Extra party slots: this would truly enhance the game into Greatness. I'd wager this would also silence everyone who's badmouthing BGEE/BG2EE and make these the definitively superior versions of the game. Think of the profits!
Switching weapon sets with one click: I'm genuinely surprised this hasn't been already done, as it's been requested by so many people.
The NPC Project would be great, but that's more or less up to the modders, not the devs.
@Aenor Eight character slots would make me the happiest person in the world...
@Kurumi However, I would suggest that Kurumi's suggestion would need to take place first. My six character parties have enough trouble walking around each other already as it is. I could hardly imagine adding another 2 to the mix.
-Make it possible to switch from weapon+shield / dual wield to ranged weapon or two handed style without having to open an inventory screen and do it manully. Its likely the most annoying thing in bg series.
-More banter and dialog between npcs
-Add an ammo belt to bg ee.
-Allow us to keep on playing after the end battle.
-Maybe allow player to buy a house from Beregost? You could make it a fun sidequest
A reason for existence. No, seriously, I don't really get why this "overhaul" is really needed and I don't really think it's a marked improvement. Much of the new material seems tacked to me, and I'd much rather that the devs had spent their time energy on making an RPG of their own instead of just trying to refurbish one that didn't really need it, in my opinion.
You can get both games with expansions from Gog for a total of 20$ (when not on sale for half that) and they'll run just fine on any modern Windows + are compatible with all the old mods.
You can get both games with expansions from Gog for a total of 20$ (when not on sale for half that) and they'll run just fine on any modern Windows + are compatible with all the old mods.
Except those versions look like crap and hurt my eyes.
The old version not working in win 7 64 bit is reason enough.
@Michail I'm currently playing the old version on win 7 64 bit, it works well on my laptop. Actually it works better than the EE at the moment (i.e. less bugs).
The old version not working in win 7 64 bit is reason enough.
@Michail I'm currently playing the old version on win 7 64 bit, it works well on my laptop. Actually it works better than the EE at the moment (i.e. less bugs).
Yeah, the improvements in the EE, including but not limited to the new UI, were more than worth the purchase price for me, though I already owned the game on disc. If they weren't for you, well, everyone's different.
Customisable font sizes without modding. Seriously, I don't play quite enough to justify any more stuff in my game beyond enhanced NPC banters but this is the one thing that'll improve the experience for me.
You can get both games with expansions from Gog for a total of 20$ (when not on sale for half that) and they'll run just fine on any modern Windows + are compatible with all the old mods.
Except for the fact that I have not had a single playthrough of BG1/2 or Icewind Dale 1/2 go smoothly and without a game breaking bug with those versions, and mods, on 4 separate PCs and configurations
BG2EE in it's current state is a much smoother ride and experience for me so far than the originals have been from GOG, and modded. That's kind of sad xD
You can get both games with expansions from Gog for a total of 20$ (when not on sale for half that) and they'll run just fine on any modern Windows + are compatible with all the old mods.
Except for the fact that I have not had a single playthrough of BG1/2 or Icewind Dale 1/2 go smoothly and without a game breaking bug with those versions, and mods, on 4 separate PCs and configurations
BG2EE in it's current state is a much smoother ride and experience for me so far than the originals have been from GOG, and modded. That's kind of sad xD
Funny, I haven't had any issues on them on my Windows 7 64bit desktop.
Well it is a great money maker what they did was take the work done by players that made content for tutu, and put it in a nice hands free package. Now while it may seem lack luster to some of us to those without the ability or know how to install the game or implement the mods it is well worth the cash.
Now what is still missing? A challenge with all of changes they made they really should have done something to balance things a bit. BGtutu had a mass monster mod for instance to make the spawn rates much higher. They did attempt to fix the problem at release after mass complaint, but as far as I can tell there was no real change.
Personally, I would love new portraits for all existing NPC:s in BG1 and BG2. They should be well made (for example, an Elf like Kivan should look like an Elf and so forth) by one and the same artist and thus all same in style and size. That would be fantastic!
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More NPC interaction (already mentioned)
Worgs using the Worg/Hellhound models of Icewind Dale 2
Worg race unlocked in PC creation
On a more achievable level, the BG1NPC mod.
Extra party slots: this would truly enhance the game into Greatness. I'd wager this would also silence everyone who's badmouthing BGEE/BG2EE and make these the definitively superior versions of the game. Think of the profits!
Switching weapon sets with one click: I'm genuinely surprised this hasn't been already done, as it's been requested by so many people.
The NPC Project would be great, but that's more or less up to the modders, not the devs.
Eight character slots would make me the happiest person in the world...
@Kurumi
However, I would suggest that Kurumi's suggestion would need to take place first. My six character parties have enough trouble walking around each other already as it is. I could hardly imagine adding another 2 to the mix.
-More banter and dialog between npcs
-Add an ammo belt to bg ee.
-Allow us to keep on playing after the end battle.
-Maybe allow player to buy a house from Beregost? You could make it a fun sidequest
No, seriously, I don't really get why this "overhaul" is really needed and I don't really think it's a marked improvement. Much of the new material seems tacked to me, and I'd much rather that the devs had spent their time energy on making an RPG of their own instead of just trying to refurbish one that didn't really need it, in my opinion.
The old version not working in win 7 64 bit is reason enough.
And the game needs as little change as possible. Or i might lose that warm fuzzy feeling i get when i think of it.
I'm currently playing the old version on win 7 64 bit, it works well on my laptop. Actually it works better than the EE at the moment (i.e. less bugs). No, they don't, if you use the "widescreen" and the "bigger fonts" mods
See here for a screenshot.
edit: Screenshot just proves how bad it looks, FYI
I'm just debunking the myth that old game doesn't work or looks ugly. Anyone can judge by himself and choose based on his own preferences and tastes.
I like better the original, but I'm not expecting that you do the same.
Can't debunk the truth! :P
BG2EE in it's current state is a much smoother ride and experience for me so far than the originals have been from GOG, and modded. That's kind of sad xD
Guess you're one of the lucky ones :P All four of my machines are Windows 7 and 64-bit.
Now what is still missing? A challenge with all of changes they made they really should have done something to balance things a bit. BGtutu had a mass monster mod for instance to make the spawn rates much higher. They did attempt to fix the problem at release after mass complaint, but as far as I can tell there was no real change.
Apart from that, more NPC:s to play with.