provide download links which:
- do not require chapta after several downloads (http://prntscr.com/6pk42t)
- do not advertise some adware/crapware/downloader etc
- do not expire after 30 or more days without download (every popular hosting site like speeedyshare, mediafire has such terms)
- do not require user interaction to be downloaded ( mediafire.com,googledrive.com has JavaScript download link generator that require user click)
- do not depend on the filename (dropbox.com/s/q72jpl132fj53lv/ModName-v1.zip?dl=1)
- do not depend on the file version if you enable SEO: mods.sitename.com/modnamev7 -> mods.sitename.com/modnamev7_1/
- it will not change when uploading/updated the same file
- it can be used by wget to check file size: wget.exe url --spider --no-check-certificate
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Chatty Imoen v1.2
Chatty Imoen
A Baldur's Gate mod by AstroBryGuyIntroduction
In the original Baldur's Gate, Imoen was a late addition to the game. Unfortunately, this means that she has no banter dialogs or interactions with other NPCs. Her voice set was also limited. This mod expands Imoen's voice set and adds interaction banters with other NPCs. It also has a component to change Imoen's portrait to one of three choices: BG1, SoD, or BG2.Download at the GitHub: https://github.com/AstroBryGuy/ChattyImoen/releases
Components
Chatty Imoen: Expanded Character Sounds
This components expands Imoen's character sounds using lines from BG2 and the BGEE tutorial. Some of her original BG1 sounds are also repurposed for interactions with other NPCs.If you have kicked Imoen out of the party, she gets a voiced line when you start a conversation with her to rejoin the party.
Chatty Imoen: Add NPC Interactions
This component adds Imoen to the INTERACT.2DA file, which controls the "non-dialog" banters that BG1 NPCs have. This component requires the Expanded Character Sounds component, otherwise Imoen will have nothing to say.Also, this component gives Imoen a specific reaction to Garrick's death (no other NPC has one).
Chatty Imoen: Imoen Portrait Replacements
If you want Imoen to have a consistent portrait through BGEE and SoD, you can use this component to make all her character files use the same portrait. The options are:- Give Imoen her BG1 Portrait
- Give Imoen her SoD Portrait
- Give Imoen her BG2 Portrait
Supported Games
Chatty Imoen currently supports BG1, Tutu, and BGEE.Installation
Note: You will need to start a new game. The Imoen character files in any previously saved games will NOT be affected.Windows
If the mod was previously installed, uninstall it before extracting the new version. Chatty Imoen is packaged and installed with WeiDU. To install, extract the mod archive, then copy of the contents of the archive into your game folder (the folder which contains the chitin.key file). If properly extracted, you should have a "chattyimoen" folder and setup-chattyimoen.exe in your game folder. To install, simply double-click setup-chattyimoen.exe and follow the instructions on screen.Please run setup-chattyimoen.exe in your game folder to reinstall, uninstall or otherwise change components.
Mac OS X
If the mod was previously installed, uninstall it before extracting the new version. Chatty Imoen is packaged and installed with WeiDU. To install, extract the mod archive, then copy of the contents of the folder "OSX-chattyimoen-v1" into your game folder (the folder which contains the chitin.key file). If properly extracted, you should have a "chattyimoen" folder, setup-chattyimoen, and setup-chattyimoen.command in your game folder. To install, simply double-click setup-chattyimoen.command and follow the instructions on screen.Please run setup-chattyimoen.command in your game folder to reinstall, uninstall or otherwise change components.
Contact Information
Comments and bug reports can be directed to this thread. If the thread is inaccessible, you can contact AstroBryGuy (https://forums.beamdog.com/profile/AstroBryGuy) on the Beamdog forums.Version History
v1.2 - May 30, 2016- Fixed issue with blanking Imoen's biography
- Added Italian translation - Thanks @Aedan!
- Added compatibility with BG1, TotSC, and Tutu.
- Initial upload
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[Q] [Request] Possible to access Quiver Four?
Hey all, been wondering for awhile if it is possible but...
If you have ever looked in EEKeeper or even the gibberlings3 IESDP, you would know there is a location for a fourth quiver in the game... However, it is not accessible to players through the GUI, or even after adding something to it and trying to select through the Abilities button on a bow.
Is it possible to make a GUI mod that would allow the fourth quiver to be accessed through the inventory screen, AND the abilities button? And if so, could someone either make one for 1.3 BGEE and BGIIEE? Or at least give me some code that would explain how to activate a "zone" to click to access quiver four?
Thank you for your patience and time
Xzanah
If you have ever looked in EEKeeper or even the gibberlings3 IESDP, you would know there is a location for a fourth quiver in the game... However, it is not accessible to players through the GUI, or even after adding something to it and trying to select through the Abilities button on a bow.
Is it possible to make a GUI mod that would allow the fourth quiver to be accessed through the inventory screen, AND the abilities button? And if so, could someone either make one for 1.3 BGEE and BGIIEE? Or at least give me some code that would explain how to activate a "zone" to click to access quiver four?
Thank you for your patience and time
Xzanah
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Lich kit set.
I have not been able to find one. Complete Lich soundset and portraits. Anyone have some? I love changing my mage's appearance to a Lich and just walking around killing anyone that even farts upwind of me.
Also interested in Gorion, Irenicus and Elminster sound kits. I've found a Irenicus one and a Sarevok one before, but they were terrible.
Also interested in Gorion, Irenicus and Elminster sound kits. I've found a Irenicus one and a Sarevok one before, but they were terrible.
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Need help with my BG:EE mod list install order
Hey everyone, I’m Shay!
This is (kind of) my first post here, so I just wanted to say hello and that this looks like a cool community (I’ve been reading here for a while).
About me & Bladur's Gate:
Now I’m planning a big new install of v2.3, and I’ve been scouring the forums, and all other BG-related online resources, for the best BG:EE v2.3 compatible mods, building my install order. I would love your help, if you’re willing, with three things:
And if you think to yourself “OCD much?”, you’re right.![:)]( ":)")
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you even more of you’re planning to read further.
Shay
The Goals
The rationale of my choices is that I played the game many times, including with SCS, and so I would like to modify it in a way that changes core systems to generate new tactical challenges, and offer new decisions. The gist is:
Questions
The list is written in order of installation, which was built by categories. The category order was based on the order @SubtleDoctor gave here.
The full install order, broken down by component, can be found in this very orderly Google Sheet. It’s probably easier to read than the following one, but I’m assuming people don’t like clicking on links, so here goes:
This is (kind of) my first post here, so I just wanted to say hello and that this looks like a cool community (I’ve been reading here for a while).
About me & Bladur's Gate:
I’ve been obsessed with BG since the ads for it started appearing in “Zombit”, the Israeli computers magazine I was subscribed to between 97’ and 99’ (they looked kind of like the Hebrew version of the big box, which you can see on the left here).
I remember waiting for the summer vacation for the opportunity to buy it with a year-long worth of savings (I was 12) while I’m staying at my aunt’s in the city. I remember walking with my cousin for what looked like eternity through the scorching sun to get to the mall to buy it with trembling hands (it was actually a 20 minutes walk through a very quiet Israeli neighbourhood). And I remember opening the box and having my mind blown by the five (!!!) CDs, by the hugh manual, by the amazing opening cinematics and the menu music; it was the best thing ever. And it is still one of my top 3 favorite games of all time (Fallout 1 & 2 and HoMM3 are up there with BG).
Anyway, although I’ve played BG numerous times, I haven’t really touched it for the last year, since finishing it with an evil party for the first time (using a version of EE lower than 1.3), and getting to know and enjoy Xzar, Montaron, Kagain and later Dorn and Baeloth for the first time. Finally got to hack away at anything and everything, viciously mauling Flaming Fist patrols. I am now in the process of taking this character through Siege of Dragonspear, and plan on doing the whole saga with him later on.
