Improved Asylum
Author: Rastor
An RPG Dungeon Mod
v 0.96
Current Release Date: 9/24/2011
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
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
v0.91
- Fixed foreign language installation problems
v0.92
- 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
v0.93
- Added German translation (thanks Cronox!)
- Upgraded to WeiDU v210
v0.94
- The Scared Elf on the second floor of the Asylum now functions as it should
- Upgraded to WeiDU v222
v0.95
- Fixed bug on the Second Floor that was preventing the drow warriors from
attacking the party
- Upgraded to WeiDU v224
v0.96
- Fixed bug with Breudayael that was crashing the game when he cast certain
spells
- Breudayael now uses his Time Stop spells much more intelligently
- Weakened some of the items from the Adventurers Party encounter
- Thordek is now a tougher opponent
- Upgraded to WeiDU v230