Autumns Twilight Mod for Baldur's Gate II

Autumns Twilight Mod features several new NPC joining to the party, new enemies and a plethora of items.

Features

NEW JOINABLE NPCS: Dusk, the Wizard Slayer, and Fall, the Beastmaster, plus 2 secret NPCs: Alendir, the Frostmaster and Cho'Nuja, the Wildguard.

NEW CONTENT: Over 10 new quests for Shadow of Amn, more than 100 new items, 3 new vendors available, 7 new spells for mages, possibility to upgrade existing items, 6 new race-exclusive kits

NEW DUNGEON: Dreach-naga and Rachnidra are abyssal layers locked in an age-old war for access to the Material Plane. Can the Bhaalspawn's interference shift the tide of this conflict? Inspired by the settings of Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, and Pillars of Eternity, this new dungeon features both old and new animations not originally available in B2.

ENEMIES AND CHALLENGES: New enemies to face (4 of them on par with Demogorgon-level difficulty), ambient music for each new map, new battle music for each new map.

AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German, French, Russian and Chinese (Simplified)

How to Install

Get the latest version of the mod from the Releases page and install it according to your OS.

Windows: Copy the content of the ZIP file into your BG2 directory and:

Execute setup-Autumns_Twilight.exe and follow the instructions on screen

macOS: Copy the content of the ZIP file into you BG2 directory and:

Open Terminal then go to game directory
Grant execution permission to the installation scripts chmod +x setup-Autumns_Twilight*
Execute the script and follow the instructions ./setup-Autumns_Twilight

Contact

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Write me an email: pablo.alejandro.ramos@gmail.com

FAQ

What is Autumn's Twilight?
Autumn's Twilight is a mod for Baldur's Gate 2 EE and BGTEE, designed exclusively for Enhanced Editions, that adds new characters, storylines, and challenges to the original game.
How do I install the mod?
- Download the mod from the https://github.com/evancauteren/bg2-autumns-twilight-mod
- Extract the files into your game’s main folder.
- Run the installer (setup-Autumns_Twilight.exe) and follow the instructions.
Is the mod compatible with other mods?
Yes, you shouldn't encounter conflicts with other mods unless they use the same map points (e.g., Mathyus's Hideout in the Docks).
What languages does the mod support?
The mod is available in English and Spanish. Other translations come with a disclaimer that they may not be fully accurate.
Is there content tailored for specific characters?
Yes! For example, Fall and Dusk have unique storylines that adapt based on your in-game choices.
Where are Dusk and Fall?
Dusk and Fall are in the Waukeen's Promenade of Athkatla. Dusk will approach you after your escape from Irenicus's dungeon, and Fall can be found near the circus's animal cages.

6.1 Why are they not there?
- Make sure you have installed the mod correctly according to the instructions. If the required files are missing, repeat the installation process.
6.2 Dusk's select/confirm sounds are all mixed up! And his name, too! The same happens to Fall! What can I do?
- Select Dusk or Fall and press the K key..

Does the mod include romances?
No, the mod does not include romances. It only offers the possibility of building friendships with the 4 NPCs included.
I already have a save started. Can I continue it after installing the mod?
Yes, you can continue your game. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. If you're far along in the story, you may not be able to access all the content added by the mod. For example, starting a game after visiting Spellhold will prevent the player from accessing the new dungeon, which becomes available after the journey through the Underdark.
Is BG2 AT compatible with the Classic Edition?
No, currently the BG2 AT mod is not compatible with the Classic Edition. It will only work with the Enhanced Editions (EE).
If I already have the mod installed, can I access the updates by installing the new version?
Yes. If you already have a saved game with the Autumn's Twilight mod installed, loading your save will apply the changes included in the new version. However, there are some exceptions:
- Items: For example, Venomguard is a shield found in Vreshnak's inventory. If you've already defeated her before installing the update, you won't be able to obtain the shield unless you start a new game.
- Enemies and Areas: If you load a save where you’re already in a map with pre-loaded enemies, they are likely to retain their old stats. The updated stats will only apply to newly loaded enemies or when entering a new area.
I already have a save started from v1.0. What happens if I choose Hard difficulty?
Version 1.0 of Autumn's Twilight had Hard difficulty as the default setting. In the update, the mod has been adjusted to use Normal difficulty by default. However, Hard difficulty is still available as an optional setting for players who prefer a tougher challenge. Keep in mind that Hard difficulty in the updated version is more challenging than in v1.0. This is because the experience points awarded by enemies have been significantly reduced.
Can I change the difficulty during a game?
Yes. You can change the mod’s difficulty by re-installing it. The changes will take effect when you load your save, but keep in mind that enemies already present in your current map will retain the difficulty settings they were originally created with. The updated difficulty settings will only apply to creatures spawned when your party enters new areas.
I’ve defeated the lizards in Dreach-naga on Hard difficulty, but the spiders are too tough. Since I’ve already visited those areas, will changing the difficulty have no effect?
The spiders in Dreach-naga are indeed created within those maps. However, when they are spawned, the difficulty setting applied will depend on how the mod is currently installed. This means that even if you’ve previously visited those areas, the difficulty changes will still affect the spiders when they appear.
Can I crossmod BG2AT with my project?
Yes, feel free to crossmod your mod with ours. It's not mandatory to credit us, but It'd be nice.

