Introduction
One of the things many find sorely lacking in the Bioware NPCs are the more complex relationships presented by modern NPC mods--especially in regards to "friendships", the relationships NPCs have with the PC when not romancing them.
This mod adds a series of dialogues with Valygar.
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Installation
Windows
The Valygar Friendship is a WeiDU mod, packaged in an extractable .ZIP archive. Simply unpack the mod package into your Baldur's Gate II directory and run "setup-valygarfriendship".
To un-install, run "setup-valygarfriendship.exe" again and select the un-install option.
Compatibility and Installation Order
The Valygar Friendship mod should be compatible with all WeiDU mods, however, we cannot test every single one. It is only compatible with BGII: ToB. If you do encounter an error, please let us know by posting the message at our forums.
Although it is not required for the Valygar Friendship to function properly, it is always a good idea install the latest version of the BG2 Fixpack.
Known Issues
The Valygar Friendship should work fine with Corthala Romantique, but switching between romance and friendship may deactivate some dialogues. We hope to make it work better in the future version of the mod.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Valygar Friendship compatible with XYZ mod?
A: It most certainly should be (including Corthala Romantique), but we have not tested it with every single mod available.
Q: When will the friendship start?
A: After you join Valygar.
Q: This mod isn't in character at *all*.
A: We're always looking for ways to improve the characterisation in this mod, so please post any suggestions or constructive criticism on the forums.
Q: Have you got any plans to expand the mod by adding more dialogues in future?
A: There are no current plans to add to the mod, no, but feel free to make suggestions!
Q: How many dialogues are there added in total?
A: With this mod installed, you should be able to experience up to 12 dialogues in SoA (3 of those are original dialogues) and up to 5 dialogues in ToB.
Q: Does this mod change the game in any way besides adding more dialogue to Valygar?
A: No, it shouldn't.
Q: Is there any chance that player initiated dialogue will be added in future?
A: There are currently no plans for it.
Q: I would like to translate the Valygar Friendship into another language. Any chance you could TRAify the mod?
A: Sure, we'd be happy to. If you are interested in translating, just send us a line and I'll see what I can do for the next version.
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Credits
Thank you to everyone on the Interaction Expansion project team, and everyone who has contributed to the mod!
Concept, writing and coding: Lava Del'Vortel
Editor and additional writing: fluke13
Additional help: jastey
Russian translation: Alisia Messar, Enigma (Evilkiss) and Arcanecoast.ru.
Chinese translation: Merzbau
Valygar Friendship is based on La'Valygar - that is why also the old mods assistance is still appreciated and should be remembered.
Old version help: Zyraen, Izzy, Aldark, Miloch
Programs/tools used in creation:
- WeiDU, by Wes Weimer, Valerio Bigiani (the bigg) and Wisp.
- Near Infinity, by Jon Olav Hauglid, FredSRichardson, and Argent77.
- WinRAR, by Eugene Roshal/Alexander Roshal.
- IESDP, maintained by igi and lynx.
Copyright Notice:
The Valygar Friendship was developed by Lava Del'Vortel and fluke13, based on material from La'Valygar mod and the game Baldur's Gate II and its expansion.
All mod content is © Lava Del'Vortel and fluke13.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal © TSR, Inc. The BioWare Infinity Engine is © BioWare Corp.
Please note that any and all redistribution and/or hosting of this mod is expressly unwanted without permission from the author(s).
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Version history
Version 1.4 (July 22, 2020)
- Added Chinese translation by Merzbau.
Version 1.3 (January 6, 2020)
- Added full Russian translation by Alisia Messar, Enigma (Evilkiss) and Arcanecoast.ru.
Version 1.2 (December 14, 2019)
- Fixed an issue with Auto-Package Generator tool: new version of MacOS (Catalina) prevented the mod to be installed.
Version 1.1 (November 25, 2019)
- Added valygarfriendship.ini metadata file to support AL|EN's "Project Infinity".
- Added REQUIRE_PREDICATE process to avoid installing the mod in inaccurate games.
- Component: added DESIGNATED number and "valygar_friendship" LABEL.
- Updated deprecated modding tools links.
- Lower cased files.
- Updated and renamed readme file to valygarfriendship-readme-english.html.
- Included Linux and Mac Os X versions in the same package (thanks AL|EN!).
- Transfered mod to SpellHold Studios GitHub account.
La'Valygar v4.0 => Version 1.0 (August 2018)
- All dialogues have been edited.
- Added a couple of new talks.
- Recoded the dialogues.
- Removed edited portrait.
- Renamed files, variables and other elements to match the new mod name.
- Fixed wrong variables.
- Added Corthala Romantique compatibility.
- Added version flag.
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