Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

IWDI&IWDII in one game?

Started by -Rotgar- , Jul 22 2006 06:00 PM

Please log in to reply

17 replies to this topic

#1 -Rotgar-

Guest

Posted 22 July 2006 - 06:00 PM

Is anyone working on a mod that would allow playing
IWD1 and 2 on the 3rd edition rules, that is on the
engine of IWD2? It would be pretty cool i think...

Back to top

#2 Grim Squeaker

Fallen

Member
1018 posts

Posted 23 July 2006 - 02:22 AM

IWD1tutu will allow you to play IWD1 in the IWD2 engine, however it won't let you 'play it in one game' (as your topic subject seemed to be asking).

"You alone can make my song take flight..."

Back to top

#3 -Rotgar-

Guest

Posted 23 July 2006 - 03:28 AM

Good enough for me

When the 3rd edition was
introduced I seem to like it and understand its rules
more than the 3rd

Thanks again.

Back to top

#4 kuddles

Member
8 posts

Posted 30 July 2006 - 10:04 AM

An IWDtutu is in the works? Very cool. I assume they'll make it be compatible with Heart of Winter and Luremaster.

But playing it as one game wouldn't work very well because it would end up being inconsistent. Not only was IWD2 originally designed to have you start with level one characters, the story takes place thirty years after IWD1 and treats you as a different set of heroes in the plot.

Too bad the project moving the BG series into IWD2 fell by the wayside. In my opinion, IWD2 was the best incarnation of the Infinity Engine.

Edited by kuddles, 30 July 2006 - 10:05 AM.

Back to top

#5 Soul Harverster

Member
13 posts

Posted 04 August 2006 - 02:05 AM

Too bad the project moving the BG series into IWD2 fell by the wayside. In my opinion, IWD2 was the best incarnation of the Infinity Engine.

It would have been, if sneak attack would have been working correctly(and not work like a lesser damage variant of backstab)

Do you seek great adventure? Great treasure? Immortal fame? Respect of your Peers?
If you answered ''yes!'' to any of these questions, you might have what it takes to enlist in...

THE GLORIOUS BAATEZU ARMY!

Benefits include:Competive Pay!Guaranteed promotions! Prompt payment-- you always get what you deserve! Excellent severance pay!Travel and meals(all you can eat)!
Why wait?Enlist now!See the Lower Planes!

Back to top

#6 Grim Squeaker

Fallen

Member
1018 posts

Posted 04 August 2006 - 02:23 AM

Too bad the project moving the BG series into IWD2 fell by the wayside. In my opinion, IWD2 was the best incarnation of the Infinity Engine.

From a rules perspective, quite possibly. However, they removed all the code that handles party interaction and allowing NPCs to be joinable, which is why the BG2->IWD2 conversion ('Icewind Gate 2') died horribly.

"You alone can make my song take flight..."

Back to top

#7 -Guest-

Guest

Posted 06 August 2006 - 09:54 AM

From a rules perspective, quite possibly.

Also from an interface perspective. Having the GUI completely at the bottom left your overhead view much cleaner and open-feeling.

Back to top

#8 theacefes

Probably swearing

Modder
1782 posts

Posted 13 October 2006 - 10:41 AM

I thought that IWD2 was a prequel to IWD.

DO ~SetGlobal("omgBbqRomanceActive","GLOBAL", 2)~

Gibberlings Three - IE Modding Community

Back to top

#9 Archmage Silver

Master of The Art

Member
6654 posts

Posted 14 October 2006 - 04:01 PM

I thought the '2' made it a bit obvious.

IE Games - Challenge Reality

Back to top

#10 theacefes

Probably swearing

Modder
1782 posts

Posted 15 October 2006 - 09:08 PM

Ah you're right, my bad. I got the events confused: IWD 2 takes place before the Drizzt books, not IWD 1 (had to look up in the manuel).

However I'm sure that there are sequels to games out there that actually take place before the original, so slapping a 2 onto something doesn't always mean the same thing.

DO ~SetGlobal("omgBbqRomanceActive","GLOBAL", 2)~

Gibberlings Three - IE Modding Community

Back to top

#11 Rastor

Yes, I really am a dragon. Yes, I am a jerk. Live with it.

Member
2001 posts

Posted 16 October 2006 - 07:04 AM

Ah you're right, my bad. I got the events confused: IWD 2 takes place before the Drizzt books, not IWD 1 (had to look up in the manuel).

However I'm sure that there are sequels to games out there that actually take place before the original, so slapping a 2 onto something doesn't always mean the same thing.

There are plenty of sequels out there that take place before the original. That's why the term "prequel" was invented.

Although, in IWD2, there are plenty of references to IWD, so I thought it was obvious. Both games take place significantly before the Baldur's Gate series and both games take place before the Drizzt books.

Home of Kitanya, Improved Asylum, more...

Posted Image

Back to top

#12 theacefes

Probably swearing

Modder
1782 posts

Posted 16 October 2006 - 04:24 PM

Gotcha.

In any case, I'm afraid I never actually finished IWD2. To be honest I got very bored of it. However there is Domi's NPC mod for it that hopefully when released, will bring more life to the game.

DO ~SetGlobal("omgBbqRomanceActive","GLOBAL", 2)~

Gibberlings Three - IE Modding Community

Back to top

#13 roshan

Member
30 posts

Posted 01 December 2006 - 07:26 PM

I really would like to see IWD1 and 2 merged into one game, with brand new areas and more quests and a new world map that covers all the areas! Of course, this would require some major storyline changes to IWD2.

I dont understand why no one has ever tried making any major mods for the IWD series.

Back to top

#14 Rastor

Yes, I really am a dragon. Yes, I am a jerk. Live with it.

Member
2001 posts

Posted 07 December 2006 - 07:32 AM

I really would like to see IWD1 and 2 merged into one game, with brand new areas and more quests and a new world map that covers all the areas! Of course, this would require some major storyline changes to IWD2.

I dont understand why no one has ever tried making any major mods for the IWD series.

The first project is already underway.

Home of Kitanya, Improved Asylum, more...

Posted Image

Back to top

#15 grogerson

Member
90 posts

Posted 07 December 2006 - 11:46 AM

I really would like to see IWD1 and 2 merged into one game, with brand new areas and more quests and a new world map that covers all the areas! Of course, this would require some major storyline changes to IWD2.

I dont understand why no one has ever tried making any major mods for the IWD series.

Nice idea. As to why... lack of interest (more dungeon crawl than rpg) and different coding than BG/BG2.

Back to top

#16 roshan

Member
30 posts

Posted 09 December 2006 - 04:43 PM

I really would like to see IWD1 and 2 merged into one game, with brand new areas and more quests and a new world map that covers all the areas! Of course, this would require some major storyline changes to IWD2.

I dont understand why no one has ever tried making any major mods for the IWD series.

The first project is already underway.

Are you referring to IWD tutu?

That doesnt merge the games or add content, it just ports IWD to the IWD2 engine.

And it seems to be dead anyway, the forum hasnt been updated in months.

Back to top

#17 -Rotgar-

Guest

Posted 28 December 2006 - 12:11 PM

Unfortunately... :/ However there are some other D&D games
(not Infinity engine based) that are 3rd ed. and are still being
improved like ToEE. Though I'd love to play IWD1 on 3rd edition
rules. -_-

Back to top

#18 glancer

Member
7 posts

Posted 29 December 2006 - 01:32 AM

i could imagine IWD trilogy (should it be a trilogy? ^^) in one game like we had in WeiDu and am really looking forward to it.

Back to top

Back to Icewind Dale Series