How To make NPC's???

Glorfindel · 01-26-2002, 03:50 AM

Just like the title says.... wat do you need to make NPC's for BG2 and how do u do it??

Sir Exxon · 01-26-2002, 07:34 AM

Hmm, dont think you can make NPCs, actually. I am atleast not aware of any such program.
But who knows, there is so many MODs and editors out there now, so maybe you can find something.

see ya!

Glorfindel · 01-26-2002, 08:23 AM

There must b a way of doing it bcause there was a thread not that long ago that was about a fella making NPC's with romances... so there must b a way..... actually I think I'll bmp that thread right now...

Vaskez · 01-26-2002, 08:28 AM

Of course there is a way. You need a creature making program....I'd go for Near Infinity which can edit anything. Make the creature files for different levels of the NPC. You need to make a dialog file(s) for them using Infinity Dialog Utility. Items for them using IEEP. They need to be added to the Baldur.gam file using the NPC adder in IEEP. Then of course you need to make an AI script for them for when they are not in the party, but you can copy an existing one for that. You might choose to add the proper references to the NPCLEVEL.2DA file if you want the game to automatically select the correct level of your NPC to match to the player's level. Then if you want the game to control the dialog for the NPC as in when to activate certain sections of speech, you need to add the necessary references to dialog files in the PDIALOG.2DA file.
Hmm there is a more detailed NPC making tutorial on www.teambg.com where you can also get the tools I mentioned.

Glorfindel · 01-26-2002, 08:31 AM

Thc a bunch Vaskez..... I didnt know TeamBG had tutorials.... But then again Ive only bben there once since they redid the site.... Goodnight Every1 [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] Hopefully I b back in 10 hours or so [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir Exxon · 01-26-2002, 08:35 AM

Ohh, Vaskez knew better then me.... (whispers: you're gonna die, Vask!) [img]tongue.gif[/img]

G'night, Glorfindel, I wish you a good night with sweet dreams.

see ya!

Vaskez · 01-26-2002, 08:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Exxon:
Ohh, Vaskez knew better then me.... (whispers: you're gonna die, Vask!) [img]tongue.gif[/img]

G'night, Glorfindel, I wish you a good night with sweet dreams.

Heh, don't take it to heart Exxy-boy I had the game as soon as it came out and began editing it last january (so that's a year now)...

Sir Exxon · 01-26-2002, 11:41 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Vaskez:

Heh, don't take it to heart Exxy-boy I had the game as soon as it came out and began editing it last january (so that's a year now)...

Wow, that's a long time. I've had the game since last summer, bought when I got a new PC, and I started editing in october or something, so I guess you have a lot more experience then me. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

see ya!

Vaskez · 01-26-2002, 01:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Exxon:

Wow, that's a long time. I've had the game since last summer, bought when I got a new PC, and I started editing in october or something, so I guess you have a lot more experience then me. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Heh I couldn't rest until I knew how to do everything, know that feeling? I first made a kit then I tried items then spells. Then some creatures. Then I started a bit of scripting. Then I made some dialogues. Then I tried editing projectiles and VVCs. Finally when some good tools came out, I got into area creation and editing which is the most time consuming. When I learnt all that I thought I should start my own MOD which is what I;m working on now.

Sir Exxon · 01-26-2002, 03:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Vaskez:

Heh I couldn't rest until I knew how to do everything, know that feeling? I first made a kit then I tried items then spells. Then some creatures. Then I started a bit of scripting. Then I made some dialogues. Then I tried editing projectiles and VVCs. Finally when some good tools came out, I got into area creation and editing which is the most time consuming. When I learnt all that I thought I should start my own MOD which is what I;m working on now.

[img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]
I've never used dialog-maker, actually. Is it good?

see ya!

01-26-2002, 08:28 AM	#4
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Of course there is a way. You need a creature making program....I'd go for Near Infinity which can edit anything. Make the creature files for different levels of the NPC. You need to make a dialog file(s) for them using Infinity Dialog Utility. Items for them using IEEP. They need to be added to the Baldur.gam file using the NPC adder in IEEP. Then of course you need to make an AI script for them for when they are not in the party, but you can copy an existing one for that. You might choose to add the proper references to the NPCLEVEL.2DA file if you want the game to automatically select the correct level of your NPC to match to the player's level. Then if you want the game to control the dialog for the NPC as in when to activate certain sections of speech, you need to add the necessary references to dialog files in the PDIALOG.2DA file. Hmm there is a more detailed NPC making tutorial on www.teambg.com where you can also get the tools I mentioned. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

01-26-2002, 08:50 AM	#7
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	quote: Originally posted by Sir Exxon: Ohh, Vaskez knew better then me.... (whispers: you're gonna die, Vask!) [img]tongue.gif[/img] G'night, Glorfindel, I wish you a good night with sweet dreams. Heh, don't take it to heart Exxy-boy I had the game as soon as it came out and began editing it last january (so that's a year now)... __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

01-26-2002, 11:41 AM	#8
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	quote: Originally posted by Vaskez: Heh, don't take it to heart Exxy-boy I had the game as soon as it came out and began editing it last january (so that's a year now)... Wow, that's a long time. I've had the game since last summer, bought when I got a new PC, and I started editing in october or something, so I guess you have a lot more experience then me. [img]tongue.gif[/img] see ya!

01-26-2002, 01:07 PM	#9
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	quote: Originally posted by Sir Exxon: Wow, that's a long time. I've had the game since last summer, bought when I got a new PC, and I started editing in october or something, so I guess you have a lot more experience then me. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Heh I couldn't rest until I knew how to do everything, know that feeling? I first made a kit then I tried items then spells. Then some creatures. Then I started a bit of scripting. Then I made some dialogues. Then I tried editing projectiles and VVCs. Finally when some good tools came out, I got into area creation and editing which is the most time consuming. When I learnt all that I thought I should start my own MOD which is what I;m working on now. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

01-26-2002, 03:10 PM	#10
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	quote: Originally posted by Vaskez: Heh I couldn't rest until I knew how to do everything, know that feeling? I first made a kit then I tried items then spells. Then some creatures. Then I started a bit of scripting. Then I made some dialogues. Then I tried editing projectiles and VVCs. Finally when some good tools came out, I got into area creation and editing which is the most time consuming. When I learnt all that I thought I should start my own MOD which is what I;m working on now. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I've never used dialog-maker, actually. Is it good? see ya!

01-26-2002, 03:50 AM	#1
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	Just like the title says.... wat do you need to make NPC's for BG2 and how do u do it??

01-26-2002, 07:34 AM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	Hmm, dont think you can make NPCs, actually. I am atleast not aware of any such program. But who knows, there is so many MODs and editors out there now, so maybe you can find something. see ya!

01-26-2002, 08:23 AM	#3
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	There must b a way of doing it bcause there was a thread not that long ago that was about a fella making NPC's with romances... so there must b a way..... actually I think I'll bmp that thread right now...

01-26-2002, 08:31 AM	#5
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,337	Thc a bunch Vaskez..... I didnt know TeamBG had tutorials.... But then again Ive only bben there once since they redid the site.... Goodnight Every1 [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] Hopefully I b back in 10 hours or so [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-26-2002, 08:35 AM	#6
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	Ohh, Vaskez knew better then me.... (whispers: you're gonna die, Vask!) [img]tongue.gif[/img] G'night, Glorfindel, I wish you a good night with sweet dreams. see ya!

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