BG1 NPCs for SoA & ToB

[Smiling Imp]

Hey Guys, Smiling Imp here. Just wanted to know about my mod, which adds the majority of NPC from the original game into the sequel and expansion. It is broken down into different components for easy mixing and matching with other mods that add BG1 NPCs and adds a mini-city area called the Water Gardens. This mod is always being updated so any feedback and suggestions are welcome. :thog:


Baldur's Gate 1 NPCs in SoA & ToB Download Link:

http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=177

Forum:

http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?board=133.0http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?board=133.0

[Sylthia]

Hey Guys, Smiling Imp here. Just wanted to know about my mod, which adds the majority of NPC from the original game into the sequel and expansion. It is broken down into different components for easy mixing and matching with other mods that add BG1 NPCs and adds a mini-city area called the Water Gardens. This mod is always being updated so any feedback and suggestions are welcome. :thog:


Baldur's Gate 1 NPCs in SoA & ToB Download Link:

http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=177

Forum:

http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?board=133.0http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?board=133.0

How does it affect the interactions if you run into a character that appears or dies in BG2, but isn't playable, like Khalid or Xzar? Did they seem ignorant of the fact that there is a doppleganger of themselves running around, or is there hi-jinx scripted in?

[Smiling Imp]

How does it affect the interactions if you run into a character that appears or dies in BG2, but isn't playable, like Khalid or Xzar? Did they seem ignorant of the fact that there is a doppleganger of themselves running around, or is there hi-jinx scripted in?

Thanks for taking some interest in the mod.

I'm sorry, but I don't think I understand completely. If you are talking about Throne of Bhaal, some of the NPC dialogs assume that you at least restored their SoA selves. That means when you summon Xzar via the fate's summoning in the Abyss, he will talk to you as if the SoA stuff happened, so no explanation as to why he is still alive after been struck down by Lucette.

Otherwise, the SoA NPCs from this mod don't really mess with the NPC interactions that already happen in the game. For example. Garrick's sweetheart, Lady Irlana will still run off with Cyrando, but you will have the chance to meet up with him later.

Hope that helps a little :smalleek:

[Sylthia]

Thanks for taking some interest in the mod.

I'm sorry, but I don't think I understand completely. If you are talking about Throne of Bhaal, some of the NPC dialogs assume that you at least restored their SoA selves. That means when you summon Xzar via the fate's summoning in the Abyss, he will talk to you as if the SoA stuff happened, so no explanation as to why he is still alive after been struck down by Lucette.

Otherwise, the SoA NPCs from this mod don't really mess with the NPC interactions that already happen in the game. For example. Garrick's sweetheart, Lady Irlana will still run off with Cyrando, but you will have the chance to meet up with him later.

Hope that helps a little :smalleek:

Okay, so you mean that you recruit them after you meet them chronologically in SoA? I assume you have to resurrect them if they die canonically? It might make the Jaheira romance a bit awkward if Khalid is still alive.

[Smiling Imp]

Okay, so you mean that you recruit them after you meet them chronologically in SoA? I assume you have to resurrect them if they die canonically? It might make the Jaheira romance a bit awkward if Khalid is still alive.

Actually Khalid and Dynaheir are the only two that don't make an appearance in the mod. You are correct, far too much coding and dialog searching/changing that would have to happen. I was debating on whether or not to take on the challenge, but it would also change/invalidate the dialogs of bioware NPCs, my NPCs and NPCs from other mods, so I don't think I want to go that route.

The only way I could see them making an appearance without changing several dozen dialogs is to make them undead servants of Bodhi so that way talks about them 'dying' will not be so out of place. Dynaheir as a vampire and Khalid as a Zombie/ghoul. It may be easiest scenario to code, but it also changes the nature of the characters very much, so I am still not sure about this one.

As far as everyone else, the ToB NPCs need some of the SoA files in order to work, so technically speaking, you can't bring in their ToB versions without installing their SoA versions first. So for example, you can't bring Xzar back just for ToB if you did not bring him back for SoA. Therefore, after using the fate summoning, he will act like already have knowledge that he cheated death in SoA.

[Sylthia]

Since Quayle is Aerie's adoptive father in BG2, does he have any sort of banter interaction with her? How exactly did he find time to open up a circus in between BG1 and BG2? It's not like there was a lot of downtime there.

[Smiling Imp]

Since Quayle is Aerie's adoptive father in BG2, does he have any sort of banter interaction with her? How exactly did he find time to open up a circus in between BG1 and BG2? It's not like there was a lot of downtime there.

Oh yeah, he banters with her quite a bit. He also banters with Tiax and Jan Jansen a great deal, as well as the other bioware NPCs.

As far as how he managed to open a circus in that short amount of time, I really did not explore that. I left the dialogs as is, then had him join with the party after bantering with Jan. However, that is something that could be explained in more detail in later updates. My first thought is that he was able to open up so quickly because of his superior intellect, but I am always open to suggestions. :smallsmile:

[Smiling Imp]

Hey Guys, Smiling Imp here. Just wanted to let you know that a new version of the mod , version 8, has just been released. It introduces enhanced NPC character scripts and new area scripts for the Water Gardens. :D


http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=177

[Smiling Imp]

Here are some screenshots

http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&record=4433&id=974&full=1

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http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=screenshot&record=4431&id=974&full=1

[Smiling Imp]

*SPOILER* Here is a list of new quest the mod adds.

