Sandrah and recommended mods interactions
This could be a very long tutorial about why Sandrah requires a lot of mods in her installation, so I try to keep it as brief as possible while still trying to answer as many questions as possible here. This overview represents the v1.10b of the mod. (The BWP manual 15.5 is not yet fully up-to-date with this list).
A. ESSENTIAL
Northern Tales of the Sword Coast
>>the events around the Field of Death and General Ghotal are essential starting point for the Clan Orc/Shauhana saga that appears in SoA part and is a major element of Return to Faerun
Dark Side of the Sword Coast
>>with Jet'laya (respectively her sister) Sandrah is confronted to accept the limits of her healing ambitions - she may receive an ability if killing the forest dragon - the vampire encounter is extended, she teaches PC how they can produce stakes against vampires themselve - they discover the connection of Bregan D'aerthe with Iron Throne - Jen'lig has several specific encounters during DSOTC.
The Drizzt Saga
>>Drizzt is an important figure in Sandrah's youth, in the story of her grandmother, her mother and father, their relationship is a red thread through the trilogy - Sandrah mod enables you to play Drizzt without the necessity to get rid of your other companions (i.e. you only need Drizzt but not his friends) Additional content is available through Sandrah while some overpowered encounters have been rebalanced.
Grey Clan Episode 1
>> Sandrah provides three sequels to the episode 1 that center around the Academy and Xephistagoras, they are essential for Return to Faerun and require to go through the original episode first.
BG1NPC (with all quests and romances)
>> There is crossmod contents between Sandrah and all the NPCs of this mod - you will get a lot of insight into her background and personality as well as special abilities depending on which party members you chose. Installation of the complete mod is required as the multitude of possible constellations in your party is otherwise not managable, however there is no hard requirement to persue any of the offered romances.
The Darkest Day
>> Sandrah uses areas, NPCs, events and items from this mod which is installed throughout the SoA part of the game. The final episode of TDD is important for Return to Faerun as it clarifies the relationship between Sandrah, her grandmother and Cyric.
Check the Bodies
>> Sandrah uses areas, NPCs, events and items from this mod which is installed throughout the SoA part of the game. She also uses the transition between BGT parts. In the installation of SandrahNPC it is possible to omit the Candlekeep Chores episode all together and go directly from BG1 to SoA.
The Region of Terror
If you did the Drizzt Saga in BG1 with Sandrah and Drizzt, you have the option to send Drizzt ahead on his own from Irenicus Dungeon and still play the mod - Drizzt will join you for the showdown but is not required in the party.
Any Ascension variation
>> essential to conclude the main quest of Sandrah and to continue with RtF
B. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
i.e, you can play the main story without them but may experience some gaps (some references are made even if you have not encountered the corresponding episode)
The Vault
>> numerous interactions - one real important episode within the Zernan Book Quest and return to Nashkel Mines
BG1 Mini Quests and Encounters
>> Several quests are extended with additional content
The Lure of the Sirine's Call
>> incorporated in the Bookhunters/Pirate Island quest
The Stone of Askavar
>> Sandrah's relationship to the Harpers and her relation to Talos
Finch
>> triggers the Bookhunters/Pirate Island quest (if the mod is not installed a non-joinable Finch is introduced to start the quest)
Planar Sphere
>> At least one of the existing mods relating to Mystra being endangered is required to complete Sandrah's SoA part and let her follow you into ToB - either this one or Tales of Anegh (PS is preferred for the better story and better translation, even if harder) or the third part of Grey Clan, which comes with Sandrah.
C. RECOMMENDED
Longer Road >>>Sandrah and Irenicus - and what to do with REAL power (for this purpose the mod delays Watcher's Keep until ToB) Her interactions with Irenicus make her decision at ToB final much clearer, unless your PC is evil character himself.
Secret of Bone Hill >>> At least part one, a return into Sandrah's youth (especially if you take Fabio along while on the island)
Haer'dalis and Viconia in SoA >> add major quests with Sandrah
Dark Horizons >>> they return in SoA if you met them on the Sword Coast
Thief Stronghold >>>better to rule over organized bandits yourself than to leave them uncontrolled
Arena >>>Sandrah is qualified for fighter and magic competition
D. CROSSMOD PROVIDED
BG1 Mini Quests and Encounters
Ascalons Breagar
Ascalons Questpack
Fishing for Trouble
Kivan (and Deheriana Companions)
Yasraena
Saerileth
Chloe
Indira
Isra BG1
Mur'Neth
Valerie
White
Aeon
Alora
Amber
Angelo
Arath
Ariena
Auren
Beyond the Law
Coran BG2
Dace Linton
Ellistraee
Fade
Faren
Gavin BG2
Haldamir
Hanna
Isra BG2
Iylos
Kari
Kelsey
Keto
Kiara-Zaiya
Kido
Kim
Kindrek
Kitanya
Luxley Family
Nathaniel
Nephele
Nikita
Ninde
Romantic Encounters
Sarah
Sarevok
Shadows Over Soubar
Sheena
Silverstar
Sir Ajantis
Skie
Solaufein
Summon Bhaalspawn
Tashia
The Undying
Tiax SoA Friendship
Tortured Souls
Tsujatha
Tyris Flare
Vampire Tales
Varshoon
Vynd
Xulaye
Yikari
White
Adrian
Aurora
Aran Whitehand
Thael
E. NOT COMPATIBLE
Sandrah is not compatible with mods that spawn pure BG1 creatures in further chapters.
Not compatible with BG1 NPCs for BG2:SoA v9 and Smiling Imp Cross Banter Mod.
Not compatible with Worgas' Drizzt-component.
Turnabout is only compatible to a limited extent with SandrahNPC because you cannot call creatures for support at the Throne of Bhaal final battle when Sandrah is with you.
SandrahNPC is incompatible with Jarl's Adventure pack, as this mod replaces/renames some vanilla non-joinable NPCs which are triggers for Sandrah quests.
F. UNKNOWN
NEJ2
>> there has been some discussion and analysis regarding NEJ (contentswise it is not compatible), it may be technically compatible with Sandrah but there are certainly issues that have not neen testet. (NEJ2 failed to install in all my mega BGT installs so far). There may be problems with the BG1 to SoA transition, multiple NPCs in SoA and the time triggered second part of NEJ during SoA may collide with the Shauhana plot from Sandrah (you may be unable to follow NEJ's call while you are in Clan Orc Land and NEJ will kill the PC for it).
Edited by Roxanne, 12 November 2015 - 03:05 AM.