Kreig to the Spine of the World, John's run of a Kensai through NeJ1- Options

[JohnTheMutt]

Hi Vlad & Jan,

It's good to be back! And to be beta testing. My schedule is sporadic due to limited access to my computer (we have guests and they're staying in the guest room where the computer is at...) But I will endeavor to play and report when free time permits.

I kept the old install from my previous games, however I put in fresh copies of override, dialog tlk, and weidu log. They bring the install nearly (music folder still altered for example) back to original condition: ToB + official update + original Baldurdash.

NeJ2 installed without problem and so did the patches. After installation I installed Weimer's Item Upgrade, Ease of Use (only certain components), and Improved Horns of Valhalla. These are pretty much the only extra mods I will install and use throughout the test.

I imported a Fighter Character "Kreig" that I changed to a Kensai. Later, perhaps, I will dual him to a mage since no mages will be available in NeJ1 as NPC's.

For my beta testing reports, I'll do a looser walkthrough than I did before, since it's already been said. But anything that 'sticks' out to me, good or bad, I'll be sure to mention it. Of course any bugs or inconsistencies I'll report as I find them...

Thank you, Vlad & Jan, again for all your hard work in producing a fine mod.

Start:

So far everything seems to work okay in 'Chateau' Irenicus. I allowed for jaheira's new kit to be installed and see her nice new picture.

Currently just arrived in Easthaven...

[JohnTheMutt]

Okay, finished Easthaven & Kuldahar valley. I liked the newer 'quicker' transition piece in Easthaven's tavern. MUCH better.

I'm going to withold judgement on the new Jaheira for now. It's just her proficiencies which I'm not used to yet. She has 3 pips in crossbow but can only use light crossbows. So far it is not too much of a problem since I keep her back aways. But usually I used her in a more forward position before with a shield and sling. She does have one pip in sling, so I can still do that but with less effectiveness. Just like her picture shows...she'll be using a crossbow for awhile, and, again, so far it's going okay.

The experience awards are low on goblins (20xp), even when they have arrows of biting (60xp). I know they're just goblins but the even easier to kill goblins in 'chateau' Irenicus are worth 65xp each...

Overall, things are running pretty smoothly though which is a good sign, and just arrived in Kuldahar...