This is a fan-made modification for NWN2-OC that adds romantic dialogues to an existing character, Bishop. WARNING: You character interpretation may differ from the mod author's.
Compatibility
This mod is designed to work with NWN2-OC with or without MotB expansion pack. Due to the nature of the Electron Engine, the mod will be incompatible with any other mod using the same NWN2-OC files. Any and all mods for NWN2-OC that will want to use the same files and want to maintain the compatibility are free to take the OC files modified by this mod and apply further changes to them.
Installation
Bishop�s Romance comes with two .rar files. The BishopRomance_V1.1.7z file has to be un-zipped into your
Program Files\Atari\Neverwinter Nights 2\Override
directory (NOT the My Documents one!)
and the BR_Music.rar file has to be un-rared into your
Program Files\Atari\Neverwinter Nights 2\Music
directory (NOT the My Documents one!).
I also recommend that you install the 2 fixes, as described below:
Replace_DLG_fix.rar
This makes the following updates to the dialogues: A small typo fix in Casavir's Temple dialogue; A fix for 'bedroom' talk repeating; better delays on the banter with Bevil. This fix is recommended for any version. Upload and un-rar it to your BishopRomance/dlg folder, replacing the old versions of the files as well as incorporating all the earlier fixes.
Replace_NCS_fix.rar
This is my desperate attempt to get the dialogues to trigger under V1.12 of the game. The delays are all drastically reduced, which in the testing case (Marcus talk) helped trigger the dialogue. Upload and un-rar it to your BishopRomance/ncs_nss folder, replacing the old versions of the files, if you'd like to try this fix.
Contents
This is a modification for the NWN2-OC that adds new dialogues, expansions to the existing dialogues and the flirt-pack for Bishop. Flirt-packs are accessed via the main question menu, where the new option (Flirt with Bishop) will appear. The flirts differ between Act II and Act III. Two or three talks are �hidden� and will appear if certain events occurred and you tried to flirt with Bishop. You do not have to be evil-aligned or have high influence with Bishop to romance him. The mod does not modify the influence over the character, in order not to upset the game�s balance. The last meeting with Bishop still requires high influence with him to eventually obtain a different conclusion. The first lines of NWN1-style talks are voiced, and the cutscenes are fully voiced.
Contact Information
This mod was created by Domi Sotto (aka Melirinda). Visit the Gibberlings Three forums (www.gibberlings3.net) for information on this and any other Gibberlings Three mods on which I may be working.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
First, a big thanks to the wonderful community at The Gibberlings Three. Thanks to this still active and vibrant Infinity Engine modding community that welcomed their wayward pervy Electron fancier.
Thanks to the fanfiction.net community that took interest in the project while it was still a pile of dialogues and ideas, nowhere near becoming a mod.
Thanks to the good folk at the BioWare forums for encouragement, help and answering this newb�s coding questions.
A special gratitude is reserved for Dirtywick for catching the bug that almost killed the mod and drove me insane!
And, of course, a standing ovation to the following people whose participation and good will made this mod possible:
Editor: Krista (aka sininsilence)
Music Themes: Kat Bella (aka the acefes)
Voice-Actors:
Bishop - Rob Dupuis (aka the Wizard)
Casavir - Jackie Cooper
Grobnar - Daniel Roberts
Luskan Assassin - Shugojin
Shandra - Wynne
Testers: Churr, Simi Parthenopaeus, rachellespen, swimhard2787, Nhadaliinia
Rogue Dao's Lip Flappers were used for the facial animations during the conversations.
Copyright Information
This mod may not be sold or published. The modified OC files can be used in other NWN2-OC mods for the purpose of avoiding mod conflicts or loss of content.
Version History
V1.1 (2008-Jun-17): Added a trial version of fixes for the scripts and a small update to select dialogues. I hope that this can be a base for V2.
V1.1 (2008-Feb-22): Added a separate fix, Replace_DLG that deals with the 4 dialogues improperly labled as cutscenes, and attempts to 'slow down' the flirts.
