Aryene

I don't want to spam the forum with new topics, so I changed the name here and here goes my newest noob question:

I want to use the real Planar Sphere Mod, with the silly-ass Archvillain quest and all. Apparently the Roxanne version cuts it out so that's a nah.

I found there's a patch for it in BWP Fixpack, but for the life of me, I can't seem to run it. Not to mention, the readme there says the utility is depreciated, so maybe I'm trying to do something stupid to begin with (someone suggested that on the Beamdog forums in the Planar Sphere topic).

Could some please clue me in? Thank you!

Yeah, removing the / worked. Thanks!

Also, it works with the previous download as well. The one with 'Twas in the name and all the rest. It's the / and k in the BACKUP that blocked it. In case anyone else wondered.

1 minute ago, AL|EN said:

@Aryene What's the "literal" name of the mod folder?

I am not sure what you're asking about, so I'll show a screenshot of the path and insides of the folder. At first I thought the top-folder name was too long, or it didn't like it starting with ' so I changed that too, to check, but it made no difference.

If "literal" name of the mod folder means something else, please let me know and I'll check that

Aye, I've been wondering about using it. Perhaps it is the way, I doubt I'd go out of the game to play with some temporary different party

10 hours ago, Endarire said:

Did you reload the PI list until it showed everything"

You mean using the reload arrows beside the folder path? If so, then yes, multiple times I also tried with only that one mod present in the folder and then no mods showed at all.

Hey, I would've posted this in some noob question mega thread, but I don't see any, so pardon.

I'm poking around Project Infinity to see what it does and how it does it, I've downloaded 4 mods, extracted them and pointed to the folder. But only 3 of them show - the missing one is "Twas the long boat from the Kara-tur". I tried changing the folder name to just "Karatur", extracting a level above, and a couple other dumb things, but didn't find the cause.

Good to know, thanks again guys!

Since I'm a sucker, I don't really play evil path I don't mind evil NPCs as long as they're characterized well, though, I often had Viconia in party in regular BG (with a mod that turned off reputation-escape, cause that's un-fun to me, she was in enough debt to suck it up in my head cannon).

Which of the EE NPCs are genuinely well written and entertaining? I've heard quite a bit of bad stuff about the writing of the new parts in EE and I'd rather not waste time dragging along some low quality NPC.

And also a more important question - if SoD gives so much extra XP, how is it plausible to have a balanced SoA playthrough after that? Not to even mention the first part of the Pits, apparently?

45 minutes ago, morpheus562 said:

Some parts of Tactics will be installed prior to SCS while others after. If you try to reinstall any component, then all components after it will also be uninstalled and reinstalled which can cause issues. My advice when it comes to most mods is to not do reinstalls during the course of a game.

Alright then, I'll be over there in the corner cheering you on in this endeavor for a time being

On 3/29/2023 at 7:07 PM, morpheus562 said:

Honestly, this is one of the components I'm not very interested in converting simply because it's always come across to me as more of a joke/meme for getting as absurdly difficult as possible. I'm not saying I won't do it in the future, but I'm just being realistic in how I see it.

Aww, I'll add my vote for this one regardless Yes, it's ridiculous, but it was also one of the most memorable challenges for me way back when!

I'm actually super hyped for this mod overall, you seem to be introducing many cool fixes and balance changes. I was thinking of starting a playthrough sooner rather than later, but I will wait for it.

Do you know, perhaps, if I could start a Trilogy run with this mod installed and then update it before I move to BG2, without issues? Or does the install have to be untouched after starting a new game in BG1?

13 minutes ago, megrimlock said:

Tips galore!

Thank you kindly, this gives me a great place to start! I very much appreciate the extensive write-up

 

Hello folks,

Been ages (and I see Aklon's still alive and in development so all's right in the Universe )!

I'd like to return to BG sometime soon, it's just that time in life. But having taken a look at SHS and here, I just... don't really know where to start. Do I use Enhanced Edition? Do I use BWP? Are there alternatives? I read about 1 that's actually bad, which only solidified my impression of being extremely out of the loop and very exposed to making stupid errors, installing wrong/outdated things, and then crying

So I thought, perhaps some kind soul would be willing to catch me up, give me some advice. How do I proceed with building a big install nowadays? BG1-TOTSC-BG2-ToB glued together. Which version do I use? Any mods to avoid? Any tools to grab and tools to skip? Any well-known pitfalls a noob will land in?

