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[GUI Mod] Archaic GUI for BG:EE

ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
edited June 2013 in General Modding
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WELCOME:

Work in Progress: 'Archaic GUI' Mod for Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition. This will work on scaled and non-scaled settings for all resolutions. This is a true labor of love, and my motivation is driven by your feedback. Please let me know what you think in the comments including your favorite combination of customization options. Thank you and enjoy Archaic GUI!

BETA 7.0 Agenda:
Status: Approximately 80% Complete as of June 20th, 2013. Beta 7 on hold until Beamdog releases next update.

Character Generation Screens
Status: WIP
Preview 1: http://i.imgur.com/lZJXfoQ.jpg
Preview 2: http://i.imgur.com/PddWJUa.jpg
Preview 3: http://i.imgur.com/G8izh6Q.jpg
Preview 4: http://i.imgur.com/pz6941i.jpg
Preview 5: http://i.imgur.com/5Gp2Bu6.jpg
Preview 6: http://i.imgur.com/9JKPDR0.jpg

Chapter Screens
Status: Done
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/kOM3hlj.jpg

Level Up Screens
Status: WIP
Preview 1: http://i.imgur.com/iJrkTKG.jpg
Preview 2: http://i.imgur.com/57KW0Dq.jpg

Movies Screen (Options)
Status: None
Preview: None

New Journal Screens
Status: Done
Preview 1: http://i.imgur.com/vAniTYc.jpg
Preview 2: http://i.imgur.com/8lCtqON.jpg

Multiplayer Chat, GUI Dialog & Store Screens
Status: Done
Preview 1: http://i.imgur.com/6mytlUF.jpg
Preview 2: http://i.imgur.com/MiPwmLw.jpg

Improved GUI Dialog Box & Buttons
Status: Done
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/MiPwmLw.jpg

Improved Record Screen
Status: Done
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/gjVkSSw.jpg

Improved Scrollbars - All Screens
Status: Done
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/gjVkSSw.jpg

Mage/Priest Spell Description Screen
Status: Done
Preview: http://i.imgur.com/sU4vBrg.jpg

Next BG:EE Update Compatibility
Status: WIP
Preview: None


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Download Archaic GUI BETA 6.01

6.01 Fixes include:

• Repeating scrollbar on various screens
• Level up screen (record) - Full redesign coming for next major BETA release
• Font size change on dialog box size
• Restored original record screen font type (right side)
• Adjusted start/options screen to match upon options button click
• Sound screen (record) scrollbar
• Added multiple download mirrors
• Dramatically decreased download file size
• Mage/Priest Spell level buttons
• Quick character selection keys (1-2-3..)
• Various other small issues reported


Supported NON-SCALED resolutions for BETA 6.01:

1920 x 1200
1920 x 1080
1680 x 1050
1600 x 900
1440 x 900
1366 x 768
1360 x 768
1280 x 800
1280 x 768
1152 x 864

Vertical Resolution Requirements:
Min: 768
Max: 1200

Horizontal Resolution Requirements:
Min: 1152
Max: 1920

This is ONLY for non-scaled resolutions. All other resolutions not listed will not be supported in BETA 6.01 non-scaled. All resolutions between the Min & Max requirements for scaled settings will be supported.

Don't see your resolution? Make a post in this thread asking for support of your resolution.


DESCRIPTION: Main GUI, Start Screen/Main Menu Options, Inventory Options, Button Options, Font Size Options, Record, Map, Journal, Priest Scroll, Mage Book, Options Menu, Save/Load, Popup Box and more. Download comes with all files in one easy installer package or manual install.

INSTRUCTIONS: If you are upgrading from a previous version make sure you do a clean install and remove all files from your override folder before starting. To ensure compatibility you will need to remove all mods/files from your override folder. Once Archaic GUI is installed, you may install any other mods/files to your override folder.

