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  1. Did a fresh install without any other mods and components from tactic remix, only the HP increase component was installed, and started a new test save.

    The genie didn't spawn wrongly, so probably this is interaction with another mod or totally not related.

    However, the harpers still turned hostile when I entered the first level.

  2. Noticed few issues with the component: Improve All Enemies Hit Points -> Enemies Have x2 Hit Points: v0.6-beta

    Like the Genie appeared in Irencius Dungeon 1 instead of the Elemental Plane of Air.

    Like Harper's in the dock district will turn hostile automatically...

    Uninstalled that component, then the previous two issues were fixed, and hopefully with doing this I can still continue this save without any gamebreaking issue...

     

    Spoiler

    ~INFINITY_UI/INFINITY_UI.TP2~ #0 #0 // Install Infinity UI++ Core Component: v0.5
    ~INFINITY_UI/INFINITY_UI.TP2~ #0 #1 // Add Transparent Tooltip Background: v0.5
    ~INFINITY_UI/INFINITY_UI.TP2~ #0 #2 // Update several strings in Dialog.tlk: v0.5
    ~INFINITY_UI/INFINITY_UI.TP2~ #0 #8 // Select Number of Quicksave Slots -> 6: v0.5
    ~EEEX/EEEX.TP2~ #0 #0 // EEex: v0.9.22-alpha
    ~EEEX/EEEX.TP2~ #0 #1 // Enable effect menu module - LShift-on-hover to view spells affecting creature: v0.9.22-alpha
    ~BUBB_SPELL_MENU_EXTENDED/BUBB_SPELL_MENU_EXTENDED.TP2~ #0 #0 // Bubb's Spell Menu Extended: v4.6
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #0 // Rewritten Final Chapter of Throne of Bhaal: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #10 // Balthazar can be redeemed: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #20 // Improved Sarevok-Player Interactions: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #30 // Improved Imoen-Player Interactions in Throne of Bhaal: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #40 // Restored Bhaalspawn Powers: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #50 // Improved Slayer Transformation: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #60 // Expanded Epilogues for Bioware NPCs -> David Gaider's expanded epilogues for Bioware NPCs: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #2200 // Extended Epilogues for additional Beamdog NPCs, by shawne: 2.0.26
    ~ASCENSION/ASCENSION.TP2~ #0 #2400 // Slightly improved cutscenes, by DavidW: 2.0.26
    ~INLOVEUNDEATH/INLOVEUNDEATH.TP2~ #0 #0 // The Dreadful Tales: In Love, Undeath - a new quest and companion for BG2EE -> Yes, but don't patch existing save games: v1.4
    ~INLOVEUNDEATH/INLOVEUNDEATH.TP2~ #0 #2 // Xzele: Player-Initiated Dialogues: v1.4
    ~JUNIPERANDTHESTONELEECH/JUNIPERANDTHESTONELEECH.TP2~ #0 #0 // The Dreadful Tales: Juniper and the Stone Leech - companion and a quest mod for BG2EE ToB: v1.2
    ~JUNIPERANDTHESTONELEECH/JUNIPERANDTHESTONELEECH.TP2~ #0 #1 // The Dreadful Tales: Juniper and the Stone Leech - Player-Initiated Dialogues for Juniper: v1.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #0 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - New quest for Baldur's Gate 2 EE: v5.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #1 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - Allow Skie to return as a joinable NPC: v5.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #2 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - Add Player-Initiated Dialogue (PID) for Skie: v5.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #3 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - The Return of Eddard Silvershield (quest & a joinable NPC): v5.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #4 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - Add Player-Initiated Dialogue (PID) for Eddard: v5.2
    ~SKIECOST/SKIECOST.TP2~ #0 #5 // Skie: The Cost of One Girl's Soul - Add brand new SoD-oriented items to BG2: v5.2
    ~YVETTE/SETUP-YVETTE.TP2~ #0 #0 // Yvette Romance - BG2 Romance Character: 5.1
    ~YVETTE/SETUP-YVETTE.TP2~ #0 #1 // Yvette Romance - alternative class (Pure Heartwarder): 5.1
    ~FOUNDLING/FOUNDLING.TP2~ #0 #0 // Foundling: Between the Shades -> Yes, but don't patch the existing save games: 5.3
    ~PETSY/PETSY.TP2~ #0 #0 // Petsy Chattertone: 4.2
    ~WILSONCHRONICLES/WILSONCHRONICLES.TP2~ #0 #0 // Wilson Chronicles - expansion for our favorite bear companion: v2.1
    ~VARSHOON/VARSHOON.TP2~ #0 #0 // Varshoon - an illithid NPC for BG2: v8.0
    ~GAHESH/GAHESH.TP2~ #0 #0 // Gahesh NPC: 2.1
    ~HEPHERNAANBG2/HEPHERNAANBG2.TP2~ #0 #0 // The Return of Hephernaan - a Baldur's Gate 2: EE NPC mod: v3.1
    ~HEPHERNAANBG2/HEPHERNAANBG2.TP2~ #0 #1 // Player-Initiated Dialogues for Hephernaan: v3.1
    ~KHALIDBG2/KHALIDBG2.TP2~ #0 #0 // Khalid for BG2EE: v1.01
    ~KHALIDBG2/KHALIDBG2.TP2~ #0 #1 // Khalid for BG2EE: Player-Initiated Dialogues: v1.01
    ~FALDORNBG2/FALDORNBG2.TP2~ #0 #0 // Faldorn NPC for BG2EE: 1.3
    ~FALDORNBG2/FALDORNBG2.TP2~ #0 #1 // Faldorn NPC for BG2EE: Player-Initiated Dialogues (PIDs): 1.3
    ~FHAUGY/FHAUGY.TP2~ #0 #0 // Fhaugy - Baldur's Gate 2: EE NPC: v1.01
    ~FHAUGY/FHAUGY.TP2~ #0 #1 // Fhaugy: Player-Initiated Dialogues (PIDs): v1.01
    ~DVARADIME/DVARADIME.TP2~ #0 #0 // Dvaradime - Baldur's Gate 2: EE NPC: v1.3
    ~DVARADIME/DVARADIME.TP2~ #0 #1 // Dvaradime - Player-Initiated Dialogue: v1.3
    ~LHANND/LHANND.TP2~ #0 #0 // Lhannd - Baldur's Gate 2: EE NPC: v1.4
    ~LHANND/LHANND.TP2~ #0 #1 // Lhannd: Player-Initiated Dialogues (PIDs): v1.4
    ~FYALVARA/FYALVARA.TP2~ #0 #1 // Fyalvara - Baldur's Gate 2: EE NPC -> Make Fyalvara a wizard slayer.: v1.0
    ~FYALVARA/FYALVARA.TP2~ #0 #3 // Fyalvara - install Player-Initiated Dialogues?: v1.0
    ~BANTERPACK/SETUP-BANTERPACK.TP2~ #0 #0 // Pocket Plane Banter Pack for BG2: Shadows of Amn: v18
    ~BANTERPACK/SETUP-BANTERPACK.TP2~ #0 #2 // Pocket Plane Banter Pack for BG2: Throne of Bhaal: v18
    ~IEPBANTERS/IEPBANTERS.TP2~ #0 #0 // Extended NPC-NPC Interaction SoA: v5.9
    ~IEPBANTERS/IEPBANTERS.TP2~ #0 #1 // Extended Minsc/Aerie Interaction ToB: v5.9
    ~IEPBANTERS/IEPBANTERS.TP2~ #0 #9 // Install Banter Accelerator? How much time would you like in between NPC banters in-game? -> 30 Minutes: v5.9
    ~CROSSMODBG2/SETUP-CROSSMODBG2.TP2~ #0 #0 // Crossmod Banter Pack for Shadows of Amn: v21
    ~CROSSMODBG2/SETUP-CROSSMODBG2.TP2~ #0 #1 // Crossmod Banter Pack for Throne of Bhaal: v21
    ~CROSSMODBG2/SETUP-CROSSMODBG2.TP2~ #0 #2 // Crossmod Romance Conflicts: v21
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #530 // Randomise scrolls: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #560 // More Spell Shield scrolls: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #1300 // Randomise items -> Mode 2: Randomise with WeiDU. No items are lost: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #9000 // Cespenar can forge SoA items: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #10210 // Duergar merchants: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #10300 // Prevent Watcher's Keep statues from disappearing: 7
