Готика 2: НВ Yet Another Unofficial Patch

[Czudak]

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GAME: Gothic II NotR/Gold (any CD/DVD or GOG/Steam in 2.6/2.7 version)
CURRENT MOD VERSION: v2.6.9.1
MOD LANGUAGE:

English only
COMPATIBILITY WITH: All language versions. (You will have English subtitles/captions/descriptions with the dubbing in the language of the originally installed game.)
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Yet Another Unofficial Patch (YAUP, for short) is a mod you're definitely not going to like because it takes a traditional numerical approach to roleplaying mechanics in NotR that were previously incorporated into the gameplay through player input automatically, subject to the original developers' design choices, while also containing arbitrary reimaginings of these same design choices. It's somewhat biased towards traditional roleplaying aspects where you actually roleplay your character (or at least try) as well. Plus, it certainly will not match your own internal vision of what such a project should be, to boot. If you're looking for a package that is casually friendly and has many quality-of-life features, like most modern ZenGin mods that need to mimic popular MMORPGs, then you might want to look the other way. This is an old-school approach to modding, with all its benefits and drawbacks. That being said, in terms of bug fixing and the restoration of cut content, this mod is second to none in the fandom. All while still adding new content, keeping to the general "feel" and lore of the original game, while still not being afraid to push the envelope every now and then. It comes in two versions:
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"Regular Customer": this is recommended for those who don't want to experience some of the more advanced new mechanics (especially those related to combat) and dislike traditional roleplaying calculations and numeric formulae commonly found in old roleplaying games
"Serious Client": this is recommended for those who like to plan, prepare, and challenge their intellectual capabilities. Not for the faint of heart, as this mode is a serious challenge

Both versions come in one easy-to-follow and conclusive installer that minimizes any client-side prep work, keeping user convenience in mind. Keep in mind that even in the "RC" version, the vast majority of the information about the new content and mechanics is still externalized (quick references, changelogs, and FAQs). It's up to you and you only to read it before launching the mod, but if you decide to skip on that, the mod won't discriminate and will let you succeed and/or fail at your own chosen pace.

Additionally, this is the father mod that pioneered use of Union (SystemPack v2.0) and its components (patches, plugins) here since late 2018/early 2019, paving the way for all other modifications that nowadays use it too, like L'Hiver(s), The Returning(s), Nostalgic/Atariar/Definitive Edition(s), Odyssee, Legends of Ashun, Othello, Guilds, and etc.​

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THE SCREENSHOTS:

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THE INSTALLATION GUIDE WITH DOWNLOAD LINKS:

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Required package (needed; must be installed before playing the mod):

1. Download the all-in-one installer for Yet Another Unofficial Patch v2.6.9.1 (1 GB), then launch it, and follow the instructions to install.
2. Launch via the shortcut and play.

Optional package (can be installed any time):

1. Download Upscaled Gothic II Gold Videos v1.0 (1.35 GB) and unpack it to X:\Gothic II NotR/Gold\ installation directory. //This patch upscales all the English Gothic II Gold videos to 720p resolution with addition of an advanced rescaler for better quality.
2. Russian machine AI translation: Гуглоперевод​

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THE FULL CHANGELOG:

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The newest version is always in the newest installer. Download, install, then find it in the main directory.

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THE FAQ:

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- Do I need to start a new game?

It is required. Applying this patch to an ongoing session of clean Gothic 2 NotR/Gold will result in errors. If you're updating from previous version of YAUP, you can continue as usual until said otherwise.

- Does this mod make the game harder?

Most likely. One might realize that the old tricks and exploits don't work anymore, for example. However, the current LP system still allows a rather high degree of random LPs spending like in the vanilla.

- Does it require a more powerful equipment to run?

Perhaps. Your NotR with Union runs fine? It shall the same with this unofficial patch. Still, if you're using an ancient rig, then maybe, just maybe, this mod isn't for you, in the end, but it's time for you to upgrade anyway.

