So how many mods just broke

[Nousos]

Did the new update mess with years worth of mods?

[Irøn Står Bru]

It'll be interesting to see how it effects any mods that add prestige classes. Anyone using the PRC is going into math heaven/hell with the 8 multiclass limit now if it works.

[id795078477]

Originally posted by Irøn Står Bru:

It'll be interesting to see how it effects any mods that add prestige classes. Anyone using the PRC is going into math heaven/hell with the 8 multiclass limit now if it works.

8 classes isn't a big problem (because everyone looks the same at that point since everyone can take everything). But somewhere 4..5 classes? Yep, that changes a lot.

[Proleric]

I understand that the 8-class limit doesn't break anything because the default is still 3, hence existing mods / modules will still work.

It would be interesting to hear if there are evidence-based cases of mods breaking under 8193.35 - not aware of any so far.

[Peistor2]

Ahhh, another unnecesary patch, when all was running fine... We`ll see what is broken now, and I am talking about haks, modules in progress, etcetcetc. I will not apply the patch for now, just in case.

[noahaw1116]

I'm currently trying to get the 8 multi-class to work, but still limited to 3. I do use the PRC though so it might be related to the changes to the campaigns to accommodate it.

[noahaw1116]

Just removed PRC, and it started working for the extra classes. Not sure what needs to be done to fix that.

[Peistor2]

Hi

Someone has checked if the new update works fine and gives no problems with old modules, haks, saved characters ,etc.? I am talking especifically about the happy idea of the 8 multiclasses (?!) and such... I`m weary to install the patch yet.

Thanks

[Lady MacBeth]

Originally posted by Peistor2:

Hi

Someone has checked if the new update works fine and gives no problems with old modules, haks, saved characters ,etc.? I am talking especifically about the happy idea of the 8 multiclasses (?!) and such... I`m weary to install the patch yet.

Thanks

The 8 multiclass doesn't work by default. You have to go edit a file for it to work. I assume this would need to be done for most modules as well, but to be honest I haven't made mods for this game in over a decade.

[Peistor2]

Originally posted by Ming:

Originally posted by Peistor2:

Hi

Someone has checked if the new update works fine and gives no problems with old modules, haks, saved characters ,etc.? I am talking especifically about the happy idea of the 8 multiclasses (?!) and such... I`m weary to install the patch yet.

Thanks

The 8 multiclass doesn't work by default. You have to go edit a file for it to work. I assume this would need to be done for most modules as well, but to be honest I haven't made mods for this game in over a decade.

Thanks for the answer. I am the contrary; my main interest in this game is to create modules. More especifically, I had one in the oven for years, and I´m going to finish it (at last) this summer that I will have the time for it. So I am a little weary to patch just in case the patch cause some problem... When I read about 8 multiclasses I think "What the..?"

[WALL3T]

currently my custom 7 year project has quite a few problems. Baals Dynamic Skies is now a permanent Pink Sky, and my custom content is now causing the game to suddenly crash. its nearly unplayable unless i revert back to the old patch, which i may just do just for my own sanity!

[Peistor2]

Originally posted by WALL3T:

currently my custom 7 year project has quite a few problems. Baals Dynamic Skies is now a permanent Pink Sky, and my custom content is now causing the game to suddenly crash. its nearly unplayable unless i revert back to the old patch, which i may just do just for my own sanity!

Damn. I knew it. Thanks goodness that I didnt patch. My module has nearly 1GB of custom content and I am working on it since 2011. Pefect, Beamdog, simply perfect.

I think that you can revert the patch going to "properties" of the game and select the appropiate beta...

[WALL3T]

Originally posted by Peistor2:

Originally posted by WALL3T:

currently my custom 7 year project has quite a few problems. Baals Dynamic Skies is now a permanent Pink Sky, and my custom content is now causing the game to suddenly crash. its nearly unplayable unless i revert back to the old patch, which i may just do just for my own sanity!

Damn. I knew it. Thanks goodness that I didnt patch. My module has nearly 1GB of custom content and I am working on it since 2011. Pefect, Beamdog, simply perfect.

I think that you can revert the patch going to "properties" of the game and select the appropiate beta...

ive had to revert using the GFF editor technique. you can open a module using.hak editor and grabbing the module.ifo. then revert backwards to "1.86" instead of "1.87" under its mod_MinGameVer. Then save the module.ifo in an older version of your module.

If you updated everything, itll screw you over.

[Peistor2]

Originally posted by WALL3T:

Originally posted by Peistor2:

Damn. I knew it. Thanks goodness that I didnt patch. My module has nearly 1GB of custom content and I am working on it since 2011. Pefect, Beamdog, simply perfect.

I think that you can revert the patch going to "properties" of the game and select the appropiate beta...

ive had to revert using the GFF editor technique. you can open a module using.hak editor and grabbing the module.ifo. then revert backwards to "1.86" instead of "1.87" under its mod_MinGameVer. Then save the module.ifo in an older version of your module.

If you updated everything, itll screw you over.

My God... Incredible. Simply incredible. Until now I`ve got to avoid the patch simply using steam in offline mode (in another PC, because the good steam will install the patch you want it or not if you are not careful. You cannot choose not install)... But sooner or later I will have to face damnation.

[WALL3T]

Originally posted by Peistor2:

Originally posted by WALL3T:

ive had to revert using the GFF editor technique. you can open a module using.hak editor and grabbing the module.ifo. then revert backwards to "1.86" instead of "1.87" under its mod_MinGameVer. Then save the module.ifo in an older version of your module.

If you updated everything, itll screw you over.

My God... Incredible. Simply incredible. Until now I`ve got to avoid the patch simply using steam in offline mode (in another PC, because the good steam will install the patch you want it or not if you are not careful. You cannot choose not install)... But sooner or later I will have to face damnation.

it's not that bad really. if youre careful you can revert back without saving your module under the new patch. it sounds like you did better than me and not use the GFF technique lol.

Personally getting a Toon Shader and 8 new multiclass feature just isnt realyl worth it right now.

[Peistor2]

Originally posted by WALL3T:

Originally posted by Peistor2:

My God... Incredible. Simply incredible. Until now I`ve got to avoid the patch simply using steam in offline mode (in another PC, because the good steam will install the patch you want it or not if you are not careful. You cannot choose not install)... But sooner or later I will have to face damnation.

it's not that bad really. if youre careful you can revert back without saving your module under the new patch. it sounds like you did better than me and not use the GFF technique lol.

Getting a Toon Shader and 8 new multiclass feature just isnt all thats worth it really.

Ok, thanks! So, if I dont save a module under the new patch, I could revert back my game to the previous version (doing this thing of "properties", later choose beta, etc) without any major damage? But damn anyway... About saved characters, and importing; no problem there?

Another thing, if you dont mind; I am thinking in buying from beamdog directly or GOG and play with this versions of the game. They will be compatible with the version we were using the last year (and I`m still using, thanks God) in steam?

Thank you