My goal would be to build a big install that:

1. Does not include mega quests (that take you to an entirely different region for hours at a time, unless it's something spectacular and must-play, then who am I to say no)

2. Includes as many new quests as possible

3. Includes as many new encounters as possible, both combat and otherwise, just fresh stuff (without throwing game's balance out the window)

4. Raises difficulty and provides challenges - I used to love playing with Tactics, especially the old version that made Irenicus' Dungeon ridiculously difficult, I had a blast, I don't know where it went, but I never found it after that 1 playthrough Maybe it wasn't even from Tactics and I'm misremembering. I also remember some extreme battle in uh... Umar Hills? That was fun.

5. Does not add new NPCs, unless they're extremely well-done and entertaining, in an immersive way (any you'd recommend?), I default to the familiar faces most of the time anyway so no need to bloat the install

6. Does not add new spells or item spam, 1 spell in a mod or some such is totally fine, of course, but not half a spellbook of new spells or IWD spells or any such, I do like BG's systems and I do like their item distribution (which makes new items feel *cool*, I'd like to keep that balance)

7. Works? That'd be great, yeah

And also any tips are welcome, really. New amazing mods that are must-play, best rule tweaks, visuals, stuff you love. I'd love to hear all about it.

Thank you for reading and even more so if you reply!

Cheers, mates

Yay progress

What I'd really like to see would be some list of what's-done-what's-to-go since your last was updated... HOLY COW 7 years ago?! What, how is that possible This forum must LIE, I haven't been here lurking for 7 years, c'mon...

Soooo, since G3 is back, how about an update on that occassion? ^^

I guess I won't make it without playing BG until Aklon comes D: The urge is rising and he doesn't seem close to be finished :< (I need both SoA and ToB to play it!)

Why not love AND leash. Lemme be a weirdo

I actualle came here cause I was dreaming of BG soundtrack last night and it got me SO BG hungry... And I said, next time I spend months modding and playing this game, it will have Aklon in it (cause I need to get around in life instead of playing BG for 20th time...). It's a good 'will happen, but not so soon' button for my cravings

...I'm still here.

Just letting you know, I must be one of the oldest Aklon stalkers you have here

I actually saw this: http://forums.gibberlings3.net/index.php?showtopic=17223 and I facepalmed at my crappy remakes. When you will get the mod done, let me know and I will do the hair properly xD

Also, ages ago you asked me if I would voice Aklon's sister, if I recall right. Silly world, I actually got into voice acting a year ago, got a fine equipment now and can pronounce English fluently. If you did not change your mind over the past 3 years, I can still do that as well xD

Take care and good luck with this It must be the project that's the longest under construction without dying along the way. Pretty impressive for sure, haha.

Progress seeing I?

Awesome! Thanks for listing things too, now I know that there's truly an awful lot of things done and that sure gives hope! I guess all I can do now is wish you best of luck and let you know that I'm still out there, waiting and drooling at the thought of this mod being released (sooner or later).

Have a nice day and may the work be light and all that

I'm glad you're done with Imoen But actually that tells me nothing much of what's still there to do Is it possible for you to give us some "to do" list or something so we could follow the progress and see how much's been done/how much is to do?

Finally got around logging in

Sooooo.... any progress? *-* I don't think I can go on much longer without playing Baldur's Gate and I reaaaaally wanted to have Aklon in team next time around

Don't feel pressured or anything though... right? :>

Wow, haven't been here for ages, or so it seems. I'm getting my BG cravings again, but I hope I can wait untill Aklon is released to play the game again The mod seems so promising. I'm glad you haven't given up on it, I really am!

Now I see I have another MOD to wait for. It's very promissing :>

Good luck!

Just a quick note to let you know I'm still alive.

 

(that's strange. I get the distinct feeling I've written those very words before...)

 

I was going to write a really nice explanation, involving run-on sentences, secondary characters (and several parentheses), but I finally realized that it would have taken a couple of weeks and that you'd probably prefer if I just showed up again instead.

 

So I did. Nice to see you all again.

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Yeah!! I must say, I was really worry recently :]