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EasyTutu + The Big Picture?

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by Von'Meyer, Mar 26, 2007.

  1. Von'Meyer Gems: 3/31
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    [​IMG] Seeing as most of you have played or are still playing tutu versus BGT, I've decided to give it a try. But I (as usual) have some questions. It's so nice hearing how other people have completely messed up their games and PCs so I can flat out avoid it. :)

    First: Does this work? If it does, then what installs first? Big Picture or EasyTutu?

    Second: What mods can I use in BG that are compatable with Big Picture?

    Third and most important: I'm running Vista Basic on my new laptop. Has anyone had a chance yet to know if these mods even work on Vista OS????

    Before I trash a brand new computer, I REALLY want to know!

    Thanks all!
     
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    The Weidu mod Big Picture will work just fine with Tutu. A lot of the "Big Picture Family" mods may not work with it, though. Check the readme files.
     
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    That's what I understood from reading many of the read me files. Honestly, I may only go with TDD mega-mod because I can't seem to find none corrupted files for a few of the other supported mods.

    But, still. Vista? Is this OP basically going to treat the games and mods as if it were XP?
     
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    First of all, it would be pointless to add BG2 content only mods to a BP Tutu install. You'd never see that content. Secret of Bone Hill would work, though, and I'm sure you'll find another big mod or 2 that works with Tutu as well. Personally, I don't play with any big mods, but I do use BP because it enhances a lot of scripts and AI in a manner I find appealing. That's how I know BP will work with Tutu.

    Regarding Vista, I imagine it'll work just fine. It doesn't do anything all that radically different than XP.
     
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    Thanks, Drew. I came to that same conclusion, as well. Vista is a good enough OP, solid and nearly stupid-proof.

    So, I've got EasyTutu, Gray Clan, Herbs and Potions, NPC Banter Pack, BG Tutu Tweak Pack, and DSotSC.

    DSotSC, I'm not sure if I should use. It doesn't say anywhere that it is compatiable with Tutu, but I haven't seen anywhere that it is not, either.

    I guess I'm ready to do it, then. Wish me luck!
     
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    I'm pretty sure DSOTC won't work. There's a BGT compatible version out there, but I'm not aware of a Tutu compatible version.
     
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    [​IMG] Hi. new member here.
    I have a similar, simpler setup. Easy Tutu/fix-pack/Wiedu's Druidic Sorcerer kit. I'm wondering if, with a setup this simple, can I just throw 'big picture' on top? or do I have to start from scratch. Not planning on adding anymore to complicate things. Just need the means to go from BG1 to BG2. 2 Goals: Beat Sarevok and finish ToB.


    A8NSLI Deluxe, Athlon64 4000+, 2G DDR400, 8800GTS
    (with new NVidia card, BG1 looks GREAT!) :)
     
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    You could, but all you'll be doing is upgrading AI scripts and what not. If that's what you are looking for, you may want to visit The Gibberlings 3 and download Sword Coast Stratagems. I used that for a recent play through and really liked (most of) it. I also notice that you don't really have any tweak mods installed. You really should take a look at BG2 tweaks (which is also hosted at G3).
     
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    For feedback purposes, I don't suppose you could tell me which bits you didn't like? (Obviously to some extent these things are a matter of personal taste, but if there are things that are objectively fixable, I'd like to know.)
     
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    Thanks for the response. I briefly checked out the G3 site. I may add some small mods, ie XP cap remover. But, I'm mainly looking for the connectivity/longevity effect. (Until DA maybe?!:)

    As an aside, I've heard (and done in other games) that we can take a previous save and put that in the save folder after install. But, something tells me that that is not the case here. There may be something missing. I have one game going already at Ulgoth's Beard. (Original setup - January, '06).
     
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    Sure, but I'll post it at G3 so you won't have to hunt it down.
     
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