TORTURED SOULS
Version 6.05

by Vlad Papper, Domi Sotto and Bill Harper

Unofficial expansion set to Baldur’s Gate II


PLEASE READ THIS ATTENTIVELY BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER:

LICENSE AGREEMENT

This unofficial expansion set, which is tentatively called ‘modification’, is the totally independent product. Neither this product, nor the authors are authorised or sponsored by, nor licensed or affiliated in any way with any entity involved with or representing the development, marketing, distribution or support of Interplay Productions, Black Isle Studios or BioWare Corporation. All titles, items, characters and art found, implemented, described or referred to in this ‘modification’ of the original game are trademarks of their respective companies. This expansion set is absolutely non-commercial and non-profit, and may not be distributed in any forms or in any parts without prior consent of the authors.

First, my thanks are going to BioWare and BlackIsle Studios for their great work! Unfortunately, I am affiliated neither with them, nor with any other company. This unofficial expansion set, which is tentatively called ‘modification’, is the totally independent product. It is neither authorised or sponsored by, nor licensed by Interplay Productions, Black Isle Studios or BioWare Corporation. All titles, items, characters and art found, implemented, described or referred to in this ‘modification’ of the original game are trademarks of their respective companies. This expansion set is absolutely non-commercial and non-profit, and may not be distributed in any forms or in any parts.


I. VERSION HISTORY

VERSION 1.1b

1) The starting class of Kachiko was changed from kensai to dual kensai-mage due to many reasons.
2) The AI script of Coran was significantly improved, so he will attack werewolves but with his ranged weapon.
3) A few additional banters of Kachiko were added.
4) The backup option is added in this version, so all your files previously stored in the OVERRIDE folder and needed to be overwritten, as well as the DIALOG.TLK file, will be backuped with the .BAK extension.
5) The OPTION menu was fixed.

VERSION 1.2

1) "The elemental quest" in area TT0303 was fixed.
2) A few wrong transition flags in different areas were also fixed.
3) Sime finally get her voice.
4) The starting equipment of Valygar was improved (better katana and armour).
5) A few scripts and dialogues were fixed as well.
6) The general performance of the game has been significantly improved.

VERSION 1.21

Final release and new installation.

VERSIONS 1.22-1.24

Miscellaneous fixes.

VERSION 2.0b

Valygar romance (beta).

VERSION 2.0

Bug fixes (all previous and new fixes) for TS and final release of Valygar romance in one spot.

1. The main problem addressed in this patch was wrong scripting for love talk between Yoshimo and Kachiko.
2. Yoshimo doesn't disappear anymore, and can be moved from SoA to ToB together with the party or from any single/multiplay save.
3. Freezing Kachiko bug has also been eliminated.

VERSION 2.01-2.03

Miscellaneous fixes.

VERSION 2.1

1. About 30 new banters were added to Valygar.
2. A new mini-quest for Yoshimo.
3. Kachiko command voice set was added.

VERSION 2.12-2.13

Miscellaneous fixes.

VERSION 2.5-2.6 (cumulative patches)

1. The main problem addressed in this patch was "The Tree Of Life Dialogue", which had been flawed already in the official version.
2. A few Valygar banters have been fixed.
3. All previous hot fixes and patches are collected in one.

VERSION 3.0 - 3.3

Included improved Sime NPC, her extensive banter with other NPCs, her new familiar, mystery of Boo, and a couple of new encounters.

VERSION 4.0b - 4.16b

Beta-testing.

VERSION 5.01 – 5.06

Final release.

VERSION 6.0a - 6.05

WeiDU releases. Many bug fixes, particularly in leaving-rejoinig dialogues, items and scripts. Absolutely new and gorgeous area graphics including objects shadowing and water and animation overlays renovated by King Diamond in TS-BP v6.04, and now is in TS v6.05.
Eventually the version v6.04 (TS-BP) is compatible with BP, and TS v6.05 is compatible with NeJ2.

II. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION

1. Several dialogue fixes.
2. Items fixed by King Diamond.
3. New area graphics (animated overlays and shadows) by King Diamond.
4. Compatibility with either BP (v6.04) or NeJ2 (v6.05).


III. INSTALLATION

1. Backup your OVERRIDE folder and DIALOG.TLK file located in the main BG2 directory.
2. Install the downloaded archive into the main BG2 folder.
3. If there is no WeiDU.LOG file in your main BG2 directory please create the new blank WeiDU.LOG file there.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

IV. UNINSTALLATION

1. Launch the Setup-TS.EXE file.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. If you want to return to the absolutely clean pre-installed state, please delete your OVERRIDE folder and DIALOG.TLK file and then move (copy/paste) their backup copies into the main BG2 directory. Then remove the SETUP-TS.DEBUG and Install_TSAreaSounds.BAT files. Eventually, open your WeiDU.log file with any text editor and remove the lines created by TS installer.

V. HOW TO PLAY

You must start a new game from the very beginning, otherwise the new characters won’t appear. Kachiko is located in the dungeon of Irenicus, that is why don’t skip it! If you play evil character and work for Bodhi, you won’t meet Sime in the game, but Coran is still available. However, it’s worthwhile to try playing both paths, because the plot is different in both cases. Valygar is flirtable, much like NPCs in PST, so to flirt with him, you just need to initiate dialogue at any time. For more questions, please visit our forum boards and read FAQs at:

http://vlad.blackwyrmlair.net/


VI. COMPATIBILITY

Unlike the previous version of TS the new version is supposed to be compatible with most of the mods around. However there may be technical or logical incompatibility issues which I cannot foresee right now. I would strongly recommend to install TS v6.05 at the first place right after installation of SoA-ToB (including official patch 26498) + original Baldurdash fixpack v1.12.

