Favourite mods - Page 2

Mystra's Chosen · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 8:21am

SimDing0:

I believe UB to be a really great mod, but I think the reason there isn't a lot of enthusiasm is because it's relatively unfinished. Granted, it brings quite a bit to the table, such as the Minsc dialogue, and the Bodhi hunt, but it's more or less in the background. I'm not trying to put down the mod at all. I think it's great, which is why I listed it in my favs. But it is only, what, 30% done? That's not including ToB either. But I do expect it will be on everybody's favorites list once all the planned additions are implemented.

At any rate, take comfort in the fact that you've got one die-hard fan.

Homage is yours, Sim.

BTW, has anyone here felt out that Sir Nah'Taniel (spelling?) NPC. It sounds like a really sweet-ass idea, him being a wraith and all. I'm just wondering if it's really as cool as it sounds?

Andyr · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 2:54pm

Well, there's no reason not to be playing UB even though more stuff will be added in the future - there's still an awful lot there...

Though I'm not sure where people get exact figures such as 30% from, since I myself don't even know how much there is to do.

Eric Xanthus · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 3:32pm

I haven't tried the wraith knight yet, but I also agree that it's a great idea. I am running a Valen game right now, and when I'm done, I might try out the wraith.

Spelladonna · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 4:54pm

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Solaufein - Good mod, but it's lame how you have to practically finish the game before you get him. Luckily I have ToB.

Since I want Solaufein fairly early in the game, I try to get to the Underdark as quickly as possible, leaving most (if not all) of the other side quests for when I have him in my party. By doing so, I've found he has some interesting banters with people along the way. That, and I really like the romance.

angryguy · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 9:42pm

Im not too sure about NPC's from wierd races, like a wraith, a demon, or Valen, for that matter. Although I'm playing Valen at the moment, and it works quite well, i can see it taking over from the NPC's personality. For example with Valen you get a good picture of what its like to be a vampire- weakness in the sun, compulsive agression, etc. But she never says anything. Still, if its done well i might try it.

Tassadar · Sun, 31st Oct '04, 11:05pm

I have:
Ease of Use
Quest Pack
Hell Trials
Underrepresented Items
Imoen Romance
G3 Anniversary
Dungeon Be-Gone
Hessa One Day NPC

Ease of Use and Dungeon Be-Gone are certainties in all of my games.

Underrep Items - IWD2 has some great items I've always wanted to use in BG2.

Hessa will be an excellent NPC mod when fully fleshed out. At the moment, she is already one of my favourite NPCs, she behaves like such an out and out thief.

I like the quest pack. Except Moiya doesn't show up when one of her kids asks you to go to the slums. More quest mods I reckon, there can never be enough stuff to do around Amn!

The G3 Anniversary mod is excellent. Nothing quite like a pub crawl, adds to the roleplaying when you aren't busy hacking everyone to shreds!

Hell Trials - great because I always play neutral characters.

Imoen Rom adds greatly to one of the most important characters in the game. Before the mod she is about as bland as plain bread. Now she actually has a personality!

Waiting for:
A mod(s) with more NPCs, quests and party interaction!

Mystra's Chosen · Mon, 1st Nov '04, 5:49am

Andyr,

I was just going by this thread.

Andyr · Mon, 1st Nov '04, 4:07pm

Ah, right.

Will probably update that soon.

Well it serves as a guide, but it's hard to say exactly how much work each component will entail.

Caedwyr · Tue, 2nd Nov '04, 7:54pm

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I haven't tried the wraith knight yet, but I also agree that it's a great idea. I am running a Valen game right now, and when I'm done, I might try out the wraith.

Personally I'd wait a while, at least until the full version of the Neh'taniel (wraith paladin) mod is released. Amazordra has commented that she probably made an early alpha build of the mod available far too early to the general public. There is some great stuff coming in this mod, but if you try playing the current alpha build you will only be disappointed.

On the other hand, I'm sure Ama would appreciate some beta testers to tell her what works and what doesn't.