Expanded Circus Quest - If you add the Tiax component, the circus quest in Waukeen's Promenade will have an added area with an ultimate challenge of hack and slash!

Eldoth is back! - If you have Skie Silvershield in your party, Eldoth will appear in the graveyard. Is he there to help you or lead you into a trap?

Black Lotus - involve yourself in Athkatla's shady underworld. Quest starts after meeting Banon at the gates.

Book Delivery - Deliver a book for the owner of the Blue Unicorn, a new inn/tavern found in the Water Gardens

Selling the Airship - Help Oswald Fiddlebender get his airship after it was impounded.

Dispatching a Rival Promoter - A gladiator promoter will want to hire you to dispatch a rival. Can be found in the Battle Pits of the Copper Coronet.

Reclaiming a Sacred Item - Recover a sacred object for a vistor from another world. Quest begins at the Battle Pits of the Copper Coronet

Battle Pit - Fight through a series a tough fights until you have the privilege to challenge the best gladiators in Hillsfar!

Kren Imar Encounter - Dispatch the drow that captured Xan and sold him into slavery.

Bolbek Orothiar Encounter - Meet one of Yeslick's long lost clan members at the City Gates and he will give you a special mission.

Xzar Quest - Help Xzar solve the mystery of who drowned the missing girl. This quest begins in the Bridge District, near the water.

Help Lady Jwennilyn - Lady Jwennilyn is having problems with a wizard that is keeping her from closing a business deal. Take the Wizard out of the picture.

Silke Encounter - If you have Garrick in the party and visit the upper floor of the Five Flagons, you will meet Silke, who is out for revenge.

Dran Draggore - The Lord of the Undead, the top boss from Eye of the Beholder 2 has his eye fixed on Athkatla. Can you save the city?

Zoran Encounter - Montaron has run afoul of a group of thieves. This encounter happens in the sewers when Montaron is in your party.

Tranzig Encounter - A certain wizard from your past has not had enough. This encounter happens in the sewers

Lady Heloise and Uncle Fulbert Saga - Will Uncle Fulbert let Lady Heloise be with her true love? Perhaps you could help.

Slythe and Krystin Encounter - Some villains from the past return to cause you more trouble.

Yago ecounter - If you have both Coran and Safana in your party, you might run into this villain from Baldur's Gate 1 in Waukeen's Promenade.

Lanfear's plead for help - After meeting her doom. This villain learned the error of her ways and now needs Coran's help to save the forest from two ancient dragons.

Revenge of the Water Demons - If you have Safana along with you in the docks long enough, chances are you will have an encounter with these devils of the deep.

Elminster Quest - A crafty imp has stolen Elminster's ring. Too busy to retrieve it himself, he asks you to lend a hand. Quest begins at Lady Goldsword's villa in the Water Gardens.

Volo Quest - Volo will ask you for a favor. Quest begins at Lady Goldsword's villa in the Water Gardens.

[Kish]

This is quite a huge mod, isn't it? I'm impressed.

[Eldonauran]

Smiling Imp: As you may know, I recently installed your mod (other thread you posted an advertisement in).

:smallannoyed: I was not prepared for the added complication in the Circus quest. Not only were those things tough and kept respawning, I had to use every trick I knew short of playing the system against itself to survive. I was just out of Irenicus's dungeon too.

Well done. :smallamused:

That last key was a pain in the rear to find.

**spoiler**
Basilik and a Cockatrice? Really? I'd have been SOL if my main character hadn't of still known stone to flesh from my BG1 game. Giants and trolls and boulders flying! Was it you that gave trolls those spell-like abilities!? Sheesh! And was it those ice giants throwing around those wierd fireball things?

I spent half an hour trying to find that freaking ochre jelly (or whatever it was) that was up on the cliffs. The way up there was cleverly disguised.

[Smiling Imp]

Smiling Imp: As you may know, I recently installed your mod (other thread you posted an advertisement in).

:smallannoyed: I was not prepared for the added complication in the Circus quest. Not only were those things tough and kept respawning, I had to use every trick I knew short of playing the system against itself to survive. I was just out of Irenicus's dungeon too.

Well done. :smallamused:

That last key was a pain in the rear to find.

**spoiler**
Basilik and a Cockatrice? Really? I'd have been SOL if my main character hadn't of still known stone to flesh from my BG1 game. Giants and trolls and boulders flying! Was it you that gave trolls those spell-like abilities!? Sheesh! And was it those ice giants throwing around those wierd fireball things?

I spent half an hour trying to find that freaking ochre jelly (or whatever it was) that was up on the cliffs. The way up there was cleverly disguised.

Most people go running out of the room screaming in terror after trying the extended circus quest so kudos to you for making it out alive! :smallwink:


If you are using the Kagain component of the mod, one of the stores it adds sells SCRL73 (Protection From Petrification) at the Promenade so you can load up before the Circus of Chaos!

[Eldonauran]

Most people go running out of the room screaming in terror after trying the extended circus quest so kudos to you for making it out alive! :smallwink:

I believe it too. I didn't even know that had been added and was taken completely off guard.

I am loving the mod so far. So many new characters and banters... Makes the game seem new again.

[Philemonite]

Just what I needed, a new excuse to play BG2 again. Thanks.:smalltongue: