1. First, make sure you have the BG3 Mod Fixer installed separately - https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/141 (NOTE: apparently Mod Fixer should no longer be used as of Patch 7. This mod still seems to function correctly without it).
2. For this mod, when you open the ZIP file you should see a "Data" folder. Copy that folder and paste it inside your game's installation directory (not the Mods folder in AppData\Local etc., but where the game is actually installed - so something like C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldur's Gate 3, though you may have chosen a different game install directory).
THERE IS ALREADY AN EXISTING DATA FOLDER THERE, DO NOT DELETE IT. YOU ARE PASTING/MERGING THE UNZIPPED FOLDER "ON TOP" OF IT TO PUT THE MODDED FILE IN THE CORRECT LOCATION WITHIN THAT FOLDER.
3. That should be all that's needed for installation; you can check that the mod is working within the game by navigating to the conversation that occurs right before your party ascends the Netherbrain stalk (that's a good point to save/reload as well). If you have the Crown conversation with Gale and attempt a persuasion check, and it comes up as DC20 (instead of DC30, which is what occurs in the vanilla game), then you know the mod is working.
You are my HERO for this, thank you! I was so confused why passing the DC 30 did nothing...and finding out I would've had to go back about 40 hours in my playthrough because my response before him talking to Mystra was too neutral was so upsetting! It took me a few tries to get it to load in properly, but once it did, it worked just as I hoped. Thank you for saving my playthrough!!
Thank you for fixing my Gale! It was my first playground and I was so devastated in the end. I didn't say him clear 'no' about the crown, but I was gentle, listened to him and made him understand that I don't need stars, God, and everything that I love I already have. He pretended to understand me, but in fact he didn't understand anything. And I couldn't convince him in the end and he left me. I still don't understand what phrase ruined everything so much. Once I agreed with him that it's not the instrument that decides, but the one who holds it. It's very offensive when we had mutual understanding throughout the game and his approval was almost 100 by the end of Act 1. So thanks a lot...
Hi! I was wondering, does this work for Mac? I don't know for sure yet if I've gotten the route where this would be necessary to use, but I'm looking to prevent it from being a worry at all if I can help it. I'd rather not have to replay 30 hours worth of my game from where I am now in my Act 3 romance with Gale just because I messed up part of his complex as hell point system :(
I wish I had more info on this. From some online searching I wasn't able to find confirmation one way or the other as to whether mods of this type work with Mac installations. Also since Patch 7 will be releasing for Mac next month, that might further complicate any installation / functionality. Sorry I don't have this info!
Hi, I was wondering if there are any plans to update this mod to work with Patch 7? I followed the installation instructions but the DC30 Check at the Netherbrain is still a 30, unfortunately.
So it took me a while to test this mod with Patch 7 (since I had to wait for updates to other mods before I could load my save-game again), but it still seems to be working after the update. When I removed the mod from the Game Data folder, there was a DC30 check; when I put the modded file back in, the check was reduced to DC20 and (after beating the Netherbrain) Gale returned the crown to Mystra in the ending/epilogue, etc.
From what I can tell the BG3 Mod Fixer is not necessary for this mod and may actually conflict with Patch 7, so that can be removed. All the other "loose file" mods I had in my Data folder (e.g. hair and face overwrites) still appear in my game normally. I wish I could help you troubleshoot more; from what I can tell so far there should be no inherent conflict between this mod and Patch 7.
First of all, thank you so much for making this mod! I do have a question, though. Would I have to load a save file before I had (and passed) the DC30 check? Or can it be loaded with a saved file AFTER the check?
Hi there, you'll need to load a save file BEFORE the DC30 check at the Netherbrain stalk (which this mod changes to a DC20) - the modded plot flags only take effect and get written into the game's memory with a successful roll, so you'll have to go through the dialogue with Gale to see any difference.
I had lost hope as to how to get Gale's non-godhood ending, since my game somehow made it so that even when I passed the DC check at 30, Gale would break up with me at the ending. This was my first BG3 mod and I have no regrets. You have saved me from having to go back and play through HOURS of gameplay to be able to get the good ending with my Tav Kyra, who loves Gale for the man he is.
I hope both sides of your pillow are always cold, and when you go to a vending machine, you get a bonus snack or drink. THANK YOU!!
Hello, I'm not aware of any conflicts with OIO; I haven't used it before but I did use a similar dialogue mod and didn't notice any problems. I think OIO (and similar mods) modify the localization files rather than the underlying LSF / game logic files like this mod does, but please let me know if you notice any issues!
Hi!! Quick question please, so when I put the "Data" mod file into my game it says "replace" cus I already have a data file, is this safe? Like it won't mess my game or sth?? 😭
Hi there, it should be safe to paste the "Data" folder in your installation directory; it may overlap with existing folders if you have other mods installed, but there is only one actual file in this mod ("END_BrainBattle_Intro.lsf") and I'm not aware of any other mods which use the same file.
If you want to double-check just to be safe, or create the folder structure yourself rather than copying and pasting, the full file path for the modded file should be "[Game Install Directory] / Data / Mods / GustavDev / Story / DialogsBinary / Act3 / Endgame / END_BrainBattle_Intro.lsf."
![[Ending Spoiler] Gale changes his mind with a successful check](https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/mods/3474/images/thumbnails/8439/8439-1712010003-653296306.jpeg "[Ending Spoiler] Gale changes his mind with a successful check")
![[Ending Spoiler] Gale will appear in the Epilogue as a human, without the orb](https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/mods/3474/images/thumbnails/8439/8439-1712077074-1533334981.jpeg "[Ending Spoiler] Gale will appear in the Epilogue as a human, without the orb")
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1. First, make sure you have the BG3 Mod Fixer installed separately - https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/141(NOTE: apparently Mod Fixer should no longer be used as of Patch 7. This mod still seems to function correctly without it).2. For this mod, when you open the ZIP file you should see a "Data" folder. Copy that folder and paste it inside your game's installation directory (not the Mods folder in AppData\Local etc., but where the game is actually installed - so something like C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldur's Gate 3, though you may have chosen a different game install directory).
THERE IS ALREADY AN EXISTING DATA FOLDER THERE, DO NOT DELETE IT. YOU ARE PASTING/MERGING THE UNZIPPED FOLDER "ON TOP" OF IT TO PUT THE MODDED FILE IN THE CORRECT LOCATION WITHIN THAT FOLDER.
3. That should be all that's needed for installation; you can check that the mod is working within the game by navigating to the conversation that occurs right before your party ascends the Netherbrain stalk (that's a good point to save/reload as well). If you have the Crown conversation with Gale and attempt a persuasion check, and it comes up as DC20 (instead of DC30, which is what occurs in the vanilla game), then you know the mod is working.
I hope the above helps!
So thanks a lot...
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From what I can tell the BG3 Mod Fixer is not necessary for this mod and may actually conflict with Patch 7, so that can be removed. All the other "loose file" mods I had in my Data folder (e.g. hair and face overwrites) still appear in my game normally. I wish I could help you troubleshoot more; from what I can tell so far there should be no inherent conflict between this mod and Patch 7.
I hope both sides of your pillow are always cold, and when you go to a vending machine, you get a bonus snack or drink. THANK YOU!!
thank you!!!
If you want to double-check just to be safe, or create the folder structure yourself rather than copying and pasting, the full file path for the modded file should be "[Game Install Directory] / Data / Mods / GustavDev / Story / DialogsBinary / Act3 / Endgame / END_BrainBattle_Intro.lsf."