I've never done it before, and I'm thinking I might just give it a try.
I'm playing (at least planning on) a small group again:
Elf F/M/T protagonist
Jaheira (SK'ed into a C/R)
Kelsey
If the Kelsey romance stinks, I'll just play the Jaheira one again. LMK.
How is the Kelsey romance?
Started by Klorox, Apr 18 2008 04:30 AM
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 04:30 AM
Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 05:08 AM
Think Aerie, only whinier and more Gary Stu.
Edit: Mind you, it is a very well-written mod: the scripting is just about flawless, the voicing is excellent, and it is perhaps one of the highest-quality mods around. I just can't stand the actual *character*.
Edit: Mind you, it is a very well-written mod: the scripting is just about flawless, the voicing is excellent, and it is perhaps one of the highest-quality mods around. I just can't stand the actual *character*.
Edited by Tempest, 18 April 2008 - 05:22 AM.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 06:37 AM
Heh. You'll never get a straight answer on this one. Opinions vary from ^^^ that ^^^ to "best thing since sliced bread".
(Personally, I don't have an opinion.)
(Personally, I don't have an opinion.)
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 06:59 AM
Thanks guys. Vilkacis, I absolutely love your avatar! 
Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 08:18 AM
Kelsey may well be the most popular mod out there with virtually no affirmed fans.
By which I mean, the mod still gets about the same level of downloads as it did four years ago and is consistently one of the traffic leaders at PPG, but when put to a poll or discussion, today's active community participants tend to recommend newer alternatives. So either a lot of people are going away dissatisfied, or they are simply struck speechless by its majesty.
Presumably evolution is at work, in some part. Just as the first wave of romance writers, myself included, identified some of the gaps in the Bioware originals and improved upon them, perhaps the second and third wave have done the same to us first-wavers. Although Tashia remains shockingly well recommended, and it actually predates Kelsey in the first wave. Perhaps Arian caught lightning in a bottle.
By which I mean, the mod still gets about the same level of downloads as it did four years ago and is consistently one of the traffic leaders at PPG, but when put to a poll or discussion, today's active community participants tend to recommend newer alternatives. So either a lot of people are going away dissatisfied, or they are simply struck speechless by its majesty.
Presumably evolution is at work, in some part. Just as the first wave of romance writers, myself included, identified some of the gaps in the Bioware originals and improved upon them, perhaps the second and third wave have done the same to us first-wavers. Although Tashia remains shockingly well recommended, and it actually predates Kelsey in the first wave. Perhaps Arian caught lightning in a bottle.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 09:25 AM
Sorry, Klorox, but Kelsey's an idiot. If you want a guy who's mentally still in middle school and can't seem to figure out he's not the center of the universe, you're welcome to him-and the amount of Anomen bashing the mod does speaks volumes about the writer's insecurity.
"Ok, I've just about had my FILL of riddle asking, quest assigning, insult throwing, pun hurling, hostage taking, iron mongering, smart arsed fools, freaks, and felons that continually test my will, mettle, strength, intelligence, and most of all, patience! If you've got a straight answer ANYWHERE in that bent little head of yours, I want to hear it pretty damn quick or I'm going to take a large blunt object roughly the size of Elminster AND his hat, and stuff it lengthwise into a crevice of your being so seldom seen that even the denizens of the nine hells themselves wouldn't touch it with a twenty-foot rusty halberd! Have I MADE myself perfectly CLEAR?!" -Charname, Baldur's Gate 1
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 09:34 AM
Actually, I liked the Kelsey romance. He's not such a bad guy, he's well written, he's a pretty decent mage sorcerer, and he's sweet, and treats my PC well. The quests aren't bad either. I also really liked the romance he had with Imoen in ToB (in fact, I *really* appreciated having another couple in the party, I was happier knowing that my PC and her beloved weren't the only ones in love! 
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I would say play it, and decide for yourself. But I thought it was good.
He's not such a bad guy, he's well written, he's a pretty decent ).I would say play it, and decide for yourself. But I thought it was good.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 09:40 AM
Actually, I liked the Kelsey romance.
Aww. You're only saying that because it's my birthday.
the amount of Anomen bashing the mod does speaks volumes about the writer's insecurity.
Aww. You're only saying that because it's my birthday.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 09:42 AM
It made me want to remove the game, put it back in the box, wrap the box in lead and chains, and drop it in the Thames.
