News Archive - 2017

December 13, 2017: BG Romantic Encounters Updates to v2.4

The Baldur's Gate version of the popular Romantic Encounters mod, adding several encounters and quests all over the game, aims at populating the game with romantic encounters, intense dialogues, unexpected private dinners, romantic traces of long lost times, and real quests that all deal with true love, fulfilled or unfulfilled. The mod installs on BG w/TotSC, Tutu, BGT, BGEE, and EET.

Version 2.4 increases compatibility and fixes some oversights. Learn more on the project page, forums, readme, or head over to the downloads section.

November 22, 2017: Version 4 of Tweaks Anthology Now Available

The Tweaks Anthology is a WeiDU compilation of fixes, cosmetic changes, and tweaks that will run on every Infinity Engine game, from the original Planescape:Torment, through the Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate series, and the new Enhanced Editions of the games. The successor to BG2 Tweaks and several other tweak packs, some of these were fan requests, others are needed fixes, and others simply make dealing with the more irritating aspects of the game engine easier. Each component can be installed separately so the player can pick and choose only which ones they wish to install. Version 4 includes one new component, an updated French translation from Isaya, and bug fixes. Download the new version, learn about the mod by visiting the project page or readme, or join us on the forums.

August 7, 2017: BG Romantic Encounters Updates to v2.2

The Baldur's Gate version of the popular Romantic Encounters mod, adding several encounters and quests all over the game, aims at populating the game with romantic encounters, intense dialogues, unexpected private dinners, romantic traces of long lost times, and real quests that all deal with true love, fulfilled or unfulfilled. The mod installs on BG w/TotSC, Tutu, BGT, BGEE, and EET.

Version 2.2 fixes some bugs and oversights.

July 31, 2017: Tweaks Anthology v3 Released

The Tweaks Anthology is a WeiDU compilation of fixes, cosmetic changes, and tweaks that will run on every Infinity Engine game, from the original Planescape:Torment, through the Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate series, and the new Enhanced Editions of the games. The successor to BG2 Tweaks and several other tweak packs, some of these were fan requests, others are needed fixes, and others simply make dealing with the more irritating aspects of the game engine easier. Each component can be installed separately so the player can pick and choose only which ones they wish to install. Version 3 includes bug fixes and a revamped Chinese translation courtesy of Angel.

July 29, 2017: 'Imoen Is Stone' released!

The mod lets Imoen be turned to stone in the fight with Irenicus at the Promenade. She will still be taken by the Cowled Wizards, and Irenicus will have depetrified her and do his soul-experiments until the PC reaches Spellhold so the overall game flow is not altered. But overall it all happens a bit later than in the original, and it's a bit less disturbing.

July 28, 2017: Version 2 of Tweaks Anthology Now Available

The Tweaks Anthology is a WeiDU compilation of fixes, cosmetic changes, and tweaks that will run on every Infinity Engine game, from the original Planescape:Torment, through the Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate series, and the new Enhanced Editions of the games. The successor to BG2 Tweaks and several other tweak packs, some of these were fan requests, others are needed fixes, and others simply make dealing with the more irritating aspects of the game engine easier. Each component can be installed separately so the player can pick and choose only which ones they wish to install. Version 2 adds seven new components and a couple of new options for existing components as well as some fixes, most notable being better PSTEE detection.

July 17, 2017: BG Romantic Encounters Updates to v2.1

The Baldur's Gate version of the popular Romantic Encounters mod, adding several encounters and quests all over the game, aims at populating the game with romantic encounters, intense dialogues, unexpected private dinners, romantic traces of long lost times, and real quests that all deal with true love, fulfilled or unfulfilled. The mod installs on BG w/TotSC, Tutu, BGT, BGEE, and EET.

Version 2.1 comes without the leftover backup traces that made their way into 2.0 and also rightfully lists tibicina as mod contributor!

June 11, 2017: Version 1 of the Tweaks Anthology Now Available

The Tweaks Anthology is a WeiDU compilation of fixes, cosmetic changes, and tweaks that will run on every Infinity Engine game, from the original Planescape:Torment, through the Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate series, and the new Enhanced Editions of the games. The successor to BG2 Tweaks and several other tweak packs, some of these were fan requests, others are needed fixes, and others simply make dealing with the more irritating aspects of the game engine easier. Each component can be installed separately so the player can pick and choose only which ones they wish to install. Version 1 tops off a year of beta testing.

June 10, 2017: BG Romantic Encounters to v2.0: 4 New Components and EET Compatibility!

