Alora for Baldur's Gate 2
"Alora"
A MOD for Baldur's Gate II: ToB (classical and EE games), BGT and EET
Version 2.0
(January 23, 2021)

Developed by: Raven

Alora Support Forum: http://www.baldursgatemods.com/forums/index.php?board=13.0
Alora Homepage: DEPRECATED!!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Installation
2. Uninstallation
3. Compatibility
4. FAQs
5. General Overview
6. Spoilers
7. Legal Matters
8. Credits
9. Version History

I. INSTALLATION

1. Extract the package to your main BG2 directory
2. Once the install program has finished, launch the WeiDU installer program (setup-alora.exe). Simply follow the on-screen instructions in the new DOS window.

Though this mod is made using the WeiDU standard, and *should* be compatible with all other WeiDU-based mods, there is always the possibility for conflicts. We suggest you install this mod AFTER the official patches, Baldurdash, and TeamBG mods. If you encounter any problems installing the mod, please our forums.

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II. UNINSTALLATION

Uninstalling is simple. Double-click the setup-alora.exe file and enter the given commands for Uninstallation.
Afterwards, you may delete the following files:

- setup-alora.exe
- setup-alora.debug
- and the contents of the "alora" subfolder

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III. COMPATIBILITY

Alora should be compatible with as many Weidu mods as possible, there is always a chance that incompatibilities will arise.

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IV. FAQS

Q: What do I need to use this MOD?
A: Alora will require Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal with the latest Bioware/Interplay patches. We also strongly encourage the installation of the Baldurdash Fixpack as well.

Q: What does this mod do?
A: This mod introduces Alora from the first Baldur's Gate game. She banters with your character and the other game's npcs. She will interject with her environment as well.

Q: Will this MOD add new quests or encounters to the Throne of Bhaal expansion?
A: Nothing at the moment. There may be in a future release.

Q: Why did you decide to develop this MOD?
A: Well because I like Alora and the developers didn't put her into BG2. So if you want something done, you have to do it yourself.

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V. GENERAL OVERVIEW

Alora is a WeiDU-based mod for Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal. As usual, Alora should be compatible with most other WeiDu-based mods, and should be installed after all official patches and preferably the Baldurdash Fixpack. Alora requires the Throne of Bhaal expansion pack.

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VI. SPOILERS

Later maybe. ;)

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VII. LEGAL MATTERS

Alora is copyright © 2003-2012 Dark Raven.

BALDUR'S GATE II: SHADOWS OF AMN, BALDUR'S GATE II: THRONE OF BHAAL: ©2000, 2001 Bioware Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Alora is not developed, supported, or endorsed by BioWare or Interplay/Black Isle.
All images and contents of this mod are copyright BioWare, Interplay/Black Isle or Wizards of the Coast.

REDISTRIBUTION NOTE: Alora was created to be freely enjoyed by all Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn gamers. Alora, however, may not be sold, published, compiled, altered or redistributed in any form without the consent of its authors.

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VIII. CREDITS

Many people are to be thanked for their support of this mod and contribution to this mod.

First and foremost, we'd like to thank Bioware and Black Isle for supplying us with such an enjoyable PC game. We would also like to thank the Infinity Engine community as a whole for their ongoing dedication and support of the Baldur's Gate series.

On a more personal level, we would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance with Alora:

- The friendly and knowledgeable posters at the Chosen of Mystra.
- French translation: tonton-thon and Jazira.
- Below are links to community-related sites:

> http://chosenofmystra.com | The Chosen of Mystra
> http://chosenofmystra.net | The Chosen of Mystra News
> http://chosenofmystra.org | The Chosen of Mystra Game Information
> http://www.baldurdash.org/ | Baldurdash
> http://forums.bioware.com/ | Bioware Forums

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IX. VERSION HISTORY

Version 2.0 (January 23, 2021)

- Added "alora.ini" metadata file to support AL|EN's "Project Infinity".
- Renamed "setup-alora.tp2" -> "alora.tp2", and moved it into " alora" top-folder to support AL|EN's "Project Infinity".
- Replaced `AUTHOR` keyword with `SUPPORT`
- Replaced `AT_INTERACTIVE_EXIT` deprecated command with `README`.
- Used `HANDLE_CHARSETS` function to convert string entries for EE games.
- Added component `DESIGNATED` number and "alora_npc_for_bg2"`LABEL`.
- Gathered Alora mod for original BG2 and BG2:EE in one single package, and added native EET compatibility.
- Removed useless pdialog.2da and interdia.2da patching for BG2 standalone games.
- Commented code as much as possible.
- bcmalor.d: Integrated Lollorian's class script trigger fixes.
- ucmg702.baf: Added "Continue()" to the script block that is patched via `EXTEND_TOP`.
- Rewrote installation procedure to use WeiDU's built-in `HANDLE_AUDIO` function.
- Added Alora and Edwin sound clips for every translated language.
- Fixed Alora portraits in EE games and removed portraits installation as they already exist in games biff files..
- Added foreign languages WeiDU prompts whenever possible.
- Proofread tra files (jazira).
- Added French translation (by tonton-thon), proofread by jazira.
- Re-formated, updated and renamed readme file to "alora-readme.html" and moved it into new readme folder.
- Removed useless portraits and backup folder.
- Lower cased files.
- Updated OggDec to v1.9.7.
- Added archive libiconv-1.9.2-1-src.7z with iconv licence info.
- Included Linux and Mac Os X versions in the same package (thanks AL|EN's Infinity Auto Packager tool!).
- Updated WeiDU installer to v247.

Version 1.5 (19 February 2012)

CHANGES

- Fixed a lot of grammar and spelling errors.
- Changed her sword to a +2 short sword from the Short Sword of Backstabbing.

BUGFIXES

- Removed the MaeVar interjection. It broke the game.

Version 1.4 (27 January 2012)

CHANGES

- New Russian translation.

BUGFIXES

- None.

Version 1.3 (05 July 2010)

CHANGES

- Redid a bunch of dialogs.

BUGFIXES

- None.

Version 1.2 (15 April 2010)

CHANGES

- Added Russian translation.

BUGFIXES

- None.

Version 1.1 (01 June 2009)

CHANGES

- Traified the mod.
- Added German translation by Gerri.
- Added VERSION flag.
- Updated WeiDU v210.

BUGFIXES

- None.

Version 1.02

CHANGES

- None.

BUGFIXES

- Fixed an error that did not install Alora in ToB.

Version 1.01

CHANGES

- None.

BUGFIXES

- Forgot to put in her script file so she can spawn in Ribald's store.

Version 1.00 BETA

CHANGES

- None.

BUGFIXES

- Fixed dialogue not kicking in, when it was part of Encounters. I had various dialogues start as Globals but had them set as Locals.

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