I remember waiting for the summer vacation for the opportunity to buy it with a year-long worth of savings (I was 12) while I’m staying at my aunt’s in the city. I remember walking with my cousin for what looked like eternity through the scorching sun to get to the mall to buy it with trembling hands (it was actually a 20 minutes walk through a very quiet Israeli neighbourhood). And I remember opening the box and having my mind blown by the five (!!!) CDs, by the hugh manual, by the amazing opening cinematics and the menu music; it was the best thing ever. And it is still one of my top 3 favorite games of all time (Fallout 1 & 2 and HoMM3 are up there with BG).
Anyway, although I’ve played BG numerous times, I haven’t really touched it for the last year, since finishing it with an evil party for the first time (using a version of EE lower than 1.3), and getting to know and enjoy Xzar, Montaron, Kagain and later Dorn and Baeloth for the first time. Finally got to hack away at anything and everything, viciously mauling Flaming Fist patrols. I am now in the process of taking this character through Siege of Dragonspear, and plan on doing the whole saga with him later on.
Now I’m planning a big new install of v2.3, and I’ve been scouring the forums, and all other BG-related online resources, for the best BG:EE v2.3 compatible mods, building my install order. I would love your help, if you’re willing, with three things:
- Taking a look at my install order, to see if I have anything out of order (or even a pure conflict). @SubtleDoctor, I’d love to get your opinion specifically, if you can spare the time, as I’m installing several of your mods, and I couldn’t figure out the exact install order you recommend.
- Telling me if I missed anything good.
- Help me decide on a few open issues.
And if you think to yourself “OCD much?”, you’re right.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you even more of you’re planning to read further.
Shay
The Goals
The rationale of my choices is that I played the game many times, including with SCS, and so I would like to modify it in a way that changes core systems to generate new tactical challenges, and offer new decisions. The gist is:
- Some new content, mainly things that expand on the original BG1 content.
- A few NPCs. I don’t like most NPC mods, especially anything that has romance in it. I’ve found Verr'Sza, Vynd and Sirene cool-sounding, so I’ll install them.
- A more interesting spell casting system. I went with Spell Revisions’ system + Tome & Blood’s Armored Casting system and some other few components.
- A more interesting armor system. Went with Item Revision’s Revised Armor system and The Tweaks Anthology’s armored thieving system.
- As much new races, classes and kits as possible, as this is my favorite thing.
- Challenge tweaks such as SCS.
Questions
- What to install from SCS and what not? I heard that some mages can become waaay to tough.
- Anyone here has experience with Eldritch Magic’s EE: Item Expansion component? Is it buggy in any way?
- Any experience with the Armor Pack and the Item Pack over v2.3 (these two seem a bit outdated)?
- I gather you need to enter the beta to use Faiths & Powers. How in/compatible is this with some of the other divine kit mods?
The list is written in order of installation, which was built by categories. The category order was based on the order @SubtleDoctor gave here.
The full install order, broken down by component, can be found in this very orderly Google Sheet. It’s probably easier to read than the following one, but I’m assuming people don’t like clicking on links, so here goes:
- Base Game
- BG:EE, Beamdog’s Installer (not GOG or Steam) v2.3
- BG:SoD, Beamdog’s Installer (not GOG or Steam) v2.3
- I don’t need Modmerge, right? Because it’s Beamdog’s version.
- BG:EE, Beamdog’s Installer (not GOG or Steam) v2.3
- Quest Mods
- BG Mini-Quests
- Stone of Askavar
- BG1 Unfinished Business
- Critter Parts
- BG Mini-Quests
- NPC Mods
- BG1 NPC Project
- Chatty Imoen
- Verr'Sza
- Vynd, drow assassin
- Sirene, Paladin of Ilmater
- BG1 NPC Project
- Spell Mods
- Spell Revisions
- Spell Revisions
- Item Mods
- More Style for Mages
- Item Revisions - Everything but Store Revisions & Allow Thieving Skills in Armor
- Barbed Club of Pain
- Armor Pack - Not sure, but I think I’ll try to see if it works with v2.3.
- Weapon Pack - Not sure, but I think I’ll try to see if it works with v2.3.
- More Style for Mages
- Race, Class & Kit Mods
- Planetouched Races
- The Shieldbearer
- The Card
- Derat's Unused Kits Pack - Not sure. I hope each kit is an independent component. I want just the following:
- Vermin Hunter
- Master of the Swarm
- Bearer of Hate
- Vermin Hunter
- Eldritch Magic - Everything but:
- Bladesinger
- Undead Hunter
- Wilderness Runner
- EE: Item Expansion - I want all the items, but am afraid to install this because of the beta label. Opinions?
- Congenio's Pebble Collection
- Bladesinger
- Hexblade [Bard Kit]
- Lost Druid
- Divine Remix - Everything but Disable Kits, NPC changes & Sphere System
- Divine Remix Hotfix - Found here.
- FG Cleric Kits
- Pale Master
- Tome & Blood - The following components:
- Core Revisions
- Gnome Sorcerers
- Armored Casting
- Arcane Crafting
- Cantrips
- Bloodline Sorcerer
- Dragon Disciple Expansion
- Specialist Revisions
- Core Revisions
- Tome & Blood Hotfix - Found here.
- Rouge Rebalancing - Everything but Component #2: Thief kit revisions.
- Song & Silence - Everything.
- Faiths & Powers - I gather you need to enter the beta to use this. How in/compatible is this with some of the above?
- Monastic Orders of Faerun - Everything.
- Might & Guile - Everything but...
- Component 225: Revised Stalkers
- Component 260: Revised Kensai
- Component 410: Add the Sniper thief kit
- Component 225: Revised Stalkers
- Tweak Mods
- Animal Companions for Rangers & Druids
- BG:EE Classic Movies
- The Tweaks Anthology - About 70% of the components.
- Scales of Balance - I’ll install the following:
- IWO: Enchantment Tweaks
- IWO: Weapon Tweaks
- WPO: Weapon Category Combination
- WPO: Fighting Style Overhaul
- Saving Throw Overhaul (STO)
- Stat Bonus Overhaul (SBO)
- SBO: Full Strength form 2-Hand Weapons Only
- Hit Dice Overhaul (HDO): Revised Hit Point Progression
- IWO: Enchantment Tweaks
- Animal Companions for Rangers & Druids
- AI Mods
- Sword Coast Stratagems - Everything besides things that will make some/all mage encounters extremely hard in BG1.
- SCS Fix - From here.
- Sword Coast Stratagems - Everything besides things that will make some/all mage encounters extremely hard in BG1.
- Planetouched Races
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[Mod] Pai'Na NPC v0.6
So, sometimes I like to do some 'side-projects'. In this case, I took a break from writing for Sirene and made this. This mod makes Pai'Na, the half-drow druid in the Graveyard tombs, a joinable NPC. I made this in about two days, so one could consider this a 'one-weekend NPC', except that I didn't make her in a weekend. I was going to fully complete her but I got too lazy to write the ToB banters and I felt bad for writing this and leaving it for ages before I bothered to finish the writing. So, there's no ToB banters as of yet, but there are interjections. Sorry ![:(]( ":(")
Download the mod here: https://github.com/ArtemiusI/Pai-Na-NPC-mod-for-BG2-EE/releases/
Readme
Download the mod here: https://github.com/ArtemiusI/Pai-Na-NPC-mod-for-BG2-EE/releases/
Readme
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Pai'Na NPC Mod for BG2:EE by Artemius_I
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Introduction & Details
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This mod makes Pai'Na, the true neutral half-drow hivemaster druid in the Graveyard tombs, a playable NPC with banters and interjections. She has a unique hivemaster kit.
STR: 10
DEX: 18
CON: 15
INT: 14
WIS: 16
CHA: 15
Total: 88
Vanilla Pai'Na stats:
STR: 14
DEX: 18
CON: 13
INT: 13
WIS: 15
CHA: 15
I shifted her stats around to favor a pureclass druid but kept the total the same.
She has one banter with every NPC in SoA and a few talks with the PC. She may fight Viconia, but a sufficiently charismatic PC can prevent it if he/she so wishes.
