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Non-joinable NPCs portraits

MathuzzzMathuzzz Member Posts: 203
edited July 2012 in Archive (Feature Requests)
I always loved portraits used for characters in BG and even more in ID. It was let-down when NWN 2 or DA or other RPGs used ugly models. I think it really adds immersion to the characters by providing some kind of story just by looking at the portrait. So I was thinking if it wouldn´t be good idea, when players complaining about not seeing details of characters, to use great skills of Nat Jones to create portraits for NPCs. It was in TOB to little extent, no need for every commoner to have portrait like in NWN 1, but quest important or at least main story importrant characters should have one.

With new UI they are working on, they could provide more space for portraits to be larger and more visible in conversations.

What do you think?

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  • CheesebellyCheesebelly Member Posts: 1,727
    After seeing Nat Jones' work so far, I must admit I would love to see his interpretations on some of the important NPCs in the game. When I say interpretation I of course mean portraits made by him, as the ones already seen look great and very BG-style.

    Gorion, Sarevok, Tamoko, Elminster, Mulahey, Tranzig, Tazok, Davaeron, Eltan, Scar, Marek, Rieltar, Belt, Liia come to my mind.

    From Tales, I guess it would make sense to have portraits of Mendas, Dradeel, Shangalar (or was it Shandalar?) Durlag and why not Aec'Letec.


    Am I asking too much? XD
  • NecdilzorNecdilzor Member Posts: 278
    We saw some in ToB and SoA, but not enough! Some NPC's really deserve one like Gorion.
  • MathuzzzMathuzzz Member Posts: 203
    Of course...I always wanted to be face to face with Elminster or Sarevok when confronting them.
  • ScooterScooter Member Posts: 182
    Definitely agreed I think this would be a great addition, Some BG2 characters that could be given some new portraits I think are:
    Aran Linvail, Renal Bloodscalp, Saemon Havarian, Ribald, Phaerie, Solaufein, Gaelan Bayle, Sir Ryan Trawl, Prelate Wassalen and Firkaag.
    Likewise having joinable NPCs portraits appear in the dialogue window like in BG2 will hopefully be added as well.
  • VasculioVasculio Member Posts: 469
    Would love to see Armored Sarevok and other main npc's get portraits.
  • MathuzzzMathuzzz Member Posts: 203
    edited July 2012
    Scooter said:

    Saemon Havarian

    Definitely want to see deceitful face of this one.

    Also what was great about ID portraits, that in Character window you could see larger portraits of tho whole person, with background. I loved that.
    Example

    http://dungeonblarg.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/jhonen2.jpg
    http://dungeonblarg.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/3180187042_b11bd610cc.jpg
    http://www.planetbaldursgate.com/iwd/character/portraits/index4.shtml

    How can be this beaten by som lifeless, boring 3D model.

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