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]

After speaking with Kresselack and then going back to see Lysan, she is revealed, as expected, and my PC can recognize her as well. I'm not sure, perhaps someone can verify it, wasn't Lysan not supposed to appear in her cave if you met her in the bar first? And if you bypassed the bar and then went straight into her cave in the vale she was there and tells you to leave? And if you linger she attacks you? I'm trying to recall this from my days of playing IWD...

* The Nymphs make 'male' casting sounds when casting their spells.

* 'Bone Cleaver' does not force undead to make a save or die when thrown. When in melee it seems to work okay however. Also, when right clicking on the weapon, only generic descriptions come up with no clue as to which icon is for throwing or melee. This would be very helpful to show which is for melee and which is for throwing.