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]

The Arrows of the Hand seem to be working so far and not causing any crashes to desktop.

** Trying to use the 'Berduskan Brew' caused me to crash to desktop.

* Minor: Orricks quest does not move to *Done Quests* when completed.

* Have the '2nd Key Quest' after transporting to Kuldahar, but this is pre-mature at this time, since I have'nt talked with Hrothgar concerning this issue at all.

Sorry,meant to say the Vangelis theme is on the transition piece leaving NeJ1 to NeJ2. (I cut and pasted in the wrong order and don't want to imply anything out of the ordinary )

As always it is a pleasure to play through NeJ1. With all the fixes it is better than ever. Great job Vlad and Jan!

I hope to eventually come back and go through Dorn's Deep and finishing the Spine of the World and help Hrothgar in his quest...

Now off to NeJ2...