DudleyMod

BG1 DudleyMod: Innate and Mage Spells

To download BG1 DudleyMod which is described in part below please go to the Completed ModPacks page.

What does BG1 DudleyMod do?

This mod addresses a whole load of inconsistencies that don't quite qualify as fixes. If you just want fixes (like Baldurdash) please go to the Completed FixPacks page instead.

On this page . . .

This page was originally part of the fixes but as it incorporates substantial alteration to the game's spells so I decided to move the files into a separate ModPack. I have "fixed" spell mistakes and generally overhauled the effects and durations that were described as increasing with caster level but never actually did. I tried to keep to the 2nd edition rules where possible within the limitations of the game engine. However, I have also aimed to maintain strong continuity with BG2 and sometimes this means bending AD&D rules (as Bioware also did). Some previously very weak and useless spells will now become much better as your mage(s) level up. Others will become slightly less amazing particularly in regards to duration. Of course, enemies also use the same spells... Have I got a fix wrong or made it too powerful? Let me know!

A big credit to Idobek who identified many spell errors for me; to Robert who spotted that my first fixes mistakenly stopped at Level 9 (they should stop at Level 10); and to Smoketest for his continued support and assistance!

[PHB]: Player's Handbook
[TOMEBK]: Tome of Magic
[WIZBK]: The Complete Wizard's Handbook
Dialog Error - involves edit of the DIALOG.TLK file
Bam Edit - involves edit of BAM files: STATES.BAM and STATES2.BAM

Yards and feet

The range of many spells was capped at 120 ft by Bioware for gameplay purposes.

Opposition Schools

An examination of the game appears to show that Invokers and Transmuters have two opposition schools while the rest have one. An examination of BG2 shows that there are only single opposition schools for each specialist. I could enforce AD&D rules (two or more opposition schools for everyone) but that would be draconian for a game missing half the rulebooks' spells already. Instead I have opted to mirror BG2 so that a specialist has continuity from beginning to end. Let me know what you think! This change is not noted against individual spells.

For Reference Only

Time appears to be interpreted oddly within the game. Spells that have a very limited duration (rounds or turns) adhere to one formula in terms of their effects and description. However spells that last hours or longer have effects that last according to another formula. Hopefully the tables below will explain:

Short Duration (FACTOR 10)

Game Time Real Time Engine Value
1 round 6 secs 6
1 turn 60 secs 60

Long Duration (FACTOR 12)

Term Real Time Engine Value
1 hour 5 mins 300
8 hours 40 mins 2400
1 day 2 hrs 7200

Casting Time (FACTOR 10)

Casting Time Real Time Engine Value
1 0.6 secs 1
10 6 secs 10
1 round 6 secs 10

 

General Corrections

Various minor spelling and text consistency changes.

2DA files

12.12.04 Fixed SPELLS.2DA

  1. Maximum spells known per level - varies the number of spells known for mages to allow for fixes to SPL files. Specifically 15 at L4 and 9 at L5.

BAM files

STATES.BAM, STATES2.BAM

Innate Spells

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN101.SPL (PC)

  1. Cure Light Wounds
    1. Should bypass resistance as a friendly spell.
    2. Casting speed should be 5.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN102.SPL (PC and Dynaheir)

  1. Slow Poison
    1. Should bypass resistance as a friendly spell.
    2. Set Power to 2 for all Effects.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN103.SPL (PC)

  1. Draw Upon Holy Might
    1. Should bypass resistance as a friendly spell.
    2. Casting speed should be 2.
    3. Duration should be 1 round / level.
    4. Change Display string to 12108.
    5. Set Power to 2 for all Effects.
    6. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN104.SPL (PC)

  1. Larloch's Minor Drain
    1. Removed Global Effects.
    2. Range should be 90.
    3. Casting speed should be 1.
    4. Remove existing Effects and replace with Cast spell SPWI119D.SPL.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN105.SPL (PC)

  1. Ghoul Touch
    1. Casting speed should be 2.
    2. Power should be 2 for all Effects.
    3. Spell Effects should Bypass resistance (but not ITM Effects).
    4. Added Play sound effect to match wizard spell.
    5. Duration should be 1 round / level.
    6. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN106.SPL (PC)

  1. Vampiric Touch
    1. Remove existing Effects and replace with Cast spell SPWI314D.SPL as per wizard spell.

SPIN07.SPL (Druidic Shapeshifts Brown Bear) - no issues; improved by changes to bear paws in Polymorph Self.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN08.SPL (Rangers and Safana)

