33 replies to this topic

[Zyraen]

I've been thinking a lil about things, and just wondering, is there anyone keen to play BG2 Multiplayer?

That said, what Installs would you guys recommend with a Multiplayer Game ?

Of course everyone who wants to play together would probably want to have their own Install, but I was thinking that maybe everyone would like to standardise a "standard Multiplayer Install" so that you know, we can all get jiving more easily

Those interested to play also, please sign up here. Think of it as a Connect Group or something lol.

[Darziak]

I would play with you if you'll accept a total newbie.

As for what mods it would have to be whatever makes the game better.

[Zyraen]

I don't mind Would those kind voters please post here and name some of your favourite Mods.

Then we can put together a modlist or something hehe

Edited by Zyraen, 29 December 2010 - 07:08 PM.

[Danilus]

I would love to play a Multiplayer game but do I really have to make a fresh install?  

That would remove all the tweaks and mods I've so painstakingly added, is there any way for making a new install in another part of the HD?  

[Zyraen]

Of course there is! There's no way I would install a new install just to play multiplayer. I will try to dig out the link and put it somewhere here also.

[Jarno Mikkola]

I will try to dig out the link and put it somewhere here also.

No need:

8. Setting up multiple working Infinity Engine- game copies.
To have multiple copies of the same game is useful when you are trying to archive the most remotely resembling BG2 game ever, AKA megamoding, the problem is just that the game(ToB) is build up not to be modified at first glance as it uses the Windows InstallShield that doesn't allow to have multiple copies of the same program.
This can be circumvented by copying all the original game files(from full installation) that take about 2,5 GB's + cache, and then using the BGMain.exe to create quick icon from it to the desktop to use to start the game, not from the baldur.exe that relies to the InstallShields programs registers to start the BGMain.exe to initiate the start the game. The other factor that is restricting the multiple installations, is the baldur.ini's [Alias]'es, which need to be redirected for the copy to work independently. But there is a trick for that, it should be modified after all the other modification is over, -unless you have a mod that needs the all the general files, and then the redirection needs to be done so that you first direct all to the current folder and then you later remove the 4 last-, as only the two first columns are need to direct to the current directory for all games, when the modifying has been finished. So the trick is, you can actually just delete the additional 1,49GB's of files that are in the CD2, CD3, CD4 and CD5 directories, as you can redirect them from the original copy of the games files. This also works for the Black Isles Fallout games.
For a storage purpose, we recommend that you store the backup game folder in a .rar archive, this makes it extra-fast to extract.

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3.5. The best ways to reinstall everything.
There comes times that you see, it's best to just start over...

3.5.1 BiG World Setup.vbs's... The "BiG World Setup.vbs" has inbuilt system for that, all you have to do first is to make sure you have a clean install before you start the "BiG World Setup.vbs" for the first time, as it will ask if it can make a backup for itself, this takes only about 50 MB's, which is really small space, so you go and answer yes... next, you need to install some WeiDU-mods to mess up the clean install.
Then the "BiG World Setup.vbs" will recognize that you have installed one or more mods, so when you continue to the installation of the mods, it will give you option to continue, quit or reinstall the whole thing, to which you reply ... and the "BiG World Setup.vbs" will eventually remove all the previously installed mods, their mod folders, their files etc. so you'll start from fresh install, first by extracting the files from the mods.
3.5.2 The second best way... have; the currently registered game folder that is a clean, patched and already started game; made into a backup .rar archive before you modify it anyway, and if you run into a situation you need to use the backup, delete the old game folder before you unrar the archive to the same location.
3.5.3 The third best way... that is if you have not used a clean install and done the clean backup routine, or do not wish to use the BWS...
Is to uninstall the whole BG2 game, delete the whole game folder (but remember to move the BiG World Downloads folder to somewhere else first, if it was inside the game folder), and then reinstall, and do remember to re-patch the new game, and then make a .rar backup of the game folder.
3.5.4 The forth best way... in my opinion, is to use the premade backup in here. So read the instructions there throughly !
But the best way is to mix and match. So that you use the ¤1,¤2,¤3,¤4 and the question #8's answer ways, depending on what exactly you need to do.

