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About this mod
This mod for Trailstorm-Radeem's Circle of Lorent map 'fixes' the corrupt save file issue after defeating Hawk-Ra in single player mode.
Note: This is more of a work-around than an actual fix (see description below), but it allows you to complete (or at least attempt to complete) the remaining areas.
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How is this done?
This is achieved by avoiding the problematic area in Hawk-Ra's den completely.
One of the guards to the boss area has been replaced by the boss himself. Once defeated the quest chain will also be updated as if you have explored the endless waste cliff edge as well.
The doors to the boss fight area will remain locked and the area cannot be accessed (although there is no longer any need to).
To make up for not being able to access the additional chests, the boss will drop a decent amount of extra gold and the fallen wastes lore book in addition to the items he normally drops. Let's face it, you would probably have sold all the loot received from those chests anyway.
Installation:
The COL Main Resources and map files have been updated for this fix/work around.
To install, simply replace the original files with the ones from this mod.
To remove, replace the updated files with the original ones.
How to use:
The single player campaign can be played using the updated files from this fix and should be fine.
The original files will need to be restored if you plan on visiting the area in multiplayer.
For a single player campaign already in progress you'll need to replace the original files with the updated ones from this fix and load from a save outside the Hawk-Ra den (ideally before you enter the underground area).
After the boss has been defeated you can head back down the ramp and save without any save file corruption.
If you have never played CoL before, I suggest playing the unmodified version 1st to experience the encounter and cut scenes as they were supposed to be. Just make sure you save before entering the underground area so you can use this fix afterwards.
Single player after Hawk-Ra:
There are two main area to complete after defeating the boss: The Lower Crypt and Endless Waste.
They are much harder than the final single player boss so be prepared!
Additional fix:
Defeating the 'mini' boss in the Endless Waste also caused save file corruption, so he has been replaced with a very similar one.
Disclaimer & final notes:
I realise this is not the most elegant solution (more of a work around than an actual fix), but with only limited DS modding experience and no access to (or experience with) the siege editor (which I can't get it working on windows 11), this is the best I could do.
This works on my system, but some testing and feedback would help, to ensure it works as intended for other people.
Note: I have the original CD version of the game not the Steam version, but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work for both.
This fix only includes the files that need to be replaced in order to rectify the save corruption issue.
You will need to download the main CoL files in order to play the map.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dungeonsiege1/mods/76
All credit goes to Trailstorm-Radeem for creating a fun (if not a little crazy) mod in the first place. I made this work around for my own curiosity/benefit, but have uploaded it here just in case it's of any use to others.
This is achieved by avoiding the problematic area in Hawk-Ra's den completely.
One of the guards to the boss area has been replaced by the boss himself. Once defeated the quest chain will also be updated as if you have explored the endless waste cliff edge as well.
The doors to the boss fight area will remain locked and the area cannot be accessed (although there is no longer any need to).
To make up for not being able to access the additional chests, the boss will drop a decent amount of extra gold and the fallen wastes lore book in addition to the items he normally drops. Let's face it, you would probably have sold all the loot received from those chests anyway.
Installation:
The COL Main Resources and map files have been updated for this fix/work around.
To install, simply replace the original files with the ones from this mod.
To remove, replace the updated files with the original ones.
How to use:
The single player campaign can be played using the updated files from this fix and should be fine.
The original files will need to be restored if you plan on visiting the area in multiplayer.
For a single player campaign already in progress you'll need to replace the original files with the updated ones from this fix and load from a save outside the Hawk-Ra den (ideally before you enter the underground area).
After the boss has been defeated you can head back down the ramp and save without any save file corruption.
If you have never played CoL before, I suggest playing the unmodified version 1st to experience the encounter and cut scenes as they were supposed to be. Just make sure you save before entering the underground area so you can use this fix afterwards.
Single player after Hawk-Ra:
There are two main area to complete after defeating the boss: The Lower Crypt and Endless Waste.
They are much harder than the final single player boss so be prepared!
Additional fix:
Defeating the 'mini' boss in the Endless Waste also caused save file corruption, so he has been replaced with a very similar one.
Disclaimer & final notes:
I realise this is not the most elegant solution (more of a work around than an actual fix), but with only limited DS modding experience and no access to (or experience with) the siege editor (which I can't get it working on windows 11), this is the best I could do.
This works on my system, but some testing and feedback would help, to ensure it works as intended for other people.
Note: I have the original CD version of the game not the Steam version, but I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work for both.
This fix only includes the files that need to be replaced in order to rectify the save corruption issue.
You will need to download the main CoL files in order to play the map.
https://www.nexusmods.com/dungeonsiege1/mods/76
All credit goes to Trailstorm-Radeem for creating a fun (if not a little crazy) mod in the first place. I made this work around for my own curiosity/benefit, but have uploaded it here just in case it's of any use to others.