Viller

1. I'd like to install NeJ. This is listed in the Expert version. If this is the only Expert level mod I install, can I expect it to run more or less stably?

Not really - there are still bug reports with it.  Some folks have tried the newer NEJ (6.94 or whatever) but there are issues with that too, as erebusant has informed me.

OK, no NeJ. I can live with that. I wasn't planning to install any of the other mods you mentioned as problems, so it looks like I'm ready to go. Thank you very much for the help.

I'm playing BG2 again for the first time since 2001 or so. Back then, I played with the Darkest Day installed. When I decided to replay it, I thought it might be fun to see what other mods were out there. Which ultimately led me here. I'd rather not go the BGT route, due to limited hard drive space and no real desire to play BG1 again. I think I have this down a bit, but can someone clarify a few points for me?

1. I'd like to install NeJ. This is listed in the Expert version. If this is the only Expert level mod I install, can I expect it to run more or less stably?
2. It looks like I can skip the BGT install and all of sections 5-10. Is this correct?
3. Currently, I'm planning to install everything in sections 1,3, and 4, then some or all of sections 11 and 13, then maybe something from 16, all of 19, all of 20, maybe parts of 22, and then bits of 23. Can anyone see any issues with this install?

Thank you all in advance for the assist with this. It's all a bit overwhelming, but I do want to have the best experience I can with BG2 on this second play through, and I'd really prefer to not have ctds/restarts ruining that good time.

The next step in your path begins here: a directory of Mega-Installation Guides

FYI:
- no mod is required for a mega-install, which answers your first question
- no one hex edits anymore
- the big mods are no longer known as "Big Picture Mods". Read the link above for more info.

OK, I don't need BGT, which is good to know. I appreciate the assist - the big world option seems the best one for me. I'll ask specific questions on its forum. Thank you for all of your help.