Of course you could use the #8th's method to save your current game to another folder, then uninstall the game, and clean the game folder and then just reinstall a clean game and make a backup from that so you wouldn't ever need to do that again.

And to answer the original question, sorry, I don't like to play multiplayer games...

Edited by Jarno Mikkola, 30 December 2010 - 03:33 AM.

[Darziak]

Then we can put together a modlist or something hehe

An Unofficial Patch is the only one I can think of.

I can play from 7pm-12am GMT.

[Jarno Mikkola]

An Unofficial Patch is the only one I can think of.

I have heard of many BG2 mods, but never of "the Unofficial Patch", so ??
There's couple fixpacks, but they are just that...

[Darziak]

I generally meant any mods that fixes the bugs that might effect the playthrough, sorry for the confusion.

[Zyraen]

Here's some links for reference

Minimum-to-Full Installation
http://forums.gibber...?showtopic=6407

If you are using a Windows OS, I strongly recommend that you install OUTSIDE the Program Files folder. This means C:\BG2 is fine, C:\Program Files\BG2 is not fine. For some reason, it seems harder to unlock the BALDUR.INI edits in Program Files. This is something I experienced with my Cousin's OS, but not my own.

Patch etc where required, then Back Up the Installation. (thanks to Jarno Mikkola for the Link!)
http://forums.pocket...ic,17555.0.html

Then from there, to a Multiple Installation...
http://forums.gibber...p?showtopic=291

I will try to run some experiments to see if I can "restore" my game to original without a "clean" backup and without reinstalling my entire BG2.

Edited by Zyraen, 18 January 2011 - 02:03 AM.

[Zyraen]

BTW, would the people who have polled be so kind as to leave a note here? I want to see if we can shape anything out of this lol

[Darziak]

About the time, I'm available to play from 7pm-1am GMT which is generally everyday.

[Vicen]

Hmmm I could not decide between controlling 1 or 2 so I choose the option to just have fun

[Eric P.]

This would be fun! I've never played the game with other on-line players before. Of course, my main concern would be at what time of day the play sessions would occur. Also, as I'm on a Mac, there would be those amusing random CTDs to endure, which may annoy and inconvenience the other player(s). I suppose the host would decide which characters are acceptable in the party.

I voted, btw It will be interesting to see if this does indeed take off, even if I don't get to participate.

Cheers,
Eric

[Zyraen]

yeah, I managed to get a clean install up now to see what mods to use. I assume Tactics like related mods are out since its more a recreational Multiplayer game lol.

[-JR-]

This would be so much fun. I'm definitely going to be involved in it sooner or later, but I'm unbelievably busy at the moment and that's unlikely to change anytime soon.

Edit: Busy. I'm busy, not 'bust.'

Edited by -JR-, 24 February 2011 - 08:40 AM.

[Darziak]

When are you planning to start this game since it's been awhile now.

[Zyraen]

Thanks to the Bigg's guidance, I have got a clean install from http://mods.pocketpl...anTOBbackup.rar

So, this is my WeiDU.log installation for purpose of Multiplayer.
It only has 3 main mods
- BG2 Fixpack : http://www.gibberlin...net/bg2fixpack/
- BG2 Tweaks : http://www.gibberlin...weaks/index.php
- Zyraen's Miscellany : http://www.pocketplane.net/zyraen/
( yeah I know the last one is kinda odd, but bear with me )

Hope you guys like it.