  1. Charm Animal
    1. Increased Range to 5.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN09.SPL (Paladins)

  1. Lay On Hands
    1. Removed Abilities above Level 8.
    2. Should bypass resistance.

05.12.04 Fixed (SPIN110.SPL), WOLFCHAR.CRE (Druids)

  1. Shapeshifts Wolf
    1. Has similarities to Dread Wolf and AFAIK basic druids cannot change into unnatural creatures; therefore I have removed the resistances in the CRE file.
    2. Changed Sounds in CRE to equivalent Wolf sounds.
    3. Set STR to 15, DEX to 18 and CON to 13.
    4. Set General to Animal and Class to Wolf.

SPIN111.SPL (Druidic Shapeshift Black Bear) - no issues; improved by changes to bear paws in Polymorph Self.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN112.SPL (Yeslick)

  1. Dispel Magic
    1. Range should be 120.
    2. Casting speed should be 5.
    3. Power should be 3.
    4. Should remove SHAMMR6.ITM and SGRASP01-10.ITM.
    5. Play sound Effect should be No dispel/bypass resistance.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN113.SPL (Branwen)

  1. Spiritual Hammer
    1. Duration of 3 rounds + 1 round / level incorrectly implemented.
    2. Effects should bypass resistance as a friendly spell.
    3. Casting speed should be 5.
    4. Power should be 2.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN114.SPL (Faldorn)

  1. Summon Dread Wolf
    1. Play sound Effects should bypass resistance.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN115.SPL (Tiax)

  1. Summon Ghast
    1. Play sound Effects should bypass resistance.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN116.SPL (Eldoth)

  1. Create Poisoned Arrows
    1. Play sound Effects should bypass resistance.

SPIN117.SPL (Minsc's Beserk) - no issues

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN118.SPL (Quayle)

  1. Invisibility
    1. Casting speed should be 2.
    2. Power should be 2.
    3. Invisibility should be dispellable.
    4. Duration should be 7200 secs.
    5. Effects should Bypass resistance.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN120.SPL (Paladins)

  1. Detect Evil
    1. Casting speed should be 10.
    2. Added Play sound effect as per Priest version.

05.12.04 Fixed SPIN121.SPL (Paladins)

  1. Protection From Evil
    1. Replace single Ability with all eight from the Priest version.

SPIN122.SPL, SPIN123.SPL, SPIN124.SPL (Druidic Shapeshifts Natural Form) - no issues

Level 1 Mage

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI101.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12154 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Grease (SCRL66 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Range should be 30.
    2. Remove +2 bonus to saving throws.
    3. Extended Duration to Level 10, ensuring it is 3 rounds + 1 round/level.
    4. Add Display portrait icon 145.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI102.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12140 Dialog Error

  1. Armor (SCRL67 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Casting speed should be 10.
    2. Ability target type should be Living actor.
    3. All effects should affect TargetPresetTarget.
    4. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    5. Duration appears arbitrary so would make sense to be 8 hours.

14.11.04 Fixed SPWI103.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12141 Dialog Error

  1. Burning Hands (SCRL68 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Reduce saved damage to 1 fixed + 1 fixed/level (unsuccessful save is 1D2 + 1 fixed/level).
    2. Pause caster should be 2 secs at Level 1.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

14.11.04 Fixed SPWI104.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12165 Dialog Error

  1. Charm Person (SCRL69 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Description has two odd apostrophes at start of two paragraphs.
    2. Duration appears largely arbitrary so could be 2 turns (based on aVENGER).
    3. Range should be 120 not 60 and stated as 120 yards in description.
    4. Uses aVENGER's CHARMR.EFF file for Elf and Half-Elf as a Resource (see Installation Instructions).
    5. Added Play sound effect, copied from other Play sound effect but with Delay/Permanent 120, EFF_E02.WAV and Save vs Spells +3.

20.11.04 Fixed SPWI105.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12191 Dialog Error

  1. Color Spray (SCRL70 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Ability Target type should be Any point within range.
    2. Range increased to 10 (description deliberately not amended).
    3. Effects # dice should be 6 (except Lighting effects, Pause caster and Play sound); description amended.
    4. Add Display portrait icon 14.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI106.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 6622 Dialog Error

  1. Blindness (SCRL71 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Should be level 2 spell but for continuity's sake with BG2 I have kept it at level 1.
    2. Range should be 30yds + 10yds / level; description amended.

