I'd really like some amusing hints at the whole background behind the "Hidden" in jan's quest possibly linking up to the Mindflayers in the Sewers... even if it's just Conspiracy talk, it could fit Aura well if done tongue-in-cheek.
Having recently finished my BG1 run with her, I have a couple of suggestions. Can she bring that cursed idol and wand with her as well? The idol, in particular, saved my party's bacon a few times.
I'm quite sad that updates on this seem to have stopped. I've played the mod for BG1 and SOD and really enjoyed it. Had hoped to be able to play through BG2 with Aura as well. Do we know anything about if there has been any progress?
Making a mod takes a long time, especially if you're looking into making original assets (Areas, images for items, even your own custom made portrait or soundtrack can take weeks.). That said, I'm also looking forward to its conclusion.
I know we are all a bit impatient for Aura to show up in Athkatla, but know that when she does, it will be an incredible mod. I'm totally prepared to be patient if it means getting the same kind of treat that we got in BG1.
I'm still around... and to tell the truth, yes, progress has kind of halted for the moment. I'm hoping to get back to form soon, but I can't promise you'll be able to see the mod anytime soon. Sorry.
Well, with the huge load of IWD stuff off my back, I'm putting this one on the top of my priority list again. Plenty of banters have been written. Besides the two special cases of Aerie and Yoshimo, Haer'Dalis definitely will have some of the best banters with Aura by far, mainly because he really, really likes teasing her:
I hope AionZ is doing well. Came across this mod and Aura looks very interesting! I would love to try her out in BG2 at some point!
Real Life will always come first, but do know that many people like Aura and look forward to more of your work (when it's ready). If there is something the community can do to help, let us know! You'd be surprise by the response!
I've chatted with you at reddit about how much I liked your Sirene mod. Well...I'm in the same boat with Aura. Just about to finish this Bg1 playthrough, then off to SoD, but I'd love to keep adventuring through SoA and beyond.
AIUI, there was an Aura for BG2, but that got deprecated for reasons...? I'd be happy playing that version, TBH. The character is unbalanced, in all the most delightful ways, and I've grown quite accustomed to having another Wand-flinging, CLW 2 per round casting, all around fantastic in all of the things I use a Thief for, NPC.
Anyway, I can only imagine how much a pain it is to revisit old NPCs, when you'd rather be creating new content. And I know that you're likely not getting paid from this, but your fans do appreciate what you're doing.
Or tell us the mod is likely abandoned. It's OK. Best of luck and best wishes IRL.
I assume it's safe to say that, after 3.5 years since the last update, this mod is dead? Unfortunate, was really hoping to do a full playthrough with Aura.
I assume it's safe to say that, after 3.5 years since the last update, this mod is dead? Unfortunate, was really hoping to do a full playthrough with Aura.
The last update to the mod was done the 4th of august (version 3.8a) and Artemius is continuing the develop Aura for BG2 (and his other mods), from his discord channel:
The Artisan — 08/30/2023 3:21 PM
On a positive note, I’ve made decent progress in writing Aura’s NPC friendship banters - Aerie and Yoshimo, the two NPCs that have a longer than average banter path that will culminate in Aura making gifts for them both.
Stop calling mods "for dead", just because post on this forum are not updated. It for sure could be frustrating for the author.
I assume it's safe to say that, after 3.5 years since the last update, this mod is dead? Unfortunate, was really hoping to do a full playthrough with Aura.
The last update to the mod was done the 4th of august (version 3.8a) and Artemius is continuing the develop Aura for BG2 (and his other mods), from his discord channel:
The Artisan — 08/30/2023 3:21 PM
On a positive note, I’ve made decent progress in writing Aura’s NPC friendship banters - Aerie and Yoshimo, the two NPCs that have a longer than average banter path that will culminate in Aura making gifts for them both.
This is cool! Is there another forum where news is more regular, or is it just the discord?
The Artisan is not very active here and on G3 board either lately, but his discord is relatively alive. He admitted to be quite busy IRL but wanna do a few pass to fix bugs before releasing new things. Finger crossed it will be sooner than later.
This is why we should put this all onto github. And give permission to other folks
to help maintain it too. Many mods have small issues that are not hard to fix, but
people disappear due to reallife (we all understand that I guess), and then other
links no longer work. This is why I think people should co-host at the least on
github as well as state whether they give permission to other people to maintain
and build upon their work in case they disappear.
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Well, with the huge load of IWD stuff off my back, I'm putting this one on the top of my priority list again. Plenty of banters have been written. Besides the two special cases of Aerie and Yoshimo, Haer'Dalis definitely will have some of the best banters with Aura by far, mainly because he really, really likes teasing her:
Also, yeah! BG2 Aura!
Haer'dalis will never run out of bird names.
Greetings! What's Aura's mod's progress?
Thankee!
Real Life will always come first, but do know that many people like Aura and look forward to more of your work (when it's ready). If there is something the community can do to help, let us know! You'd be surprise by the response!
I've chatted with you at reddit about how much I liked your Sirene mod. Well...I'm in the same boat with Aura. Just about to finish this Bg1 playthrough, then off to SoD, but I'd love to keep adventuring through SoA and beyond.
AIUI, there was an Aura for BG2, but that got deprecated for reasons...? I'd be happy playing that version, TBH. The character is unbalanced, in all the most delightful ways, and I've grown quite accustomed to having another Wand-flinging, CLW 2 per round casting, all around fantastic in all of the things I use a Thief for, NPC.
Anyway, I can only imagine how much a pain it is to revisit old NPCs, when you'd rather be creating new content. And I know that you're likely not getting paid from this, but your fans do appreciate what you're doing.
Or tell us the mod is likely abandoned. It's OK. Best of luck and best wishes IRL.
The last update to the mod was done the 4th of august (version 3.8a) and Artemius is continuing the develop Aura for BG2 (and his other mods), from his discord channel:
The Artisan — 08/30/2023 3:21 PM
On a positive note, I’ve made decent progress in writing Aura’s NPC friendship banters - Aerie and Yoshimo, the two NPCs that have a longer than average banter path that will culminate in Aura making gifts for them both.
Stop calling mods "for dead", just because post on this forum are not updated. It for sure could be frustrating for the author.
This is cool! Is there another forum where news is more regular, or is it just the discord?
to help maintain it too. Many mods have small issues that are not hard to fix, but
people disappear due to reallife (we all understand that I guess), and then other
links no longer work. This is why I think people should co-host at the least on
github as well as state whether they give permission to other people to maintain
and build upon their work in case they disappear.