// Log of Currently Installed WeiDU Mods
// The top of the file is the 'oldest' mod
// ~TP2_File~ #language_number #component_number // [Subcomponent Name -> ] Component Name [ : Version]
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #0 // BG2 Fixpack - Core Fixes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #1000 // BG2 Fixpack - Game Text Update -> GTU Light (by Wisp): v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #2 // Super Happy Fun Lucky Modder Pack: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #100 // Party Gets XP for Sending Keldorn to Reconcile With Maria: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #101 // Improved Spell Animations: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #104 // Ghreyfain's Holy Symbol Fixes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #106 // Giants Receive Penalties When Attacking Halflings, Dwarves, and Gnomes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #107 // Remove Dual-Classing Restriction from Archers and Stalkers: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #108 // Remove Second Attribute Bonus for Evil Path in Wrath Hell Trial: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #109 // Corrected Summoned Demon Behavior: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #110 // Additional Script Fixes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #111 // Bard Song Fixes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #112 // Wizard Slayers Cause Miscast Magic on Ranged Attacks: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #113 // Additional Alignment Fixes: v9.01
~BG2FIXPACK/SETUP-BG2FIXPACK.TP2~ #0 #114 // Change Free Action to Protect Against Stun: v9.01
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #10 // Remove Helmet Animations: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #20 // Change Imoen's Avatar to Mage: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #50 // Avatar Morphing Script: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #60 // Weapon Animation Tweaks: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #80 // Restore SoA Load Screen Logo (ToB Only): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #90 // Disable Portrait Icons Added by Equipped Items: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #110 // Icon Improvements: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #120 // Change Avatar When Wearing Robes or Armor (Galactygon): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #130 // Force All Dialogue to Pause Game: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1010 // More Interjections: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1020 // Alter HP Triggers for NPC Wounded Dialogues: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1040 // Improved Athkatlan City Guard: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1070 // Improved Multi-Player Kick-out Dialogues: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1080 // Add Bags of Holding: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1120 // Stores Sell Higher Stacks of Items: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1150 // Shapeshifter Rebalancing: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1160 // Multiple Strongholds (Baldurdash) -> No Restrictions (Baldurdash): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1170 // Bonus Merchants (Baldurdash): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1180 // Female Edwina: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #1220 // Allow Cromwell to Upgrade Watcher's Keep Items: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2090 // Change Experience Point Cap -> Remove Experience Cap: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2140 // Expanded Dual-Class Options: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2151 // Wear Multiple Protection Items -> No Restrictions: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2170 // Cast Spells from Scrolls (and Other Items) at Character Level: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2210 // True Grandmastery (Baldurdash): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2240 // Un-Nerfed THAC0 Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2250 // Un-Nerfed Sorcerer Spell Progression Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2261 // Alter Mage Spell Progression Table -> PnP Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2271 // Alter Bard Spell Progression Table -> PnP Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2281 // Alter Cleric Spell Progression Table -> PnP Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2294 // Alter Druid Spell and Level Progression Tables -> Use Cleric Level Progression Changes With PnP Druid/Cleric Spell Table: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2300 // Triple-Class HLA Tables: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2320 // Trap Cap Removal (Ardanis/GeN1e): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2330 // Remove Delay for Magical Traps (Ardanis/GeN1e): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #2340 // Remove Summoning Cap for Celestials (Ardanis/GeN1e): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3000 // Higher HP on Level Up -> Maximum: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3010 // Maximum HP for NPCs (the bigg) -> For All Creatures in Game: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3020 // Identify All Items: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3031 // Easy Spell Learning -> 100% Learn Spells and No Maximum Cap: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3040 // Make Bags of Holding Bottomless: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3050 // Remove fatigue from restoration spells: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3060 // Remove "You Must Gather Your Party..." Sound (Weimer): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3071 // Change Effect of Reputation on Store Prices -> Reputation Has No Effect, Stores Price Fixed at 100% (Luiz): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3080 // Unlimited Ammo Stacking: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3090 // Unlimited Gem and Jewelry Stacking: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3100 // Unlimited Potion Stacking: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3110 // Unlimited Scroll Stacking: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3121 // Happy Patch (Party NPCs do not complain about reputation) -> NPCs can be angry about reputation but never leave (Salk): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3123 // NPCs don't fight: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3125 // Neutral Characters Make Happy Comments at Mid-Range Reputation: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3130 // No Traps or Locks (Weimer): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3141 // Faster Chapter 1&2 Cut-Scenes and Dreams -> Non-Silly Version: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3150 // Turn Off The Hideous Cloak-of-Mirroring, Spell-Trap, and Physical Mirror Animations: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3160 // Keep Drizzt's Loot, Disable Malchor Harpell: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3170 // No Drow Avatars On Party In Underdark: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3183 // Romance Cheats: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #3190 // Rest Anywhere (Japheth): v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4020 // ToB-Style NPCs: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4031 // Consistent Stats: Edwin -> Use BG2 Values: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4041 // Consistent Stats: Jaheira -> Use BG2 Values: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4050 // Change Jaheira to Neutral Good: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4061 // Consistent Stats: Minsc -> Use BG2 Values: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4071 // Consistent Stats: Viconia -> Use BG2 Values: v9
~BG2_TWEAKS/SETUP-BG2_TWEAKS.TP2~ #0 #4100 // Change Korgan to Neutral Evil: v9
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #1 // Improved Statue of Riddles
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #2 // Transfer Yoshimo's XP to either Imoen or the Party
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #7 // Remove Alignment Restrictions for all Items (Patch)
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #16 // Uberweapon - for Testing Purposes
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #17 // Expanded Spell Progression for Rangers
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #19 // Expanded Spell Progression for Paladins
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #20 // Hidden Uber Kit - Reaver
~SETUP-Z#MISC.TP2~ #0 #22 // XP Evener Script
~SETUP-ITEMUPGRADE.TP2~ #0 #10 // Shadows Of Amn Item Upgrades -> Revised consistency plus version: v38
~SETUP-ITEMUPGRADE.TP2~ #0 #11 // Throne Of Bhaal Item Upgrades -> Revised consistency plus version: v38

