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GemRB 0.9.4 released! (Izbelah edition)

Posted on Jan 11, 2025 22:02 by Ancalagon

The GemRB team announces the availability of GemRB 0.9.4!

GemRB is a portable open-source implementation of Bioware’s Infinity Engine.

It brings two exciting major developments. First, for the first time ever, one is now able to play Icewind Dale 2 from start to end. That marks the last original game to reach this status.
BG2EE support has been experimental and is not yet ready for wide use, but as of this release it is now playable enough to welcome testers and power users to bug hunting adventures (manually set `GameType` to bg2ee).

Besides that the release features several improvements to pathfinding, audio and ease-of-use for other projects.

More in the full release announcement: https://gemrb.org/2025/01/11/gemrb-0-9-4-released.html

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SubtleMods: introducing Reflections of Destiny, version 0.9

Posted on Jan 07, 2025 21:12 by Ancalagon

Introducing Reflections of Destiny, a mod aimed at fixing various issues with the plot of BG1, SoD, BG2, and ToB. This is a big departure for me: instead of kits, spell tweaks, and rule tweaks, this is all story, dialogues, and cut-scenes. The components of this mod focus on fixing or improving aspects of the central storylines of these games. In some cases they make small adjustments to make the mechanical gameplay fit better with the story as presented. In other cases the story may be partially or substantially rewritten. Each component here is completely independent of the others - users can mix-and-match as they see fit. But these components are written to all be consistent with one another. The games will play out normally with these mods installed; but the mod reflects an alternative vision of the games' plot, which has slightly different dimensions and is a bit sharper.

The Readme is here.

You can download the latest release of the mod here.

The main components are #100, which substantially expands chapter 7 of BG1 and improves the transition from BG1 to SoD and #200, which modifies the plot of SoD by revising the story and characterization of Caelar Argent (and the Big Bad Evil Guy). There are also a plethora of smaller components that tweak this or that character or area - a bit more flavor in Kanaglym, a slightly different interaction with Elandro, etc. There is also a component that brings some of the SoD areas over to BG2, if you did not play SoD (that one requires EET for installation.

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The SubtleMods compilation provides tweaks both large and small to almost every game mechanic, and also adds and expands game content to improve the player experience:

  • SubtleD's Spell Tweaks overhauls some magic subsystems, like invisibility, familiars, and illusionary clones; and tweaks several dozen spells on an individual basis to make them more balanced, more distinctive, and more fun.
  • SubtleD's Item Tweaks includes a flexible, customizable damage resistance system for armors, and improves several individual items to make them more engaging and useful.
  • SubtleD's Stat Overhauls improves various aspects of ability scores, adding new bonuses, new penalties (!), and more interaction with other systems like spell memorization.
  • 5th Edition Spellcasting allows casters to use 5th Edition D&D rules: you prepare a certain subset of your known spells, and then you can cast your prepared spells interchangeably.
  • Combat Skills & Proficiencies provides alternate rules for weapon proficiency advancement and fighting styles, and adds a feat system that is integrated into the game's proficiency system.
  • Magic Battles Revised streamlines the arcane "magic duel" system, making it more sensible and more fluid.
  • BP-in-BG inserts the Black Pits 1 campaign as a single big prestige dungeon inside the Baldur's Gate 1 campaign.
  • Reflections of Destiny revises and remixes SoD content and imporves the end of the BG1 campaign.
  • IWD_EET_Integration alters the way tipun's IWD and IWD2 mods interact with EET: it allows those campaigns to be played independently from level 1, and optionally adds some IWD content into the BG2/SoA campaign.

Taken together, these mods represent a unified vision of how the game's mechanics and content can operate and interact in improved ways. However, because everyone's taste is different, these are designed to be as modular as possible, allowing players to pick and choose from among different components as they please. Compatibility with other mods is maximized wherever possible.

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Wares of the Planes updates to v1.4 with new...

Posted on Dec 13, 2024 04:02 by Ancalagon

Wares of the Planes is a mod that introduces a large number of weapons and accessories from the Planescape universe to the Baldur's Gate series. The items can be purchased from a unique travelling merchant who is available throughout the whole game series. The mod is available for BG:EE, SoD, BG2:EE and EET.

Version 1.4 adds translations to French and Simplified Chinese, introduces a new item with an attached quest and upgrade option, and provides several improvements.

You can grab the mod from the download link below.

Download: GitHub

Discussion: G3, Beamdog

Readme

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SHS: Jaheira Friendship Updated to v1.3

Posted on Dec 11, 2024 03:42 by Ancalagon

Spellhold Studios

Jaheira Friendship is a new addition to the NPC Interaction Expansion Project: an attempt to bring more realism and interest to BG2 joinable NPCs with more interjections, friendships, and scenery dialogue.

This mod adds a friendship with the iconic fighter/druid, Jaheira. The new dialogue was written by Lava Del'Vortel with editing help of Isewein and Llewren.

Changes in versions 1.1-1.3

  • Additional proofreading by Isewein
  • Additional response in a SoA scenery talk
  • UTF-8 translation support
  • Russian translation by Austin


For more details, visit the mod's GitHub repository or forum.

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SHS: Djinni Companion v2.11 released with improvements...

Posted on Dec 08, 2024 03:12 by Ancalagon

Spellhold Studios

Afaaq, the Djinni Companion

Afaaq, the Djinni Companion is a mod for BG2, BGT, BG2:EE, EET and IWD:EE. It features the djinni Afaaq, a unique travelling companion who joins the party as your "seventh party member" and provides interesting dialogs, lots of quests and several new areas or area expansions.

Version 2.11 expands quest-related content and fixes several issues.

You can grab the latest release from the download links below.

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Improved Shamanic Dance updates to v4.6 with...

