Rogue Rebalancing

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The Rogue Rebalancing mod is a gameplay modification for Bioware's critically acclaimed role-playing game Baldur's Gate 2. It strives to bring the Rogue classes (Bards and Thieves) and their respective kits closer to their Pen and Paper AD&D counterparts.

Overview

In so far, Rogue Rebalancing can restore proper dual-wielding skills to Bards and Thieves, revise the Bard and Thief kits and their respective high-level abilities, restore the proper PnP spell progression table for Bards, add more items useful for Rogues to the game, slightly revise the thievery aspect of the game, enhance the Shadow Thief quests related to Bodhi's tasks in Chapter 2 and introduce a new challenging encounter with a group of Cyric's followers in Chapter 6. Some of the introduced changes will be applied immediately but, for best results, you should start a new game after installing this mod.

The mod is divided into multiple components all of which can be installed separately and are completely independent of each other. More detailed descriptions of all mod components can be found in their respective readme files.

It is compatible with BGEE as of v4.60, BG2EE as of v4.64, and IWDEE as of v4.80 (beta).

The mod has many adjustments, tweaks and revisions, and some compatibility and install order notes that should be reviewed by the player. It is highly recommended to have a close look at the mod's readme file for details.

Enhanced Portraits from The Picture Standard for BGEE 1 & 2

Aran Linvail

Arkanis Gath

Arledrian

Bodak Hangthorn

Booter

Dedral

Gaelen Bayle

Grok

Haz

Kerith the Bleak

Marina

Mook

Palern Flynn

Selena Shadowstorm

Tizzak

Venduris, assassin of Cyric

Zaer

Note: The Rogue Rebalancing mod furnishes only the smallest portraits at a lower resolution. The Picture Standard for BGEE 1 & 2 Mod replaces them with higher resolution images.

Screenshot

Screenshot of the mod's "Revised Thievery" component - specifically altered behavior on failed pickpocket attempt. This fun add-on now gives the rogue a chance to wiggle out of getting caught stealing from a store or pickpocketing and perhaps avoid a hostile reaction. A menu of ploys to disentangle from the failed attempt will give the rogue a potential out.

Chosen of Cyric encounter is a surprise tactical scenario that is well crafted mod addition that can provide a fun yet challenging episode in Chapter 6 of Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. It's an optional component.

The Chosen of Cyric assassin Venduris can be spoken to, and brains and not brawn could be used to navigate the encounter.

The mod will reward smart dialogue choices with Experience Points - if the PC has the requisite attributes or skills.

If the encounter goes hostile, a great battle will take place. The party will be without the benefit of active spells/potions on their party. The opponents have ambushed you, and there are traps laid, and glyphs of warding to contend with. The party can't flee either - the area is magically sealed.

If the player can manage a win, which it can do with smart gameplay - the sheer variety of special loot makes for some amazing treasure useful through the rest of the saga.

For more information see the link.

External links

• Rogue Rebalancing v4.92 Windows Version Download from Spellhold Studios
• Rogue Rebalancing Readme