Improved
Asylum
Author: Rastor
An RPG Dungeon Mod
v
0.93
Current Release Date: 04/05/09
Table of Contents
1. Components
of the Mod
2. How to Install
3.
Uninstallation Instructions
4.
Compatibility Concerns
5. Known
Issues
6. Special Thanks
7.
Version History
You may install any of these individually or together. They have all been tested with each other and all work together.
Component 1: Improved Asylum
This is the primary component of the mod. It installs the new features of the mod including the improved fight scripts, new items, and other miscellaneous tweaks. Most notable among these are:
-Resting in
the Asylum is made more difficult by random difficult enemies given a
50% chance to appear on rest.
-There is a party of
adventurers in the previously empty room in the Asylum. You can
get some basic information about Spellhold from them. You may
also choose to fight them. WARNING: This is easily the
most difficult fight in the game, and probably tougher than anything
you've ever seen before. This fight is totally optional even if
the mod is installed. If you do manage to win, though, they do
have pretty awesome loot.
-The Umber Hulk prison is somewhat more
challenging.
-The face riddles are replaced, giving some new
riddles.
Component 2: Spellhold Lich
This is exactly the same as the Spellhold Lich mod that I've been supporting for years now. It adds a lich to the empty library in Spellhold, Level 1. If you have a previous version of Spellhold Lich, you will not be fighting against two liches at once.
Component 3: Improved Caster Scripts for Players
Let's face it, the scripts that Bioware made for the game are designed for BG1, not BG2. None of them involve any high level spells, nor do they include intelligent casting.
Added here are one new script for mages and one for clerics. Both of these scripts concentrate on defense and healing first, then focus on offense. Both classes will use high level spells and they won't waste spells (No Horrid Wiltings on a lone goblin, for example).
The Improved Asylum has an automated installation program. To install, simply run ImpAsylumV93.exe. The installation program will automatically find your BG2 installation and extract all of the necessary files to the directories where they need to be. It will then fire up the standard WeiDU program which you would use to install the mod the same as you would any other WeiDU mod. You will be able to select which of the three components that you wish to install. You may install one, two, or all of them.
If you do not install all components, but decide to install the additional ones at a later time, simply run the setup-impasylum program and choose to install them this time.
Run the setup-impasylum executable found in your main BG2 directory (the same directory that contains dialog.tlk). It will give you the option to uninstall. Note that this will not affect games already in session. I.E., if you've been to the Asylum, uninstalling won't do anything to your current game.
This mod is compatible with all known WeiDU mods, except for those that overwrite the Asylum. There should not be any issues if Improved Asylum is installed last. I have tested it with, and verified compatibility with the following mods:
-Kelsey
-Solaufein
-Oversight
-The
Unusual Oddities Shop
-RPG Dungeon Item Pack
-Kitanya
-Unfinished
Business (if UB is installed second)
-Banter Packs
-Flirt
Packs
-Tactics Improved Mage Scripts
If you find a mod that does conflict with Improved Asylum, send an e-mail to: rastor@rpgdungeon.net with "Improved Asylum" in the subject line and I'll either fix the problem or include a warning with the mod.
None (knock on wood). Send me an e-mail or post on the RPG Dungeon forums (http://forums.rpgdungeon.net) if you find a significant bug.
Westley Weimer-
Making the WeiDU distribution tool
The Crew at Forgotten Wars-
Helping with any problems that I had while making this mod
Andyr-
A lot of the stuff in this mod is based on his ideas. He was
also one of my strongest supporters
Kate- Voicing for
Anastacia
The Bard's Inn (notably Aya Shinimori, Zulrik, and Grey
Acumen)- voicing for other miscellaneous characters
Fans of BG2-
Love the game, always!
v0.5
-Initial Release, Public BETA
v0.6
-Fixed Friendly Demon Bug
v0.9
-Added Voicing
(Thanks to the RPGDungeon community!)
-Fixed Anomen's
Interjections. The original lines didn't make much sense unless
he's Chaotic Neutral
-Shrunk File Size by compiling on the
fly
-Rewrote some of Breudayael's lines. He should come off
as more poised now (Thanks to Grey Acumen!)
-Upgraded Installer
Program to v155.
-Added French Translation (Thanks
Mathrim!)
-Fixed a ton of bugs. The thing should be
relatively bug free now.
-Added content to second level of the
Asylum
v.91
-Fixed foreign language installation problems
v.92
-Fixed problems
with the drow on the second level. They should now behave as
they are supposed to (thanks, Guest!)
-Upgraded to WeiDU
v163
-Changed method of installation
v.93
- Added
German translation (thanks Cronox!)
- Upgraded to WeiDU v210