NWN1 Style Familiars for NWN2
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Before installing read the installation instructions provided in the download documentation. Even if you dont read anything else, please read this.
Welcome to the 1.1.1 version of this mod which is basically an update of 1.1 to work with Kaedrin's PrC pack 1.39.1.
What Familiars are added?
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Panther, Hellhound, Ice Mephit, Fire Mephit, Imp, Pixie, Sylph, Eyeball (credit to Ree for the model), Clay Golem, Pseudodragon, Faerie Dragon, Winter Wolf, Homunculus, Bone Spider, Warhorse, Nightmare, Blade Golem
Compatibility
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This will definitely work with all expansions installed, updated to patch 1.23, and with Kaedrin's pack 1.39.1.
Optional Components
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Please take note of this section In the optional subdirectory there are are number of optional components. If you do not want a component then simply delete it's directory.
Credits
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Big thanks to:
Ree (BouncyRock) for the Eyeball (Beholder model).
Reeron for the spell resistance fix for familiars.
Cyphre for new familiar portraits (coming in next release) and ideas and other discussions. Also for his Animal Companion pack.
Kaedrin for his PrC pack and inspiration.
Everyone else who has commented, voted, or has otherwise given feedback.
Wanted to update a little today for Kaedrin's .3 release. Not sure it is really necessary as there may be no real TLK changes and everything else remains the same. However, both IE and Firefox are for some reason failing to upload, so will try again later in the week. Currrent plans at the moment are not set. Some more familiars i will do in the not too distant future but for the moment i'm not in any rush. There are a number of other things i want to take a look at as well but again, in no rush.
Posted by navyosteopath at 20:47:14 Voted8.00
Uploading Multipass 3.0 which combines Saralach's work with Tome of Battle, Kaedrin's PrC, Cyphre's Animal Companions, and Loki's Familiars. Actively seeking play testing and critique. _________________________ My Sworn Word, My Own Sword.
Posted by Loki_999 at 04:42:48 Voted8.00
For those who are interested i should have an updated TLK to work with Kaedrin's 1.39 within the week. Doubt i can get it done quicker as RL is taking priority at the moment.
Posted by Loki_999 at 09:01:19 Voted8.00
@navyosteopath - I think you have missed something in appearances.2da. Check lines 2000 and 2001.
Posted by navyosteopath at 08:05:23 Voted8.00
Just updated my Combo Pack or Drammel's latest but now the Faerie Dragon and Pseudodragon are broken...any thoughts? All I see is a huge tale in the character generation and no summoning in game. Help! _________________________ My Sworn Word, My Own Sword.
Posted by Loki_999 at 23:06:26 Voted8.00
@Sieben Elfriend - Sieben is the name of a character from some of Gemmels books. A poet and a lover of women who mainly travels with a fighter called Druss (one of Gemmel's most renowned characters). He appears in two books IIRC, Druss the Slayer and The Legend of Deathwalker. Legend (not to be confused with Legend of Deathwalker) is a fantastic book about Druss (very old at this point) going to fight a battle at a fortress. It is really fantastic and gives a real good description of the battle and the feelings of the people involved. Another Gemmel classic is Waylander. Typical anti-hero book. *** spoiler alert *** An assassin who is 'touched' by a priest and slowly becomes, well, not good, but no longer evil. At the same time the preist slowly transforms from being a pacifist into a warrior of light. Overall i really enjoy Gemmel's books as you get some really good descriptive battles (without being long winded) and he really makes the characters feel alive and like real people.
Posted by Sieben at on12/10/09
Why do you ask about David Gemmel? I'd never heard of him, but now I know and will try some of his novels, since that's a style I like. Thanks for the tip. You're right about the werewolf, but I'll look forward to the nymph and to your collaboration with Cyphre. Take a well-deserved break and enjoy the holidays. As long as the community has modders like you, NWN2 will never die! _________________________ Been a long day. I could use a drink.
Posted by Loki_999 at 12:02:51 Voted8.00
@Sieben Elfriend - hi and thanks for the vote. First off... you happen to be a fan of David Gemmel by chance? Secondly, Nymph is definitely on the cards, but the model is giving me issues (its related to what the familiar selection screen will actually display). Werewolf i cant really see as a familiar. It could work as an animal companion so you may want to mention it to Cyphre over on his animal companion mod page. Lastly, thanks for the compliment about the voting (yes, too many people vote 10 for anything) and thanks for the compliment about the pack. I've said it many times and feedback is the lifeblood of any project. If after you have played it a bit more you want to offer anything more specific then feel free to let me know either here or through the official forums.... because of a different conversation i have discovered an issue with some of the creatures resistances which now needs fixing.... possibly will do before new year, but taking a break now after getting the 1.1 release done. Still, in Russia we get 10 days holiday for Christmas (7th January is Orthodox Crimbo) so will get plenty of time to play.
Posted by Sieben at on12/10/09
I finally tried this out today and I love it. I would also vote for a nymph and werewolf familiar if possible. Speaking of voting, I notice you gave your own submission a vote of 8. After seeing so many jerks voting themselves 10 for garbage, all I can say is that you are a gentleman and a scholar. _________________________ Been a long day. I could use a drink.
Posted by Loki_999 at 14:09:16 Voted8.00
In other news, Saralach, Cyphre, and myself are planning a true combined release. Probably after Kaedrin releases 1.39 of his pack. Stay posted for more information.
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