Posted on Dec 08, 2024 03:12 by Ancalagon

Improved Shamanic Dance

This mod improves the main feature of the Shaman class - the Shamanic Dance. It allows you move at reduced speed while dancing to improve tactical options and provides additional features such as more useful spirits at higher levels, a new shamanic spell as well as several shaman-specific artifacts.

Version 4.6 improves the summoning behavior of spirits and adds the new item "Dancing Shoes".

You can grab the latest release from the download link below.

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SHS: Test Your Mettle! v1.6 released!

Posted on Dec 08, 2024 03:12 by Ancalagon

Spellhold Studios

Test Your Mettle!

Test Your Mettle! is a mod for BG2:EE and EET that provides you with a unique dungeon crawling experience.

Version 1.6 updates Simplified Chinese translation.

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SHS: Skip Chateau Irenicus version 3.5 released!

Posted on Dec 07, 2024 15:02 by Ancalagon

Spellhold Studios

Skip Chateau Irenicus

This is a mod for classic BG2, BG2:EE and EET that allows you skip all the boring details of Chateau Irenicus without losing potential equipment and items.

Version 3.5 fixes some bugs with Steam achievements which were unavailable if you skipped the dungeon.

You can grab the latest release from the download links below.

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SHS: PST-UB-Reloaded v2.4 released with translation fixes!

Posted on Dec 07, 2024 15:02 by Ancalagon

Spellhold Studios

PS:T Unfinished Business - Reloaded

This mod is a continuation of Qwinn's original PS:T Unfinished Business (PST-UB), based on version 4.12, that has been completely overhauled and made compatible with Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition (PST:EE).

Version 2.4 fixes some untraified lines and updates German and Russian translations.


Download: SHS, GitHub

Discussion: SHS, Beamdog

Readme

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Improved Archer Kit v4.4 with updated Simplified Chinese...

Posted on Dec 07, 2024 15:02 by Ancalagon

Improved Archer Kit

This mod makes an attempt to rebalance the Archer kit. It adjusts overall power and adds several unique skills and abilities to the kits. Moreover, it offers similar kits for the fighter, thief and paladin classes.

Version 4.4 updates Simplified Chinese translation.

You can grab the latest release from the download link below.

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DLC Merger updates to version 1.7 with improved error...

Posted on Dec 07, 2024 15:02 by Ancalagon

DLC Merger

DLC Merger is a mod that allows you to merge DLC archives, such as the Siege of Dragonspear expansion, with the main game. This step is required if the game expansion is distributed as a separate DLC before the game can be properly modded.

Version 1.7 improves error handling if the DLC file could not be renamed after a successful merge operation.

Download: GitHub

Discussion: Beamdog

Readme

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Magic Store of Vergadain v4.2 with updated Simplified...

Posted on Dec 07, 2024 15:02 by Ancalagon

Magic Store of Vergadain

The mod allows you to acquire a magical artifact called "Magic Store of Vergadain" that provides the means to visit any store you have visited in the past. Getting your hands on this unique artifact involves a small quest of one kind or another. It is available for original BG2, Tutu, BGT, BG:EE, SoD, BG2:EE, EET and IWD:EE.

Version 4.2 updates Simplified Chinese translation.

Download: GitHub

Discussion: G3, Beamdog

Readme

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WeiDU Syntax Highlighters for Notepad++ 5.0 released!

Posted on Dec 06, 2024 14:52 by Ancalagon

WeiDU Syntax Highlighters for Notepad++

This package provides syntax highlighting and auto-completion support for WeiDU-related files (*.tp2, *.baf, *.d, *.tra, ...) in Notepad++.

Version 5.0 adds dark theme support and fixes several bugs.

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Near Infinity v2.4-20241204 with many new features,...

Posted on Dec 05, 2024 02:32 by Ancalagon

Near Infinity v2.4-20241204

Near Infinity is a resource browser and editor for Infinity Engine games, such as Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale. It is written in Java and available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

This release provides a great number of new features, improvements and fixes, such as greatly improved music and sound players, a nifty gimmick, and improvements to the BAM converter.

Near Infinity is available as a platform-independent Java JAR file, Windows installer and macOS PKG installer, as well as a Flatpak application from Flathub for Linux.

More information as well as a detailed Changelog can be found in the respective topics at Spellhold Studios, Beamdog Forums, and GitHub Discussions.

Download:

  • GitHub (Java JAR file, Windows and macOS installers)
  • Flathub (Linux Flatpak archive)


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G3: "Heroes, Thieves and Moneylenders" mod updated to 4.6!

Posted on Nov 29, 2024 13:32 by Ancalagon

"Heroes, Thieves and Moneylenders" mod
(Authors: Austin, Scheele, Alisia & Arcanecoast Team)

"HTaM" mod adds new quests, episodes and characters, several new areas, additional banters and interjections for NPCs from the main game and from some other mods.

The mod is compatible with BG2, BG2: EE, BGT and EET.

Version 4.6 includes the following changes:

  • The English version of Korgan's texts now better matches his speech style from BG2;
  • Added a FAQ with answers to frequently asked questions, it is located in the readme folder;
  • Now the entrance to the bank (component №2) will automatically close at night, as was originally intended. The guards at the entrance to the bank will no longer forcibly move you aside when the bank is closed, but will simply inform you that the bank is closed;
  • Added a new dialogue for the Сoran with the senior bank clerk (component №2). The dialogue is available for both the Kulyok’s Сoran and the Smiling Imp’s Сoran (in the second case, Safana will also take part in the dialogue);
  • Minor text improvements;
  • The Spanish translation by alaisFcZ is now complete (the last file has been translated).

Project Page
Visit the Forum
Download mod from G3
Download mod from GitHub

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