Current Release

v1.1.0

Fixed several minor bugs.
A disclaimer about language clarity during installation has been added.
Balanced five kits. See pictures below:

Adjusted experience points gained from defeating enemies (affects all minions). See below:

Added difficulty level selector.

Credits

Pablo Ramos: Writer and Programmer
Eduardo Van Cauteren: Contributor

Music:

Dusk Aldant - True Neutral: Secunda by Jeremy Soule (performed by Eileen)
Dusk Aldant - Neutral Good: Harbinger of Spring by Adrian von Ziegler
Dusk Aldant - Neutral Evil: Alone With My Thoughts by Esther Abrami
Mathyus Davis's seek help: Moonfolk by Adrian von Ziegler
Danctian Shadow Final Quest: Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie (perfomed by Alena Cherny)
The end of the conversations: Dreamseer by Adrian von Ziegler
Mielikki's will: Ehsellyei by Gary Stadler with Stephannie
Pandemonium's gift: Pan's Lullaby by Javier Navarrete (perfomed by Erutan)
Rask'tar Marsh: Dungeon Town H5 composed by Paul Anthony Romero, with additional components by Rob King (lead sound designer)
Rask'tar Marsh Battle: Dungeon Battle Theme H5 composed by Paul Anthony Romero, with additional components by Rob King (lead sound designer)
Icelock Battle: Tower Battle Theme H5 composed by Paul Anthony Romero, with additional components by Rob King (lead sound designer)
Gorm Battle: Haven Battle Theme H5 composed by Paul Anthony Romero, with additional components by Rob King (lead sound designer)
Skel'Tharant Fight: Shield of Justice by Eternal Eclipse
Dreach-naga Battle 1: Hyde by Jo Blankenburg
Dreach-naga Battle 2: Argonaut by Jo Blankenburg
Dreach-naga Battle 3: Czar by Jo Blankenburg
Rachnidra Battle 1: Three Minutes by Kenji Kawai
Rachnidra Battle 2: Showdown by Kenji Kawai
Rachnidra Battle 3: Challenges by Kenji Kawai
Enclave's Battle 1: Oathkeeper by Eternal Eclipse
Enclave's Battle 2: Enigmatic by James Dooley
Rachnidra Battle 1: Japanese Retake the Ridge by Rupert Gregson-Williams
Tisiphone's Battle: Skirt by Kim TaeSung
Morgrath's Final Battle: Blades of Justice by Jason Hayes, Mike Patti & Glenn Stafford
Vidomina's Enclave: Elephant Man Main Theme, by John Morris
Mathyus Hideout: The Star of the County Down by Cathal MacGarvey / The Gael by Dougie MacLean - Both perfomed by Roberto Colombo
Fall Theme: Autumn is coming by Paul Anthony Romero
Fall Spell Theme: Moonlit Wings by Derek Fietcher
Kitochi's conversations: Rampart Theme by Paul Anthony Romero, with additional components by Rob King (perfomed by Adam Szwajcowski)
Cho Theme: Titan's Stronghold by Paul Anthony Romero
Alendir Theme: The Heavenly Forge (Main Theme) by Maciej Wróblewski
Rachnidra/Dreach-naga Ambience Music:
- De Vermis Mysteriis: Cthulhu Mythos Orchestral Horror Music by Graham Plowman
- Lake Hali by Graham Plowman
- The Birth of Wilbur by Graham Plowman

New Animations:

Skel' Tharant by Wormhole
The rest were made by EngVee

Voices:

Dusk by Nick
Fall by Ivette
Alendir/Cho'Nuja/Morgrath/Icelock by Pol
Mathyus/Danctian by Endarire
Michelson by Franquito Rinaldi
Kitochi by Disha (my cat)
Vidomina, Gemystara and Tisiphone by AmyAE

Legal Information

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