VII. LAST MINUTE TIPS

1. It is possible to save/join Coran, but if you have Jaheira in your party, you will get a new quest for him. Together with Jaheira, you should visit Ribald's store and talk to him. He will give you a quest to find Coran.
2. Be kind to Kachiko in the first meeting dialogue, otherwise she will attack your party.
3. Sime is located in the secret chamber of Aran Linvail. But you may find her there only if you work for Aran. I guess it's obvious.
4. Working for Bodhi will give you opportunity to join her for a short period of time... But in really dire time... No more tips on this issue.
5. It is worthwhile to investigate the whole island before entering Yoshimoto's compound.
6. Attacking Hashimoto or stealing something in their castle can be dangerous. It is really a bad choice. They are very powerful and will make a stand against any intruders.
7. And please, don't kill Najoki Nakanishi. Though being Nakanishi, she is a good person and might give you valuable information if you're kind to her.
8. The same is true about Hitomi Nakanishi. Leave him for his suicide ritual instead of fighting him.
9. Try to talk to any important character (like Hitomi or Aino) with your wisest NPC. You will get additional and essential dialogue options.
10. Upon entering Spellhold for the meeting with Irenicus, prepare to surprises.
11. Don't try to take elemental katanas away from the duel arena!
12. Valygar Romantique is available only for a female PC, though he has some additional banters with other NPCs unrelated to the romance. He has to be picked up before moving to Temple Ruins in order to initiate the romance.
13. There is a progressive conflict between Valygar and Anomen. Eventually, they may start fighting. Take that into consideration.
14. Valigar's armor and katana are significantly improved making him a worthy ally.
15. Sime is romancable for female PCs too, though her lesbian romance is shorter and less active.
16. There are two new familiars, Veter (of Sime) and Boo (of Dynaheir), which are available from quick/inventory slots. 

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Maria Zamfir (Merja) - the beautiful voice of Kachiko, and Wynne - Kachiko's command voice set
Square Co., LTD Character Design/Tetsuya Nomura - the beautiful image of Kachiko
Troika Games - the general idea of Irenicus monologue and some exerts from Arcanum

Please, visit Anke Eissmann's portrait gallery and enjoy her fine illustrations to the "Lord of the Rings" at http://www.edoras-art.de and http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/loth/a/n/anke

The image of Sime, and modified image of Yoshimo are based on Amalthea portrait series.

Valygar's musical theme: "Guinever" by "Aquarium" © 1984
Sime's musical theme: "Minstrel Hall" by "Blackmore's Night" © 1994 

Poetry quoted in the mod: W.B. Yeates, R. Kipling, J. Keats , G.R.R Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, B.P. Shelley, R. Browning, Chris Pierson, O.Wilde, J. Prevert, C. Bodlaire, N. Gumilev,  A.Pushkin, M. Lermontov, A.Ahmatova

Jon Olav Hauglid - Near Infinity
Dmitry Jemerov - Infinity Explorer
Per Olafsson – TIS Pack Utility

Vorbis OGG sound file format made it possible to compress significantly all sound files.

Avenger - BG2 TLK Editor
Paul Victorey (Cat TeamBG) - Infinity Dialogue Utility
Gustov Montessi (TL TeamBG) - Infinity Engine TBG Mass Converter
Theo de Moree (Theo TeamBG) - IE Tileset Map Editor

StoneDeadViking - the idea of twin katanas
Kai - the "Blade of the Night" katana
Namelessone - the "Zerth Blade" katana
Gabe – thanks for your items!

Xanar, Volley, Merja, Quijana, Dwagon, Solstas, Riiki-Tiki-Tavi, Eric, David 
and Kam, - our proof-readers
David Didau, Lord E, Volley and Larrienne - for their wonderful banters/dialogue contributions 
Robert Hom, Sean Healey (aka BPFan), Gerry (aka Volly), Natalia (aka Senka), Elena, Larrienne, William S. Hitchcock, Bob Aldridge - our devoted beta-testers

Nick Baker – thanks for your great map!

Thanks to David Didau for his help in writing, proof-reading and testing.
Thanks to Jason Compton for his essential notes and help in pointing out and further evaluation of the dialogue problems.
WeiDU is a great editor though is a little bit advanced for basic users. Anyway, our acknowledgements are to Wes Weimer.

Luc Serwy (Rennie) and Gavin Black - thanks a lot for your bug reports, they are really useful.
Patrick Klein - thanks for your testing and bug evaluation as well

King Diamond - thanks a lot for your great efforts to make TS even better!
All people who report bugs and discuss other issues at our forum boards - we are also grateful to you.
We appreciate any efforts to make TS better from anyone of you. Your help and support are always welcome.
And remember that we are not professional. We do this just for fun of yours and ours.

Any comments please send to the following emails:

Domi: melirinda@yahoo.ca
Vlad: vladp6@yahoo.com

Don't forget to visit our forum boards at http://vlad.blackwyrmlair.net/

Vlad & Domi