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ICEWIND DALE: TRIALS OF THE LUREMASTER: AURIL'S BANE
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Version 1.7 - July 23, 2006
CONTENTS:
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Description of Components
Auril's Bane Core Files - This is the main part of the mod, it includes all the new content and game enhancements in the MOD. The general features of the MOD are as follows:
179 New Items (not counting spell scrolls)
Over 100 New Spells / Innate Abilities
13 New AI Scripts
40 New Custom PCs
6 New Creatures
1 New Quest
1 New Encounter
4 brand new stores
Orisons and Cantrips (v2)
Increased Item stacks for some items
Weapon Speed Reductions for High Mastery and Grand Mastery
Raise Dead cost at temples changed to the IE norm
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Updated stores throughout the gameIcewind Dale No End Credits Patch - Stops the End Credits from playing after defeating Belhifet.
Heart of Winter No End Credits Patch - Stops the End Credits from playing upon completion of the Heart of Winter Expansion
Grog's IWD Bug Fixes - see "bug_fixes.txt" for more information
Grog's Alternate Opposition Schools - OK, Second Edition makes almost no f'ing sense when it comes to specialist mages, either in regards to racial restrictions or opposition schools. So, I decided to try and apply my own logic to the idiocy of said rules.
School
Opposition School
Abjuration
Conjuration/Summoning & Divination
Alteration
Abjuration & Illusion
Conjuration/Summoning
Illusion & Invocation/Evocation
Enchantment/Charm
Invocation/Evocation
Divination
Invocation/Evocation
Illusion
Conjuration/Summoning
Invocation/Evocation
Alteration & Enchantment/Charm
Necromancy
Illusion & Abjuration
Level 40 Rules Pack - Installing this component will allow you characters to reach level 40 instead of level 30. Do not use any other Level XX rules pack with Auril's Bane.
Grog's Druid Tweaks - This component involves two things: Studded Leather Armor and Short Bows. In 2E PnP druids can't use metal armors, and by extension Studded Leather Armor, since a major component of it is metal. This tweak, changes all studded leather armor, so that they are unusable by Druids (and Fighter/Druids). The second part of tweak, implements a house rule of mine, that allows druid to use Short Bows.
Harder Yxunomei - This component will make Yxunomei immune to all weapons with less than a +3 or better enchantment.
Installation
Installation is a two step process:
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Known Problems
It has been reported that the use of Dalekeeper can cause minor problems or corruption of save games while this mod is installed. It is recommended that you do not use this program, however, if you insist on using Dalekeeper please be careful.
Some people have reported that Mother Egnia doesn't recognize that all of the
Talonites have been killed after installing Winter's Bane. I have
attempted to fix this with the current release. However, as I am unsure as
to the cause of this bug, I cannot be sure as to its current status. If
you do happen to encounter it simply enter the following command in the console
will cure it: GETYOURCHEATON:SetGlobal("Talonite_Dead","GLOBAL",10)
Mod Compatibility
For a full up-to-date compatibility list please see this post
post on the message board.
Auril's Bane Web Help
If there is anything that you are having problems with or cannot find in the manual, stop by the Message Board at:
http://chosenofmystra.db-forge.com/mystra_forum/index.php
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New in AB v1.7
Updated Player AI Scripts
2 new items
Resolved Issues in AB v1.7
Fire Bolt did 1/2 Piercing damage (instead of Fire damage)
Fixed a creature inventory bugs with the Shadowed Elven Bladesingers
Orcish Leather armor didn't impose the -1 CHA penalty like it should
The Grog's Druid Tweak component didn't stop Fighter/Druids from wearing all metal armors
The Grog's Druid Tweak component didn't allow Druid & F/D's to gain prof. with bows (the updated file wasn't copied to the override folder)
The Amulet of Spells was usable by Bards
Soldier's Ring of Death Defiance had the wrong unidentified name.
The Voice of Durdel Anatha wouldn't give the party his
remains after solving the quest
New in AB v1.6
Grog's Druid Tweaks (new component)
Harder Yxunomei (new component)
New enhanced fights at various points in the game
Restored the option of having Orrick enchant the Rhino Beetle
Shield
5 New Items
2 new IWD Bug Fixes
Paladins and Rangers can now use spell scrolls for spells on
their spell lists.