EzInstaller Instructions: Run "EzInstaller.exe" and make sure the installer is pointing to the correct install path for your BG:EE override folder ("Your BGEE install path\00766\override"). Next, select your customization options and follow on screen instructions. I have included screenshots of each customization option in the download zip file for your convenience. If you wish to change your customization options after install, you may simply run the installer again (without uninstalling) and change whichever options you wish. The uninstaller will be placed in your override folder. You may also uninstall from Control Panel: Programs and Features or Add/Remove Programs depending on your Windows version.

Manual Install Instructions: First you need to copy over the GUI/Core (required) files to your override folder. Next you need to copy over your guiw10.chu file in the scaled or non-scaled folders.
Then you can choose your custom options such as inventory, font & buttons. Make your selection for each custom option by placing the folders contents in
("Your BGEE install path\00766\override")folder or your custom install path. Make sure you are placing the files within the folder: .mos, .bam, .chu, etc... files in your override folder and not the actual folder 'Buttons, Fonts, etc'.


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Archaic Custom Inventory
Preview 1: http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3703/inventoryredesign.jpg
Preview 2: http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2475/archaicitemdescriptions.jpg

GUI
Preview: http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7924/archaicguibeta6.jpg

Record
Preview: http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/6052/archaicrecordscreenbeta.jpg

Map
Preview 1: http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1698/archaicworldmapbeta6.jpg
Preview 2: http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2008/archaicareamapbeta6.jpg

Mage Book
Preview: http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/9315/magebookbeta6.jpg

Priest Scroll
Preview: http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4720/archaicpriestscrollbeta.jpg

Journal
Preview: http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/274/archaicjournalforbeta6.jpg

Store/Inn/Temple Screens
Preview: Rent Rooms: http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4186/archaicrentroomsbeta6.jpg
Drinks & Rumors: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/415/archaicdrinksrumorsbeta.jpg
Buy & Sell: http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/3727/archaicbuysellbeta6.jpg
Steal (Store): http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7999/archaicstorestealbeta6.jpg
Identify (Store): http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3828/archaicidentifystorebet.jpg
Healing (Temple): http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3268/archaichealingbeta6.jpg
Donate (Temple): http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1355/archaicdonatebeta6.jpg

Silver-Blue Button Set
Preview: http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7924/archaicguibeta6.jpg

BG Main Menu
Preview: http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9128/archaicbgmainmenubeta6.jpg

Start Screen
Preview: http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1525/archaicstartscreenbeta6u.jpg

Options Screen
Preview: http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9356/archaicoptionsscreenbet.jpg

Save/Load Screen
Preview: http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5340/archaicloadscreenbeta6pv.jpg


Screenshot album here: http://imgur.com/a/ToHxs#0

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I appreciate the support everyone has given this Mod such as a LIKE or valuable feedback throughout the BETA process. Your support has been outstanding as I strive towards an amazing full featured GUI Mod with tons of customization options.

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Comments

  • TigerbalsamTigerbalsam Member Posts: 6
    Archaic does not translate to cradle of life.
    Abeir-Toril is archaic and translates to cradle of life, not that it really matters.
    What matters is that you have made a very nice looking GUI, I like it!
  • SarnindSarnind Member Posts: 256
    i like
  • ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
    edited December 2012
    @Tigerbalsam - Yeah, I guess I could have worded that a little better.

    Post edited by Archaic on
  • OphlyumOphlyum Member Posts: 255
    It's soooo cooooool! Really! I love it!
  • DrugarDrugar Member Posts: 1,566
    At that resolution, it looks more like an RTS than an RPG!

    Looks very nice though, the GUI, like a BG:EE and BG2 mix.
  • AK47AK47 Member Posts: 28
    Congrats ! it looks great !!!!!!
    Two questions :
    - Is it possible to enlarge portraits, buttons and have a larger text box ?
    - Do you plan to change inventory screens as well with this nice looking style ?
  • Notepic4Notepic4 Member Posts: 27
    AK47 said:

    Congrats ! it looks great !!!!!!
    Two questions :
    - Is it possible to enlarge portraits, buttons and have a larger text box ?
    - Do you plan to change inventory screens as well with this nice looking style ?