20.11.04 Fixed SPWI107.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12169 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Friends (SCRL72 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Duration is 1d4 rounds + 1 round/level. This is set as 24 secs + 6 secs/level.
    2. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    3. Casting animation type is Illusion (13) and should be Enchantment (11).
    4. Should Bypass resistance.
    5. Character color 1 Time should match spell's duration.
    6. Add Display portrait icon 115.

SPWI108.SPL - moved from Level 2 to Level 1 spells (see below)

SPWI109.SPL - there is no 109.

14.11.04 Fixed (SPWI110.SPL), DIALOG.TLK string 12161 Dialog Error

  1. Identify (SCRL75 uses same string and spell) - [PHB not emulated here], 100gp
    1. Description of Duration should be Instant to match Effect.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI111.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12162 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Infravision (SCRL76 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Should be level 3 spell but for continuity's sake with BG2 I have kept it at level 1.
    2. Missing level durations of 2 hours + 1 hour / level; description amended.
    3. Move to Alteration school; description amended.
    4. Should Bypass resistance.
    5. Casting speed should be 10; description amended.
    6. Range description amended to Touch.
    7. Area of Effect description changed to 1 creature.
    8. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    9. Add Display portrait icon 114.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI112.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12180 Dialog Error

  1. Magic Missile (SCRL77 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Range description should be 60 yds +10 yds / level. Actual range is always 120.

14.11.04 Fixed SPWI113.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12201 Dialog Error

  1. Protection From Evil (SCRL78 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Duration should be 2 rounds / level; description amended.
    2. Effects should be Dispel/Bypass resistance.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    4. Description omits to mention spell provides immunity to charm.

23.11.04 Fixed SPWI114.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12182 Dialog Error

  1. Shield (SCRL79 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Duration should be 5 rounds / level; description amended.
    2. AC should be 4 to Crushing and Slashing, 3 to Missile and 2 to Piercing; description amended (Base AC 4, +1 to Missile, +2 to Piercing (separate Effects).
    3. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    4. Also gives +1 to all Saving Throws; description amended.
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

20.11.04 Fixed SPWI115.SPL, ISGRASP.BAM*, SGRASP01-10.ITM*, DIALOG.TLK string 12195 Dialog Error

  1. Shocking Grasp (SCRL80 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Damage should be 1D8 + 1 per level; description amended.
    2. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    3. Changed Abilities to closer match BG2 (i.e. creates an ITM with 1 charge).

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI116.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12172 Dialog Error

  1. Sleep (SCRL81 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Range description says 30 yds, range should be 90.
    2. Duration is not correctly implemented at stated 5 rounds / level.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    4. Uses aVENGER's SLEEPR.EFF file for Elf and Half-Elf so that his fix (recommended) and DudleyFix do not cancel each other out when installed (see Installation Instructions).

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI117.SPL, CHILLT.ITM, UNDEDCHL.EFF*, DIALOG.TLK string 12186 Dialog Error

  1. Chill Touch (SCRL82 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 100gp
    1. Duration should be 3 rounds + 1 round / level; description amended.
    2. Create item Effect should bypass resistance
    3. Effects should be 1D4 (cold) damage and -1 strength for 1 hour (save allowed). I have added a +1 THAC0 bonus against undead effect.
    4. ITM natural damage reduced to 1d2.
    5. Category changed to Hand-to-Hand Weapons.
    6. Removed THAC0 penalty damage from ITM.
    7. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

12.12.04 Fixed SPWI118.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12174 Dialog Error

  1. Chromatic Orb (SCRL83 uses same string and spell) [WIZBK], 100gp
    1. Range description says 30 yds, Abilities range increased to 90.
    2. School should be Alteration/Evocation and block two specialists.
    3. Power should be 1 in all Abilities.
    4. Level 1: Bonus to AC Effect should be TargetPresetTarget (2); all Effects with durations should be Time = 6; Should display string 17399 and icon 8.
    5. Level 2: All Effects with durations should be Time = 6.
    6. Level 3: First damage type changed to Fire.
    7. Level 4: All Effects with durations should be Time = 24; add Display portrait icon for Blindness.
    8. Level 5: Stun, Play sound and Display portrait icon duration should be 18. Changed Stun to Sleep, icon to 6 and Lighting effect to Mushroom Green.
    9. Level 6: All Effects with durations should be Time = 72; damage should be 2d4.
    10. Level 7: Damage should be 2d8. Duration for Effects changed to 72.
    11. Level 8: Add NEW Ability based on L7. Damage is 2d10, duration is 96. Also added Set item color to 64 for skin and hair.
    12. Level 9: Add NEW Ability based on L7. Damage is 2d12, duration is 120. Also added Set item color to 110 for skin.

