Romances for the Women Folk

Garnet FalconDance · 05-25-2002, 03:01 PM

(Sorry to the ToB ppl--I accidently posted this over there)

Why are female leads limited to the ultra-insecure and annoying Anomen for romantic involvement? Not that Jan or Keldorn or Minsc really do anything for me, mind you, but if you guys have three or four to choose from, then why don't we? Hmmm???

The Jabberwocky · 05-25-2002, 03:14 PM

Waaagh!!! I don't knoooow! ::wails:: (The first thing I ever posted on this board was the same complaint.

) We have to make some Mods or something.

I personally think - and I repeat - that BlackIsle should make a CD with just characters in it, a CD with character interaction, some returning BGI NPCs, extra romance options, etc. ... But that'll never happen, so ... oh, well.

Memnoch · 05-25-2002, 03:15 PM

Short answer? Bio didn't have time to create more than one romance for women, so they went with Anomen. They predicted that the male:female customer ratio would be about 3:1, and guess what - they were wrong. They know better now.

There's actually a bit of dialogue and scripting for a Valygar romance in BG2 already...that was in the pipeline, as was a Haer'Dalis romance. I heard that David Gaider, the senior designer on the BG2 team, was putting together a Valygar romance in his spare time, but I don't know where that's up to.

There is a third-party Solaufein Mod Pack available if you're not too fussed about going out with a drow. I haven't tested it, so it's take at your own risk - nobody seems to have had any problems with it, though. These modders seem to get better and better. [img]smile.gif[/img] There's also

Below is a description of it.

The Solaufein Romance Mod Pack adds the many optional components to BGII. You may install any or all of them, your choice. The mod pack includes work by Gebhard Blucher, Kensai Ryu, Xyx, Ishan, Beige Tangerine, Sarkyn, Spork.
Solaufein of Ust Natha becomes an NPC who can join your party.
He's a Chaotic (Good/Neutral) Drow fighter/mage.
He has "plenty" of dialogue.
He will banter twice with each other party member.
He will attempt to "romance" the PC regardless of race, gender or other loved ones. If you don't like it, just tell him to go away.
He can still Dimension Door (don't abuse it!).
He can be abducted by Bodhi (watch out!).
Three Solaufein-specific challenges (one requires ToB).
Two Solaufein-specific rewards.

masteraleph · 05-25-2002, 03:23 PM

Solaufien is a good mod. There's also a male sorceror mod (Kelsey, I believe his name is), that's supposed to be decent as well, and he can romance as well IIRC.

Loremage · 05-25-2002, 05:26 PM

It's obvious. There's much fewer female players, so they made less female romancses. I do think there should be more then one though.

Xero279 · 05-25-2002, 07:51 PM

did the creators of BG think that maybe male chars play female chars if they get bored with male? hehe i dont but im sure some people do. theres nothign wrong with it

Charean · 05-25-2002, 08:27 PM

I posted the links in my thread - if you have been through BG2 at least once... I listed mods for NPC in there.

Jerr Conner · 05-25-2002, 11:20 PM

I didn't find the Anomen romance so bad...(I'm one of the guys who got bored with male characters so I created a few females)

However, Solaufein Mod is a good mod. His romance basically doesn't equal psychology, from how it's described.

The only problem with the Sol Mod would be the extra tactical encounters, but only if you install those. Those encounters are optional though. Plus, if you want something extremely challenging, they'll work out for you.

I haven't tried the Kelsey one, seeing as how I've uninstalled Baldur's Gate 2 for Icewind Dale...*Dodges the rotten fruit being hurled at him by people screaming "How could you!?"*

The Jabberwocky · 05-26-2002, 05:10 AM

I used to play mostly guy characters. The first game of BGII I played, my main character was male. I did NOT know ANYTHING about the romance options!!! I had Aerie in my party, and I was nice to her everytime she complained. And then, resting time came, when Aerie approached me with...

Aerie: I would like to show you my body, CHARNAME! [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img]

Me: [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] ::SCREEEAAAMM:: [img]graemlins/blownup.gif[/img]

The End.