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #0 // SoD to BG2:EE Item upgrade by Daeros_Trollkiller: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #4 // Update names, appearances, icons, and lore values of existing dragonscale-based items to be consistent across Baldur's Gate 1, 2, and with new items introduced by this mod.  ***These changes are cosmetic only***: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #5 // Update resist type for original Shadow Dragonscale Armor for consistency with new variants:  Acid -> Magic Damage): v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #8 // Force all import-able SoD items to be available in their normal locations ****Requires starting a new game**** -> All importable items with randomized Voidhammer +3/Voidsword +3: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #10 // Allow choice of weapon imported from Baldur's Gate into Irenecus' dungeon -> Varscona +2: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #23 // Allow choice of armor imported from Baldur's Gate into Irenecus' dungeon -> Protector of the Second +2: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #27 // Allow choice of item imported from Baldur's Gate into Irenecus' dungeon -> Helm of Balduran: v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #31 // Cosmetic Enhancements for Existing Items (does not affect function): v2.0.5
    ~SOD2BG2_IU/SOD2BG2_IU.TP2~ #0 #34 // Enhanced visual on-hit effects. (fire, cold, acid, electricity, magic - cosmetic only) -> IWD-Style on-hit visual effects.: v2.0.5
    ~OFHEIRLOOMSANDCLASSES/OFHEIRLOOMSANDCLASSES.TP2~ #0 #0 // Of Heirlooms and Classes - new forgeable artifacts for different classes: v2.1
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #70 // Icewind Dale Casting Graphics [Andyr]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #110 // Icon Improvements: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #130 // Force All Dialogue to Pause Game: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #171 // Unique Icons [Lava] -> Replace all icons: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3151 // Remove Annoying Visual Effects from Equipped Items -> Remove all of the above: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1010 // More Interjections: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1020 // Alter HP Triggers for NPC Wounded Dialogues: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1080 // Add Bags of Holding: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1120 // Stores Sell Higher Stacks of Items: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1220 // Allow Cromwell to Upgrade Watcher's Keep Items: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1225 // Adjust Cromwell's Forging Time -> Instant forging (original BG2 default): v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1230 // Allow Cespenar to Use Cromwell Recipes: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2090 // Change Experience Point Cap -> Remove experience cap: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2999 // Max HP at Level One: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3000 // Higher HP on Level Up -> Maximum: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3012 // Maximum HP Creatures [the bigg] -> For party-joinable NPCs only: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3030 // Easy Spell Learning -> 100% learn spells: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3040 // Make Bags of Holding Bottomless: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3050 // Remove Fatigue from Restoration Spells: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3070 // Change Effect of Reputation on Store Prices -> Low Reputation Store Discount [Sabre]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3080 // Increase Ammo Stack Size -> Unlimited ammo stacking: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3090 // Increase Jewelry, Gem, and Miscellaneous Item Stacks -> Unlimited jewelry, gem, and miscellaneous item stacking: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3100 // Increase Potion Stacking -> Unlimited potion stacking: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3110 // Increase Scroll Stacking -> Unlimited scroll stacking: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3121 // Happy Patch - Alter How Party NPCs Complain About Reputation -> NPCs can be angry about reputation but never leave [Salk]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3125 // Neutral Characters Make Happy Comments at Mid-Range Reputation [Luiz]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3130 // No Traps or Locks [Weimer]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3190 // Rest Anywhere [japheth]: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3194 // Alter Hostile Rest Spawns -> Disable completely: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3205 // Stores Purchase All Item Types: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3330 // Make Party Members Less Likely to Die Irreversibly: v16
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3345 // Increase Party Movement Speed and/or Casting Speed Outside of Combat [argent77] -> Movement speed by 150 percent and casting speed: v16
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #3551 // Increase the power of Cure Wounds and Cause Wounds spells to the level found in 3rd Edition D&D -> Spells heal or inflict the maximum amount of damage in this range: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #3580 // Restoration and Lesser Restoration spells heal ability-score damage: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4000 // Faster Bears: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4051 // Decrease the rate at which reputation improves -> Reputation increases at about 1/2 the normal rate: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4162 // Increase the price of a license to practise magic in Athkatla -> License costs 20,000 gp: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4171 // Increase the price asked by Gaelan Bayle -> Gaelan wants 60,000 gold pieces: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4230 // Delay the arrival of the "bonus merchants" in the Adventurers' Mart and the Copper Coronet: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #5000 // Ease-of-use party AI: 34.3
    // Recently Uninstalled: ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #25 // Improve All Enemies Hit Points -> Enemies Have x2 Hit Points: v0.6-beta
    ~ARTAPORT/ARTAPORT.TP2~ #0 #1 // Add portraits for non-joinable NPCs in BG2:EE: 2.0
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #2 // "Kuroisan", the Acid Kensai: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #1 // The Ritual: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #3 // "Red Badge" Poison-Based Encounter: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #4 // Gebhard Blucher's Lich in the Docks: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #5 // Kensai Ryu's Gnome Fighter/Illusionist in the Docks: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #8 // Improved Sahuagin City: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #10 // Improved Irenicus: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #11 // Improved Guarded Compound in the Temple District: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #12 // Improved Twisted Rune: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #14 // Gebhard Blucher's Improved Demon Knights: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #15 // Kensai Ryu's Tougher Kangaxx and Guardians: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #6 // Kensai Ryu's Improved Crypt King: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #17 // Kensai Ryu's Improved Copper Coronet: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #19 // Mike Barnes' Improved Small Teeth Pass: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #35 // Morpheus562's Improved Planar Prison Bounty Hunters: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #39 // Morpheus562's Improved Drizzt (BG2EE): v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #23 // Tougher Fire Giants: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #32 // Morpheus562's Tougher Githyanki: v0.6-beta
    ~TACTICS-REMIX/TACTICS-REMIX.TP2~ #0 #33 // Morpheus562's Tougher Yuan-ti: v0.6-beta