03.12.04 Fixed SPWI119.SPL, SPWI119D.SPL*, DIALOG.TLK strings 12189, 2391* Dialog Error

  1. Larloch's Minor Drain (SCRL84 uses same string and spell) [N/K] (based upon Galactygon's resistance bug solution**), 100gp
    1. Capitalisation of spell name.
    2. Range should be 90.
    3. Max HP Bonus Effect should be Power 1 and Bypass resistance.
    4. Technically the mage gains 4 HP every time. I have amended the spell to match the BG2 version (which takes 4HP and gives HP); description amended.
    5. Create new string 2391 "Life Theft".
    6. Change spell name of SPWI119D.SPL to string 2391.

Level 2 > 1 Mage (downgraded)

14.11.04 Fixed SPWI108.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12150 Dialog Error

  1. Protection from Petrification (SCRL73 uses same string and spell) [Gaze Reflection - PHB], 100gp
    1. Made it a Level 1 spell to match BG2; description amended.
    2. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    3. Display string Time should be 0.
    4. Description Range should be Touch.
    5. Display string effect should be StringRef 17401.
    6. Duration should be 2 rounds + 1 round/level; description amended.
    7. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

Level 2 Mage

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI201.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 6619 Dialog Error

  1. Blur (SCRL85 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Duration should be 3 rounds + 1 round / level; description amended.
    2. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

17.11.04 Fixed SPWI202.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12160 Dialog Error

  1. Detect Evil (SCRL86 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Scroll and spell description to read Level 2 (which is what it should be).
    2. Casting time should read 2.
    3. Duration should be 5 rounds / level; description amended.
    4. Lighting effect should be Detect Evil.
    5. Play sound effect Target should be Self.
    6. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI203.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12163 Dialog Error

  1. Detect Invisibility (SCRL87 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Duration should be 5 rounds / level; description amended.
    2. Area of Effect increase is not implemented so should not be in the description.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

SPWI204.SPL - there is no 204

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI205.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12188 Dialog Error

  1. Horror (SCRL89 uses same string and spell) [N/K (possibly Scare)], 200gp
    1. Duration should be 60 secs.
    2. Description should include Save bonus +2.
    3. Range description says 25 but actual is 40, actual amended to 75.

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI206.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 2969 Dialog Error

  1. Invisibility (SCRL90 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Duration should be 7200 secs.
    2. Effects should Bypass resistance.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI207.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12194 Dialog Error

  1. Knock (SCRL91 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Range should be 60 yards; range set to 120; description amended.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI208.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12164 Dialog Error

  1. Know Alignment (SCRL92 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Range should be 10 yards.
    2. Casting speed should be 10.
    3. Spell should allow saves vs spells.
    4. Duration should be 1 round / level; description amended.
    5. Lighting effect changed to Detect Evil.
    6. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI209.SPL

  1. Luck (SCRL93 uses same string 12171 and spell) [N/K], 200gp
    1. Range should be 10 yards.
    2. Duration should be 18 secs.
    3. Effects should Bypass resistance.

03.01.05 Fixed SPWI210.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12151 Dialog Error

  1. Resist Fear (SCRL94 uses same string and spell) [N/K], 200gp
    1. Capitalisation of name.
    2. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    3. Should prevent Panic icon.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI211.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12155 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Melf's Acid Arrow (SCRL95 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Spell already has L12 version (which cannot be used by PCs) - assuming this is for NPCs' benefit I have extended Effects to Level 18 as Halbazzer Drin (L18 Abjurer) uses this spell.
    2. Range description should be 180 yards.
    3. Casting speed should be 2.
    4. Duration of 1st Damage effect at L1 should be 0.
    5. Casting sound should be CAS_M03.WAV.
    6. Added Display portrait icon 102.