The Baldur's Gate version of the popular Romantic Encounters mod, adding several encounters and quests all over the game, aims at populating the game with romantic encounters, intense dialogues, unexpected private dinners, romantic traces of long lost times, and real quests that all deal with true love, fulfilled or unfulfilled. The mod installs on BG w/TotSC, Tutu, BGT, BGEE, and EET.

New Version 2.0 is now available from the G3 download section, with four new components, some bug fixes, and a direct EET version.

June 6, 2017: New Translations for Totemic Cernd, Improved Horns of Valhalla

Totemic Cernd and Improved Horns of Valhalla have four shiny new translations, courtesy of Aedan (Italian), Cahir (Polish), Hurricane (German), and Isaya (French), as well as a few minor bugfixes and polish. Totemic Cernd changes Cernd's druid kit from that of a Shapeshifter to a Totemic Druid. Improved Horns of Valhalla improves the berserkers summoned by the three Horns of Valhalla. Both mods are for Baldur's Gate II (vanilla and Enhanced Editions).

March 24, 2017: Gavin BG1 and BGII updates!

Gavin is an NPC mod for Tutu, the BG1 portion of BGT, BG:EE, and from v12 also directly installable to EET. He is a Morninglord of Lathander and can be found outside the Song of the Morning Temple, near Beregost. Version 12 includes bug fixes and a direct EET version.

Gavin is an NPC mod for Baldur's Gate II, the BG2 portion of BGT, BGII:EE, and (the BG2 portion of) EET. He is a Morninglord of Lathander and can be found in the Temple of Ilmater on the roof of the Copper Coronet in the Slums. The mod is the continuation of the Gavin BG1 mod. Version v21 introduces the BGII:EE as well as EET versions. Version 22 is a quick compatibility update for EET.

April 24, 2017: Romantic Encounters updates to v12

The Romantic Encounters mod for Baldur's Gate II (RE for short) is an add-on for the game Baldur's Gate II in all known platforms (BGII, BGT, BGII:EE, EET).

Romantic possibilities are endless. It could be a bit of flirting. Or several. Some innuendo. A lovers' quarrel. A one-night stand. Or even several nights together - with a 'morning after' and without. A dream. Or something else?

Version 12 comes with some compatibility changes and EET compatibility. There is also a Linux version available.

April 20, 2017: Baldur's Gate Mini Quests & Encounters Updates to v15

This is a mini-mod for all BG games: "vanilla" BG (with the add-on Tales of the Sword Coast), BG1Tutu v4, EasyTutu, BGT, BGEE, and from v15 also directly for EET. It adds several small quests and encounters to the game.

New Version 15 is now available from the G3 and Kerzenburgforum download section, with some bug fixes, small additions, and direct EET compatibility!

April 7, 2017: Alternatives v12 Released

This mod offers alternative pathways for choosing allies in your Baldur's Gate II, BGII:EE, or Baldur's Gate Trilogy games. Version 12 comes with a Simplified Chinese translation by c4_angel, EET compatibility, and bugfixes!

March 28, 2017: Gavin (BG2) updates to v21 with BGII:EE and EET-versions

Gavin is an NPC mod for Baldur's Gate II, the BG2 portion of BGT, BGII:EE, and (the BG2 portion of) EET. He is a Morninglord of Lathander and can be found in the Temple of Ilmater on the roof of the Copper Coronet in the Slums. The mod is the continuation of the Gavin BG1 mod. Version v21 introduces the BGII:EE as well as EET versions.

March 24, 2017: berelinde's Keldorn Romance released!

berelinde's Keldorn Romance is now available from the official download section. This mod introduces a romance for the original BioWare NPC Keldorn. It is compatible with all BGII games: original BGII, BGII:EE, BGT, and EET.

This mod offers a chance to romance Athkatla's newest... and most reluctant... bachelor. All relationships take work, and this one takes more than most, but the rewards are great, for those patient enough to endure the trials.

March 22, 2017: Gavin (BG1) Updates to v10

Gavin is an NPC mod for Tutu, the BG1 portion of BGT, and BG:EE. He is a Morninglord of Lathander and can be found outside the Song of the Morning Temple, near Beregost.

Version 10 includes bug fixes. Thank you to Galathée for the French translation!

January 25, 2017: Baldur's Gate Romantic Encounters Updates to Version 1.6

The Baldur's Gate (Tutu, BGT, BGEE, BG w/TotSC) version of the popular Romantic Encounters mod, adding several encounters and quests all over the game, aims at populating the game with romantic encounters, intense dialogues, unexpected private dinners, romantic traces of long lost times, and real quests that all deal with true love, fulfilled or unfulfilled.

New Version 1.6 is now available from the G3 download section, with some bug fixes for BGT.