     

  3. Updated one quest mod review in current playthrough. I will have a pause temporary, playing some jrpgs, and return to this game later. Probably will continue with my Ajantis's game first, or with this Imoen Romance playthrough. (hopefully not a restart, too many tempting MODs to try, like Khalid, Skie... 😅)

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    Bridge's Block

    Overall Experience: A+
    Lore friendly: A+
    Area Art: A-

    Spoiler

    Another good mod from the Athkatlan Grounds Series with vanilla-feel content. This mod is not huge content-wise, but it offers a well-written short story with an appropriate level of interjections from vanilla NPCs. The new areas are reusing vanilla materials, but they mesh well generally and look appropriate location-wise. 

    I didn't expect to be surprised by the content from a relatively small mod compared to some mods from the same author, but it happened. I saw quality writing skill here- it seems like the author intends to disguise some early quests as those non-significant fetch quests available in vanilla BG1. However, those quests are not as simple as that, and it is not even a real quest, as they are just designed in such a way to mislead and lower the player's expectation. As a result, the investigation process feels more surprising and rewarding when you discover the real story. 

    I also enjoy the main story behind this mod. I always wonder whether there are individuals with different alignments from a certain evil race that we are familiar with in this series, and I enjoy the additional characterization and the opportunity to learn more lore about them. This story also fits the central theme of vanilla BG2 story very well, at least for a good nature PC, where you may appreciate the sibling's love written for an unexpected creature more in this game.

    Screenshots (heavy spoilers)

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    The entrance looks very natural
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    I don't know why rat can talk, but it is fun
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    Doppelgangers also have feeling and family love
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  4. One thing I like in SOTSC is it has a lot of new hidden areas, and they are quite subtle, but still noticeable if you explore around and look closely enough, like always click on the edge of map if you see the change area button, or move the cursor to any weird crevice that you found...The visual clues are generally quite obvious.

    I like the feeling of accidentally discovering new areas here and there, as this makes the exploration feels more rewarding, and the old BG1 is full of surprise again.

    Discovering the Ormyrrs' Peak is probably the most enjoyable moment for me when playing with this MOD. Adding map notes probably will loss its charm🙂 

  5. @Mordekaie Thanks and I'm glad you like it🙂

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    To update 3 BG1 reviews for my current playthrough. 3 permanent party members this time and I rotate a lot for the other slots (mainly Branwen, Eldoth, Skie, Edwin, Minsc, Dynaheir). They are all great but I will only write a review for them if I bring them for a full BG1 play-through.