Glorfindel · 05-26-2002, 05:33 AM

Well done memnoch... you copy+paste skills are excellent

(Either that or you have a very good memory [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

05-25-2002, 03:01 PM	#1
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 61 Posts: 1,443	(Sorry to the ToB ppl--I accidently posted this over there) Why are female leads limited to the ultra-insecure and annoying Anomen for romantic involvement? Not that Jan or Keldorn or Minsc really do anything for me, mind you, but if you guys have three or four to choose from, then why don't we? Hmmm??? __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

05-25-2002, 03:14 PM	#2
The Jabberwocky The Magister Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: CA Posts: 124	Waaagh!!! I don't knoooow! ::wails:: (The first thing I ever posted on this board was the same complaint. ) We have to make some Mods or something. I personally think - and I repeat - that BlackIsle should make a CD with just characters in it, a CD with character interaction, some returning BGI NPCs, extra romance options, etc. ... But that'll never happen, so ... oh, well. __________________ \"Tiax does as ye will, but one day, BOOM! He rules! Heh heh!\"

05-25-2002, 03:15 PM	#3
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Short answer? Bio didn't have time to create more than one romance for women, so they went with Anomen. They predicted that the male:female customer ratio would be about 3:1, and guess what - they were wrong. They know better now. There's actually a bit of dialogue and scripting for a Valygar romance in BG2 already...that was in the pipeline, as was a Haer'Dalis romance. I heard that David Gaider, the senior designer on the BG2 team, was putting together a Valygar romance in his spare time, but I don't know where that's up to. There is a third-party Solaufein Mod Pack available if you're not too fussed about going out with a drow. I haven't tested it, so it's take at your own risk - nobody seems to have had any problems with it, though. These modders seem to get better and better. [img]smile.gif[/img] There's also Below is a description of it. The Solaufein Romance Mod Pack adds the many optional components to BGII. You may install any or all of them, your choice. The mod pack includes work by Gebhard Blucher, Kensai Ryu, Xyx, Ishan, Beige Tangerine, Sarkyn, Spork. Solaufein of Ust Natha becomes an NPC who can join your party. He's a Chaotic (Good/Neutral) Drow fighter/mage. He has "plenty" of dialogue. He will banter twice with each other party member. He will attempt to "romance" the PC regardless of race, gender or other loved ones. If you don't like it, just tell him to go away. He can still Dimension Door (don't abuse it!). He can be abducted by Bodhi (watch out!). Three Solaufein-specific challenges (one requires ToB). Two Solaufein-specific rewards. __________________

05-25-2002, 05:26 PM	#5
Loremage Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Evalon Age: 45 Posts: 49	It's obvious. There's much fewer female players, so they made less female romancses. I do think there should be more then one though. __________________ One day deamons will burst from computer games everywhere. Then, will the people look to the D&D gamers with eyes of admiration, hoping for salvation!

05-25-2002, 07:51 PM	#6
Xero279 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 37 Posts: 1,360	did the creators of BG think that maybe male chars play female chars if they get bored with male? hehe i dont but im sure some people do. theres nothign wrong with it __________________ <br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[music04]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/music04.gif\" /> Live to Rock, Rock to Live <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[rocking2]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/rocking2.gif\" /> <br />[url]\"http://www.livejournal.com/users/Xero279\" target=\"_blank\">...From The Mind of Xero</a>

05-25-2002, 03:23 PM	#4
masteraleph Elminster Join Date: March 1, 2001 Posts: 400	Solaufien is a good mod. There's also a male sorceror mod (Kelsey, I believe his name is), that's supposed to be decent as well, and he can romance as well IIRC.

05-25-2002, 08:27 PM	#7
Charean Hathor Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Age: 61 Posts: 2,201	I posted the links in my thread - if you have been through BG2 at least once... I listed mods for NPC in there. __________________ And then there were 6.

05-25-2002, 11:20 PM	#8
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 43 Posts: 1,634	I didn't find the Anomen romance so bad...(I'm one of the guys who got bored with male characters so I created a few females) However, Solaufein Mod is a good mod. His romance basically doesn't equal psychology, from how it's described. The only problem with the Sol Mod would be the extra tactical encounters, but only if you install those. Those encounters are optional though. Plus, if you want something extremely challenging, they'll work out for you. I haven't tried the Kelsey one, seeing as how I've uninstalled Baldur's Gate 2 for Icewind Dale...Dodges the rotten fruit being hurled at him by people screaming "How could you!?" __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

05-26-2002, 05:10 AM	#9
The Jabberwocky The Magister Join Date: April 18, 2002 Location: CA Posts: 124	I used to play mostly guy characters. The first game of BGII I played, my main character was male. I did NOT know ANYTHING about the romance options!!! I had Aerie in my party, and I was nice to her everytime she complained. And then, resting time came, when Aerie approached me with... Aerie: I would like to show you my body, CHARNAME! [img]graemlins/evilhaha.gif[/img] Me: [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] ::SCREEEAAAMM:: [img]graemlins/blownup.gif[/img] The End. __________________ \"Tiax does as ye will, but one day, BOOM! He rules! Heh heh!\"

05-26-2002, 05:33 AM	#10
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	Well done memnoch... you copy+paste skills are excellent (Either that or you have a very good memory [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

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