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI212.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12142 Dialog Error

  1. Mirror Image (SCRL96 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Casting speed should be 2.
    2. Duration of 3 rounds / level not properly implemented.
    3. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    4. Number of images adjusted to 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6.
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI213.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12181 Dialog Error

  1. Stinking Cloud (SCRL97 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Duration of 1 round / level not properly implemented.
    2. Range should be 90.
    3. Remove +2 bonus to save vs poison.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI214.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12197 Dialog Error

  1. Strength (SCRL98 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Range should be 1.
    2. Effects should Bypass resistance.
    3. Casting speed adjusted to 10 (including description).
    4. Duration of 1 hour / level extended for all levels (up to L10).

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI215.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12184 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Web (SCRL99 uses same string and spell) [PHB], 200gp
    1. Range effects should improve for additional spellcaster levels.
    2. Description Duration to read 1 turn. Although not matching the PHB this is the duration the overlay appears to last.
    3. Hold and Web Effects reduced to 6 seconds.
    4. Adjusted spacing in description.
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    6. Changed portrait icon to 129.

SPWI216.SPL - there is no 216

16.11.04 Fixed SPWI217.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12173 Dialog Error

  1. Aganazzar's Scorcher (SCRL1B uses same string and spell) [N/K], 200gp
    1. Casting Time description should be 2.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI218.SPL, GHOULT.ITM, DIALOG.TLK string 12187 Dialog Error

  1. Ghoul Touch (SCRL1C uses same string and spell) [WIZBK], 200gp
    1. Description of Casting speed should be 2.
    2. Duration should be 1 round / level; description amended.
    3. Description of save should be vs. paralyzation (part of the death/poison group).
    4. Save in ITM Effects should be vs. death/poison.
    5. Category changed to Hand-to-Hand Weapons.
    6. Casting speed should be 2.
    7. Capitalisation improved in description.
    8. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    9. Remove Droppable flag in ITM.
    10. Spell Effects should Bypass resistance (but not ITM Effects).

03.12.04 Fixed SPWI219.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12198 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Vocalize (SCRL3G uses same string and spell) [WIZBK], 200gp
    1. Add Effect Immunity to Effect Silence (as per BG2).
    2. Description Duration to read 5 rounds.
    3. The spell can be cast on other people though only spellcasters will notice the effects. Change Ability target to Living Actor. Change Effects' targets to TargetPresetTarget.
    4. Casting time should be 1 round (including description).
    5. Should Bypass resistance.
    6. Add Display Portrait Icon 103.

Level 3 Mage

17.11.04 Fixed (SPWI301.SPL), DIALOG.TLK string 12159 Dialog Error

  1. Clairvoyance (SCRL1D uses same string and spell) [PHB not emulated here], 300gp
    1. Very minor text changes (I have not matched the PHB duration as the BG spell reveals the whole map instantaneously).

03.12.04 Fixed SPWI302.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12145 Dialog Error

  1. Dispel Magic (SCRL1E uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Wizard school corrected to Abjuration.
    2. Power should be 3.
    3. Range extended to 120; description amended.
    4. Added Remove item effect for SHAMMR6.ITM.
    5. Added Remove item effects for SGRASP01-10.ITMs.
    6. Should cure feeblemind.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI303.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12152 Dialog Error

  1. Flame Arrow (SCRL1F uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Casting animation should be Conjuration.
    2. Range of 30 yards + 10 yards / level not implemented, nor for all levels; description amended.
    3. Duration is technically Instant as further arrows cannot be launched in one casting and the effect does not last like poison; description amended.
    4. Time attribute should be 0 for spell damage.
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    6. Description changed to remove reference to targeting limitations.

12.12.04 Fixed SPWI304.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12177 Dialog Error

  1. Fireball (SCRL1G uses same string and spell) [PHB], 900gp
    1. Range changed to 10 yards + 10 yards / level; description amended.
    2. Damage changed to 6d5 (L5), 6d7 (L7), 6d9 (L9).

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI305.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12193 Dialog Error

  1. Haste (SCRL1H uses same string and spell) [PHB], 900gp
    1. Range should be 60 yards; description amended.
    2. As a friendly spell it should Bypass Resistance.
    3. Description says 1 creature/level but the spell works purely on range basis.

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI306.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12170 Dialog Error

  1. Hold Person (SCRL1I uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Removed extra characters from description.
    2. Range should be 120 yards; description amended.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    4. Should Display Portrait Icon: Held.

SPWI307.SPL - there is no 307.

12.12.04 Fixed SPWI308.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12179 Dialog Error

  1. Lightning Bolt (SCRL1K uses same string and spell) [PHB], 900gp
    1. Range should be 120.
    2. Damage changed to 6d5 (L5), 6d7 (L7), 6d9 (L9).