    Spoiler

    I don't really like Branwen's romance for what I have seen. Feel not too consistent with her personality written (in vanilla or interjections from BG1 NPC Project)

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    Jaheira and Khalid
    (Vanilla NPC with MODs- BG1 NPC Project)

    Overall Experience: A
    Lore friendly: A+

    Spoiler

    Jaheira and Khalid join as a couple and they have the most content (more specifically, Jaheira) in terms of interjections and banters compared to the other NPCs in BG1NPC Project. The quality of the writing is outstanding, especially for Jaheira, some of her banter with annoying companions (such as Edwin) is skillfully written and close to a professional level. The Jaheira you see here also feels connected to Beamdogs written ones in SOD and Bioware's ones in BG2 almost seamlessly. There are still very few moments I consider some banters are unlikely to be written by Bioware in such a way (if I rate it with the most strict standard), but those contents are still quite amusing to see. 

    Hence, I enjoy their presence very much in BG1. Jaheira acts greatly as a de facto leader who strives to fulfill her old friend's wish by mentoring the PC to be a better person. I play as a druid in this playthrough, which has enhanced this experience even further, as they are several class-specific talks that Jaheira tried to help PC to develop as a fledgling druid. 

    Jaheira still has her nagging attitude as we all love/ hate in the vanilla BG2, but this MOD also offers you an opportunity to see her soft and attractive sides when Khalid is still alive. Several sweet moments are quite heartwarming to see and are connected well with the new content written in SOD, which may make the tragedy in the next game more impactful. 

    Khalid does not have as much characterization as Jaheira, but generally, his dialogues fully fit his few original banter that we can see in the first game. Although not many, I also feel that there are banters that have reminded me why he has a good intelligence score, which is something I consider good writing because stammering in speech does not always equal idiocy, which has probably been perceived as so in certain MODs. 

    Jaheira has a personal quest that is related to one of the vanilla quests and can be considered an interesting extension of that story. Quite enjoy it.

    Screenshots:

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    Druid talk 
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    When your companions are flirting but you are a lone wolf
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    Banter
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    Druid quest
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    Imoen
    (Vanilla NPC with MODs- BG1 NPC Project + Imoen 4 Ever)

    Overall Experience: A
    Lore Friendly: A

    Spoiler

    BG1 NPC Project has added a lot of reactions to almost everything for Imoen. The quantity is almost at the same level as Jaheira, with the quality in writing slightly lower than some of the NPCs from this MOD, mainly because some of her dialogues may look slightly modern. 

    Don't get me wrong, I said this because I was comparing it to the overall amazing writing from this MOD with the highest standard. If you love Imoen, this MOD has everything you need and has successfully portrayed her as a very likable carefree, and mischievous little sister in the first game. Her personality truly shines in BG1 with this MOD, and you will love her if you like this type of cute character. This MOD will make you care more about her story in BG2 and has increased the immersion for someone who wants to role-play as a good protective brother who is willing to search through the whole Faerun just to rescue your beloved sister. BG1 NPC MOD has also added some scenes that will make you more emotionally attached to the story, such as making a grave for Gorion, and the small gift from your sister. 

    I have also installed the SOD components from the Imoen 4 Ever MOD to increase her presence in this playthrough, and I am truly impressed. This MOD rearrange the order of some vanilla dialogues and cutscenes to let Imoen stays in your party most of the time, and the result is pretty convincing- it looks natural and enhanced the experience in the early part of SOD significantly. After all, Imoen is willing to leave Candlekeep to venture into the unknown world with you- she cares about you and has an adventurous spirit, and I always find it implausible that she needs to stay back in the Palace to learn magic, while anyone else in your party can dual class without any similar restriction. 

    Unfortunately, as the author has stated, her content in SOD has not been completed yet, so you may notice her interjections while are still pretty well written, are significantly less than the vanilla NPCs, and there is no banter with the others at the moment. However, having a sister who talks less frequent is still much better than "no Imoen at all". I always feel happy when she says something, so this MOD is still very worth using at this stage. 

    Finally, you won't know what SOD is missing until you see her reactions to the events in SOD, especially in the later game. Never should have any story reason to take your dear sister away from you in SOD.

    Screenshots:

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    Interjection
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    Location banter
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    Good sister gives you a gift
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    SOD main story reactions
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    Unexpected SOD minor reactions here and there
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    Baldur's Gate Romantic Encounters

    Overall Experience: B+
    Lore friendly: B+

    Spoiler

    I heard the good and bad reputation of this MOD a long time ago- some say this MOD changes BG into porn, while some say this MOD is a good quest MOD if you just use the teen version. I finished BG1 with this MOD (teen version) and I would agree with the latter. 

    I had a bad experience with a mega-mod with an NPC that literally sleep with everyone in the Sword Coast 2 years ago- I might be exaggerating but that MOD has permanently changed me to be extremely cautious in picking any MOD that adds romantic encounters because a wrong choice could make your beloved game becomes too cringe to look at. 

    I have expected this MOD to solely add dalliances here and there, but surprisingly I was wrong. I'm not sure whether this is because there are fewer sex scenes for a male PC, or it is simply because the teen version focuses more on adding many "small love stories" across the Sword Coast. They are pretty decent quests with lighthearted and slightly naughty interaction options, and some stories are even quite heart-warming to see. Yes, I would rather name the teen version of this mod as Sword Coast Small Love Stories, because most of the quests that I have encountered are not to satisfy my PC lust, instead, they tell a nice story between some vanilla or mod NPCs. I would consider adding some quests into my future playthroughs because I think they are simply good to have, such as:
    - The Messenger
    - The Messenger 2
    - Camryn and Tamah
    - The honest lies of two riversides0
    - Molly the Husband-Grabber
    - Minor disclosures
    - Cloakwood lovers
    - The return 

    Some quests have also expanded the personality of certain NPCs, while the writing could too wordy sometime (and hence may not look too vanilla), I still enjoy them, and I like Scar's one particularly. I feel like my PC is getting new friends with this MOD. 

