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[Lava Del'Vortel]

I don't think there are that important characters left. There was an idea to give Candlekeep people portraits so Candlekeep was warmer, full of "faces that we know". In BG2... I'm not sure who's that important... maybe Aran, because he's the quest giver for the whole chapter...

 

Anyway, such a component won't be present in v2. Well, apart from giving Gorion (BG1) and Tamoko (also BG1) their portraits, because we had those ready anyway

[Cahir]

Well I think that there are really few characters that really need a Paint BG portraits and I would be fully satisfied.
BG1
Winthrop
Mulahey
Tazok
Berrun Ghastkill
Davaeorn
Elminster
Duke Eltan

BG2
Gaelan Bayle
Aran Linvail
Ribald
Saemon Havarian
Ellesime
and optionally Renal Bloodscalp and Cromwell

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Look, guys. There are the key characters - Irenicus, Bodhi, Gorion... characters whithout whom the game wouldn't proceed. And there are people who are just pawns. Winthrop has no real influence, that's why I am not fan of the "give Cnadlekeep people portraits" idea myself. Tazok...he's just a pawn. Same goes for other Iron Throne members. Elminster... he's just a "awesome character"... I'm surprised no one mentioned Drizzt...

There should be a distinctions.

 

I would agree for Aran, and *maybe* Gaelan, but if there's a yes for Gaelan, people will ask about Valen or Tanova. Ribald...I know he's a nice guy but he's just a merchant. Selling super-goods can't be a reason for giving him a portrait.

 

Remember that Arta is just one person and she already prepared tons of new portraits. You requested another 14 that would satisfy you. Now imagine all the time and effort she would need to put in drawing another 14 portraits. Some of them would appear just for one or two talks. Gorion and Tamoko will be included only because those were prepared meanwhile, because Arta felt like drawing Gorion and Tamoko was prepared for EE contest (and even though Tamoko is more like a minor character, she is the one who attacked Gorion, who appear as a kind of guide, later, and who would appear in the and pre-boss opponent - she's way more important than Winthrop, Ribald or even Tazok).

 

I know you people want more, but v2 is almost here. I'm sure there will be many new portraits that can make you enjoy the game even more

[artastrophe]

Thanks to everyone who likes it--I'm really glad you all are enjoying it!

 

@ Cahir - I did one for Ellesime quite awhile ago; I think she was in v1. The only one of those I am personally interested in is perhaps Saemon; I think I started a concept awhile ago, though I'd probably redo it at this point... but, yeah, I'd pretty much need to be super-psyched and/or have a lot of ideas in order to be motivated to do all of them, as that is quite an investment of time on my part--unless someone wanted to commission them from me or something--my free time isn't completely worthless to me (nor is it anywhere near as abundant as I would like!), and I have so many other projects I am interested in pursuing far more. Sorry--but I am flattered you are interested! ^^;

 

And extra thanks to Lava for always sticking up for me/running interference hehehe <3

[Cahir]

@artastrophe @Lava Del'Vortel easy easy   Paint BG is just perfect as it is, I just only stated my wishlist. But rest assured, there is absolutely no problem for me if these character will not receive their portraits. 

You know, I can't imagine a single BG game without your portrait pack. It just feels like integral part of the game.

 

And I thank thee for it

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Ok, along with Arta, we promised something. And here it is. Fresh and juicy new version of PaintBG.

[Oracle]

Great work  I really like  The Moded NPCs pics  especially Darian Arath and Pesty 

[Aranthys]

Wee

Very nice !

 

Great art, once again

Edited by Aranthys, 27 October 2013 - 01:38 AM.

[Yovaneth]

There's a lot of work gone into that. It's not my cup of tea but I absolutely could not let it pass without acknowledging the effort that Arta has put into it.

 

-Y-

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Thanks!

No BG2EE version yet. Arta wasn't the tester so she had no info about the new character etc. She needs a moment to paint Hexxat. I will update the mod once we're ready.

Edited by Lava Del'Vortel, 16 November 2013 - 01:22 PM.

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Non-WeiDU version of PaintBG for BGEE and BG2EE is available.

http://www.shsforums...intbg-for-bgee/

 

Sorry, WeiDU version would need too much time and effort and I'm in a difficult life situation right now. However, note that Hexxat and Character X are included.

[Aranthys]

Aww, sorry to hear about your life situation. I hope everything will sort out.

Thanks for the package

[Aranthys]

Oh, and, Hexxat

Spoiler

portraits look AWESOME

Edited by Lava Del'Vortel, 01 December 2013 - 01:46 PM.

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Sorry, edited because some may want to have a surprise ... about ONE specific thing. I bet you know what I mean.

[Lava Del'Vortel]

Just copy the portraits to the "portraits" directory. No need to use override, IIRC