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Icewind Dale 2: Enhanced Edition is almost here!

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  • kalamondekalamonde Member Posts: 1
    edited November 2022
    Hi, looking to participate in the testing, played BG/BG2/IWD/IWD2/PST originals (and more recently EE versions) to death, really looking forward to playing IWD2 EE and would love to help out!

    https://github.com/jamiehorrocks
  • kenislawkenislaw Member Posts: 2
    Hi, I am also very interested in participating in your testing. I enjoy IWD2 the most out of all old school cRPG games. Thank you.

    https://github.com/kenislaw
  • 0okabee00okabee0 Member Posts: 1
    I would love to participate in testing. IWD2 is a favorite of mine and I replay it regularly- I'm thrilled to see someone is making an Enhanced Edition.

    https://github.com/0Okabee0
  • Fred171Fred171 Member Posts: 1
    Hi, I would like to participate as a playtester for IWD2EE. Thanks!
  • Jay_HovaJay_Hova Member Posts: 3
    My invite to the Discord expired while I was in bed with the flu :-(
  • bekbek Member Posts: 1
    If you're still looking for testers, I've been playing BG/IWD since the very beginning (and still play today!).

    Link to github
  • kenislawkenislaw Member Posts: 2
    Where can we post bugs that we notice during gameplay?
    Here's one so far from me:
    Traveler's Robe
    (increasing arcane spell duration +30% when equipped -
    cannot cast arcane spells - caster is doing casting motions forever -
    when armor is unequipped and reequipped the spell then gets cast)
  • MadShannonMadShannon Member Posts: 1
    Hello! I would like to participate as a playtester for IWD2EE. Thank you!
  • dud1337dud1337 Member Posts: 1
    HI there!

    Thanks to everyone who has been working on this so far!
    1. Will/is multiplayer improved in IDW2EE? IDW2's multiplayer isn't great with the gog edition, and I have fond memories of good LAN multiplayer from my teens.
    2. https://github.com/dud1337 If looking for another tester.

    Cheers.
  • MankyseedMankyseed Member Posts: 1
    Howdy!

    Super excited about seeing this project come to fruition. I'm also curious about multiplayer / LAN bugfixes and weather or not there will be any improvements or updates. The GOG version does not seem to function properly in any multiplayer scenarios.
  • OlvynChuruOlvynChuru Member Posts: 3,079
    Multiplayer won't work right in IWD2EE. It's possible you might be able to start a multiplayer game, but there would be all sorts of bugs.
  • OlvynChuruOlvynChuru Member Posts: 3,079
    The most recent update of IWD2EE adds key bindings for automatic buffing.

    To use it, first press the "[" button to start recording spells, then have party members cast any number of spells, which must either target party members or target a point. Then press "[" again to finish recording.

    After that, pressing the ";" button at any point will cause party members to cast the same spells that were previously recorded, in the same order, targeting the same party members as in the original recording. Spells that target a point will target the caster's location instead. If any of the recorded spells are not memorized at the time they would be cast, those spells are skipped.

    Pressing the "]" button will erase the recording until you do a new one.

    This is a very fair system that doesn't cheat in any way; the spells aren't cast instantly nor can you cast more than one spell per round. However, it should still speed up buffing somewhat and make it require less effort by the player. Once you have the spells recorded, you just have to press ";" without having to scroll through spell lists.

    Here's a video showing this in action. The first minute is spent casting the spells to record. After that, the party rests, and pressing the ";" button causes the party to cast all the spells previously recorded.
    p27j0kjxkz95.gif
  • GraionDilachGraionDilach Member Posts: 589
    How does this behaviour act on keyboard layouts where [ and ] are placed behind AltGr?
  • Red4L1feRed4L1fe Member Posts: 1
    Do we have a release timeframe?
  • Fran2022Fran2022 Member Posts: 1
    Hello, I would like to get access to the beta if it is still possible. Thanks greetings!
  • understenundersten Member Posts: 1
    Hi, if you are still accepting play-testers I would love to join in.
    Thank you for your awesome work.
  • vonhtzvonhtz Member Posts: 1
    Hi, I would like to participate as a playtester for your project, thanks for awesome work!

    https://github.com/vonhtz
  • jacobgspjacobgsp Member Posts: 7
    Been following this for quite a while with a lot of interest. Any update on expected out of beta release?

    Cheers!
  • arkakosoarkakoso Member Posts: 1
    edited November 2022
    Hello team,

    Experienced beta tester here with a lot of time on his hands for the next few months due to some (minor) health issues.

    If you need one more beta tester please ping me an invite

    https://github.com/arkakos
  • Capi44Capi44 Member Posts: 1
    Great new !
    As old player of infinity engine game, i'm realy happy to know some people are refreshing this IwD 2, and i'm looking forward to it.

    https://github.com/Capi44

    I'll be glad to help you improve your mod :)
  • KklizakKklizak Member Posts: 1
    Hello! I would like to participate in beta test of IWD II EE.

    My github account:
    https://github.com/Kklizak
  • grafvengrafven Member Posts: 1
    Hello.

    I would also very much like to test the EE version of Iwd2.

    Thanks.

    https://github.com/grafven
  • zychzych Member Posts: 1
    Hello there!
    Any chance to try IDW2 EE?
    https://github.com/zych99
    Thanks!
  • JhaerikJhaerik Member Posts: 21
    OlvynChuru wrote: »
    Multiplayer won't work right in IWD2EE. It's possible you might be able to start a multiplayer game, but there would be all sorts of bugs.

    Ahh well that kills my interest in. I don't really do single player gaming sadly.
  • gazoogazoo Member Posts: 11
    Jhaerik wrote: »
    OlvynChuru wrote: »
    Multiplayer won't work right in IWD2EE. It's possible you might be able to start a multiplayer game, but there would be all sorts of bugs.

    Ahh well that kills my interest in. I don't really do single player gaming sadly.

    This kind of comment is silly on so many levels.

    Consider that it is a FTP mod and the modders are not put out if you don't play it; they don't see any profit.
  • AkachiAkachi Member Posts: 38
    Why? It's not a criticism of the mod or it's creators, just a statement on personal preferences.
  • gazoogazoo Member Posts: 11
    Because it adds nothing to the thread.

    I could ask if this mod will work on playstation. After being advised that it doesn't, there is no need for me to then complain that I only play on console so count me out.

    It's a thread for beta testers and info.
  • Allanon81Allanon81 Member Posts: 342
    Can I join Beta-Test?

    https://github.com/Allanon41

  • UnsanityUnsanity Member Posts: 54
    Okay, I will be brutally honest, I didn't read through all the comments. There are a lot. Is the EE version going to stay 3rd edition or revert back to 2nd edition.

    I tried playing it and it made me remember why I disliked 3rd edition so much. Even 3.5 edition / Pathfinder.

    2nd edition AD&D was, by far, the best edition out of TSR/WoTC. I can't get into any other edition and I tried.
  • jacobgspjacobgsp Member Posts: 7
    Unsanity wrote: »
    Okay, I will be brutally honest, I didn't read through all the comments. There are a lot. Is the EE version going to stay 3rd edition or revert back to 2nd edition.

    I tried playing it and it made me remember why I disliked 3rd edition so much. Even 3.5 edition / Pathfinder.

    2nd edition AD&D was, by far, the best edition out of TSR/WoTC. I can't get into any other edition and I tried.

    They're keeping the third edition rules, but they're improving many things (feats, spells, etc.)
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