    Occasionally, some dialogue options could be too wacky to me, and some even feel slightly fourth-wall breaking, so some moments reminded me this is undoubtedly MOD content. 

    The girdle of gender reaction is also a hidden gem in this MOD. I enjoy it very much that my companions have so many things to say when my PC changed his gender. I even discovered (when I write this review) that I can use the girdle on the companions for more fun reactions. I'm going to load my old saves and see what will happen. 

    Screenshot:

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    Easter egg for  Salvanas in BG2 
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    Good side quest enhancing companion backstory
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    More old friend
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    Novel writing quest with a lot of interactions
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    Funny girdle of gender reactions
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  6. Not a review but some thoughts on certain MODs:

     Skie - The Cost of One Girl's Soul

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    The first time I installed this MOD (the previous game that I did not play SOD), I installed her NPC components, and I did the quest correctly and got her back as a joinable companion. I didn’t take her for a full BG2 run, so this is not a review for that.

    The first thing I want to say is, in my current playthrough, I finished SOD, and the first moment I started in the cell in BG2, I felt a kind of loss as whatever happened there (like my PC friendship with Khalid) does not have any significance until I saw the dagger and Imoen's comment on Skie's fate in SOD. Hence, I truly appreciate the small quest from this MOD to bring her back, as this is something crucial to connect vanilla BG2 to SOD. I don't really feel any connection without this MOD. The component that adds some flavorful and useful items that have a connection to SOD is also a pretty good idea.

    The second thing is, I did not install the Skie NPC component this time, as I try to have a playthrough with more focus on vanilla NPCs. At first, I quite regret this decision, as there is no harm to see an old friend back in BG2, even if I have no plan to bring her along this time. However, after failing her quest due to a selfish roleplaying option, I was quite satisfied with the outcome role-play-wise, as there are consequences and reactions (from companions). I would most probably reload the game if I install her NPC component, so I would say installing the quest component only has made me enjoy more in terms of role-playing my PC, while still enjoying the connection to SOD.

    The quest component only is indeed a good small quest addition.

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    I also noticed that Southern Edge has a journal collection quest that I didn't encounter during my previous game. So there are two MODs with a similar quest at the moment, interesting 😅

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    It seems like we can edit the old post again, good to know, and probably it is time for me to convert all of my drafts into reviews🙂

  7. Spoiler

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    This dialogue mentioned Mazzy but Jaheira took the fighter stronghold in my game. Mazzy did not involve in this quest at all in my game (not in the party since I met Nalia in Copper Coronent), so not sure why her name is here.

  8. 12 hours ago, Mordekaie said:

    @lefreut Preparing my EET install with your GUI as usual.

    I would like to tweak one aspect of the UI : For me the portraits on the right side of the screen look too small.

    I have been checking how it looks when using  the scale user interface from the graphic options. The portraits get bigger (maybe just a little too big) but i don't like the result.

    Is there any easy solution to have larger portraits on LeUI ?

    https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/comment/723397/#Comment_723397

    You may check the UI Edit Mode (F11) in this thread

    I used that function to tweak this UI mod when I played IWD1EE last year, making the portrait in the dialogue box larger:

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    I believe you can do something similar for what you want

  9. On 4/5/2021 at 8:59 AM, Guest energisedcamel said:

    Hello! There seems to be a few bugs with Minsc and the ranger stronghold, the biggest of which is a looping dialogue. Minsc keeps noticing Delon, but no one appears, so the dialogue ends. Any idea how I can fix this?

    I had this problem with the 8.1 version with fixes. So I summoned Delon with console and it fixed it:

    CLUAConsole:CreateCreature("delon")