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI309.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12156 Dialog Error

  1. Monster Summoning I (SCRL1L uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Casting Time description should be 3.
    2. Duration should be 2 rounds + 1 round / level; description amended.
    3. Range increased to 120 to match description.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI310.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12147 Dialog Error

  1. Non-Detection (SCRL1M uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Duration should be 1 hour / level; description amended.
    2. Ability should Bypass Resistance as it is friendly.
    3. Play Sound should TargetPresetTarget (2).
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI311.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12149 Dialog Error

  1. Protection From Normal Missiles (SCRL1N uses same string and spell) [PHB], 900gp
    1. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    2. Ability should Bypass Resistance as it is friendly.
    3. Play Sound should TargetPresetTarget (2).

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI312.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12196 Dialog Error

  1. Slow (SCRL1O uses same string and spell) [PHB], 300gp
    1. Range should be 90 yards + 10 yards / level.
    2. Duration should be 3 rounds + 1 round / level.
    3. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    4. Should Display Portrait Icon: Slow
    5. Add Remove spell: Haste.

12.12.04 Fixed SPWI313.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 17647 Dialog Error

  1. Skull Trap (SCRL1P uses same string and spell) [N/K], 300gp
    1. Spell name description should be (Necromancy), also capitalized where erroneous.
    2. Damage changed to 6d5 (L5), 6d7 (L7), 6d9 (L9).
    3. Range is 20 in description and 15 and 55 in Abilities, I have set it to 60.

30.11.04 Fixed SPWI314.SPL, SPWI314D.SPL*, DIALOG.TLK strings 12190, 2390 * Dialog Error

  1. Vampiric Touch (SCRL1Q uses same string and spell) [PHB] (based upon Galactygon's resistance bug solution**), 300gp
    1. Range description should be 0 but makes more sense to be left as Touch.
    2. Area of Effect description should be The caster.
    3. Max HP bonus should Bypass Resistance and be Power 3.
    4. Change name of SPWI314D to string 2390 "Vampiric Life Theft".
    5. [Ed note: SPWI314.SPL has 4 abilities (for mage levels 5, 6, 8 and 10). Each ability has 4 effects which call upon an EFF using the four IDS types you mentioned. Each Effect does not bypass resistance. The Level 1 ability uses VAMPT1.EFF, L6 uses VAMT6.EFF, etc. The EFFs differ from each other in that the "Cast at level" is different so that VAMPT1.EFF casts at Level 5, ...6.EFF at L6, and so on... Each EFF casts SPWI314D.SPL (which is the original Vampiric Touch spell with a few bugs fixed). SPWI314D.SPL DOES bypass resistance and has 4 Abilities that deal escalating damage dependent on the mage's level.]

SPWI315.SPL - removed by designers (Wraith Form).

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI316.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12168 Dialog Error

  1. Dire Charm (SCRL1S uses same string and spell) [N/K], 300gp
    1. Removed odd apostrophes from description.
    2. Range changed to 60 yards (Idobek based on aVENGER).
    3. Changed description of Duration to 2 turns.
    4. Uses aVENGER's CHARMR.EFF file for Elf and Half-Elf so that his fix (recommended) and DudleyFix do not cancel each other out when installed (see Installation Instructions).

30.11.04 Fixed SPWI317.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12153 Dialog Error Bam Edit

  1. Ghost Armor (SCRL1T uses same string and spell) [N/K], 300gp
    1. Area of Effect description should be The caster.
    2. Casting Time should be 3 (including description).
    3. Changed description of Duration to 2 hours.
    4. Ability should Bypass Resistance.
    5. Range description should be 0.
    6. Display string should TargetSelf (1).
    7. Power should be 3.
    8. Changed portrait icon to 127.

Level 4 Mage

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI401.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12166 Dialog Error

  1. Confusion (SCRL1U uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Removed odd apostrophe.
    2. Range should be 120 yards; description amended.
    3. Duration not properly implemented as 2 rounds + 1 round / level.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    5. Saving throw penalty not implemented at -2.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI402.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12192 Dialog Error

  1. Dimension Door (SCRL1V uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Casting time should be 1 as per description.
    2. Range of teleportation should 30 yards / level; description amended.
    3. Should Bypass Resistance as a friendly spell.

SPWI403.SPL - there is no 403.