It integrates well with the vanilla game, voicing and portrait again - like others have said, it's just the character being the antithesis of everything I like in romanceable NPC.
It integrates well with the vanilla game, voicing and portrait again - like others have said, it's just the character being the antithesis of everything I like in romanceable NPC.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 09:44 AM
Character with only three emotional states: loving, sweet, and angry and evil and injustice. Fine. Character with the mental and emotional depth of a spoon. Fine, as long as its well-written. Which it is. Skirt-chaser in disguise as a sweet young virgin. Creepy, but okay. Pointlessly bashing Anomen and a truly horrid excuse for a romance with Imoen-not fine.
"Ok, I've just about had my FILL of riddle asking, quest assigning, insult throwing, pun hurling, hostage taking, iron mongering, smart arsed fools, freaks, and felons that continually test my will, mettle, strength, intelligence, and most of all, patience! If you've got a straight answer ANYWHERE in that bent little head of yours, I want to hear it pretty damn quick or I'm going to take a large blunt object roughly the size of Elminster AND his hat, and stuff it lengthwise into a crevice of your being so seldom seen that even the denizens of the nine hells themselves wouldn't touch it with a twenty-foot rusty halberd! Have I MADE myself perfectly CLEAR?!" -Charname, Baldur's Gate 1
"Power corrupts. And absolute power is actually pretty neat." -Tom Clancy
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 11:14 AM
Well, when I played with Kelsey for the first time, I liked him. But when I tried to play with with for the second time, in the middle of SoA I rather deleted all the saves with and uninstalled the mod. The ever-present Ano-bashing was too much even for me. So I would recommend you to play with him just ONE time and then quickly uninstall him.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:15 PM
LOL, well I want a Sorcerer darnit (but not as my protagonist)!!Well, when I played with Kelsey for the first time, I liked him. But when I tried to play with with for the second time, in the middle of SoA I rather deleted all the saves with and uninstalled the mod. The ever-present Ano-bashing was too much even for me. So I would recommend you to play with him just ONE time and then quickly uninstall him.
Happy Birthday, jcompton!
Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
Oh, squiggly line in my eye fluid. I see you lurking there on the periphery of my vision. But when I try to look at you, you scurry away. Are you shy, squiggly line? Why only when I ignore you, do you return to the center of my eye? Oh, squiggly line, it's alright, you are forgiven.
? Stewie Griffin
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:17 PM
It was the first romance mod I played. I thought it was cute and I liked it more than any of the Bioware romances. At the time though, I was still in awe that this fan made thing even existed..and worked!
At the time though, I was still in awe that this fan made thing even existed..and worked!
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:17 PM
Then go with Tashia, trust me.
"Ok, I've just about had my FILL of riddle asking, quest assigning, insult throwing, pun hurling, hostage taking, iron mongering, smart arsed fools, freaks, and felons that continually test my will, mettle, strength, intelligence, and most of all, patience! If you've got a straight answer ANYWHERE in that bent little head of yours, I want to hear it pretty damn quick or I'm going to take a large blunt object roughly the size of Elminster AND his hat, and stuff it lengthwise into a crevice of your being so seldom seen that even the denizens of the nine hells themselves wouldn't touch it with a twenty-foot rusty halberd! Have I MADE myself perfectly CLEAR?!" -Charname, Baldur's Gate 1
"Power corrupts. And absolute power is actually pretty neat." -Tom Clancy
"Is it possible to take Favored Enemy: Forum Poster?" -Someone who shall remain anonymous
"Power corrupts. And absolute power is actually pretty neat." -Tom Clancy
"Is it possible to take Favored Enemy: Forum Poster?" -Someone who shall remain anonymous
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:19 PM
Then go with Tashia, trust me.
Sorry, Klorox, but Kelsey's an idiot. If you want a guy who's mentally still in middle school and can't seem to figure out he's not the center of the universe, you're welcome to him-and the amount of Anomen bashing the mod does speaks volumes about the writer's insecurity.
then quickly uninstall him.
It made me want to remove the game, put it back in the box, wrap the box in lead and chains, and drop it in the Thames.
XTREME ANTI KELSEY WITH NO SURFBOARD!
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:27 PM
Moved to IE Modding Discussion.
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Posted 18 April 2008 - 01:32 PM
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What the hell? She turned animated on us!
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Posted 19 April 2008 - 02:56 AM
I thought it was pretty good. I was amazed someone managed to put a character OF THEIR OWN into the game, actually. Still, I enjoyed meself while playing it.
