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IWD w/ HoW & TotLM: which patches?

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale (Classic)' started by Klorox, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Do I need both the HoW (v1.41) AND IWD (v1.06) patches, or only one of them?

    Any recommended mods/tweaks/fixes, ect.?

    TIA
     
    Klorox, Jan 23, 2008
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  2. CamDawg

    CamDawg The gaze of the Wolf reaches into our soul Veteran

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    Just one.

    There's not really a lot. I'd start with my own IWD Tweaks--it's based on BG2 Tweaks and features a mini-fixpack as one of the components.

    Another popular IWD mod is Auril's Bane but, tbh, I've never played it so I can't recommend/damn it.

    The Widescreen tool may also be of interest, as it will allow you to play IWD at a higher resolution.

    If you go for one or more of these, use the install order of patch > Widescreen > Auril's Bane > Tweaks.
     
    CamDawg, Jan 23, 2008
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  3. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Thanks a lot, CD!

    The descriptions of the patches on this site aren't clear on whether you need both or not, so I really appreciate the input.
     
    Klorox, Jan 23, 2008
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    ... and soon enough, there'll be IWD NPCs, too. :)
     
    Kulyok, Jan 23, 2008
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  5. Cal Jones

    Cal Jones I'm not dead yet

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    TOLM is the final patch so you don't need any.
     
    Cal Jones, Jan 23, 2008
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    As with all Infinity Engine games, the expansion already contains all the previous patches, so you only need the expansion patch if you have any expansion installed. And if you buy any of the newer compilations, there's a good chance that they are already pre-patched.
     
    Taluntain, Jan 23, 2008
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    Auril's Bane is quite good. But some of the spells in there might be a bit annoying. And so are a few items. Too overpowering.

    You can also try my mod, but you won't be able to install IWD Tweaks if you do.:)
    link
     
    Redrake, Jan 28, 2008
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