[BG2] The Sellswords mod - testing
kulyok
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I've got a new BG2 quest mod for you to play. It's fun, it's ready, and it's set in the Underdark! I'm a huge fan of Artemis Entreri and Jarlaxle from the Sellswords trilogy by R.A. Salvatore, so I named the mod accordingly.
The mod begins in Chapter 6 as soon as you enter Waukeen's Promenade in Athkatla. Throne of Bhaal expansion pack is required. You meet Kimmuriel Oblodra, travel with him to Menzoberranzan, confront a Matron Mother, rescue Jarlaxle, meet Artemis Entreri, kill bad guys(or good guys). In other words, it's a new adventure.
And I really, really, really need beta-testers.
Q: How ready is it?
A: It's fully playable, several people tested it, and all content is in. I'm waiting for some additional voicing, but that's it.
Q: Is it compatible with other mods?
A: Yes, it should work fine with them. It doesn't touch the worldmap. If you've got a game in progress, you can install this mod and continue playing.
Q: Are there new areas?
A: There are nine areas in total. Three of them are completely new.
Q: How many quests are there?
A: The major quest, which includes several subquests, four additional small quests and four mini-quests.
Q: It's not for BG:EE! Go away!
A: Right, but it will be for BG2:EE eventually - BG2:EE WILL be released one day, and I'll certainly make the mod BG2:EE compatible. Wisp has just released a Weidu beta with BG:EE-compatible journal entries, by the way.
I really want to release a safe, tested product, which means checking new areas on several different machines and installations. And your message "Hey, I played your mod, there were no major issues" would help a lot.
To become a beta-tester, you need to:
- post in this thread, indicating you'd like to beta-test the mod, or PM me on this forum, and I'll send you a message with the link to the beta.
- register and post at Pocket Plane forums, and I'll add you to the beta forum: http://forums.pocketplane.net/index.php/topic,28431.0.html
- or PM me for the link at forums.gibberlings3.net or shsforums.net, whichever you prefer.
But if you prefer to, say, read the new Harry Potter and Methods of Rationality chapter(coming out this weekend), I more than understand.
And if you join the testers but it turns out you're too busy to play, it's totally OK, too - real life happens to us all.
Some more information about the mod can be found here: http://forums.pocketplane.net/index.php/topic,28430.0.html
This is probably it. Oh: all permissions from the artists have been obtained for all new portraits. Lava Del'Vortel, the author of Colours of Infinity series, is the area artist for this project(you should really try his Tales of the Deep Gardens), and together with K'aeloree they voiced Two Bad, Bad Guys. So it's going to be quite a show.
The mod begins in Chapter 6 as soon as you enter Waukeen's Promenade in Athkatla. Throne of Bhaal expansion pack is required. You meet Kimmuriel Oblodra, travel with him to Menzoberranzan, confront a Matron Mother, rescue Jarlaxle, meet Artemis Entreri, kill bad guys(or good guys). In other words, it's a new adventure.
And I really, really, really need beta-testers.
Q: How ready is it?
A: It's fully playable, several people tested it, and all content is in. I'm waiting for some additional voicing, but that's it.
Q: Is it compatible with other mods?
A: Yes, it should work fine with them. It doesn't touch the worldmap. If you've got a game in progress, you can install this mod and continue playing.
Q: Are there new areas?
A: There are nine areas in total. Three of them are completely new.
Q: How many quests are there?
A: The major quest, which includes several subquests, four additional small quests and four mini-quests.
Q: It's not for BG:EE! Go away!
A: Right, but it will be for BG2:EE eventually - BG2:EE WILL be released one day, and I'll certainly make the mod BG2:EE compatible. Wisp has just released a Weidu beta with BG:EE-compatible journal entries, by the way.
I really want to release a safe, tested product, which means checking new areas on several different machines and installations. And your message "Hey, I played your mod, there were no major issues" would help a lot.
To become a beta-tester, you need to:
- post in this thread, indicating you'd like to beta-test the mod, or PM me on this forum, and I'll send you a message with the link to the beta.
- register and post at Pocket Plane forums, and I'll add you to the beta forum: http://forums.pocketplane.net/index.php/topic,28431.0.html
- or PM me for the link at forums.gibberlings3.net or shsforums.net, whichever you prefer.
But if you prefer to, say, read the new Harry Potter and Methods of Rationality chapter(coming out this weekend), I more than understand.
And if you join the testers but it turns out you're too busy to play, it's totally OK, too - real life happens to us all.Some more information about the mod can be found here: http://forums.pocketplane.net/index.php/topic,28430.0.html
This is probably it. Oh: all permissions from the artists have been obtained for all new portraits. Lava Del'Vortel, the author of Colours of Infinity series, is the area artist for this project(you should really try his Tales of the Deep Gardens), and together with K'aeloree they voiced Two Bad, Bad Guys. So it's going to be quite a show.
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By the way, folks, do try Isra BG2 NPC from SHSforums.net - she's a lovely romanceable char, she's available for BG2:EE, and she's voiced now for both games.
@kamuizin: your party members will be asking this question, too, Keldorn especially. And it's the reason(about the only reason) why your drow allies would return you to Athkatla, should you wish it.
By the way, I have another BG2 quest mod in the making... (evil grin)
Okay, folks, I think the testing is probably closed - I've got the latest audio this morning, so the final release will happen within days. (Yay, finally!) I hope you will enjoy the end result.
Download v1 at htttp://www.pocketplane.net/sellswords
And take a look at Back to Brynnlaw, while you're at it, also released this morning:
htttp://www.pocketplane.net/brynnlaw
Both mods will naturally have BG2:EE compatiblity when BG2:EE is released.
I found an issue. The mod has started as soon as I chateau Irenicus. Forces me to go to Menzoberranzan the first time I go to the sewers. There are continuous references to things that will happen in the future as if had happen in the past. Also I fear the difficulty of the mod will be umbearable for this stage in the game.
Any way to freely go to the sewers without confronting Kimmuriel? Is probably not possible, right? I really wanted Keldorn and Haer-Dalis. Plus, two big quests I should do before going to Spellhold.
Rewards were so bad that I reversed all exp from mod and throw away all items after finishing it. I'd say such area worth a single strong item and 150K exp total to blend with other game, not dozen of strong items and 1.5M exp.
Nicely voiced for sure. Writing is fine in some parts and seems there is room to add more diverse humor.
How EET compatible is this?
For the exp, it was 6-sized party and difference after-before for the main character. Wonder how much exp original drow city rewarded in comparsion, but can't check already, uninstalled the game.