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Hivemaster Kit
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HIVEMASTER: The Hivemaster is a druid that focuses on fostering and protecting insects and arachnids, including giant versions thereof. Most commonly stylise themselves after either communal insects, such as ants or bees (hence the name), or predators like spiders, scorpions and dragonflies.
Advantages:
- Immunity to poison.
- May cast Web and Spider Swarm as 2nd and 4th level priest spells respectively.
- May shapeshift into a huge spider once per day.
- Level 8: May shapeshift into a sword spider once per day.
- Level 14: May shapeshift into a wraith spider once per day.
Disadvantages:
- May not shapeshift into default animal forms.
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Widow's Kiss
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This obsidian ring is quite large and embedded with a large spider-shaped gemstone. It is Pai'Na's most (and only) treasured possession and she refuses to even remove it.
STATISTICS:
Combat abilities:
- Once per day, may summon a swarm of 12 spiders under Pai'Na's control. The spiders are weak but have a powerful poison and can be extremely dangerous in a group.
Equipped abilities:
– Can memorize one extra divine spell of each level
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Installation
-----------------------
Unzip the files into your Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition folder (usually C:/Program Files/Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition/Data/00783) and run Setup-Sirene.exe
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FAQ
-----------------------
Q: Voicing?
A: No.
Q: Hey, she feels really out of character!
A: She might, but having three lines for the vanilla game isn't much character to go on. I wrote her in the way I found appealing. I did not take the UB writing into account, because I really could not maintain that character.
Q: What parties does she fit in?
A: All sorts. She doesn't particularly like any NPC over another, except for Viconia, who she hates.
Q: Why does she fight with Viconia?
A: She despises drow. You can stop them with a Charisma of 15 or above. Go pick up the Ring of Human Influence.
Q: Isn't she a bit overpowered?
A: Maybe. I always felt druids tapered off with level so she'll at most keep up with your other characters, but she certainly is a step up from Cernd and maybe even Jaheira. She won't break the game's difficulty, that's for certain. Be thankful I didn't keep her vanilla 50% magic resistance.
Q: Any personal quests?
A: No.
Q: Romance?
A: At the moment, no.
Q: Is this mod compatible with Unfinished Business?
A: Unfortunately, not yet. This mod overrides Pai'Na's dialogue and character, so you won't be able to get the Spider's Bane quest.
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Credits
-----------------------
Author: Artemius_I
Portrait: Ubisoft
Original Portrait: http://lorrain.deviantart.com/art/Feriel-94342211
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Change Log
-----------------------
v0.6.
- Hivemaster kit reworked slightly - innates moved to priest spells, shapeshifts buffed
- Dialogues tweaked
v0.5.beta
- initial release of mod for playtesting
Pai'Na NPC Mod for BG2:EE by Artemius_I
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Introduction & Details
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This mod makes Pai'Na, the true neutral half-drow hivemaster druid in the Graveyard tombs, a playable NPC with banters and interjections. She has a unique hivemaster kit.
STR: 10
DEX: 18
CON: 15
INT: 14
WIS: 16
CHA: 15
Total: 88
Vanilla Pai'Na stats:
STR: 14
DEX: 18
CON: 13
INT: 13
WIS: 15
CHA: 15
I shifted her stats around to favor a pureclass druid but kept the total the same.
She has one banter with every NPC in SoA and a few talks with the PC. She may fight Viconia, but a sufficiently charismatic PC can prevent it if he/she so wishes.
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Hivemaster Kit
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HIVEMASTER: The Hivemaster is a druid that focuses on fostering and protecting insects and arachnids, including giant versions thereof. Most commonly stylise themselves after either communal insects, such as ants or bees (hence the name), or predators like spiders, scorpions and dragonflies.
Advantages:
- Immunity to poison.
- May cast Web and Spider Swarm as 2nd and 4th level priest spells respectively.
- May shapeshift into a huge spider once per day.
- Level 8: May shapeshift into a sword spider once per day.
- Level 14: May shapeshift into a wraith spider once per day.
Disadvantages:
- May not shapeshift into default animal forms.
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Widow's Kiss
-----------------------
This obsidian ring is quite large and embedded with a large spider-shaped gemstone. It is Pai'Na's most (and only) treasured possession and she refuses to even remove it.
STATISTICS:
Combat abilities:
- Once per day, may summon a swarm of 12 spiders under Pai'Na's control. The spiders are weak but have a powerful poison and can be extremely dangerous in a group.
Equipped abilities:
– Can memorize one extra divine spell of each level
-----------------------
Installation
-----------------------
Unzip the files into your Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition folder (usually C:/Program Files/Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition/Data/00783) and run Setup-Sirene.exe
-----------------------
FAQ
-----------------------
Q: Voicing?
A: No.
Q: Hey, she feels really out of character!
A: She might, but having three lines for the vanilla game isn't much character to go on. I wrote her in the way I found appealing. I did not take the UB writing into account, because I really could not maintain that character.
Q: What parties does she fit in?
A: All sorts. She doesn't particularly like any NPC over another, except for Viconia, who she hates.
Q: Why does she fight with Viconia?
A: She despises drow. You can stop them with a Charisma of 15 or above. Go pick up the Ring of Human Influence.
Q: Isn't she a bit overpowered?
A: Maybe. I always felt druids tapered off with level so she'll at most keep up with your other characters, but she certainly is a step up from Cernd and maybe even Jaheira. She won't break the game's difficulty, that's for certain. Be thankful I didn't keep her vanilla 50% magic resistance.
Q: Any personal quests?
A: No.
Q: Romance?
A: At the moment, no.
Q: Is this mod compatible with Unfinished Business?
A: Unfortunately, not yet. This mod overrides Pai'Na's dialogue and character, so you won't be able to get the Spider's Bane quest.
-----------------------
Credits
-----------------------
Author: Artemius_I
Portrait: Ubisoft
Original Portrait: http://lorrain.deviantart.com/art/Feriel-94342211
-----------------------
Change Log
-----------------------
v0.6.
- Hivemaster kit reworked slightly - innates moved to priest spells, shapeshifts buffed
- Dialogues tweaked
v0.5.beta
- initial release of mod for playtesting
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[MOD] Eldritch Magic (BGEE/BG2EE/IWDEE)
Eldritch Magic
Introducing a new mod, inspired by the Complete Book of Elves and other second edition handbooks, Eldritch Magic!
Features include kits, items, spells, and much more. Comments and feedback are strongly encouraged. Please report any bugs to me.
Now compatible with BG[2]EE v2.0+
Eldritch Magic v1.62 (GitHub)
Eldritch Magic v1.62 (Google Drive)
README
Kits:
Current kits include:
Abyssal Warrior - (tiefling)
Bladesinger
Eldritch Knight*
Herbalist
Priest of Mystra*
Priestess of Lolth - (drow)
Undead Hunter Paladin kit for Elves
War Wizard*
Wilderness Runner
Windrider
Kits to be released soon include:
Collector*
Elven Minstrel
Huntsman*
Infiltrator*
Spellfilcher*
and more.
Tentative Faiths and Powers Kits in progress:
*Multiclass kits. Please read the README for instructions.
Abyssal Warrior - (tiefling)
Bladesinger
Eldritch Knight*
Herbalist
Priest of Mystra*
Priestess of Lolth - (drow)
Undead Hunter Paladin kit for Elves
War Wizard*
Wilderness Runner
Windrider
Kits to be released soon include:
Collector*
Elven Minstrel
Huntsman*
Infiltrator*
Spellfilcher*
and more.