  10. To keep a record on my previously completed BG1EE modlist:

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    // Log of Currently Installed WeiDU Mods
    // The top of the file is the 'oldest' mod
    // ~TP2_File~ #language_number #component_number // [Subcomponent Name -> ] Component Name [ : Version]
    ~DLCMERGER/DLCMERGER.TP2~ #0 #1 // Merge DLC into game -> Merge "Siege of Dragonspear" DLC: 1.3
    ~DRAGONSPEAR_UI++/DRAGONSPEAR_UI++.TP2~ #0 #0 // Install SoD GUI Overhaul Core Component: 22.01.3
    ~DRAGONSPEAR_UI++/DRAGONSPEAR_UI++.TP2~ #0 #1 // Add Transparent Tooltip Background: 22.01.3
    ~DRAGONSPEAR_UI++/DRAGONSPEAR_UI++.TP2~ #0 #2 // Update several strings in Dialog.tlk: 22.01.3
    ~DRAGONSPEAR_UI++/DRAGONSPEAR_UI++.TP2~ #0 #8 // Select Number of Quicksave Slots -> 6: 22.01.3
    ~DRAGONSPEAR_UI++/DRAGONSPEAR_UI++.TP2~ #0 #9 // Fix Blurry Portraits: 22.01.3
    ~CANDLELIGHT-FOR-UIPP/CANDLELIGHT-FOR-UIPP.TP2~ #0 #10 // Candle skin pack for Dragonspear UI++ mod -> Candlelight skin: 0.2.0
    ~EEEX/EEEX.TP2~ #0 #0 // EEex: 0.9.7
    ~EEEX/EEEX.TP2~ #0 #1 // Enable effect menu module - (LShift-on-hover to view spells affecting creature): 0.9.7
    ~BUBB_SPELL_MENU_EXTENDED/SETUP-BUBB_SPELL_MENU_EXTENDED.TP2~ #0 #0 // Bubb's Spell Menu Extended: 4.3.1
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #0 // Ice Island Level Two Restoration: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #11 // Scar and the Sashenstar's Daughter: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #12 // Quoningar, the Cleric: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #13 // Shilo Chen and the Ogre-Magi: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #14 // Edie, the Merchant League Applicant: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #17 // Creature Restorations: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #18 // Creature Name Restorations: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #19 // Minor Dialogue Restorations: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #21 // Store, Tavern and Inn Fixes and Restorations: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #22 // Item Corrections and Restorations: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #29 // Duke Eltan in the Harbor Master's Building: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #30 // Nim Furlwing Encounter: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #32 // Svlast, the Fallen Paladin Encounter: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #33 // Mal-Kalen, the Ulcaster Ghost: v16.4
    ~BG1UB/SETUP-BG1UB.TP2~ #0 #34 // Chapter 6 Dialogue Restorations: v16.4
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #0 // Slime Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #1 // Beregost Family Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #2 // Babysitting Quest, including the Carnival Encounter...: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #3 // Nashkel Monster Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #4 // Fallen Paladin Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #5 // Undying Love Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #6 // Lovesick Half-Orc: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #7 // Unexpected Help Quest: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #8 // Many Little Paws: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #9 // Drunk near Beregost Temple: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #10 // A Warm Place for Noober: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #11 // Brage's Sword: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #12 // Legal Sea Charts Sources: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #13 // Additions to the Lady's Hall and the Bitch Queen's Temple: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #14 // A Worried Farmer: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #15 // Bodies for a Good Cause: v25.2
    ~BGQE/SETUP-BGQE.TP2~ #0 #16 // Finish Cordyr's Quest without killing Sil: v25.2
    ~BST/SETUP-BST.TP2~ #0 #0 // The BS Company presents Balduran's Seatower: vEAOB.7
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #0 // Endless BG1: Main Component (Required): 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #1 // More Flavor to Hero of Baldur's Gate (Includes PC's Residence Inside Palace): 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #2 // Short Public Hero Tribute: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #3 // Sarevok's Unique Items: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #4 // Sarevok's Sword: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #5 // Imoen and Duke Jannath (Imoen Gets Residence Inside Palace): 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #6 // Duke Eltan Is in the Palace: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #7 // Flaming Fist After Final Fight: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #8 // Elminster Makes an Appearance -> jastey's Version: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #10 // First Refugees Come to Baldur's Gate: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #11 // Ophyllis the Treasurer is Inside Palace Dungeon: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #12 // Denkod in Thieves' Guild Comments on Sarevok's Death: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #15 // Fenster the Palace Healer Is in the Palace: 11
    ~C#ENDLESSBG1/C#ENDLESSBG1.TP2~ #0 #16 // Captain Corwin Is in the Palace: 11
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #100 // Main Component: Amount of -ahem- details and BG-style vs. description text! (Required) -> Teen Version and Skip Components with Warnings.: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #1 // Bardolan's Briefing, by berelinde: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #2 // Scar's Spare Time, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #4 // Extension of Bjornin Encounter (Personal Wound Treatment), by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #5 // No Starch in the Maypole: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #6 // Duke Eltan's Spare Minute, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #7 // Husam's Personal Preparation, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #8 // Laurel's Post-Hunting, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #9 // Bartus' Seduction, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #10 // Lina's Massage, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #11 // First Night with Quentin, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #14 // No Regrets: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #15 // Purchased Love, by Thimblerig: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #16 // Hull: Heavy Duty, by Lava: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #17 // Late Night with Jaheira, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #18 // Sil's Blessing, by Lava: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #19 // Melicamp: The Poultry Boy, by Lava: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #20 // Reading with Rinnie, by Western Paladin: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #21 // Molly the Husband-Grabber, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #22 // The Mourning of Centeol, the Spider Lady, by Lava: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #26 // The Messenger, by Thimblerig: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #28 // The Novelists, by Thimblerig: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #29 // The Honest Lies of Two Riversides, By Lava: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #30 // Necromancer's Trouble, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #31 // Dinner with Thalantyr, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #32 // Girdle of Gender Reactions, by Thimblerig, Kulyok, Domi, Lava, Lastknightleft, Twani, Jastey, Daisy Ninja Girl: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #33 // The Surgeon's Dream, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #34 // All That Left Was, by Lava and Thimblerig: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #35 // A Childhood Friend, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #36 // Arlene the Working Girl, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #37 // Della May from Thay, by Kulyok: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #40 // Mikala the Monk, by Twani: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #41 // The Messenger 2: Rain or Snow or Gloom of Night, by Thimblerig and tibicina: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #42 // Camryn and Tamah, by tibicina: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #43 // Minor Disclosures, by jastey: 9.0
    ~BG1RE/SETUP-BG1RE.TP2~ #0 #44 // Cloakwood Lovers, by tibicina: 9.0
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #10 // Imoen 4 Ever in SoD: Imoen Remains in Group in Korlasz' Dungeon: v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #11 // Imoen 4 Ever in SoD: Imoen Returns to PC in First Coalition Camp (bd1000): v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #12 // Imoen 4 Ever in SoD: Imoen Gives Better Reason to Stay Behind in Palace: v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #13 // Imoen 4 Ever in SoD: Play Cutscene With Imoen and Duke Jannath: v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #14 // Imoen 4 Ever in SoD: Give Imoen Dialogue Content in Chapters 8-12: v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #15 // Imoen at the End of the Game Should be the One that Was in Party (SoD Only): v10
    ~IMOEN_FOREVER/IMOEN_FOREVER.TP2~ #0 #20 // Imoen's chest moves with the campaign, too: v10
