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#1 -Damian-

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 09:22 AM

Hey,
time ago ( I guess it was one year ) I was able to get an installer version for BP, where basically you could choose what to install and what you didn't want to install. It was probably a beta version, and it was way easier to use than the BP that is currently being hosted inside spellhold studios that I was able to download (it didn't use a dos window).

In that version of Bp I used, I was able basically to tick the various list of mods that I wanted to install (from Recommended to standard to tactical) and there was even another option that allowed me to select one by one all the mods I've wanted.

Any chance you could link me that version of BP? I do not want to use the "dos window" version of BP.



#2 The Imp

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 09:38 AM

It was not BP. It was likely the BWP/BWS.


Yep, Jarno Mikkola. my Mega Mod FAQ. Use of the BWS, and how to use it(scroll down that post a bit). 
OK, desert dweller, welcome to the sanity, you are free to search for the limit, it's out there, we drew it in the sand. Ouh, actually it was still snow then.. but anyways.


#3 -Damian-

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 09:49 AM

Thank you. That's exactly what I was searching for. By the way, do you know which version I should get? I mean, I downloaded the last installer and it is for Bg2:EE. I've got BG2.



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Posted 12 May 2014 - 10:04 AM

And by the way, what's the difference between BP and BWP ?



#5 The Imp

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 10:48 AM

Thank you. That's exactly what I was searching for. By the way, do you know which version I should get? I mean, I downloaded the last installer and it is for Bg2:EE. I've got BG2.
The latest, so the up most, in the linked list.
EDIT: Now BWS:BWP / BWS:BG2EE etc game selection is in the second page after the language that's on the first page. The pages are all important and you probably just need to return to earlier page if you selected the wrong option(the dabus indicated drop down lists).
And by the way, what's the difference between BP and BWP ?
Well, the BP is a mod that was part of the Big Picture, that was one of the efforts to unite the big mods into compatible mods. It succeeded in various way but they were all rigid structures mods that allowed no further modifications, which is bad as you had to restart from scratch each time you anted to add more features.
Along came BiG World Project(the BWP), which bases itself on the normal BG2:SoA+ToB install and other efforts that improved the mods to be able to patch resources far more, and that lead to the BiG World Setup.vbs, the program above that allows you to select and totally customize your install component by component in the BWP install. The BWS also now has other install list besides the BWP, so you can use it to install the BG2EE mods to that and other games. That's the short and almost correct history of it.
The BP today is the parts that were left out of the Big Picture's other independent and large mods(TDD, SOS etc.), and the constructed AI that bind them to work together.

Edited by The Imp, 12 May 2014 - 11:51 AM.

Yep, Jarno Mikkola. my Mega Mod FAQ. Use of the BWS, and how to use it(scroll down that post a bit). 
OK, desert dweller, welcome to the sanity, you are free to search for the limit, it's out there, we drew it in the sand. Ouh, actually it was still snow then.. but anyways.


#6 dabus

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 11:40 AM

If you don't want to install using BG2EE and some mods, use another installation-method.
(Dropdown-boxes are made to drop down so you can select your option :P )
THINK! - It's not illegal.

#7 -Guest-

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 01:26 PM

For Imp : Thank you for the extremely detailed reply. :)

For Dabus: ahah, thank you. I have to admit that I didn't check the installation-method because at beginning, I didn't see it. I admire all the work you've done. Really good job! You rock!!

By the way, I've got a question: I want to install Simdingo questpack, but I do not want to install v 2.3 (as it is bugged). I'm going to go with Wisp's version. Is there a way to make the installer get the archive linked there http://forums.pocket...ic,29117.0.html instead of version 2.3?



#8 Sergio

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 01:32 PM

One question:

http://postimg.org/image/hex3c2oe7/

Did I choose well both for Innershade and Colours of infinity? [I'm referring to the map]

2- By the way, does anyone of you have a link for "facing the shade lord again"? There are two submission, one by k'aloree and another by another guy..

3- I was checking graphic, portrait and sound mods.
I have chosen the bg2 + tob install without bg 1.

Is it normal that I've got BP-BGT worldmap selected?

4- When inside the  BG2 tactical encounters, there are basically two Ascension.
One Ascension
And another one called "improved Ascension". Are these the same thing?

Is it improved because you can become the ravager without the fixpack messing it up?

5- Is there a mod to add balduran's cloak?

6- May I ask where is Almateria restoration's project? The only mod with Almateria's name is a minimod called Almateria. Nothing else.


Edited by Sergio, 13 May 2014 - 12:19 AM.

Low hung brow, dazed look on your face..... It appears that you are correct, my friend. You are indeed a complete imbecile.


#9 The Imp

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 01:48 PM

I have chosen the bg2 + tob install without bg 1.
Is it normal that I've got BP-BGT worldmap selected?
Well, you need the map for a lot of mods, not just the name implied BP and BGT mods, but also SOS, NEJ, TDD, TS etc. so you won't loose anything if you install it, but you might get unplayable game if you won't. So, guess which is better ... ouh yeah, the BP doesn't actually need it, either so. The name is misleading !!!
And then to the related;
One question:
bg2.png
Did I choose well both for Innershade and Colours of infinity?
The White Queen has the wrong choice.
2- By the way, does anyone of you have a link for "facing the shade lord again"? There are two submission, one by k'aloree and another by another guy..
2. Yep, I got them around, link... yeah, and the other one is my hero igi.

Edited by The Imp, 12 May 2014 - 02:06 PM.

Yep, Jarno Mikkola. my Mega Mod FAQ. Use of the BWS, and how to use it(scroll down that post a bit). 
OK, desert dweller, welcome to the sanity, you are free to search for the limit, it's out there, we drew it in the sand. Ouh, actually it was still snow then.. but anyways.


#10 Sergio

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Posted 12 May 2014 - 02:08 PM

cut

Thanks for clarifying the map issue.Still these questions left, if anyone is willing to answer them (and knows the answer..):

3- Is there a way to tell bws setup that I do not want to instlal questpack v2.3 but the v3 beta 2 http://forums.pocket...ic,29117.0.html ?

4- When inside the  BG2 tactical encounters, there are basically two Ascension.
One Ascension
And another one called "improved Ascension". Are these the same thing?

Is it improved because you can become the ravager without the fixpack messing it up?

5- Is there a mod to add balduran's cloak?

6- May I ask where is Almateria restoration's project? The only mod with Almateria's name is a minimod called Almateria. Nothing else.

7- Am I wrong or there is no throne of bhaal revisited?

8- am I wrong, or there is no mod inside the list that makes me able to select a bigger font?


Edited by Sergio, 13 May 2014 - 09:07 AM.

Low hung brow, dazed look on your face..... It appears that you are correct, my friend. You are indeed a complete imbecile.