Tentative Faiths and Powers Kits in progress:
Clerics:
Halcyon of Aerdrie Faenya
Circle Singer of Angharradh
Feywarden of Corellon Larethian
Mischiefmaker of Erevan Illesere
Lone Wolf of Fenmarel Mestarine
Goldheart of Hanali Celanil
Chronologian of Labelas Enoreth
Starsinger of Sehanine Moonbow
Dhaeraowathila of Shevarash
Druids:
Totem Sister of Angharradh
Druid of Rillifane Rallathil
Rangers:
Ranger of Solonor Thelandira
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43174/faiths-and-powers-gods-of-the-realms-kitpack-and-divine-caster-spell-tweaks/p1
Halcyon of Aerdrie Faenya
Circle Singer of Angharradh
Feywarden of Corellon Larethian
Mischiefmaker of Erevan Illesere
Lone Wolf of Fenmarel Mestarine
Goldheart of Hanali Celanil
Chronologian of Labelas Enoreth
Starsinger of Sehanine Moonbow
Dhaeraowathila of Shevarash
Druids:
Totem Sister of Angharradh
Druid of Rillifane Rallathil
Rangers:
Ranger of Solonor Thelandira
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43174/faiths-and-powers-gods-of-the-realms-kitpack-and-divine-caster-spell-tweaks/p1
*Multiclass kits. Please read the README for instructions.
Congenio's Pebble Collection
New Component: "Congenio's Pebble Collection" - Allows multiple Ioun stones to stack without using any equipment slots, as per PnP. Ioun stones can still be worn as helmets, and if used in the equipment tab, will "float" around you giving you the benefits of the stone and a free helmet slot. Simply use an innate ability to reach out and grab the Ioun stone you wish to remove from orbit. This can be quite powerful by ToB.
Wong Fei's Ioun Stone now also has same usability as all other Ioun stones, excluding Malla's Soul Stone, which still excludes Good-Aligned users.
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WARNING: Ioun stones that use Opcode "Stat: Maximum HP Modifier [18]" work differently than others. In order for the HP modifier to be removed when the Ioun stone is, the HP modifier cannot be saved and loaded. In other words, if you save with the Pale Green Ioun Stone and/or Wong Fei's Ioun Stone equipped in orbit, you must equip them again upon loading to receive the HP modifier.
Wong Fei's Ioun Stone now also has same usability as all other Ioun stones, excluding Malla's Soul Stone, which still excludes Good-Aligned users.
WARNING: Ioun stones that use Opcode "Stat: Maximum HP Modifier [18]" work differently than others. In order for the HP modifier to be removed when the Ioun stone is, the HP modifier cannot be saved and loaded. In other words, if you save with the Pale Green Ioun Stone and/or Wong Fei's Ioun Stone equipped in orbit, you must equip them again upon loading to receive the HP modifier.
Change Log:
[Upcoming] - Kits: Collector, Elven Minstrel, Huntsman, Infiltrator, Spellfincher, and Faiths & Powers-compatible "Clergy of the Seldarine."
[v1.62] - Improved Priestess of Lolth's "Shapeshift: Spider," haste and poison come with higher levels.
- Multiclass F/M Bladesinger should now have access to all available quick spell slots.
- Minor item and string reference fixes, improved compatibility between BGEE & IWDEE.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2U1VUaWc1OVhRYkE
[v1.61] - Bug Fixes: Fixed Post-2.0 Multiclass Kits. BG2EE no longer crashes. Priest of Mystra's kit tome now works. Abyssal Warrior's free weapon & armor now function in IWDEE.
- New Components: XP Cap Removal, Increased Start XP (BGEE:SoD/BG2EE), Remove dual- and multi-class restrictions.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2b19idUhDVFBkNWc
[v1.6] - Bug Fixes: fixed spells required for Congenio's Pebble Collection. Ioun stones now unequip identified.
-Redaction: BGEE Item Expansion absorbed BGEE HLA component. All BG2EE Item Expansions merged into one component.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2WmpicUJscUIwQ2M
[v1.5] - New Component: Congenio's Pebble Collection. Allows multiple Ioun stones to stack without using any equipment slots.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2OHJ6aFh6VmV1UVU
[v1.11] - Removed 25STWEAP.2da made unnecessary with patch v2.1.
- Disabled Alpha components for IWD2 & PS:T.
- Slight changes to custom races. Tiefling should work in BGEE, SoD, and BG2EE. Vampire should appear in BG2EE, but has no selectable classes. Removed changes to IWDEE racetext.2da.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2Y0FUSXFUWVhoRnc
[v1.1] - Bug Fixes: Abyssal Warrior's level 1 free weapon now created in inventory.
- Changes: Windrider's mount only usable outdoors. Now has no casting time like other non-magical innates.
- Other: XP Cap Removal added to HLA component. Tiefling added as a playable race, essentially just an Elf with different string references. Only an Abyssal Warrior can be a true tiefling with all racial traits.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2Z3MwUVlsaFMtRXM
[v1.0] - Kits: Abyssal Warrior, Bladesinger, Eldritch Knight, Herbalist, Priest of Mystra, Priestess of Lolth, Undead Hunter Paladin kit for Elves, War Wizard, Wilderness Runner, and Windrider.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2X21iR1NWUXFxcWM
[v1.62] - Improved Priestess of Lolth's "Shapeshift: Spider," haste and poison come with higher levels.
- Multiclass F/M Bladesinger should now have access to all available quick spell slots.
- Minor item and string reference fixes, improved compatibility between BGEE & IWDEE.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2U1VUaWc1OVhRYkE
[v1.61] - Bug Fixes: Fixed Post-2.0 Multiclass Kits. BG2EE no longer crashes. Priest of Mystra's kit tome now works. Abyssal Warrior's free weapon & armor now function in IWDEE.
- New Components: XP Cap Removal, Increased Start XP (BGEE:SoD/BG2EE), Remove dual- and multi-class restrictions.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2b19idUhDVFBkNWc
[v1.6] - Bug Fixes: fixed spells required for Congenio's Pebble Collection. Ioun stones now unequip identified.
-Redaction: BGEE Item Expansion absorbed BGEE HLA component. All BG2EE Item Expansions merged into one component.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2WmpicUJscUIwQ2M
[v1.5] - New Component: Congenio's Pebble Collection. Allows multiple Ioun stones to stack without using any equipment slots.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2OHJ6aFh6VmV1UVU
[v1.11] - Removed 25STWEAP.2da made unnecessary with patch v2.1.
- Disabled Alpha components for IWD2 & PS:T.
- Slight changes to custom races. Tiefling should work in BGEE, SoD, and BG2EE. Vampire should appear in BG2EE, but has no selectable classes. Removed changes to IWDEE racetext.2da.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2Y0FUSXFUWVhoRnc
[v1.1] - Bug Fixes: Abyssal Warrior's level 1 free weapon now created in inventory.
- Changes: Windrider's mount only usable outdoors. Now has no casting time like other non-magical innates.
- Other: XP Cap Removal added to HLA component. Tiefling added as a playable race, essentially just an Elf with different string references. Only an Abyssal Warrior can be a true tiefling with all racial traits.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2Z3MwUVlsaFMtRXM
[v1.0] - Kits: Abyssal Warrior, Bladesinger, Eldritch Knight, Herbalist, Priest of Mystra, Priestess of Lolth, Undead Hunter Paladin kit for Elves, War Wizard, Wilderness Runner, and Windrider.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3oh7euE-ND2X21iR1NWUXFxcWM
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↧
[MOD] -Scales of Balance- a post-hac tweak mod
THIS MOD IS deprecated REVIVED!!
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/5.5
This new version basically just has some improved versions of the overhaul and tweak components that have been residing in Might 'n' Guile for the last few months:
- Item/Weapon Overhaul (in 5 parts)
- Weapon Proficiency Overhaul (in 4 parts)
- Saving Throw Overhaul
- Stat bonus tweaks (in 2 parts)
- Hit dice tweaks (2 options)
- XP tweaks (in 2 parts)
- Magic Resistance Overhaul
That's it!
Full Readme:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/readme-SoB.html
...
If you like the SoB cleric and druid kits, you can still find those at the link for v4.3:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/4.3.2
But really, those are totally old and busted. Instead of using them, you should ask me for a copy of the Faiths & Powers beta. Even now, in beta form, it's miles better!![:)]( ":)")
Btw, part of the reason for breaking things up this way has to do with load order. Might 'n' Guile as usual should be installed after other kits but before SCS. This new version of Scales of Balance should be installed very very late: especially if you use the MRO, that should be installed after all mods that add creatures and items. So after SCS, and after aTweaks.