Resolved Issues in AB v1.6
Tenser's Giant Strength scroll had the wrong usability flags
The Moonblade had some wrong usability flags
Lightning Strike used the wrong animation
Lightning Strike used the wrong icon
Righteous Magic had the wrong icon for level 17+ casters
The Ring of Magic Missiles crashed the game
Hreidmar Orcslayer and his guards should now fight back if
attacked
New in AB v1.5
Nothing. Sorry.
Resolved Issues in AB v1.5
The Voice of Durdel Anatha wouldn't go hostile when attacking
the party
Mother Egnia doesn't recognize that all of the Talonites have
been killed (see known issues for more)
Mordenkainen's Golden Revelation crash bug
Girdle of Fire Giant Strength crash bug
Bladesinger Chain crash bug
Wyrm's Tooth Crash bug
Cause Disease (Wizard) couldn't be scribed
Ice Bolt had the wrong color BAM
Some missing item text
Isildur's store had a bad item reference
New in AB v.14
Updated Player AI
New AI Script: Smart Cleric/Ranger
1 New Cleric Spell
3 New Items
1 new IWD Bug Fix
Resolved Issues in AB v1.4
Crash problem with 'AR7000.are'
Two items from Conlan's shop were
displaying the wrong text
One of the shield purchasable in
Pomab's shop was un-removable
New in AB v1.3
Pseudo Kit PCs v2
Improved TotFG Enemy AI
Improved Player AI
Grog's IWD Bug Fixes v2
Grog's Alternate Opposition Schools (new component)
IWD No-End Credits Patch (new component)
HoW No-End Credits Patch (new component)
Higher, Higher Stacks
13 New spells
11 New Items
Resolved Issues in AB v1.3
Ranger's Stealth skill did not increase on level up (lvl 40 rules pack bug)
Glacier description / name bug
The Moon Blade was listed as a short sword, but coded as a long sword
Random Crash/Lock-up while using the Moon Blade
The Pearly White Ioun Stone's inventory icon didn't show up
Mystra's Great Robe wasn't usable by F/M/T's
Control Undead couldn't be scribed
Protection from Fire couldn't be scribed
The Ioun Stones had their descriptions coded wrong.
The Obsidian Necklace was usable by non-thieves.
Heartgringder didn't allow the wielder's Strength bonus to damage
Bardic Leather Armor was usable by most non-Bards
New in AB v1.2
Level 40 Rules Pack added as an optional component
3 New Mage Spells
-Spook
-Bone Club
-Lance of Destruction
5 New Items
-Pearly White Ioun Stone
-Dusty Rose Ioun Stone
-Blue Ioun Stone
-Pale Green Ioun Stone
-Red Ioun Stone
-Ammo Belt (converted from ToB)
-Wolfskin Bag (converted from ToB)
Updated Player AI
Updated Enemy AI
Resolved Issues in AB v1.2
Typos
Possible crash when entering ar4002
New in AB v1.1
Bug fixes update: The AC bonus of Barkskin did not improve as per the description.
Slightly Updated AI
Resolved Issues in AB v1.1
WeiDu could not find Alignment.ids - This is actually an IWD issue. Fixed by including file in installer.
Reinforced Skeletons had the wrong name
Some Dialogs had wonky lines ;0
New in AB v1:
Three New Pseudo Kit PCs
-Avenger
-Minstrel x2 (Male & Female)
3 New Items
2 New Spells
Updated Store Contents
Resolved Issues in AB v1
Holy Justice of Tyr wouldn't gain Orisons correctly
The Orison Quick Boost was accidentally omitted from the WBE v1 install
Kieran Nye shop bug
Plate Mail of Faith +1 didn't protect against the correct weapons
Mystra's Great Robe of Magic didn't give its listed DEX bonus
Amulet of Protection is stackable with other items
Updated Dweomerkeeper Of Mystra Pseudo Kit
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