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #0 // The BG1 NPC Project: Required Modifications: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #10 // The BG1 NPC Project: Banters, Quests, and Interjections: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #30 // The BG1 NPC Project: Branwen's Romance Core (teen content) -> Speed: 1 hour real time (standard) minimum between LoveTalks: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #40 // The BG1 NPC Project: Coran's Romance Core (adult content) -> Speed: 1 hour real time (standard) minimum between LoveTalks: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #50 // The BG1 NPC Project: Dynaheir's Romance Core (teen content) -> Speed: 1 hour real time (standard) minimum between LoveTalks: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #60 // The BG1 NPC Project: Shar-Teel Relationship Core (adult content) -> Speed: 1 hour real time (standard) minimum between LoveTalks: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #80 // The BG1 NPC Project: Female Romance Challenges, Ajantis vs Xan vs Coran: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #130 // The BG1 NPC Project: Sarevok's Diary Adjustments -> SixofSpades Extended Sarevok's Diary: v27.1
    ~BG1NPC/BG1NPC.TP2~ #0 #200 // The BG1 NPC Project: Player-Initiated Dialogues: v27.1
    ~VERRSZA/VERRSZA.TP2~ #0 #0 // Verr'Sza - the rakshasa NPC for BG1EE: 5.4
    ~EMILY/EMILY.TP2~ #0 #0 // Emily NPC for BG1EE: 1.65
    ~EMILY/EMILY.TP2~ #0 #3 // Choose whether or not to have Emily's custom soundtrack play during timed talks. -> Emily's Music: 1.65
    ~HELGA/SETUP-HELGA.TP2~ #0 #0 // Helga NPC Mod: 1.55
    ~KALE/KALE.TP2~ #0 #0 // Kale NPC for BG1EE and SoD: 1.67
    ~KALE/KALE.TP2~ #0 #1 // Give Kale the Warden Class? (Recommended) -> Warden(Fighter Kit): 1.67
    ~RECORDER/SETUP-RECORDER.TP2~ #0 #0 // Recorder NPC MoD: 1.49
    ~RECORDER/SETUP-RECORDER.TP2~ #0 #1 // Choose whether or not to have Recorder's custom soundtrack play during timed talks. -> Recorder's Music: 1.49
    ~VIENXAY/VIENXAY.TP2~ #0 #0 // Vienxay NPC for BG1EE: 1.64
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #0 // Spell Revisions: v4 Beta 18
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #10 // Deva and Planetar Animations: v4 Beta 18
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #20 // Mirror Image Fix: v4 Beta 18
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #30 // Dispel Magic Fix: v4 Beta 18
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #55 // Spell Deflection blocks AoE spells: v4 Beta 18
    ~SPELL_REV/SETUP-SPELL_REV.TP2~ #0 #60 // Update Spellbooks of Joinable NPCs: v4 Beta 18
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #500 // Randomly replace the WIS tome normally found in TotSC with one of the 6 available types: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #530 // Randomise scrolls: 7
    ~RANDOMISER/RANDOMISER.TP2~ #0 #1300 // Randomise items -> Mode 2: Randomise with WeiDU. No items are lost: 7
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #2000 // Artisan's Kitpack: Ranger Overhaul (required for kit components): 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #2001 // Artisan's Kitpack: Rashemi Berserker Ranger Kit for Minsc: 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #3000 // Artisan's Kitpack: Paladin Overhaul (required for kit components): 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #5001 // Artisan's Kitpack: Elementalist Druid Kit: 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #5002 // Artisan's Kitpack: Hivemaster Druid Kit: 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #5003 // Artisan's Kitpack: Red Wizard Mage Kit for Edwin: 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #7003 // Artisan's Kitpack: Trickster Thief Kit: 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #7203 // Artisan's Kitpack: Trickster - Mimic Mod Kit Abilities (install this after other kits!): 2.5
    ~ARTISANSKITPACK/ARTISANSKITPACK.TP2~ #0 #7102 // Artisan's Kitpack: Give Imoen the Trickster Kit: 2.5
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #10 // Remove Helmet Animations: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #70 // Icewind Dale Casting Graphics [Andyr]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #110 // Icon Improvements: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #130 // Force All Dialogue to Pause Game: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #140 // Fix Boo's Squeak: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #171 // Unique Icons [Lava] -> Replace all icons: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3151 // Remove Annoying Visual Effects from Equipped Items -> Remove all of the above: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1010 // More Interjections: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1075 // Send BioWare NPCs to an Inn [DavidW/Zed Nocear]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1080 // Add Bags of Holding: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1100 // Reveal City Maps When Entering Area: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1120 // Stores Sell Higher Stacks of Items: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2090 // Change Experience Point Cap -> Remove experience cap: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2161 // Alter Weapon Proficiency System -> BG-style weapon proficiencies, with weapon styles [the bigg]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2999 // Max HP at Level One: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3000 // Higher HP on Level Up -> Maximum: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3012 // Maximum HP Creatures [the bigg] -> For party-joinable NPCs only: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3030 // Easy Spell Learning -> 100% learn spells: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3040 // Make Bags of Holding Bottomless: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3050 // Remove Fatigue from Restoration Spells: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3060 // Remove "You Must Gather Your Party..." Sound [Weimer]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3071 // Change Effect of Reputation on Store Prices -> Reputation has no effect, stores price fixed at 100% [Luiz]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3080 // Increase Ammo Stack Size -> Unlimited ammo stacking: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3090 // Increase Jewelry, Gem, and Miscellaneous Item Stacks -> Unlimited jewelry, gem, and miscellaneous item stacking: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3100 // Increase Potion Stacking -> Unlimited potion stacking: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3110 // Increase Scroll Stacking -> Unlimited scroll stacking: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3121 // Happy Patch - Alter How Party NPCs Complain About Reputation -> NPCs can be angry about reputation but never leave [Salk]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3123 // NPCs Don't Fight: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3125 // Neutral Characters Make Happy Comments at Mid-Range Reputation [Luiz]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3130 // No Traps or Locks [Weimer]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3190 // Rest Anywhere [japheth]: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3205 // Stores Purchase All Item Types: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3345 // Increase Party Movement Speed and/or Casting Speed Outside of Combat [argent77] -> Movement speed by 150 percent and casting speed: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4025 // Allow NPC Pairs to Separate: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4030 // Consistent Stats: Edwin -> Use BG values: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4040 // Consistent Stats: Jaheira -> Use BG values: v15
    ~CDTWEAKS/SETUP-CDTWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4170 // Ensure Shar-Teel Doesn't Die in the Original Challenge: v15
    ~EET_TWEAKS/EET_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2056 // XP for killing creatures -> Custom value: 1.12
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #1500 // Include arcane spells from Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #1510 // Include divine spells from Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #3505 // Wider selection of random scrolls: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #3580 // Restoration and Lesser Restoration spells heal ability-score damage: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4000 // Faster Bears: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4020 // More realistic wolves and wild dogs: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4030 // Improved shapeshifting: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4050 // Decrease the rate at which reputation improves -> Reputation increases at about 2/3 the normal rate: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #4145 // Skip the Candlekeep tutorial sections -> Remove the tutorial NPCs from Candlekeep: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #5000 // Ease-of-use party AI: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #5080 // Improved textscreens in Tales of the Sword Coast: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #5900 // Initialise AI components (required for all tactical and AI components): 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6000 // Smarter general AI: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6010 // Better calls for help: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6030 // Smarter Mages: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6040 // Smarter Priests: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6100 // Potions for NPCs: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6200 // Improved Spiders: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6300 // Smarter sirines and dryads: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6310 // Slightly smarter carrion crawlers: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #6320 // Smarter basilisks: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #7000 // Improved doppelgangers: 34.3
    ~STRATAGEMS/SETUP-STRATAGEMS.TP2~ #0 #7150 // Improved Carsa/Kahrk interaction: 34.3
     