Cheers!
Again, to recap what's happened since v3: my single old mod got too big and unwieldy, and I also got better at this stuff and wanted to do more. So the old Scales of Balance has been broken up into a number of other mods:
Faiths & Powers (cleric & druid tweaks and kits, by Grammarsalad):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43174/faiths-and-powers-gods-of-the-realms-kitpack-and-divine-caster-spell-tweaks#latest
Tome & Blood (wizard & sorcerer tweaks and kits, by Aquadrizzt):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/31274/mod-beta-tome-and-blood-more-options-for-wizards-and-sorcerers#latest
Might & Guile (warrior & rogue tweaks and kits, by me!):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43878/might-and-guile-a-tweak-mod-and-kit-pack-for-warriors-and-rogues
NPC_EE (add any kit to any NPC):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43305/npc-ee-non-player-characters-enhanced-for-everyone
---------------------------------------------------
HUGE UPDATE! Version 3, finally!
I can't fit the whole changelog in this post, you can read it here:
http://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/comment/642866/#Comment_642866
DOWNLOAD:
IGNORE the files attached to this post, they are very much out of date. Get the mod here:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/3.4
(Click "Source code (zip)")
README:
You can read all about the mod components here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/README-SoB.html
What is this?
This started out as my own personal set of tweaks that I did on top of a fully modded game. It includes some basic mechanical tweaks (e.g. modified stat bonuses and an overhaul of the proficiency system), some cosmetic changes (e.g. FR-themed paladin kit names, and magic items that don't break immersion by putting '+2's and '+5's in your face), and roughly 15 new kits.
This is all about improving gameplay.
I love mods that bring the game closer to PnP, like Rogue Rebalancing and aTweaks. But BG is a single-player computer game. If tweaking a rule makes this specific game more fun, then it's a good tweak, PnP be damned. Consider this mod as a collection of 'house rules' specific to the BG campaign. Every choice has been made with an eye to the particular gameplay mechanics of BG2 and the EEs.
I try to make this as compatible as possible with other mods.
Notwithstanding the above paragraphs, this mod is 100% compatible with RR and aTweaks. This is meant to be applied alongside those mods - not instead of them.
Everything is completely optional.
You can use as many or as few of the mod components as you like. None of them rely on each other, there is no 'core' component. Use what you like, ignore what you don't.
A very general idea of what the mod contains (not in this order):
1) Basic game tweaks. These components modify the following:
- reducing the number of +'s in in-game item descriptions, and standardizing item enchantment into normal, 'mastercraft,' 'enchanted' (+2), named weapons (+3), and artifacts (+5)
- slightly improved stat bonuses, saving throw tables, HP tables, XP tables, and spell tables
- an overhaul of the weapon proficiency system
- minor tweaks and rebalancing for vanilla warriors, rogues, and divine classes
- revised kensai kit that actually specializes in one weapon class, like the description says
- MAJOR revisions to druid shapeshifting
- wizards class changes, including at-will cantrips, innate metamagic, and tweaks to the spell battle system
- MAJOR specialist wizard kit and spell school changes, making all 8 specialists fun and unique
2) New kits, all balanced against the vanilla game and based on solid, lore-friendly 2E and FR sources.
- 2 new fighter kits (Corsair, Marksman)
- 4 new ranger kits (Mage Hunter, Barbarian Ranger, Elven Archer, Halfling Slinger)
- 7 new cleric kits (priests of Selune, Sune, Tymora, Leira, Shar, Malar, Baervan Wildwanderer)
- 2 new druid kits (Purifier, Elementalist)
- 2 new thief kits (Scout, Sniper)
- 5 new bard kits (Jongleur, Loremaster, Gallant, Meistersinger, Loresinger of Milil)
- 10 new multiclass kits! (Bladesinger, Spellfilcher, Spellbender, multiclass priests of Mask, Mystra, Arvoreen and Brandobaris, and more)
3) NPC modifications. These components allow you to apply some of the new kits, or some original kits, to various NPCs. (This is basically for EE players who can't use the Level1NPCs mod.)
A note on installation:
- Install SoB after almost everything else. After BG2Tweaks, after SCS, after aTweaks. The only stuff that should be installed after this are FPPS, Generalized Biffing, NPC_EE, Level1NPCs, lolfixer, etc. Not much.
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/5.5
This new version basically just has some improved versions of the overhaul and tweak components that have been residing in Might 'n' Guile for the last few months:
- Item/Weapon Overhaul (in 5 parts)
- Weapon Proficiency Overhaul (in 4 parts)
- Saving Throw Overhaul
- Stat bonus tweaks (in 2 parts)
- Hit dice tweaks (2 options)
- XP tweaks (in 2 parts)
- Magic Resistance Overhaul
That's it!
Full Readme:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/readme-SoB.html
...
If you like the SoB cleric and druid kits, you can still find those at the link for v4.3:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/4.3.2
But really, those are totally old and busted. Instead of using them, you should ask me for a copy of the Faiths & Powers beta. Even now, in beta form, it's miles better!
Btw, part of the reason for breaking things up this way has to do with load order. Might 'n' Guile as usual should be installed after other kits but before SCS. This new version of Scales of Balance should be installed very very late: especially if you use the MRO, that should be installed after all mods that add creatures and items. So after SCS, and after aTweaks.
Cheers!
Again, to recap what's happened since v3: my single old mod got too big and unwieldy, and I also got better at this stuff and wanted to do more. So the old Scales of Balance has been broken up into a number of other mods:
Faiths & Powers (cleric & druid tweaks and kits, by Grammarsalad):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43174/faiths-and-powers-gods-of-the-realms-kitpack-and-divine-caster-spell-tweaks#latest
Tome & Blood (wizard & sorcerer tweaks and kits, by Aquadrizzt):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/31274/mod-beta-tome-and-blood-more-options-for-wizards-and-sorcerers#latest
Might & Guile (warrior & rogue tweaks and kits, by me!):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43878/might-and-guile-a-tweak-mod-and-kit-pack-for-warriors-and-rogues
NPC_EE (add any kit to any NPC):
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/43305/npc-ee-non-player-characters-enhanced-for-everyone
---------------------------------------------------
HUGE UPDATE! Version 3, finally!
I can't fit the whole changelog in this post, you can read it here:
http://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/comment/642866/#Comment_642866
DOWNLOAD:
IGNORE the files attached to this post, they are very much out of date. Get the mod here:
https://github.com/subtledoctor/Scales_of_Balance/releases/tag/3.4
(Click "Source code (zip)")
README:
You can read all about the mod components here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86011511/README-SoB.html
What is this?
This started out as my own personal set of tweaks that I did on top of a fully modded game. It includes some basic mechanical tweaks (e.g. modified stat bonuses and an overhaul of the proficiency system), some cosmetic changes (e.g. FR-themed paladin kit names, and magic items that don't break immersion by putting '+2's and '+5's in your face), and roughly 15 new kits.
This is all about improving gameplay.
I love mods that bring the game closer to PnP, like Rogue Rebalancing and aTweaks. But BG is a single-player computer game. If tweaking a rule makes this specific game more fun, then it's a good tweak, PnP be damned. Consider this mod as a collection of 'house rules' specific to the BG campaign. Every choice has been made with an eye to the particular gameplay mechanics of BG2 and the EEs.
I try to make this as compatible as possible with other mods.
Notwithstanding the above paragraphs, this mod is 100% compatible with RR and aTweaks. This is meant to be applied alongside those mods - not instead of them.
Everything is completely optional.
You can use as many or as few of the mod components as you like. None of them rely on each other, there is no 'core' component. Use what you like, ignore what you don't.
