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Best Mod/TC? SoA/ToB played a few times

Discussion in 'BG2: Throne of Bhaal (Classic)' started by Equinux, Jan 17, 2004.

  1. Equinux Gems: 1/31
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    I've played both BG2 SoA and ToB a few times in the previous years. Found the CD's in my archive and decided to have another fling with the game.

    Im really looking to experience some new areas/quests/stuff in the game tho since both have been played a few times.

    Which currently available mods/TC would be the most enjoyable experience?

    Thanks in advance for the feedback!
     
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    The Turnip Golem Encounter--it is unparalleled for its magnificence. :)
     
  3. CamDawg

    CamDawg The gaze of the Wolf reaches into our soul Veteran

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    I'll see Turnip Golem, and raise you a Goo. ;)
     
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    I'll see your Goo and raise you two Cal-Culators. If I win, you must buy me The Last Mug of Ale in Amn!
     
  5. CamDawg

    CamDawg The gaze of the Wolf reaches into our soul Veteran

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    Before we (further) incur the wrath of the moderators, I guess I'll post something semi-serious.

    Everyone wants different stuff for the game--some want a harder challenge, some want new kits and goodies, others want more quests. For me, since I've been through the game so many times my favorite type of mods are the ones that tweak the ruleset, add party interaction or improve boring/irritating stuff. I generally go with banter packs, flirt packs, dungeon-be-gone, item upgrade and some components from ease-of-use, Oversight, SimDing0's tweaks, Idobek's tweaks. Then maybe a rotating selection of NPC and quest mods.

    Once UB 1.2 is released (nudge nudge, wink wink, snap snap, grin grin, SAY NO MORE!) it'll be added to the standard set.
     
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    @camdawg, whats UB 1.2???

    The only BG2 mod i have tried is The Darkest Day (TDD). Despite a lot of post on these forums of how buggy (and just plain not good) it is I only noticed one bug and it was so small that i can not remember what it was to type it in in here. As for the actuall mod i found it quite enjoyable even though over half the kits were stupid and a lot of areas are re used. there are some good new NPCs, fun items, fun/interesting new areas/quests and ALOT of new spells. unfortunatly if you have dial up it will be hard to get a hold of at 302 mb for the latest version.
     
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    I would not install TDD if I were you. I have it installed and the game crashes every now and then. Freezes most of the other times and is just plain irritating.
     
  8. CamDawg

    CamDawg The gaze of the Wolf reaches into our soul Veteran

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    Sorry, UB is Unfinished Business, icelus' mod.
     
  9. Equinux Gems: 1/31
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    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I decided Ill give the Darkest Day ver 1.03 a shot even tho there are numerous posts of buginess.

    I also installed, Balderash Unfinished Business, Turnip Golem mod, The banter,flirt,Ease of Use,Dungeon Be Gone (YAY!), RUAD,Item Upgrade, Dark Ritual (dont haave ToB installed hope it's not needed).

    Ill post feedback on how this works. Gonna try the Assassin as a PC class--Tired of fighters, Hybrids, and Casteing classes
     
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    Why not install The Unusual Oddities Shop or Spellhold Lich for good measure? Neither of them is large scale and they're compatible with all the ones you listed.
     
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    heh, whaat? where's tactics and ascension?

    get em :mad:
     
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    But guys,
    just how safe are these mods. I have actually encountered many problems with them y'know?
     
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    Tactics and Acension are both found at http://www.weidu.org

    Most newer WeiDU mods won't cause problems. All the ones that I listed are just fine, but install order does matter. You absolutely have to read the readme files that come with each mod.
     
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    Thanks for all the feedback. Playing thru now
     
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