Готика 2: НВ Yet Another Unofficial Patch

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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)​

 

[Gotoman-Gothic]

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.

It is still the same crap

 

[Czudak]

Gotoman-Gothic N1kX Zerin Ivar Falko I will release the new patch on this Sunday that shall fix the issues with the dragons not being talkative and it should be retroactively applicable. The issues at The Halls of Irdorath will be fixed too, but only for those who didn't visit it yet (I assume most of the users since the bugged dragons).

 

[N1kX]

Gotoman-Gothic N1kX Zerin Ivar Falko I will release the new patch on this Sunday that shall fix the issues with the dragons not being talkative and it should be retroactively applicable. The issues at The Halls of Irdorath will be fixed too, but only for those who didn't visit it yet (I assume most of the users since the bugged dragons).

I'll use Marvin to get around this. Anyway, it's obvious to me that I'm not playing mod by your rules.