A very general idea of what the mod contains (not in this order):
1) Basic game tweaks. These components modify the following:
- reducing the number of +'s in in-game item descriptions, and standardizing item enchantment into normal, 'mastercraft,' 'enchanted' (+2), named weapons (+3), and artifacts (+5)
- slightly improved stat bonuses, saving throw tables, HP tables, XP tables, and spell tables
- an overhaul of the weapon proficiency system
- minor tweaks and rebalancing for vanilla warriors, rogues, and divine classes
- revised kensai kit that actually specializes in one weapon class, like the description says
- MAJOR revisions to druid shapeshifting
- wizards class changes, including at-will cantrips, innate metamagic, and tweaks to the spell battle system
- MAJOR specialist wizard kit and spell school changes, making all 8 specialists fun and unique
2) New kits, all balanced against the vanilla game and based on solid, lore-friendly 2E and FR sources.
- 2 new fighter kits (Corsair, Marksman)
- 4 new ranger kits (Mage Hunter, Barbarian Ranger, Elven Archer, Halfling Slinger)
- 7 new cleric kits (priests of Selune, Sune, Tymora, Leira, Shar, Malar, Baervan Wildwanderer)
- 2 new druid kits (Purifier, Elementalist)
- 2 new thief kits (Scout, Sniper)
- 5 new bard kits (Jongleur, Loremaster, Gallant, Meistersinger, Loresinger of Milil)
- 10 new multiclass kits! (Bladesinger, Spellfilcher, Spellbender, multiclass priests of Mask, Mystra, Arvoreen and Brandobaris, and more)
3) NPC modifications. These components allow you to apply some of the new kits, or some original kits, to various NPCs. (This is basically for EE players who can't use the Level1NPCs mod.)
A note on installation:
- Install SoB after almost everything else. After BG2Tweaks, after SCS, after aTweaks. The only stuff that should be installed after this are FPPS, Generalized Biffing, NPC_EE, Level1NPCs, lolfixer, etc. Not much.
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New items in Beregost's Thunderhammer Smithy
Hi. Anyone knows which mods for BG1 adds extra items in Beregost's armory? I was trying to install only polish mods, but have found one untranslated "Buckler +1". I want to fix this translation, but can't find which mod added this item.
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[MOD] More Style for Mages: Ranged Staffs, Circlets, Robe Tweaks, Familiar Tweaks (v1.5 released)
This mod aims to make mages in the game to appear more stylish. For that end it adds mage-specific staffs with ranged attacks and circlets, plus it also tweaks all robes, so that player can choose their look. The idea of this mod began in the Narbucchad's Demise Wizard's Staff thread, after I discovered the ranged staff animation within the game files.
Since version 1.3, BG:EE and BG2:EE content has been combined into one single mod. It will recognize the game and skip the content of the other. There are a lot of components now, so I will try to describe them here as clearly as possible.
In version 1.5 I added familiar tweaks and a lot of other tweaks and fixes (see the changelog below). Before installing v1.5, you must uninstall and delete previous versions of MSFM from the game directory (most importantly MSFM.tp2 file). I changed a file structure a bit.
Mod components are following:
Group 1: Wizard’s Staffs
WIZARD’S STAFF FOR BG:EE
STAFF OF WIZARDRY FOR BG2:EE
STAFF OF WIZARDRY FOR IWD:EE
CUSTOM INVENTORY ANIMATION FOR SOW
STAFF OF THE MAGI WITH RANGED ATTACK AND TWEAKS
Group 2: Other Items and Tweaks
CIRCLETS
CIRCLET OF REVELATION FOR BG:EE
WAND CASE
VISUAL TWEAKS FOR ROBES
ROBE COLORSETS FROM COSMETIC CHANGES MOD
Group 3: Familiars
CUSTOMIZABLE FAMILIARS
CUSTOM NAMES FOR FAMILIARS
FAMILIARS FOR NPC MAGES
ANIMATION TWEAKS FOR SOME FAMILIARS
FIND FAMILIAR SPELL IN SHOPS
Navigation:
UPDATE LOGS
INSTALLATION
SCREENSHOTS
▲There are two options here. The first one adds 7 Staffs with unique animation and +1 enchantment, to the High Hedge stock and Xithiss in the Black Pits, after the first upgrade of his stock. Each one has different color, mainly to fit different color styles of NPC mages.
The second one add 6 staffs into those shops, and each one can be customized through the item abilities menu with 14 possible color choices (this option is newer, but I decided to let the old colorsets in too).
▲This component adds 7 Staffs with unique animation into the store of Garlena, the helmite on the top of Watcer's Keep. She can be accessed from both SoA and ToB. These Staffs have both ranged and melee attacks and you can switch between them. Since version 1.3, they are also available in the Black Pits 2, in the stock of the un-named Illithid. These staffs can be customized through the item abilities menu with 14 possible color choices.
In BG2:EE, they are called Staffs of Wizardry and are +3 weapons. But the main difference from BG1 is, that I decided to expand an ambition of this mod a bit and include the problematic area of specialist mages. Each of the staffs can be further empowered, when its wielder reaches 250 000 XP in total, by clicking on a button "activate" in the item description screen. If it's wielded by a specialist mage, staff will be imprinted with his specialization, receiving additional school-based abilities (the list of abilities is below). When a pure mage activates the staff, he will be given a choice to either empower the staff universally, or to choose any specialization (including wild magic), which will turn him into the respective specialist and imbue the weapon with respective specialization. This is mainly to allow dual and multi-class mages to specialize in-game. Sorcerers can only choose to empower the staff universally.
Warning:
Note that if you are dual-classing from a kit, you will loose that kit with all its powers and become a specialist, with original pure class. Also, when you become a specialist this way, all spells from the forbidden school will be erased from your spell book, and all your memorized spells will be drained in the process. So you better do this before resting. This doesn't apply to wild mage. Also, since v1.5, an additional spell per level is gained to a specialist after the next level-up (this is a bug fix).
Activated staffs have following abilities:
Staff of Abjuration
- 25% chance of casting Spell Thrust, on successful hit
- can cast Minor Spell Turning once per day
Staff of Conjuration
- 25% chance of casting Summon Insect, on successful hit (like the priest spell)
- can cast Monster Summoning III once per day
Staff of Divination
- 25% chance of casting Know Enemy, on successful hit
Know Enemy: Lowers AC, THACO and saving throws at -3 each for 10 rounds
- can cast Oracle once per day
Staff of Enchantment
- 25% chance of casting Rigid Thinking, on successful hit
- can cast Hold Monster once per day
Staff of Illusions
- 25% chance of casting Sensory Collapse, on successful hit
Sensory Collapse: Target is effected by Blindness and Deafness for 10 rounds (Save vs. Spell negates the effect)
- can cast Shadow Door once per day
Staff of Invocation
- 25% chance of casting Lightning Bolt, on successful hit (only effects the target)
- can cast Cloudkill once per day
Staff of Necromancy
- 25% chance of casting Vampiric Touch, on successful hit
- can cast Animate Dead once per day
Staff of Alternation
- 25% chance of casting Slow, on successful hit
- can cast Phase Shift once per day (similar to Dimension Door, but is cast instantly)
Staff of Wild Magic
- 24% chance of casting one of the "on hit" spells of the other staffs, on successful hit
- can cast Wildstrike once per day
Wildstrike: All spellcasting of the target is effected by wild surges in next 5 rounds
Staff of Dragon Power
- 25% chance of casting Wing Buffet, on successful hit (throws target back, uncouscious for one round, 2d8+4 crushing damage)
- can cast Dragon Fear once per day
Dragon Fear: All enemies within 40 ft. Radius must Save vs. Spell with -4 penalty or flee in terror. Some creatures are immune to the effects of fear, including all undead.
