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Ways To Make Sacred 2 "New" Again


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Modding must be indeed the best way to refresh the game: for example, modifying the policies, the musics, the camera (not only by the default options but with the optionscustom.txt which is by far more powerful),... to our tastes.

 

Seeing wonderful screenshots and beautiful comments (like you know so well how to do Hooyaah) is for me another way to want to play again.

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Well, I'm playing the game again thanks to you so I believe I should make a post here as well. ;)

 

Those developer items you posted really made my head go around in circles, thinking about the possibilities that could come from using them in this or that way. Like you said, playing the game with different stuff and in different ways is one way to keep it fresh and interesting. Another way is to try to perfect a build-type to best suit your gaming style. I've played melee HE for almost as long as I've played Sacred 2 and yet it was only recently that I've noticed just how much more interesting the game would become if I changed this and that. I've read a lot of different guides and more or less extracted bits and pieces of many to make my own build gain its proper form. Finding ways to better twist the game in your favour is an added bonus for endurance playing.

 

Sometimes someone just posts something. Like the other week, a poster here talked about dual-wielding with damage lore and weapons with all types of damage to better exert secondary effects from all channels on each hit. Sounds sweet right? How come I've never thought about it?! It's these small details in gameplay style that really make the game have its longevity.

 

Like I said to you via PM, I haven't even tried out half the character classes in the game. So yeah, there's a whole lot to do in Ancaria and in a lot of different ways. :)

 

 

 

^ I agree that reading posts by other players which detail the way they build their characters is a great benefit. Although one may not wish to follow each change someone else has tried it is a great way to get some fresh ideas and start the excitement by testing new builds and even new characters. I'm pleased to know that I helped you get back into the game. If you feel motivated to do so, we may benefit, were you to post one of your favorite builds, whether the new one you are working one or something that you found success in doing before. Thanks, Androdion!

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Well, I thought about posting a guide before so it's definitely a possibility. I'll need some help with the graphics though. :D

 

I'm also thinking about uploading the templates I created, level 75 campaign blank toons with Niob access.

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Modding must be indeed the best way to refresh the game: for example, modifying the policies, the musics, the camera (not only by the default options but with the optionscustom.txt which is by far more powerful),... to our tastes.

 

Seeing wonderful screenshots and beautiful comments (like you know so well how to do Hooyaah) is for me another way to want to play again.

 

Thanks for the kind words, Desm. It's enjoyable to share moments that I have captured in the game with others and I'm happy to know that my screenshots and narratives regarding them are so appreciated. I suppose that they are, in a way, like looking in an old photo album The memories which may be recalled and brought to life yet again.

 

There is an old discussion regarding changing the camera settings in the optionscustom.txt file. Although I don't know if these suggestions would work with the Community Patch and subsequent updates. Still here's the link: Guide to Customizing the Camera View

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Well, I thought about posting a guide before so it's definitely a possibility. I'll need some help with the graphics though. :D

 

I'm also thinking about uploading the templates I created, level 75 campaign blank toons with Niob access.

 

I may be able to assist with the graphics. "Blank toons with Niob access", you say? You must surely be a wizard indeed.

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Androdion, you sure invested a whole mess of time and hard work into this accomplishment, not to mention all the typing. I truly appreciate what you did, you have submitted, arguably, one of the greatest downloads of all. I submitted a review and if it makes the cut you will find that I am pining for a Light Campaign level 75 no-skills Niob capable High Elf. At least now, I think with your instructions, I could likely do it myself.

 

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Yeah, it's pretty easy to do so. Though if you really need it to I can dispense a few minutes of my time and do it for you. ;)

 

It's a pretty easy process though, I thought it would be more complicated but once you posted that level 75 blank Elf I suddenly found out I had the missing data to fill in the blanks. So kudos to you I guess, since I couldn't had done it without it. :agreed:

 

Also, thanks a lot for your kind words. It's actually my first "active contribution" to the forum, despite posting here, and I was reluctant do drop an upload without any kind of gear other than the sets. And since I use my shared chest to provide the same basic equipment to every build I have (or start, with these templates) it became kind of tricky to put the same gear in each chest. But I guess that as it is it's already a cool thing to have.

 

I'm back to melee HE too thanks to these. I just started Platinum like I would start Silver and I'm having a blast. Skipping Silver and Gold and rushing one campaign to properly start in Niob makes it that much more enjoyable. :)

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Yes, it is easier that I expected too, but with the Character Editor it's actually fun too. I built one but I forgot to save it for future skill selection and development of alternate builds, what with all my excitement to test it out. However, thanks to your instructions, I can do it all over again without any problem.

 

You are most welcome, indeed as I believe that it is important to recognize and commend someone who had done something so worthy of merit. You are spot on when you say that the unskilled Niob characters are a cool thing to have, with or without any gear, etc. The download is a true prize in and of itself. I'm pleased that you are having such fun again as I like seeing people enjoying the game; that's one reason that I uploaded the developer's "secreted" files. I have never tried a melee High Elf for she has no dual wield capability and only one Combat Art that employs a weapon to inflict damage. That's one great thing about the game their are seemingly endless possibilities that can be utilized, developed, and tweaked.

 

 

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