    It is very minimal in quest mods, and the first time trying on spells and kits mods. Generally there are no significant issues, only minor ones:

    a) Planetar bug in Ulgoth's Beard (reported in the SR thread)

    b) Winski Perorate did not appear in the Thieves Guild Maze. Discussed with Macro (on the Discord) and we think it is likely related to the Endless BG1 MOD after comparing our modlist. (reported by Macro in Endless BG1 thread)

    c) There is no icon for the spell Obscuring Mist and one of the monsters summoning spell. This also happens in my current BG2 game, not sure whether it is related to the install order of SR and Tweak Anthology

    d) I installed Skitia's npcs for flavour in this run, but I noticed that the names of Recorder and Kale did not appear correctly in SOD, which looks like what normally happens when you change mods midgame or load the save file for another modded game, but I didn't do that. 

     

  11. I encountered the missing of EE NPCs issue in previous game, and have kept a record of how to solve it:

    Spoiler

    I also experienced the missing EE npcs (Neera and Dorn) which could be related to Dragonspear UI. Problem solved with the addition of the following in BGEE.LUA file:

    purchasedDLC = {}
    purchasedDLC[1] = 1
    purchasedDLC[2] = 1
    purchasedDLC[3] = 1
    purchasedDLC[4] = 1
    purchasedDLC[5] = 1

    You can activate it midgame.

  12. Spoiler

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    Just a thought when seeing this dream scene with this MOD. Personally I feel that this scene is referring to PC left Imoen behind in the palace, so it could feel slightly odd when I saw this dream scene in Chapter 9 (SOD). I guess changing it the other time point also won't really help, so I guess I have to treat it as a random weird dream that is not related to what has happened in reality.

  13. On 7/11/2022 at 10:03 PM, Chitown Willie said:

    Thank you for all your reviews - Great insights and super helpful.

    Would it be possible to add a 4th category called Balance? I'm wary of mods that add overpowered items and excessive XP for quests.

    Thanks!

    It is great to see someone like this thread, have more motivation to write something for my previous and current playthroughs.

    I think I won't add a balance category, because this is something that can be quite difficult for me to rate, as i always have different setup for different run, such as whether I use scs, play at what difficulty, install spell or item revision, how much xp from quest and enemies that I have reduced using eet tweak, or whether your party members can use a particular mod item, etc.

    To be honest balance issue can be something quite difficult for modder to achieve.

    Firstly, the xp issue, most mods are designed in a way that you won't get too much xp if this is the only mod that you are using. However, in reality we use many mods that give extra xp. So i consider this as something players have to customise themselves using eet tweak.

    As for items, it can be more difficult:

    Underpowered item- boring, not using it, just flavour purpose
    Overpowered items - I will definitely mention in my review if I see anything like this.
    Relatively "balanced" items- sound useful and great to have, but in fact, too many of balanced useful items can still make the game becomes easy, because you won't be able to use it in vanilla game. This issue is more prominent in a game like IWD1 where you do not have SCS mod to increase/customize the difficulty.

    So I generally won't specifically comment on this unless there are something ridiculously overpowered.

  14. This could be a vanilla thing but it would be great if there is something to prevent it. Imoen will get same amount of xp regardless of her dual-class status. So, let say if you dual her at 160000 xp before SOD, her new class will gain 200000 xp when she rejoins in SOD, end up a total xp of 400k when the other party members is just around 200k. 

    Not a real issue to most MOD players though since it can be corrected via console or ee keeper easily.

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