Staff of Wizardry (Empowered)
- Wielder can cast any 5th-level spell, once per day
- 25% chance of casting Spell Thrust, on successful hit
- can cast Minor Spell Turning once per day
Staff of Conjuration
- 25% chance of casting Summon Insect, on successful hit (like the priest spell)
- can cast Monster Summoning III once per day
Staff of Divination
- 25% chance of casting Know Enemy, on successful hit
Know Enemy: Lowers AC, THACO and saving throws at -3 each for 10 rounds
- can cast Oracle once per day
Staff of Enchantment
- 25% chance of casting Rigid Thinking, on successful hit
- can cast Hold Monster once per day
Staff of Illusions
- 25% chance of casting Sensory Collapse, on successful hit
Sensory Collapse: Target is effected by Blindness and Deafness for 10 rounds (Save vs. Spell negates the effect)
- can cast Shadow Door once per day
Staff of Invocation
- 25% chance of casting Lightning Bolt, on successful hit (only effects the target)
- can cast Cloudkill once per day
Staff of Necromancy
- 25% chance of casting Vampiric Touch, on successful hit
- can cast Animate Dead once per day
Staff of Alternation
- 25% chance of casting Slow, on successful hit
- can cast Phase Shift once per day (similar to Dimension Door, but is cast instantly)
Staff of Wild Magic
- 24% chance of casting one of the "on hit" spells of the other staffs, on successful hit
- can cast Wildstrike once per day
Wildstrike: All spellcasting of the target is effected by wild surges in next 5 rounds
Staff of Dragon Power
- 25% chance of casting Wing Buffet, on successful hit (throws target back, uncouscious for one round, 2d8+4 crushing damage)
- can cast Dragon Fear once per day
Dragon Fear: All enemies within 40 ft. Radius must Save vs. Spell with -4 penalty or flee in terror. Some creatures are immune to the effects of fear, including all undead.
Staff of Wizardry (Empowered)
- Wielder can cast any 5th-level spell, once per day
Since version 1.3, Staffs of Wizardry can be upgraded by Cespenar in ToB. There are seven gems called "Shard of Netheril" scattered in ToB maps, which can be combined with Staffs of Wizardry. If you want to know, where exactly, see spoiler below:
Fist floor of Watcher's Keep - container with candle in the back room
Fourth floor of Watcher's Keep - tomb of the demilich
Saradush - underground with vampires - secret room opened by tortured spirit
Yaga-Shura's Lair - guarded container with skull wardstone
Dead body of Draconis
Room of the Lich in the Sendai's Enclave
Stock of Amkethran Tavern
Fourth floor of Watcher's Keep - tomb of the demilich
Saradush - underground with vampires - secret room opened by tortured spirit
Yaga-Shura's Lair - guarded container with skull wardstone
Dead body of Draconis
Room of the Lich in the Sendai's Enclave
Stock of Amkethran Tavern
Upgraded staffs have +5 enchantment and have increased on-hit chance to cast spell to 35%. They also gain one additional 8th-level spell (Note that this spell doesn't have tooltip, since maximum of tooltips for an item has been exceeded, so the tooltip displays only the name of the staff. However, when a spell is cast, it shows proper name in the dialog window. I will try to resolve this in the future.)
Additional spells are:
-Staff of Abjuration +5: Pierce Shield
-Staff of Conjuration +5: Summon Fire Giant
Summon Fire Giant: Summons one Fire Giant, which is under complete control of the party for 15 rounds or until it’s slained.
-Staff of Divination +5: Prediction
Prediction: Caster gets bonus to +6 AC, -6 to THACO, +3 to saves and becomes immune to backstab and normal missiles, for 5 rounds.
-Staff of Enchantment +5: Thrall
Thrall: If failed save vs. spell at -2 penalty, target is permanently under complete control of the caster and acts as a party member. This spell also ignores mind shielding protections.
-Staff of Illusions +5: Simulacrum
-Staff of Invocation +5: Incendiary Cloud
-Staff of Necromancy +5: Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting
-Staff of Alternation +5: Mass Polymorph Other
Mass Polymorph Other: Same as Polymoprh Other spell, but covers 30 ft. area and all enemies must save vs. spell at -2 penalty.
-Staff of Wild Magic +5: Wild Sphere
Wild Sphere: All creatures within 30 ft. area are affected with wild surges for 5 rounds
-Staff of Dragon Power +5: Lesser Dragon Form
Lesser Dragon Form: For 2 turns, caster is transformed into a small dragon and receives substantial melee bonuses. This spell uses Red Abishai animation from PST provided for EEs by viader and his Extended Animations Resource Pack.
-Staff of Wizardry +5: Wielder may cast any 8th-level spell once per day
-Staff of Conjuration +5: Summon Fire Giant
Summon Fire Giant: Summons one Fire Giant, which is under complete control of the party for 15 rounds or until it’s slained.
-Staff of Divination +5: Prediction
Prediction: Caster gets bonus to +6 AC, -6 to THACO, +3 to saves and becomes immune to backstab and normal missiles, for 5 rounds.
-Staff of Enchantment +5: Thrall
Thrall: If failed save vs. spell at -2 penalty, target is permanently under complete control of the caster and acts as a party member. This spell also ignores mind shielding protections.
-Staff of Illusions +5: Simulacrum
-Staff of Invocation +5: Incendiary Cloud
-Staff of Necromancy +5: Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting
-Staff of Alternation +5: Mass Polymorph Other
Mass Polymorph Other: Same as Polymoprh Other spell, but covers 30 ft. area and all enemies must save vs. spell at -2 penalty.
-Staff of Wild Magic +5: Wild Sphere
Wild Sphere: All creatures within 30 ft. area are affected with wild surges for 5 rounds
-Staff of Dragon Power +5: Lesser Dragon Form
Lesser Dragon Form: For 2 turns, caster is transformed into a small dragon and receives substantial melee bonuses. This spell uses Red Abishai animation from PST provided for EEs by viader and his Extended Animations Resource Pack.
-Staff of Wizardry +5: Wielder may cast any 8th-level spell once per day
▲Staffs of Wizardry for IWD:EE are very similar as for BG2:EE. The differences are, that the staffs (which are available in Orrick's shop) are only of +1 enchantment when bought and they will get to +3 only after the "activation" when the wielder is over 250 000 XP. Then, the staff can be upgraded to +5 the same way, when he reaches 1 000 000 XP. All spells and abilities remain same.
▲This component has been rendered somewhat obsolete, because unlike BG:EE, there are now original inventory animations for these staffs, as the game uses the animation for the Staff of the Magi and Staff of Ram. Still, you can choose between the original, and the custom, that I made for BG:EE (See screenshot). If you install this component, custom will override the original, if you don't install, you will have the original.
▲Firstly, this component adds ranged attack to the Staff of the Magi. You can choose melee or ranged the same way as it works for Staffs of Wizardry. The projectile has yellow color.
Secondly, I decided to add an optional tweaks to it, that change the equipped invisibility to something else, so that doesn’t tempt to exploit re-equipping all the time. Ranged attack is added to each choice.
Choices are following:
-keep original
-remove invisibility
-replace invisibility with 50% magic resistance
-replace invisibility with immunity to time stop
-replace invisibility with increased casting speed by -3
-replace invisibility with restoring one spell up to level 5 each hour (higher spell level is restored first)
▲In BG1, circlets already exist in the game files, with proper names and descriptions, so I merely put them in Thalantyr's stock (and to Xithiss in BP as well). They have (tiny) paperdoll animations, but they were missing inventory animations, which again I drew for them.
In BG2, these circlets are not within the game files anymore, so I took them unchanged from BG1 and put them into the stock of Garlena, the helmite, on the top of Watcher's Keep. Only Circlet of the Archmagi and Eilistraee's Boon +1 were added. Unlike BG:EE, circlets have original inventory animations.
In IWD, Circlet of the Archmagi and Eilistraee's Boon +1 are added to Orrick's shop.
▲This item allows mages to become specialists the same way as Staffs of Wizardry in BG2 work. But because Wizard's Staffs in BG1 don't offer such option, I made this one to make it possible in BG1. The circlet is available in Thalantyr's stock and can be used multiple times. But it only works for non-specialist mages (including dual and multis), so once mage becomes a specialist, he cannot use it to change his specialization. The effect is permanent. Note that the additional spell is gained after the next level-up.