Zyraen's Miscellany was originally included for Spell Progression for Rangers / Paladins (bards not required as there's unnerfed table from BG2 Tweaks).
The rest were included as an Ease of Multiplayer thing Uberweapon is especially handy for re-clearing places when the last save was some time ago. The XP Evener is for Bioware NPCs that join, they will basically level up to match the Player1.

The Reaver is one of the classes I'm a bit ambivalent about. That said it can easily be uninstalled.

That said, this is just my suggested list Comments feel free!
(note universal weaponmastery etc are not in, things that would bend the balance towards casters)

I'm also considering to install things like Weimer's Item Upgrades, would you guys like that for an MP game?

Edited by Zyraen, 25 February 2011 - 02:39 PM.

[Zyraen]

Since I think most people (myself included) would like to have one single Character, decided to have the following references.

Below are all just suggestions based on what is currently in the game, its really up to you guys to decide what sort of characters we want to go with

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Character Stats

As reference, taking from the higher Stats of BG2 Characters...

Stats in order of STR DEX CON INT WIS CHR

Sarevok - 18/100 17 18 17 10 15 = 95 points
Keldorn - 17 9 17 12 16 18 = 89 points
Yoshimo - 17 18 16 13 10 14 = 88 points
Valygar - 17 18 16 10 14 10 = 85 points
Viconia - 10 19 8 16 18 14 = 85 points
Aerie - 10 17 9 16 16 14 = 82 points
Anomen - 18 10 16 10 12 13 = 79 points

Hence, I would estimate a "suitable" PC to be about 87 - 92 points.

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XP Levels

Start of Game - 89K (pretty obvious...)

After Irenicus' Dungeon - 170K
- based approx lowest level Aerie6.CRE at 160K and Anomen6.CRE at 64K+110K

Middle of Chapters 2-3 - 700K
- my own estimate (lol) based on before and after values. Figure this is a good starting point for SoA.

