Changing NPC portraits

bavvo · 11-05-2001, 07:58 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to change the npc portraits in BG. I know shadowkeeper will do this in bg2 but gatekeeper doesn't seem able to. Personally I think Imoan's much cuter in SOA.

Eric the Red · 11-05-2001, 09:27 PM

should just be able to download the gif and put it in ya baldurs gate file and import it in, im by far no expert but i did it with my portrait, just not exact on all the details hehe sorry

SixOfSpades · 11-06-2001, 04:52 AM

It's easy. As Eric said, just find a picture you prefer (and its miniature version) and put them in your Baldur's Gate/Portraits directory. But he forgot to point out that you have to name them after what character they're for: In your case, they've got to be called ImoenL.bmp and ImoenS.bmp, or the games won't accept them as the proper override files. (With other characters, you may have to fiddle around a bit to get the names right.)

Katherine · 11-11-2001, 01:25 AM

quote:
Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
(With other characters, you may have to fiddle around a bit to get the names right.)

Thanks for the info. I've been able to do this for all my characters but Shar-Teel. I can't figure out what the file name should be. I've tried all of the 6 letter plus S or L variations of her name I could think of and still can't seem to get her pic overridden. Does anyone know what the correct file name is? Please? : )

Thanks,
Katherine

Tyrion · 11-14-2001, 02:28 PM

Having the same problem. Someone please help!

Svenman{GUARD} · 11-16-2001, 03:48 PM

You have to overwrite the old names in your portrtaits directory with the new pic u want as the portrait. And in an editor, i suggest not raising tour people too high, because itll take the fun out of the game. trust me.

Katherine · 11-17-2001, 03:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Svenman{GUARD}:
And in an editor, i suggest not raising tour people too high, because itll take the fun out of the game. trust me.

Huh?

Katherine

Neb · 11-17-2001, 03:06 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Katherine:

Huh?

Katherine

Svenman is referring to using GateKeeper or another editor to change your characters' portraits, these editors can also be used to change stats, proficiencies, saving throws, thieving skills and equipment(Not 100% sure about the equipment one though.)

11-05-2001, 09:27 PM	#2
Eric the Red Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 14, 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 31	should just be able to download the gif and put it in ya baldurs gate file and import it in, im by far no expert but i did it with my portrait, just not exact on all the details hehe sorry __________________ Let my tombugiri be your passage to hell

11-06-2001, 04:52 AM	#3
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	It's easy. As Eric said, just find a picture you prefer (and its miniature version) and put them in your Baldur's Gate/Portraits directory. But he forgot to point out that you have to name them after what character they're for: In your case, they've got to be called ImoenL.bmp and ImoenS.bmp, or the games won't accept them as the proper override files. (With other characters, you may have to fiddle around a bit to get the names right.) __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

11-11-2001, 01:25 AM	#4
Katherine Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: perdition Posts: 340	quote: Originally posted by SixOfSpades: (With other characters, you may have to fiddle around a bit to get the names right.) Thanks for the info. I've been able to do this for all my characters but Shar-Teel. I can't figure out what the file name should be. I've tried all of the 6 letter plus S or L variations of her name I could think of and still can't seem to get her pic overridden. Does anyone know what the correct file name is? Please? : ) Thanks, Katherine

11-14-2001, 02:28 PM	#5
Tyrion Quintesson Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: straight outta Kålltorp Age: 37 Posts: 1,081	Having the same problem. Someone please help! __________________ ...with the Bible and the Uzi as weapons

11-16-2001, 03:48 PM	#6
Svenman{GUARD} Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 13, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 32	You have to overwrite the old names in your portrtaits directory with the new pic u want as the portrait. And in an editor, i suggest not raising tour people too high, because itll take the fun out of the game. trust me. __________________ \"Life is a waste of time, time is a waste of life, so get wasted all the time, and have the time of your life.\"

11-05-2001, 07:58 PM	#1
bavvo Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 2, 2001 Location: Henley UK Age: 54 Posts: 46	Does anyone know if it is possible to change the npc portraits in BG. I know shadowkeeper will do this in bg2 but gatekeeper doesn't seem able to. Personally I think Imoan's much cuter in SOA.

11-17-2001, 03:00 AM	#7
Katherine Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: perdition Posts: 340	quote: Originally posted by Svenman{GUARD}: And in an editor, i suggest not raising tour people too high, because itll take the fun out of the game. trust me. Huh? Katherine __________________ <i>The road to hell is paved with delicious intentions.</i><br /><br />Unholy Acorn Gatherer in the <b>Profane Order of the Hyper-Wrathful, All-Powerful Squirrel Goddess</b>

11-17-2001, 03:06 AM	#8
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	quote: Originally posted by Katherine: Huh? Katherine Svenman is referring to using GateKeeper or another editor to change your characters' portraits, these editors can also be used to change stats, proficiencies, saving throws, thieving skills and equipment(Not 100% sure about the equipment one though.)

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