Sun, 31st Oct '04, 11:05pm	#31
Tassadar Gems: 22/31 Latest gem: Sphene Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Blackwater Park Posts: 1,411 Rep Power: 11	I have: Ease of Use Quest Pack Hell Trials Underrepresented Items Imoen Romance G3 Anniversary Dungeon Be-Gone Hessa One Day NPC Ease of Use and Dungeon Be-Gone are certainties in all of my games. Underrep Items - IWD2 has some great items I've always wanted to use in BG2. Hessa will be an excellent NPC mod when fully fleshed out. At the moment, she is already one of my favourite NPCs, she behaves like such an out and out thief. I like the quest pack. Except Moiya doesn't show up when one of her kids asks you to go to the slums. More quest mods I reckon, there can never be enough stuff to do around Amn! The G3 Anniversary mod is excellent. Nothing quite like a pub crawl, adds to the roleplaying when you aren't busy hacking everyone to shreds! Hell Trials - great because I always play neutral characters. Imoen Rom adds greatly to one of the most important characters in the game. Before the mod she is about as bland as plain bread. Now she actually has a personality! Waiting for: A mod(s) with more NPCs, quests and party interaction!
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Sun, 31st Oct '04, 8:21am	#26
Mystra's Chosen Gems: 22/31 Latest gem: Sphene Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, Canada (oh, I mean Alberta) Age: 23 Posts: 1,451 Rep Power: 9	SimDing0: I believe UB to be a really great mod, but I think the reason there isn't a lot of enthusiasm is because it's relatively unfinished. Granted, it brings quite a bit to the table, such as the Minsc dialogue, and the Bodhi hunt, but it's more or less in the background. I'm not trying to put down the mod at all. I think it's great, which is why I listed it in my favs. But it is only, what, 30% done? That's not including ToB either. But I do expect it will be on everybody's favorites list once all the planned additions are implemented. At any rate, take comfort in the fact that you've got one die-hard fan. Homage is yours, Sim. BTW, has anyone here felt out that Sir Nah'Taniel (spelling?) NPC. It sounds like a really sweet-ass idea, him being a wraith and all. I'm just wondering if it's really as cool as it sounds?

Sun, 31st Oct '04, 2:54pm	#27
Andyr Gems: 14/31 Latest gem: Chrysoberyl Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 27 Posts: 612 Rep Power: 7	Well, there's no reason not to be playing UB even though more stuff will be added in the future - there's still an awful lot there... Though I'm not sure where people get exact figures such as 30% from, since I myself don't even know how much there is to do.

Sun, 31st Oct '04, 3:32pm	#28
Eric Xanthus Gems: 10/31 Latest gem: Zircon Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 33 Posts: 385 Rep Power: 7	I haven't tried the wraith knight yet, but I also agree that it's a great idea. I am running a Valen game right now, and when I'm done, I might try out the wraith.

Sun, 31st Oct '04, 9:42pm	#30
angryguy Gems: 7/31 Latest gem: Tchazar Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 30 Posts: 239 Rep Power: 7	Im not too sure about NPC's from wierd races, like a wraith, a demon, or Valen, for that matter. Although I'm playing Valen at the moment, and it works quite well, i can see it taking over from the NPC's personality. For example with Valen you get a good picture of what its like to be a vampire- weakness in the sun, compulsive agression, etc. But she never says anything. Still, if its done well i might try it.

Mon, 1st Nov '04, 5:49am	#32
Mystra's Chosen Gems: 22/31 Latest gem: Sphene Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, Canada (oh, I mean Alberta) Age: 23 Posts: 1,451 Rep Power: 9	Andyr, I was just going by this thread.

Mon, 1st Nov '04, 4:07pm	#33
Andyr Gems: 14/31 Latest gem: Chrysoberyl Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 27 Posts: 612 Rep Power: 7	Ah, right. Will probably update that soon. Well it serves as a guide, but it's hard to say exactly how much work each component will entail.