    I agree adding those tweaks to the game would make the UI awesome, though I am not sure how it would look in the game
    Great mod from what I have seen so far.
  • stardog765stardog765 Member Posts: 48
    that is fantastic! I cant wait to try it out!
  • SpaceInvaderSpaceInvader Member Posts: 2,125
    @Magevil
    Really cool indeed.
    I have but one question: is it possible to add more spell buttons?
  • MansenMansen Member Posts: 82
    Drugar said:

    At that resolution, it looks more like an RTS than an RPG!

    Which incidentally the Baldurs Gate series actually is more akin to. It's tactical combat - similar to Dragon Age 1 (on PC). Either way you can still zoom in the main window so it is zoomed to your preferred level (the game forgets this though so you have to adjust often - being worked on)
  • Aliard1806Aliard1806 Member Posts: 144
    @Magevil i want congratz with you...very good work....i want ask you something too....what programa are you using to modding texture and else???
  • CantripNCantripN Member Posts: 4
    Awesome!
  • The_Guilty_PartyThe_Guilty_Party Member Posts: 44
    The colors are nice, but the ornamentation with the bhaal skull and everything is a bit eye-catching for something that's supposed to be background. I'd lose it.
  • ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
    @AK47 Thank you. This is the first Mod I've ever done and I'm learning while I go. I do not think I would be able to adjust the portrait size. I will be skinning the other screens such as inventory, record...etc.

    @SpaceInvader Thanks. I don't know. Its something I will look into through the process. I'm new to Modding BG.

    @Aliard1806 Much appreciated. I use photoshop to make textures.

    @The_Guilty_Party I will play around with toning it down. Thanks for the suggestion.
  • begolf00begolf00 Member Posts: 152
    @Magevil

    Really nice, I like it a lot.
  • ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
    edited December 2012
    @begolf00 @CantripN @SpaceInvader @stardog765 @Notepic4 @Drugar @Sarnind
    Thanks for all the positive feedback. I hope to have a beta out for testing in the next few days.
  • begolf00begolf00 Member Posts: 152
    @Magevil

    Sweet
  • stardog765stardog765 Member Posts: 48
    Cant wait!
  • mlnevesemlnevese Member, Moderator Posts: 10,214
    @Magevil I actually liked the holy symbols of Bhaal spread at the bottom the UI. Any chance you'd give options of installing the botton bar with and without the symbols?
  • Notepic4Notepic4 Member Posts: 27
    Awesome, I would love to test it out ;-)
  • ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
    @mlnevese - Honestly its a lot of work to do both. More than likely it is going to stay because I like it too. :)
  • MikePXPMikePXP Member Posts: 54
    I like it the way it is. I like that the GUI is small.
    Thanks for making.
  • AzureblazeAzureblaze Member Posts: 22
    Looks slick, keep up the good work !! :)
  • VeldrissVeldriss Member Posts: 8
    Very nice!!! :)
  • KerozevokKerozevok Member Posts: 695
    edited December 2012
    SpaceInvader said:

    I have but one question: is it possible to add more spell buttons?

    No, the GUI of BGEE have the same limitations than the BG2 engine.
    Post edited by Kerozevok on
  • SeldarSeldar Member Posts: 438
    That's a great work ! Close to BG2 GUI.

    But I think like The_Guilty_Party, Bhaal's skulls should be removed in my opinion
  • DannyDDannyD Member Posts: 58
    Great Work!
  • AzureblazeAzureblaze Member Posts: 22
    Seldar said:

    That's a great work ! Close to BG2 GUI.

    But I think like The_Guilty_Party, Bhaal's skulls should be removed in my opinion

    I agree, I find them distracting based of their placement around the UI elements.
  • ArchaicArchaic Member Posts: 924
    @Azureblaze @The_Guilty_Party - I can completely understand what you mean by the skull being distracting so close to UI elements. However, I've been playing with it like this for a few days now and you don't notice it after awhile. I'm still undecided about whether I will keep it in the final version or not. Thanks for the feedback. Beta coming soon...
  • Aliard1806Aliard1806 Member Posts: 144
    @Magevil what program you used to extract the correct BAM files??and how do you know if it is the correct??? i hope you help me coz i want do an experience in Modding :D
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