Start of Spellhold : 1.20M
- based on Imoen's XP of 220K+600K (Imoen211) & 220K+1.2 M (Imoen213)

Late Game BG2 : 2.50M
- based on Keldor14.CRE and Valy14.CRE and Mazzy15.CRE

End-of-SoA : 2.95 M
- based on original SoA XP Cap

Note, if you are altering your XP manually and using Dual Class, ensure the Inactive Class' XP value is also captured in the XP total

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Equipment

NOW this is tricky. Assuming an entry point in mid Chapter 2-3, I suggest everyone start with +2 Weapons and ring of protection +1 (1 only), Cloak of Protection +1, Amulet of Protection +1, Helm of Glory or Helm of Balduran, and of course Boots of Speed (doesn't EVERYONE?).

Other Items that come to mind...
- Ring of Regeneration (actually 1 in the whole party works, and you can just dump extras. or keep 1 for all so its convenient and don't have to keep asking for it to be handed around)
- Helm of Charm Protection. everyone who can use a helmet should have one
- Bracers of Defence AC 7 : for classes that can't wear armor.

From there, to sort out the proficiencies...

In theory, my opinion is that this would be what to look for in terms of weapons and proficiencies in a party that does not have too many overlapping options. It also serve as a good reference what weapons have more high-level versions available for Dual-Wielding.

This is based on my knowledge of ingame +3 & above weapons available. Missile weapons focused on infinite ammunition and enchanted +3 & above. I have excluded items that are class specific and for ToB only from the calculation.

MELEE
1x Two-Handed Sword, Paladin (Carsomyr)
3x Two-Handed Sword, Non-Paladin (Lilarcor, Soulreaver, Silver Sword, Gram the Sword of Grief in ToB)
2x Katana (Celestial Fury+3, Hindo's Doom+3)
3x Long Sword (Blade of Roses+3, Angurvadal+4, Blackrazor+3 MISCBC, The Answerer in ToB)
2x Bastard Sword (Blade of Searing+3, Foebane +3, Purifier for Paladins)
3x Scimitar (Water's Edge Scimitar +3, Yamato+4, Spectral Brand+4 )
1x Warhammer (Crom Faeyr+5, Runehammer in ToB only)
2x Short Sword (Short Sword of Mask +3, Short Sword of Backstabbing +3)
3x Axe (Stonefire +3, Frostreaver +3, Axe of Unyielding +3 )
2x Dagger (Pixie Prick+3, Boneblade +4, Dagger of the Star +4)
2x Mace (Skullcrusher +3, Storm Star +3)
2x Club (Blackblood +3, Club of Detonation)
1x Flail (Flail of Ages +3, Icestar +4 in ToB only)
3x Halberd (Dragon's Bane +3, Dragon's Breath +4, Wave Halberd +4, Ravager +4 only in ToB)
4x Staff (Martial Staff +3, Staff of the Magi+5, Staff of Rynn +4, Staff of the Ram +4, Staff of Woodlands for Druids)
4x Spear (Two Spear+3, Impaler +3, Ixil's Nail+4)

MISSILE
1x Axe (Azuredge+3, Rifthome Axe if side with Bodhi, K'logarath+4 in ToB only)
2x Short Bow (Tansheron's Bow +3, Gesen Bow +4)
1x Dagger (Fire Tooth +3)
1x Dart (Crimson Dart +3)
1x Sling (Sling of Everard +5)
1x Crossbow (Firetooth +4)
0x Warhammer (Dwarven Thrower+3, only for Dwarves)

Hope I didn't miss anything out, lol.

Besides, its also fun to send the Party on Quests to gather their own gear, and then after that go straigh to progressing the plot, skipping all unnecessary quests (ie XP Galore). Hopefully that may make the game faster and more challenging.

PS : I'm also making the above reference for my own game, if I choose to start a new replay

Edited by Zyraen, 25 February 2011 - 06:42 PM.

[Eric P.]

I'm open to trying whatever mod installs you'd like. As this is something of an experiment, fewer mods is probably the most prudent strategy...

Well, Z and I tried connecting to each other's mp games, and we each got the same failure (Cannot connect to the mp game). Don't know why. I'm on my home system, not behind a firewall, connected via Ethernet. In the game, I chose "connect manually" (I've never tried connecting via Game Ranger before, but that's an option).

So, currently dead in the water...

- E