This makes the following updates to the dialogues: A small typo fix in Casavir's Temple dialogue; A fix for 'bedroom' talk repeating; better delays on the banter with Bevil. This fix is recommended for any version. Upload and un-rar it to your BishopRomance/dlg folder, replacing the old versions of the files as well as incorporating all the earlier fixes.
This is my desperate attempt to get the dialogues to trigger under V1.12 of the game. The delays are all drastically reduced, which in the testing case (Marcus talk) helped trigger the dialogue. Upload and un-rar it to your BishopRomance/ncs_nss folder, replacing the old versions of the files, if you'd like to try this fix.
The Romance itself, updated on April 7, 2008 packaged into the 7z format instead of rar. The Replace_Dlg_fix and Replace_NCS_fix are recommended updates, particulary if you play with the V12 of the NWN2.
This is an updated (April 7, 2008) saved game prior to rescue of Shandra for those folks who'd like to see the romance, but don't want to start a new campaign in the OC. It includes Merchant Quarter file now, that will hopefully let you play the game.
Apparently there is a Russian version of the mod out there :) Here is the link for the rusophones. All questions regarding the content and which version it's based on should be directed to the folks who put it together. I didn't check it out. External Website Beyond Our Control
...and the above is of course posted in the wrong place. Sorry, Domi. I meant to post it in the Gibberlings 3 thread.
Posted by Sabriana at 02:33:34 Voted10.00
I'm playing the OC again, and I checked Bishops dlg files to make sure I have everything in place. Comparing it with the old Bishop's Romance version, I found that LT11 (silken sisters)is missing in the above offered DL. Is that a download error, or is it done on purpose. I remember that Domi had a few problems with that particular talk, but I don't remember if it was resolved. I like LT11, and wonder if I can replace Bishop's dlg file (the new one) with the older, stand-alone version. If LT11 is broken beyond repair, then there's no sense in me trying to do that.
Posted by berelinde at 2009-02-1322:12:36
Yes, was tested with SoZ, but you might be bette pleased downloading the NWN2 Romantic Pack, which incorporates the Bishop Romance, adds a romance expansion for Casavir, adds flirts for Bishop, Casavir, Elanee, Neeshka, Gann, and Safiya, offers MotB romantic epiloges for beloved OC companions, adds a little something special for Bishop at the end of MotB, and a bit more.
Posted by kizmis at 2009-02-1318:00:49
Is it possibly not compatible with SOZ? Just a guess. But I'll be downloading the Romance Pack anyway, thanks!
Posted by Melirinda at 2009-02-1210:38:01
Heya, I am not sure, I haven't have it reported before as mod related. Try deleting the modded content and see if you can leave the Flagons. The latest version though incprporates all the fixes, so you don't need them. You also might just wait for a couple of days - we have the Romantic Pack scheduled to come out on the Valentine's Day, it will have the most current version of Bishop's Romance intergrated into it. _________________________ Joinable NPCs in IWD2. I'm *not* kidding!
Posted by kizmis at 2009-02-1200:49:20
Hey, i downloaded the file, as well as all the fixes. Thing is now my game keeps crashing when my character tries to leave the Sunken Flagon (for the first time when she arrives in Neverwinter). Could it be possibly be a bug? Has anyone encountered this?
Posted by Melirinda at 2009-02-0907:48:48
Hi, the very soon to be released Romantic Pack will allow for a conclusion of Bishop's Romance in MotB and the endings for him. While he won't join your party, you will have a few bits of the additional content and will get a few different epilogues. _________________________ Joinable NPCs in IWD2. I'm *not* kidding!
Posted by solar33 at 21:20:25 Voted9.75
Hi, I am sure that everyone is asking you that all the time, but will it be any sequel for MOTB? Thank you for your great work and your time :)
Posted by Luonnotar at on01/27/09
Hm, no. It doesn't fit well. However, romance options are always nice. _________________________ ::RAWR::
Posted by Simi at 12:35:47 Voted10.00
Would you happen to have a link to a 7z unzipper i could use to re-DL this? Winzip and WinRar keep encountering errors when trying :(
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