SPWI404.SPL - not used (Ice Storm).

27.01.05 Fixed SPWI405.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 4736 Dialog Error

  1. Improved Invisibility (SCRL1Y uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Duration should be 4 rounds + 1 round / level.
    2. Should grant +4 to AC and +4 to saving throws.
    3. Should Bypass Resistance as a friendly spell.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI406.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12146 Dialog Error

  1. Minor Globe of Invulnerability (SCRL1Z uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Duration of 1 round / level not fully implemented up to level 10.
    2. Should Bypass Resistance as a friendly spell.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI407.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12157 Dialog Error

  1. Monster Summoning II (SCRL2A uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Duration should be 3 rounds + 1 round / level.
    2. Range increased to 120 to match description.
    3. Play sound Effect should Bypass resistance.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

SPWI408.SPL - there is no 408.

SPWI409.SPL - removed by designers (Wall of Fire).

18.11.04 Fixed SPWI410.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22181 Dialog Error

  1. Remove Curse (SCRL5G uses same string and spell) [PHB], 400gp
    1. Should Bypass Resistance as a friendly spell.
    2. Power should be 4.
    3. Saving Throw description should be None (as the BG version does not have the variable effects of the PHB version).

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI411.SPL, DIALOG.TLK strings 22173, 22174 and 22624 Dialog Error

  1. Emotion (SCRL5H uses same string and spell) [PHB], 400gp
    1. Range should be 10 yards / level.
    2. While the given Duration does not match the PHB (which suggests the wizard can control the duration as long as he is concentrating) the game Duration is fair and represents growing skill.
    3. Spell title should be Emotion: Hopelessness.
    4. The spell should not grant bonuses to the caster.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI412.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22186 Dialog Error

  1. Greater Malison (SCRL5I uses same string and spell) [TOMEBK], 400gp
    1. Range should be 60 ft (20 yards); description amended.

12.12.04 Fixed SPWI413.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22180 Dialog Error

  1. Otiluke's Resilient Sphere (SCRL5J uses same string and spell) [PHB], 400gp
    1. School should be Alteration/Evocation and block two specialists.
    2. Range and Range description should be 20 yards.
    3. Casting time description should be 4.
    4. Effects should allow Save vs spells.
    5. Added Immunity to non-magical weapons.
    6. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI414.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22609 Dialog Error

  1. Spirit Armor (SCRL5K uses same string and spell) [TOMEBK], 400gp
    1. Should be level 3 spell but for continuity's sake I have kept it at level 4.
    2. Area of Effect description should be The caster.
    3. Duration should be 2 rounds / level.
    4. Range description should be 0.
    5. Description should state protection is similar to splint mail and that the caster loses 2d3 hit points (save vs. spell) when the spell expires.
    6. Spell ability Target type should be Caster.
    7. Spell should Bypass resistance.
    8. Target type of Effects is Self.
    9. Power should be 4.
    10. Casting speed should be 4.
    11. Wizard school should be Necromancy.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI415.SPL, SQUIRP.ITM, DIALOG.TLK string 22311 Dialog Error

  1. Polymorph Other (SCRL5L uses same string and spell) [PHB], 400gp
    1. Range and Range description should be 5 yards / level.
    2. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    3. Squirrel Attack - missing Identified name "Attack" (string ref 10966).

05.12.04 Fixed SPWI416.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22322 Dialog Error

  1. Polymorph Self (SCRL5M uses same string and spell) [PHB], 1200gp
    1. Area of Effect description should be The caster.
    2. Duration should be 2 turns / level.
    3. Spell should restore 1d12 HP once the spell ends. As far as I can tell, choosing natural form while the spell is in effect does not end the spell and the PHB does not suggest choosing natural form ends the spell.
    4. Added details of available forms and abilities to description.
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.
    6. Magical abilities should not come with the new form and most shapeshifted forms were very weak compared to their normal occuring forms. Below are the changes:
  2. Black Bear (BRBLP.ITM)
    1. Speed should be 0.
    2. Damage should be 1d6 Crushing.
    3. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 15.
  3. Brown Bear (BRBRP.ITM)
    1. Speed should be 0, however I have set it to 2 for balancing.
    2. Damage should be 1d8 Crushing.
    3. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 13.
  4. Wolf (PLYWOLF.CRE, WOLFM.ITM)
    1. The unedited file had more in common with a Dread Wolf than a Wolf so some attributes need changing to be more "wolfy"!
    2. Speed should be 0.
    3. Range should be 2.
    4. Damage should be 1d4 Piercing.
    5. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 12.
    6. Removed modified attacks per round (no wolf type gets two attacks per round).
    7. Removed resistances (Polymorph does not allow inheritance of magical abilities).
  5. Flind (PLYFIST.ITM)
    1. Speed should be 0.
    2. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 11.
  6. Mustard Jelly (JELLMU.CRE, PLYJELLY.ITM)
    1. Mustard Jellies are way too good in combat compared to the other forms so this one has been toned down a bit and improved in other areas.
    2. Removed all magical resistances.
    3. Damage should be 3d4 Crushing.
    4. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 8.
  7. Ogre (PLYMSTAR.ITM)
    1. Changed to Category: Morning Stars.
    2. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 17.
  8. Sword Spider (PLYSPID.ITM)
    1. Speed should be 3.
    2. Added Effect to ITM: THAC0 bonus set to 10.

