Unofficial Arcanum Patch (Original Thread)

[Virgil]

How about "Your job protect me Virgil!"?

I guess, I'll just set PC half elves to elven art as well, once I get to it.

Save it for the controversial patch. The manual's pretty clear on their appearance, so it makes about as much sense as changing all half-orcs to look like orcs.

Half-elves tend to show the physical build of the human parent, but this is not always the case. [...] Even when they are small in stature, they have ordinary human proportions and lack the elongated arms, legs, fingers and toes of an elf. They almost always show the pointed ears of the elven parent, and may also have some of the classic elven complexion, but the color of the hair will often give away an admixture of human blood.

 

[Kavax]

Save it for the controversial patch. The manual's pretty clear on their appearance, so it makes about as much sense as changing all half-orcs to look like orcs.

Yeah... but in-game consistency is more important that consistency with the manual...

 

[Palmer Eldritch]

Yes, please leave it for the controversial fix.

I'm not sure if it's a bug, but when I talk to Dante after getting the mayor of black root to switch allegiance back to cumbria, I can only insult him or end conversation. This is early in the game, so maybe he's supposed to be joinable later? Sorry if this has been addressed already.

 

[Earth Nuggets]

Dante only joins when you ask for his assistance in getting the taxes from the mayor. When you bring him back to Dernholm with you and tell Praetor of your success, you can tell the king that Dante was of great help in the matter and Praetor will end his exile. Since you already completed the quest without him, there's no reason for him to join you.

 

[Palmer Eldritch]

Oh, now I remember, I usually don't do that quest, so I had forgotten, thanks.

 

[rroyo]

Another typo for Bunny.

Line 214: "Okay lover... I'll be you're everything... but you've got to pay Madam Lil first, then we can have some fun. Hurry... I need you."

Should be: "Okay lover... I'll be your everything... but you've got to pay Madam Lil first, then we can have some fun. Hurry... I need you."

 

[carlstar]

in Willoughsby Residence in the basement there are four barrels. one you can't get too but it is clickable. Not a big issue but it is just wrong and can confuse

 

[HanoverF]

That's actually a quite interesting idea.

Let's say I was inspired...

Do eet!

 

[kazgar]

hmm, be better in the controversial patch at this stage, would need to be well tested on various hardware combos before allowing loose?

 

[Drog Black Tooth]

This is just an idea. And it has nothing to do with this patch, no worries. HanoverF shouldn't have reposted it here.

 

[Depressed Construct]

Very impressive work with the patch. Thank you.

How can one without any special knowledge help you on this project?

 

[Drog Black Tooth]

Very impressive work with the patch. Thank you.

How can one without special knowledge help you on this project?

Thank you for your interest.

Actually, anyone can help and this is the exact purpose of this thread. We need as many testers as possible. Just play through the game thoroughly and report anything that doesn't seem right.

We are specially in need of testing dumb characters right now.

 

[Depressed Construct]

We are specially in need of testing dumb characters right now.

What do you mean by "dumb characters"?

 

[Drog Black Tooth]

We are specially in need of testing dumb characters right now.

What do you mean by "dumb characters"?

Characters with IN of 4 or lower. They have their own dialogues in the game.

 

[Depressed Construct]

Characters with IN of 4 or lower. They have their own dialogues in the game.

Hmm, worth exploring - never heard about this.
That decides me. Roleplaying stupid then.

 

[The Vanished One]

Save it for the controversial patch. The manual's pretty clear on their appearance, so it makes about as much sense as changing all half-orcs to look like orcs.

Yeah... but in-game consistency is more important that consistency with the manual...

Maybe someone has already suggested this, but... how about having someone create new art for the half-elves? Is it possible? Better include it in the controversial patch, though.

 

[TheHorseman]

What's the "controversial patch"?

 

[Depressed Construct]

report anything that doesn't seem right.

I just noticed one such thing: at the crash site when Virgil triggers a dialoge near the shrine, he patters "the altar should clear things up for us a bit".
Could anything be done about this (maybe voice track slowed down a little) or is distortion inevitable and therefore it shouldn't be touched?
(I noticed Earth Nuggets already edited voice files for the patch)

 

[Earth Nuggets]

Maybe someone has already suggested this, but... how about having someone create new art for the half-elves? Is it possible? Better include it in the controversial patch, though.

Too bad new art would require unique 2D models and animations in 8 different directions, featuring every weapon/shield/armor combo in the game.

I just noticed one such thing: at the crash site when Virgil triggers a dialoge near the shrine, he patters "the altar should clear things up for us a bit".

You want to modify voice-acting you personally feel is sub-par?

 

[Depressed Construct]

You want to modify voice-acting you personally feel is sub-par?

Forget it.

edit: I've definitely found a minor bug: line 238 with Constable Owens I think should lead to lines 307, 308, 309 as 233 does. (It leads nowhere now - chances are that it's broken.)

 

[Bob79]

Thanks for your hard work!

NO MODS SHOULD BE INSTALLED. The patch most likely won't be compatible with them.

Does this include the mods released by Troika themselves or just fan-made ones?

 

[Drog Black Tooth]

Thanks for your hard work!

NO MODS SHOULD BE INSTALLED. The patch most likely won't be compatible with them.

Does this include the mods released by Troika themselves or just fan-made ones?

Modules (not modifications) are fine.

 

[Faceless]

You can steal Cassie's necklace back from Madam Lil and sell it to her again, resulting in an infinite money loop. Didn't test the other items (like Medallion of Beauty).

 

[Earth Nuggets]

I'm pretty sure with the Medallion of Beauty the reward is set for two girls. I was hoping she'd pay me, but I got stuck with a threesome.

 

[Faceless]

No, you can recieve payment: I just did.

Upon completing your mastery, Albert Leek gives you what he says is a Magic Ring that allows you to move more silently. The ring in question has a +2 to prowling enchantment (rather pointless concidering you're already a Master at the point at which you recieve it). I suggest changing it to +25 to NP.