This is the main reason why this forum exists - the mod is still under test and development.
Oh, that is a bit of a shame as it is always interesting to share ones thoughts on something.
Maybe I did not phrase it correctly. YES, this forum is here to ask questions and make comments!!!
I just suggest to put questions that reveil too much of the story into spoiler format, so only those who want to read can read and others may still try to figure things out by themself.
Hmmm, maybe I can ask a few questions though:
1. Are there multiple endings to RtF? Since most characters of the original saga got their epilogues in the ToB part then does RtF expand on these epilogues or are their replaced in RtF depending on whether they agreed to carry on for another adventure or not? Also like how the plot itself can have a different conclusion like how one could have an evil god, good god or reject godhood ending in ToB?
Spoiler.2. How long would you estimate the content to RtF?Currently it is about the size of contents that ToB including Longer Road has.
If I say *currently* I mean that by design of the plot and the new areas it can be expanded with additional add-ons just like SoA. Like the original game it sets a playground and a main story but there is no restriction to let it end there.
3. Are there different endings for Sandrah herself based on the choices, adventures, romances and extra mods that one has?No.... and yes.
What becomes of her in the very end is not yours to choose, she will make that choice herself - you can choose what will be your part in it, or if you will be part of it at all - or if will get to know about her further story at all.
4. Is there a reward for the player staying faithful in a relationship with her and not pursuing other girlsI noticed in the readme that she does not interfere with other romances and can have some of her own(which is quite interesting) so I wondered if there is some reward if the PC does not focus at all on other chicks and only shows interest in her from beginning to end? If PC flirts and romances others then clearly she should have freedom to do the same but what about devoted players? Does it affect her reactions somehow?
There is no direct reward for that The way she will react to your different romances is different for each of them and hopefully interesting each time. There is a reward system of how you treat her and her needs (in romance but also in helping her quests).
The reason she is that way is obvious. She is designed to stay with you throughout the game. To give her a character to claims you all for herself would aniliate all those beautiful romances that are in the game and thus be completely unfair, right?? i hope my solution adds to the game without destroying other people's work
Her reaction to whatever you do with Phaere is hopefully unique.
And...a lot of things will be different for a male or female PC.
5. Are there some quests that are absolutely a must in BG1 which if missed can cut down the content of what can happen in BG2 and ToB part significantly or are such "only" expansions that offer greater insight on Sandrah including the bond she has with her father as well as expands her past and goals BUT can be ignored and the main plot with her can still move on?This may help you
http://www.shsforums...e-8#entry577006
6. Since I recall starting with an evil character being not an option given how she does not appear then could it be that she got more content with good aligned characters(being one herself) or do neutral aligned ones get all the content available nevertheless?She is relatively neutral and has not that blind view on good or evil that others may have. Only if you decide to be a truely evil character from the very start, killing innocents etc to keep your reputation low, she is not for you.
She is also a character that will evolve over the game, the more you and her experience during the game the more her views change.
SpoilerSorry for so many questions.
That is good to know, I though you meant that that since this mod is still being tested and developed then the focus here will for now remain on the technical part.
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2. So does it mean that RtF is still open to being expanded in the future like new quests or maybe even joinable NPCs, right? That certainly would be nice. Does it also include the content for BG1, BG2 and the ToB part?
3. So depending on how the PC treats her so can the PCs role change in the end ranging from being abandoned/disliked to loved? Interesting. But what about her fate in general? Does learning specific stuff about her and doing quests can affect what happens to her(like whether she dies, continues having adventures, settles down, becomes someone with great influence, becomes particularly favored by her goddess, etc)? And if not then does she potentially get extra talks by the end (which reflect those big past quests) regardless of how her relationship with the PC stands?
4.Hmmm, certainly killing potential romances without having any choice in said matter would be troublesome. However, in BG2 one could romance Jaheira, Viconia and Aerie at the same time and the choice for the PC to make up his mind did not come immediately unless the player acted like a jerk to one of them or strongly hinted being interested which breaks the romance. In Sandrah's case if she claimed the PC to be all hers (like the girls in BG2 forced the PC to choose) then it would certainly be troublesome especially if hers and the PC relationship could get far before even BG2 started.
Yet...if the PC himself/herself did choose to tell Sandrah that he/she only wants to be with her then if the bond between them was at that point strong enough depending on how much support, love and devotion did the PC shown then I see no reason to not make their relationship official before RtF. With the other romances being broken by the PCs own choice. Of course if Sandrah did agree which would as I stated depend on how she was treated all this time. Basically it depends on how things stand on both sides.
How the relationship between Sandrah goes ranging from a friendship, a flirty but not physical relationship, then into an open relationship with physical intimacy and going into devoted passionate romance would be interesting possibilities especially if the way it turns into such could still happen depending on the PCs actions and Sandrah's reaction to those. Maybe even different flirts initiated by the PC depending on how their relationship stands? Or maybe Sandrah seeing love itself differently depending how she is treated? Hmmm...
Well, I'm a big fan of romances so there
5. Oh, thanks for the "hintbook"
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Regarding the "biff" part, I think I read somewhere that while it helps in some ways it is also not advised if one plays through many mega mods or something like that as I recall. I used BWS to install the game but since I got still some trouble with command not working I choose this time to go right to the install without any preparations/back ups. I made a copy of my game in a different folder to be used if I failed while using BWS so I was properly prepared to not install the game itself all the time.
I do not recall having the option of a clean up with BWS though BWP did offer it.
Could the lack of biffing possibly affect the game slowing down in specific areas?
Edited by Samriel, 29 June 2015 - 03:46 AM.