Level 5 Mage

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI501.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12185 Dialog Error

  1. Animate Dead (SCRL2D uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 30.
    2. Casting time should be 5 rounds but no-one will enjoy watching their mage cast a spell for 30 seconds (especially when being attacked), therefore not changed.
    3. Casting Time description amended to 5 to match Ability.

24.11.04 Not fixed (SPWI502.SPL), DIALOG.TLK string 12175 Dialog Error

  1. Cloudkill (SCRL2E uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range is 40 in the Ability and has been left untouched as to be more practical; description amended.

SPWI503.SPL - removed by Designers (Cone of Cold)

28.11.04 Fixed SPWI504.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12158 Dialog Error

  1. Monster Summoning III (SCRL2G uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 120 to match description.
    2. Duration should be 4 rounds + 1 round / level (including description).
    3. Casting speed should be 5.
    4. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

27.01.05 Fixed SPWI505.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 12143 Dialog Error - removed by Designers

  1. Shadow Door (SCRL2H.ITM uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Casting sound should be CAS_M01.WAV.
    2. Casting animation type should be Illusion.
    3. Reduced invisibility type to Normal.
    4. Casting speed should be 2.
    5. Invisibility effects should Bypass Resistance.
    6. Should display string 14020.
    7. Duration should be 1 round / level.
    8. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI506.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22615 Dialog Error

  1. Domination (SCRL5N uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 10 yards / level.
    2. Should only affect humanoids not all creatures.
    3. Area of Effect description should be 1 person.
    4. Uses aVENGER's CHARMR.EFF file for Elf and Half-Elf so that his fix (recommended) and DudleyFix do not cancel each other out when installed (see Installation Instructions).
    5. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI507.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22617 Dialog Error

  1. Hold Monster (SCRL5O uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 5 yards / level (including description).
    2. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI508.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22611 Dialog Error

  1. Chaos (SCRL5P uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 5 yards / level (including description).
    2. Duration should be 1 round / level (including description).
    3. Casting time description should be 5.
    4. The groups receiving a saving throw in the PHB have not been implemented as this would involve editing a very large number of creature files.

24.11.04 Fixed SPWI509.SPL, DIALOG.TLK string 22613 Dialog Error

  1. Feeblemind (SCRL5Q uses same string and spell) [PHB], 500gp
    1. Range should be 10 yards / level (including description).
    2. Extended Abilities to Level 10.

Miscellaneous Spells

21.11.04 Fixed SPWI489.SPL

  1. Shapeshifts Natural Form
    1. Added Current HP bonus of d12 which should occur when the Polymorph Self spell ends. This spell should not affect the Shapeshift ability of druids.

 

** Galactygon's Vampiric Touch resistance bug solution from FWS modified by DudleyFix:

  1. Make another spell that has no name that works exactly like the spell, Vampiric Touch.
  2. Set everything (including damage to the target) to dispellable/bypass resistance.
  3. Set the Casting animation: none, Casting sound: none, Casting speed set to 0, Projectile type: 1.
  4. Save the spell to 'SPWI314D', and open up 'Vampiric Touch'.
  5. Erase all Effects (and have Abilities for Levels 1, 6, 8 and 10) from the spell, 'Vampiric Touch', and put in one Use EFF for each of Animal, Humanoid, Giant, and Monster. The custom EFFs should cast SPWI314D.SPL. Make sure you set the resist type set to dispellable/not bypass resistance.

 

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