I've played BG2 several times before, but it's been many years and I've forgotten a lot of it and therefore have a few questions. I'll be playing SOA/TOB with the patches from either Baldurdash or the BG2 Fixpack, and possibly other mods as well (see below).
First, are there any walkthroughs that are targetted towards custom parties in particular, or at least that take that play-style into account? My plan is to have four custom characters, leaving two slots open to pick up the various NPCs as required for different quests. I've played this style once before, and found it had a lot to say for it...you can get the various quests from each NPC and the occasional banter, but without it getting...cloying.
Second, what mods and patches do people recommend? It sounds like I'll want to use the BG2 Fixpack (after I figure out what WeiDU is and how to use it), and I've had Ascension and Unfinished Business recommended to me by a friend already. From what I've read, I'm thinking UB sounds good, but I'm not sure about Ascension. What's good, bad, and ugly about these or any other mods that you'd recommend? Also, as hinted at above, while WeiDU existed last time I played, it wasn't something I needed for the few mods I had...I only ever used plain-jane "copy to your overrides folder" mods...so if I need something else like WeiDU or whatever, please mention that.
Third, is there anything I might want to consider in terms of playing on a modern computer? For example, a widescreen mod (though I may just play it at 800 x 600...haven't decided) or something that significantly enhances (or fixes!) gameplay/graphics/sound with a modern computer's capabilities?
Finally, on a gameplay note, I was thinking of experimenting with a Wild Mage as one of my characters, but I'm not sure if I'll like it or how playable it is for a full run-through of SOA and TOB. Thoughts?
Thanks everyone!
Rob
Edited by Robin Hood, 25 May 2009 - 06:10 PM.