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THE CREDITS:

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A Potato (a lot of overall assistance)
Artemiano (a shitload of animations/meshes/textures)
Atariar (some scripts)
Blizeo (a lot of support; the very first patron)
Bonne6 (some assistance)
Caesum (a bulk of .ZEN edits)
Catalinux (some scripts)
CrashMorraKan (a lot of assistance; the very first "Let's Play YAUP Gothic II Gold" on YouTube)
Cryp18Struct (some scripts)
DarkModders (some various meshes/.ZEN edits)
D36 (a shitload of various scripts/meshes/animations/.ZEN edits)
Dimus (a buttload of various scripts/animations)
Efectivo (a wad of scripts/meshes)
Falugify (several scripts)
Fizzban (some scripts)
Franisz (quite a lot of scripts)
Gratt (absolutely everything)
Gralliazs (some streaming)
Gwyn-Deith (some scripts)
"IronKeep Community Patch" Mod (some scripts)
JohnnyBoyy (some assistance)
Kegor-Chik (all upscaled videos)
Kyojinmaru (some scripts)
Kvincius (lots of .ZEN edits)
Landros (a lot of assistance)
Lord Sargon (several bugs)
LordRiisis (several textures)
"L'Hiver" Mod (0.8.2 PL) (some textures)
"L'Hiver" Mod (1.1.5 ENG) (some meshes/textures)
M4dJoker (some streaming)
Marcello (some scripts)
Masty (a lot of general assistance)
Mathuin (some assistance)
Matiszp (a lot of general assistance)
Milky-Way (some .ZEN edits)
MłodyŚcierwojad (some meshes/scripts/.ZEN edits)
Mud-Freak (some scripts)
Myxomop (some scripts)
N1kx (some scripts)
NicoDE (several modding tools)
Niko5511 (some assistance)
Nuxemo (a lot of general assistance)
Panker (several things)
PowerGamer (some dozen bugs)
"Requiem" Mod (a few meshes)
Ska-Ara (some meshes/textures)
SlaveMaster (a shitload of Union memory patches and plugins)
SumpfKrautJunkie (two modding tools)
TheKetrab (some meshes/scripts/.ZEN edits)
The Whole Kucownia Squad [Bogdan {the Greatest Ever}, Gratt, Halicor, Kruk, Matiszp, Nashadu, Patrix, Profesores, Siemekk, Simen, Splash, Szydlo, TheKetrab] (everything in loads)
TopLayer (a shitload of Union memory patches and plugins)
Vurt (a several dozen meshes/textures)
Xardas Bs (several meshes/textures)

"Złote Wrota" Mod (a handful of textures)​

Also, feel free to check out my other mod for the other PB game of Risen:

Elusively Patched Unit (Risen)​

 

[Czudak]

The v2.6.7 is up. Improved the block/dodge recognition in all cases (for both versions) and many, many fixes for internal development bugs, plus a dose of regular content polishing.

 

[Czudak]

The newest version of 2.6.8 fashion was released. Take a dip, then, and a Swell New Year.

 

[Czudak]

The v2.6.8.1 fixes the issue with the ship, captain, and crew. Saves are compatible if that's the only issue; otherwise, it's better to start the new game.

 

[Czudak]

Been a while but the mod was updated to v2.6.9. The link is in the first post, under the installation section, as usual.

 

[Czudak]

The new version of 2.6.9.1 was uploaded.

- Rod again accepts the sword wielding strength challenge (both versions)
- The trigger for Raven's entrance into the temple launches as it should (both versions)
- No sudden spurt of godlike blocking ability (Serious Client)

These are the big issues. Other minor bugs were fixed too.

If one already visited Jarkhendar, then they would need to start a new game or give me the saved game(s) to fix it. The sudden godlike ability is too need to be fixed either by a new game or me mending the save. Please report to my Discord server for fixes, ModDb is a rather poor place for this.

 

[Ivar Falko]

How to remove the curse?

 

[Ivar Falko]

Кто нибудь пытался перевести мод? Капец годный. Новые навыки, крафт доспехов, шлемов, новые оружия, никакого минимального и базового урона милишнику, только криты, новые тексты записки на стендах с книгами, навыки новые которые я перевёл как Причуды, одну из них изучил но походу меня научили обоссывать людей после боя, но чёт не работает, или Пить и не пьянеть что вполне рабочее оказалось но бесполезное)
Марвин вообще выключен, через готик ини не подрубается.
Казуальщина убрана, многое багоюзить не получится.
И то на чем застопорился...

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Каменный страж накладывает на каждом ударе проклятие которое снимает не просто здоровье, а максимальное значение, я без понятия как избавиться от этого

 

[Czudak]

Кто нибудь пытался перевести мод? Капец годный. Новые навыки, крафт доспехов, шлемов, новые оружия, никакого минимального и базового урона милишнику, только криты, новые тексты записки на стендах с книгами, навыки новые которые я перевёл как Причуды, одну из них изучил но походу меня научили обоссывать людей после боя, но чёт не работает, или Пить и не пьянеть что вполне рабочее оказалось но бесполезное)
Марвин вообще выключен, через готик ини не подрубается.
Казуальщина убрана, многое багоюзить не получится.
И то на чем застопорился...

