*************************************************** * The Slithering Menace * * (OR, Snakes on a [Pocket] Plane) * * A mod for Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal * * Version 4.0.0 * * Contact: jonalun@gmail.com * *************************************************** Overview: ========= This mod is a very serious (or not...) attempt to make Throne of Bhaal more interesting. It adds a small "quest" containing sn... *an encounter of serpentine nature* on the pocket pl... *dimension*, as well as a brand new (and stylish!) item. Can be played in English, French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish! How to play: ============ In order to play this mod, there are three things you must do: * You must have Imoen in your party, * You must have finished your negotiations with Sarevok's wraith, and * You must be in the pocket plane. Once these conditions are met, the "quest" will start automatically in a few moments. You should not need to start a new game. Installation: ============= - Unpack the zip archive to the folder where you have Baldur's Gate II installed. - Run setup-snakes.exe and follow the on-screen instructions. - Should you wish to un-install the mod, run setup-snakes.exe a second time. - Enjoy! Versions History: ================= Version 4.0.0 (June 5th, 2020) - Added "snakes.ini" metadata file to support AL|EN's "Project Infinity". - Renamed "Setup-SNAKES.tp2" -> "snakes.tp2" to support AL|EN's "Project Infinity". - Replaced `AUTHOR` keyword with `SUPPORT`. - Added `VERSION` flag. - Added `README` command. - Added `REQUIRE_PREDICATE` conditions to avoid installing the mod in inaccurate games. - Added component `DESIGNATED` number and "the_slithering_menace" `LABEL`. - Fixed "infer_charsets" variable name in `HANDLE_CHARSETS` function. - Added native EET compatibility. - Added `ADD_JOURNAL` new WeiDU command for EE games. - Revamped jl#snakes.d: Replaced old-school ~IsValidForPartyDialogue("XXX")~ conditions with more accurate ~InParty("XXX") InMyArea("XXX") !StateCheck("XXX",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)~ and all APPEND banter files with CHAIN. - Revamped script jl#snakes.baf: Replaced old-school trigger conditions `!StateCheck("XXX",STATE_SLEEPING)` with more accurate CamDawg's `!StateCheck("XXX",CD_STATE_NOTVALID)`. - Fixed Snake-skin loafers (jl#shoes.itm): Added missing opcodes #267 Protection from Display Specific String (14000 "Slow" and 14668 "Slowed") and #169 Immunity Special Effect Icon (41 Slow). - Updated and renamed readme files to "snakes-readme-%LANGUAGE%.txt" and moved them into new "readme" folder. - Added German, Italian (thanks Salk!) and Spanish WeiDU prompts. - Updated translations (Gwendolyne and Austin). - Reorganized mod architecture tree: created or renamed folders to sort files according to their types. - Lower cased files. - Included Linux and Mac Os X versions in the same package (thanks AL|EN's Infinity Auto Packager tool!). - Added archive libiconv-1.9.2-1-src.7z with iconv licence info. - Uploaded mod to official Spellhold Studios GitHub mirror account. Version 3.5 (July 31, 2019) - Added native BG2EE compatibility by Deratiseur. - Updated WeiDU installer to v246. Version 3.4 (August 8, 2009) - Added Spanish translation by Clan REO. Version 3.3 (October 27, 2008) - Fixed a typo in tp2 `AUTO_TRA` line that prevented the mod to be installed properly. Version 3.2 (September 12, 2008) - Added French translation by La Voix 2 la Sagesse (of the d'Oghmatiques)! - Updated WeiDU installer. Version 3.1 ??? (July 13, 2008) - Added Italian translation by Giuseppe. Version ??? (April 13, 2008) - Added German translation by Gerri. Version 2.1 ??? (February 14, 2008) - Added Russian translation by Casso & aerie.ru team. Version ??? (April 25, 2007) - Updated dialogs. Version ??? (March 9, 2007) Version 1 (January 26, 2007) 21 8 2006 - Initial release.