Starting new game -- Do these Mods work?

Borg · 05-13-2003, 02:50 PM

All knowing IWF members: I am starting a new game (been thru SoA twice and ToB once with a good Kensai-->Mage, now going with an Evil party where I am a Halfling Assassin). In this game, I'd like to ratchet up the difficulty level to somewhere between a no-mod normal difficulty game and the most difficult game possible. Also I'll use some mods to mix it up a little. But, it would be nice to make sure the mods play together and that I'm not missing anything good. So, here's the plan, please give feedback:

I'm going to play Insane (did Normal mostly last time), but not with tactics since I imagine that should be saved for the next difficulty level. I'm also thinking of the following mods (in addition to the official Patch and Balderdash) in this order of install:

Ease of Use
Improved Thief Stronghold
Rogue Rebalancing
Ascension (played this last time too)
Redemption (Since I'm Evil this time, I may not go far with this mod)
Oversight
Azengaard

Suggestions? Should I adjust the install order? Anything is appreciated. FYI -- my party plans are for me (Halflin Assassin), Korgan, Vic, Edwin, Haer'Dalis, and flexible slot (SoA quest NPC/ToB NPC). I'll probably play modded NPCs in my next game, not this one unless there is one that goes particularly well in this setup.

Xen · 05-13-2003, 03:18 PM

It think they should work becuase all are WeiDu right?

Sir Exxon · 05-13-2003, 03:22 PM

I haven't heard about the Rogue Rebalancing and Azengaard before, but if they're WeiDU, like th erest of the mods, you'll be fine. [img]smile.gif[/img]
You should also consider getting the Item Upgrade mod. It doesn't exactly make the game tougher, nor does it make it easier, but you'll get good new items. Some of them might be a bit overpowered, but the mod is still absolutely worth getting. [img]smile.gif[/img]

An evil NPC that matches perfectly with your setup? Valen. She's as evil as one can get. She becomes a bit overpowered in higher levels, being a vampire and all, but you can't miss her.

Borg · 05-14-2003, 12:25 AM

Hmmm. After reading more about Valen, I do think she would be fun in an Evil party. Probably really push me down the right [img]smile.gif[/img] path.

But, can you still do the thief stronghold (including the improved thief stronghold mod) and choose Bohdi (in order to get Valen)? With Rogue Rebalancing?

[ 05-14-2003, 12:27 AM: Message edited by: Borg ]

Glorfindel · 05-14-2003, 05:01 AM

Another Evil Mod NPC worth Looking at would be the Sola mod... there are also a few little bits and pieces in that mod which would make the game a little bit more challenging [img]smile.gif[/img]

Dreamer128 · 05-14-2003, 06:05 AM

I thought Sola was Chaotic Neutral...

Raistlin Majere · 05-14-2003, 06:24 AM

Sola=Chaotic Neutral/Good depending on your own aligment.

Valen=Overpowered

Rogue Rebalancing? Whats that?

Item upgrade is a good mod. makes a few items last longer by making them +5(which allows you to hit magical creatures) and also combines rather useless items to make them usable. Ring of regeneration and RoP+2 make a great combination. brings a few usable clubs too.

[ 05-14-2003, 06:24 AM: Message edited by: Raistlin Majere ]

Borg · 05-14-2003, 10:55 AM

From reviewing previous posts, I cannot figure out who is more overpowered, Sola or Valen. Sola has his massive sword(s) and stats and Valen her innate abilities. Thoughts? (as Borg probably opens a can of worms...)

Rogue Rebalancing is well described on it's web site: http://www.gamesector.co.yu/avenger/ (sorry, don't know how to do links yet).

Still very interested in knowing if I can do Valen and keep the (improved) thief stronghold.

05-14-2003, 06:24 AM	#7
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 37 Posts: 2,323	Sola=Chaotic Neutral/Good depending on your own aligment. Valen=Overpowered Rogue Rebalancing? Whats that? Item upgrade is a good mod. makes a few items last longer by making them +5(which allows you to hit magical creatures) and also combines rather useless items to make them usable. Ring of regeneration and RoP+2 make a great combination. brings a few usable clubs too. [ 05-14-2003, 06:24 AM: Message edited by: Raistlin Majere ] __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

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05-13-2003, 02:50 PM	#1
Borg The Magister Join Date: March 25, 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 53 Posts: 137	All knowing IWF members: I am starting a new game (been thru SoA twice and ToB once with a good Kensai-->Mage, now going with an Evil party where I am a Halfling Assassin). In this game, I'd like to ratchet up the difficulty level to somewhere between a no-mod normal difficulty game and the most difficult game possible. Also I'll use some mods to mix it up a little. But, it would be nice to make sure the mods play together and that I'm not missing anything good. So, here's the plan, please give feedback: I'm going to play Insane (did Normal mostly last time), but not with tactics since I imagine that should be saved for the next difficulty level. I'm also thinking of the following mods (in addition to the official Patch and Balderdash) in this order of install: Ease of Use Improved Thief Stronghold Rogue Rebalancing Ascension (played this last time too) Redemption (Since I'm Evil this time, I may not go far with this mod) Oversight Azengaard Suggestions? Should I adjust the install order? Anything is appreciated. FYI -- my party plans are for me (Halflin Assassin), Korgan, Vic, Edwin, Haer'Dalis, and flexible slot (SoA quest NPC/ToB NPC). I'll probably play modded NPCs in my next game, not this one unless there is one that goes particularly well in this setup.

05-13-2003, 03:18 PM	#2
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	It think they should work becuase all are WeiDu right?

05-13-2003, 03:22 PM	#3
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	I haven't heard about the Rogue Rebalancing and Azengaard before, but if they're WeiDU, like th erest of the mods, you'll be fine. [img]smile.gif[/img] You should also consider getting the Item Upgrade mod. It doesn't exactly make the game tougher, nor does it make it easier, but you'll get good new items. Some of them might be a bit overpowered, but the mod is still absolutely worth getting. [img]smile.gif[/img] An evil NPC that matches perfectly with your setup? Valen. She's as evil as one can get. She becomes a bit overpowered in higher levels, being a vampire and all, but you can't miss her.

05-14-2003, 12:25 AM	#4
Borg The Magister Join Date: March 25, 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 53 Posts: 137	Hmmm. After reading more about Valen, I do think she would be fun in an Evil party. Probably really push me down the right [img]smile.gif[/img] path. But, can you still do the thief stronghold (including the improved thief stronghold mod) and choose Bohdi (in order to get Valen)? With Rogue Rebalancing? [ 05-14-2003, 12:27 AM: Message edited by: Borg ]

05-14-2003, 05:01 AM	#5
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	Another Evil Mod NPC worth Looking at would be the Sola mod... there are also a few little bits and pieces in that mod which would make the game a little bit more challenging [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-14-2003, 06:05 AM	#6
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	I thought Sola was Chaotic Neutral...

05-14-2003, 10:55 AM	#8
Borg The Magister Join Date: March 25, 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 53 Posts: 137	From reviewing previous posts, I cannot figure out who is more overpowered, Sola or Valen. Sola has his massive sword(s) and stats and Valen her innate abilities. Thoughts? (as Borg probably opens a can of worms...) Rogue Rebalancing is well described on it's web site: http://www.gamesector.co.yu/avenger/ (sorry, don't know how to do links yet). Still very interested in knowing if I can do Valen and keep the (improved) thief stronghold.

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