▲This component adds a Wand Case with the storage capacity of 50 pieces to High Hedge, Garlena’s and Orrick’s shops.
▲Robe tweaks section doesn't add new items, but only tweaks existing robes. It gives them the ability to switch between all three possible visual types (no hood and no cape, no hood with cape, hooded with cape) via item abilities. Every robe then looks as original by default, but has two item abilities, which can change their looks to the other 2 visual types. This allows to set the favourite look for your wizard (and overcome some graphical glitches - elven female horribly colored leg comes to mind...).
Robe tweaks come in two versions. One version keeps all original set colors of robes and the other removes them, which makes them use character's colors instead.
Note, that as a side effect, I had to make all robes automatically identified.
This component patches the mage robes, so it is compatible with mods that alter them. You must install this mod after such mods, however.
▲This component allows you to enjoy the custom colorsets for Robes of Archimagi made by @Dee in his Mr. Pennyway's Cosmetic Changes mod.
▲When a protagonist casts Find Familiar, a dialog window will trigger, where he will be able to choose its race, class and a name.
The race options are:
Drake
Imp (for evil) or Mephit (good and neutral)
Cat
Rabbit
Groundhog
Small spider
Lim-Lim
Floating Skull
For now, all races have the same statistics, so this is mostly just about choosing the appearance.
There are two classes to choose from – mage and a thief. A mage will get to choose up to five spells during the course of the game, each when its summoner reaches a certain amount experience. It starts with a level 1 spell, then he will gain a 3, 5, 7 and 9 level spells. A thief can similarly choose a +50% bonus to one of four basic thieving abilities. Numbers can change in the future for balance reasons. The tresholds for upgrades are:
0 XP
89 000 XP (100 000 XP for IWD:EE)
500 000 XP
2 500 000 XP
6 000 000 XP (5 000 000 XP for IWD:EE)
Upon each upgrade, the familiar also improves its hit points, AC, THACO and saving throws. Its detailed statistics are shown in the item description, when it‘s in your backpack.
There are three name slots you can choose from. It’s “Isane”, “Kailey” and default “Familiar”. In the next component you can change these names with your own.
▲As written above, there are three names you can choose for your familiar. It’s “Isane”, “Kailey” and default “Familiar”. This component allows you to type your own names during the installation process. You can choose to type one, two or three names and your names will override the preset ones, so in the dialog window, you will be able to choose from your own names. There is a warning though, if you change any other mod component that you installed before, that updates game texts, the installation process will prompt you to write the names again.
▲NPC mages can finally summon their own familiars, when they cast a Find Familiar spell. Only vanilla arcane spellcasters can summon familiars (plus Khalid, Safana and Yoshimo – if they get spellcasting ability). NPCs cannot customize their familiars even if the above component is installed, they have preset ones. They have different races, unique names and most of them are mages, except of Yoshimo’s, which is a thief. Also, when a summoner talks to his familiar, a dialog, unique for each NPC, will trigger, at which end, the NPC will take it to his backpack. There are no more banters yet, but they may come in the future. If anyone wants to cooperate on this, they are welcomed to. Familiars get upgrades the same way as the ones from “Customizable familiars“ component.
When these familiars die, NPCs don’t loose CON point, but neither do they get a hit point bonus, when they summon it. Also, any number of familiars can be summoned at the same time, however, when you control more than seven creatures, you get messed up formation target points for the rest of them, when you move.
▲There are two animation tweaks I had to add, both of which I hope to resolve in the future. The first is a walking sound for Lim-Lim, which is currently hardcoded with heavy footsteps of large creatures (such as dragons). The tweak will replace these sounds with light footsteps, but it will effect all large creature’s walking sounds in the game, so only install it, if you want to play with a Lim-Lim familiar (also Haer’Dalis and Quayle have a Lim-Lim familiars).
The second tweak resizes the Demilich animation, because the floating skull familiar uses it. So, it will make Kangaxx and the Demilich from Watcher’s Keep smaller. In BG:EE no creature uses this animation, I’m not sure about IWD:EE.
▲This adds more scrolls to the High Hedge, Sorcerous Sundries, Garlena and the spell merchant in the Adventurer’s Market in BG:EE and BG2:EE and to the Black Pits, so that more NPCs can cast it.
▲v1.0 of BG:EE, v1.0 of BG2:EE
-Staffs, circlets and visual tweaks for robes added
v1.1
-BG:EE and BG2:EE mods combined into single mod
v1.2
-Dialog bug of SoW for multi-classes fixed
-Various typos fixed
-Melee characteristic of SoW fixed
-Speed factor of SoW fixed
-Added own projectiles for WS and SoW
-Robes remain in armor slots after changing
-Blue SoW colorset slightly tweaked
v1.3
-SoW can be upgraded by Cespenar
-On-hit chance of SoW increased from 15% to 25%
-Circlet of Revelation added to BG:EE
-Added ranged attack to the Staff of the Magi
-SoW available in the Black Pits 2
v1.35
-Enchantment level of staffs fixed
-Thrall spell fixed
v1.36
-Polish translation added (credits to @Cahir )
v1.4
-Compatible with IWD:EE
v1.41
-Fixed invalid strings for some of SoW's on-hit effects in IWD:EE
v1.42
-Russian translation added (credits to @Saigon1983 )
v1.43
-Using SoW or CoR to transform into wild mage grants the wielder wild magic spells (Dweomer and shaos shields)
v1.5
New content:
-Customizable Familiars component added
-Familiars for NPC mages component added
-Wand Case component added
-Tweaks for the Staff of the Magi component added
Fixes and tweaks:
-New color options for WS and SoW (14 total)
-Staff of Conjuration: Summon Fire Giant instead of Conjure Swamp
-Staff of Divination: Know Enemy tweaked (-3 save, 10 rounds duration)
-Staff of Enchantment: Rigid Thinking instead of Hold Person , Hold Monster instead of Domination, thralled creature can now travel with the party
-Staff of Illusions: Blackout renamed to Sensory Collapse and tweaked (-1 save, 10 rounds duration)
-Staff of Alternation: Teleport renamed to Phase Shift, changed visual effect
-New icons for added spells
-Red and Purple missiles animation slightly tweaked
-Added missing DD restriction to the Staff of Dragon Power
-SoW spells are cast at caster level instead of level 10
-Bug fix: when using SoW to add specialist kit, the extra spell slot is given after the next level up (in the previous version, the mage ended up with one more spell slot, than he should have had)
-Robe Tweaks now use WeiDU Patch function, they are compatible with mods that alter them
Technical:
-Prefixes of mod files changed to RG
-WeiDU updated to 239
-Tp2 structure and folder structure significantly altered
▲Extract the "msfm v1.5.rar" file in the game's core folder (the one with a file "chitin.key" in it) and run "setup-msfm.exe". All parts can be installed individually. Before installing the version 1.5, I strongly recommend to uninstall the previous version and remove it completely from the game directory.
You can also use non-WeiDU install (but only for BG:EE!). If you extract "BG1 override install.rar", there will be three folders with staffs, circlets animations and robe tweaks. Just put the content of a folder you want to use in the override folder. Note that the non-WeiDU install will miss correct descriptions of Wizard's Staffs.
Important: If you purchased your BG:EE game from Steam or GoG and you have a SoD expansion installed as well, you need to first install modmerge before installing this mod.
I hope you enjoy it.
▲Wizard's Staffs and circlets in BG:EE:
Staffs of Wizardry in BG2:EE:
Circlets in BG2:EE:
Robe Tweaks:
Last but not least, this mod would not be what it is without help of @KidCarnival and his ideas. Special thanks also goes to @Anduin and his prowess in english grammar, which allows you to enjoy this mod without grammatical errors. Of course I must not forget to thank @Dee for allowing me to incorporate his awesome colorsets to my mod and @viader, whose work on extended animations I used for this mod.
(OP edited 15.03.2015)
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