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Каменный страж накладывает на каждом ударе проклятие которое снимает не просто здоровье, а максимальное значение, я без понятия как избавиться от этого

Hey, bro! To remove the curse received from the stone sentinels:

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You either need to quaff down a potion given to you by Nefarius before he sent you to explore the stone circles, buy one from Cronos, learn how to brew it yourself from Riordian, or pray at Adanos' Statue (in Jarkhendar, at the house full of stone sentinels).

Thanks for the support on the mod! However, I committed two grave errors that might prevent one from proceeding in the Chapter 4 and up (v2.6.9+). This is connected to the fact I compiled worlds' maps with the new mesh versions and not everything went smoothly. I need about one more week to fix the issues, but saves will be compatible.

 

[Ivar Falko]

Hey, bro! To remove the curse received from the stone sentinels:

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You either need to quaff down a potion given to you by Nefarius before he sent you to explore the stone circles, buy one from Cronos, learn how to brew it yourself from Riordian, or pray at Adanos' Statue (in Jarkhendar, at the house full of stone sentinels).

Thanks for the support on the mod! However, I committed two grave errors that might prevent one from proceeding in the Chapter 4 and up (v2.6.9+). This is connected to the fact I compiled worlds' maps with the new mesh versions and not everything went smoothly. I need about one more week to fix the issues, but saves will be compatible.

Thank you, but who can teach you how to hold a shield? I'm reading a book from Ibrahim, but I don't have the skill to hold a shield.

 

[Czudak]

Thank you, but who can teach you how to hold a shield? I'm reading a book from Ibrahim, but I don't have the skill to hold a shield.

Cord (1st+ Chapter), Wulfgar (1st+ Chapter), Keroloth (4th+ Chapter), Hokurn (4th+ Chapter), Scatty (2nd+ Chapter), and Girion (6th Chapter); the first level of the skill demands at least 45% in the one-handed weapon skill. The book is only for those who didn't read the changelog and want to discover things by themselves (it can be found in the mod's root/main folder), where I distinguished all changes. It's massive, so try to search via the keywords (this current question would give results with the "shield" word; your previous would be answered with the "curse" word; the name of an NPC should give results as well).

 

[Ivar Falko]

Cord (1st+ Chapter), Wulfgar (1st+ Chapter), Keroloth (4th+ Chapter), Hokurn (4th+ Chapter), Scatty (2nd+ Chapter), and Girion (6th Chapter); the first level of the skill demands at least 45% in the one-handed weapon skill. The book is only for those who didn't read the changelog and want to discover things by themselves (it can be found in the mod's root/main folder), where I distinguished all changes. It's massive, so try to search via the keywords (this current question would give results with the "shield" word; your previous would be answered with the "curse" word; the name of an NPC should give results as well).

Thank you very much

 

[Ivar Falko]

Where I can find quicklime?

 

[Gotoman-Gothic]

Czudak, could you please add this mod to the Steam Workshop?

 

[Czudak]

Where I can find quicklime?

It's Chapter 3 and up, available at one of the alchemist in Khorinis.

Пост автоматически объединён: 1 Июл 2025

Czudak, could you please add this mod to the Steam Workshop?

Tried that already but Steam's supplied Union won't work with my mod (it needs a custom one, even if the changes are minor). Since then I'm trying to find a way to make it work on Steam Workshop without forcing the end user to make an extra step beside selecting it in the launcher (and that contradicts with the expectation of just that: installation with a click).

 

[Ivar Falko]

It's Chapter 3 and up, available at one of the alchemist in Khorinis.

Пост автоматически объединён: 1 Июл 2025

Tried that already but Steam's supplied Union won't work with my mod (it needs a custom one, even if the changes are minor). Since then I'm trying to find a way to make it work on Steam Workshop without forcing the end user to make an extra step beside selecting it in the launcher (and that contradicts with the expectation of just that: installation with a click).

Why dragons don't speak??

 

[Zerin]

посмотрел как N1kX страдает на стриме решил тоже попробовать, сделал гугловый перевод если кому будет интересно
для русской озвучки в готик ини нужно поставить Language=1

 

[MEG@VOLT]

Ссылку в шапку добавил

 

[Czudak]

посмотрел как N1kX страдает на стриме решил тоже попробовать, сделал гугловый перевод если кому будет интересно
для русской озвучки в готик ини нужно поставить Language=1

Is this Google and/or AI machine translation?

 

[Gotoman-Gothic]

Is this Google and/or AI machine translation?

Google

 

[Czudak]

Google

Have Google Translate auto translations' quality increased over the years or is it still same half-assed crap as always? I remember Da Returning v2.0 "translation" from Russian to Polish at it was massively useless.