I see. (a bit misleading that they put that option into the installer when it doesn't work)

 

AFAIK you can install nearly every mod of worth via BWS.  That doesn't always mean they install correctly, however - mod authors have to provide timely info to the BWS maintainers regarding updates or problems creep in.  Then you have the simple fact that BWS is handling hundreds of mods, so errors will occur even with the best of intentions and most diligent of efforts.

I was by no means diminishing the effort of the creators of BWS, or all the modders. I am thrilled that there are people putting in the effort to make Baldur's Gate a richer experience. Also, I installed BG1Tutu a few years ago and found that experience to be an absolute nightmare. So I was naturally very pleased when I discovered BWS.

I only wish using BWS was as simple as using a Linux package manager, and that there were clear authoritative sources and instructions instead of it all being scattered on forums across the Web (seemingly).

[...]But long story short..you install EET or any other mega-mod first and then use BWS on it if its possible.

Here I learned something new; I thought BWS was used to create EET. This might be why my attempt at BWS did not produce the desired result. So you're saying that I e.g. follow these instructions: https://cdn.rawgit.c...readme-EET.html to create EET, and then mod it with BWS afterwards. Will BWS correctly identify that the-thing-I-am-modding is EET, and allow me to install both BG1 and BG2 mods?

I see. (a bit misleading that they put that option into the installer when it doesn't work)

So I guess I mod the games separately with BWS.

• Question A: Will I be able to transfer my character between the games after modding them?
• Question B: Will I need to 1) install mods, 2) run BWS, and 3) install mods? Or will I be able to install most interesting mods using BWS?

Thanks,

Willard

Hi folks,

I am finally going to play through the whole Baldur's Gate series, start to finish. That is,

• Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
• Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
• Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition

(I have these from Steam), with lots of mods. I am primarily interested in the BG1 NPC Project (to bring those boring BG1 NPCs to life), but I am also interested in anything that adds drama, quests, romances, and even new NPCs.

How do I proceed?

I apologize if this has been asked a gazillion number of times. While I could rtfm, I have already done some reading, and it appears I will have to read through literally hundreds of pages of forum posts on multiple forums to learn how to proceed, and I don't really have time for that. Besides, I suspect some of you can dispense this query in 2-3 sentences.

From what I have gathered, the most sensible approach is to use the "Big World Setup" to create the "Enhanced Edition Trilogy" (EET).

• Question 1: Is this assessment correct? If not, what is the best way to proceed? (Modding the games separately, and transferring the character to the next game upon completing a previous one?)

If "Yes": I tried doing this, and all I got was a modded "Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition". In particular, I could not select "BG1 NPC Project" anywhere.

• Question 2: How do I install the EET using "Big World Setup"?

Also, according to http://gibberlings3....showtopic=27741 , it appears I need to install some mods to the games before running "Big World Setup" (in particular, note "BG1 NPC Project").

• Question 3: How do I really prepare EET the way I wish? Do I need to 1) install mods, 2) run "Big World Setup", and 3) install mods? 

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks,

Willard