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This mod makes the use of items simpler, spells simpler, and the combat faster.
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FEATURES
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The use of weapons is only restricted by the profession - and only by its generally usable weapontypes.
The use of armors is generally not restricted anymore.
The use of amulets is generally not restricted anymore.
Red potions restore health (instead of blue potions).
Yellow potions restore stamina (although only a probability for Ales).
Blue potions restore magic.
Green potions restore afflictions (new).
Purple potions are for any other effects (mostly buffs).
CherryBomb and AcidBomb look different from the potions above.
Enemygroup-Spells were changed to Radius-Spells.
Cone-Spells were changed to Radius-Spells (except AcidBreath, MagicMissiles).
Corresponding spells from musical instruments and gadgets were also changed to Radius-Spells.
Most spells in the game were recreated in a particle-based way (for easier modding).
Most spells look a bit different.
Most spells are faster.
Combat animations of monsters (attack, dodge, hit) are faster.
Projectiles (arrows, rockets, stones etc.) are faster.
Some overly long hit sounds are shorter.
INSTALL
========
Extract all files into your /Wizardry 8/ folder. Overwrite files if asked. Done.
Alternatively, you can also install some parts separately:
Modified items: /Data/databases/items.dbs
Modified spells and projectiles (must be installed together):
/Data/databases/spelltables.dbs, /Data/databases/missiletables.dbs, /Data/spells, /Data/missiles
Modified combat sounds: /Data/Sound/combat
Modified combat animations: /Data/MONSTERS
This mod includes the popular Wiz8Fast tool. See CREDITS for usage.
After installation you can either start a new game or continue from existing savegames.
This mod should only be used with official game versions (the latest official version is 1.2.4).
This mod should not be used with community patches or other mods, otherwise the game can break.
UNINSTALL
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Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/databases
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/spells
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/missiles
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/Sound/combat
Delete everything in /Wizardry 8/Data/MONSTERS/ except MONSTERS.SLF
CREDITS
========
To the (unknown) creator of Wiz8Fast. Wiz8Fast is a well-known tool that makes NPCs walk faster in combat. It was added to the mod for convenience reasons. Doubleclick it to use.
COPYRIGHT
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This mod is generally free to use and build upon. That means you can use anything from it for your own Wizardry 8 mods, with some restrictions: First, you have to credit this mod in your own mod Readme. Second, you are not allowed to share any assets or derivative works in any other way than in the form of a Wizardry 8 mod, nor sell them.
==========
The use of weapons is only restricted by the profession - and only by its generally usable weapontypes.
The use of armors is generally not restricted anymore.
The use of amulets is generally not restricted anymore.
Red potions restore health (instead of blue potions).
Yellow potions restore stamina (although only a probability for Ales).
Blue potions restore magic.
Green potions restore afflictions (new).
Purple potions are for any other effects (mostly buffs).
CherryBomb and AcidBomb look different from the potions above.
Enemygroup-Spells were changed to Radius-Spells.
Cone-Spells were changed to Radius-Spells (except AcidBreath, MagicMissiles).
Corresponding spells from musical instruments and gadgets were also changed to Radius-Spells.
Most spells in the game were recreated in a particle-based way (for easier modding).
Most spells look a bit different.
Most spells are faster.
Combat animations of monsters (attack, dodge, hit) are faster.
Projectiles (arrows, rockets, stones etc.) are faster.
Some overly long hit sounds are shorter.
INSTALL
========
Extract all files into your /Wizardry 8/ folder. Overwrite files if asked. Done.
Alternatively, you can also install some parts separately:
Modified items: /Data/databases/items.dbs
Modified spells and projectiles (must be installed together):
/Data/databases/spelltables.dbs, /Data/databases/missiletables.dbs, /Data/spells, /Data/missiles
Modified combat sounds: /Data/Sound/combat
Modified combat animations: /Data/MONSTERS
This mod includes the popular Wiz8Fast tool. See CREDITS for usage.
After installation you can either start a new game or continue from existing savegames.
This mod should only be used with official game versions (the latest official version is 1.2.4).
This mod should not be used with community patches or other mods, otherwise the game can break.
UNINSTALL
===========
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/databases
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/spells
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/missiles
Delete folder /Wizardry 8/Data/Sound/combat
Delete everything in /Wizardry 8/Data/MONSTERS/ except MONSTERS.SLF
CREDITS
========
To the (unknown) creator of Wiz8Fast. Wiz8Fast is a well-known tool that makes NPCs walk faster in combat. It was added to the mod for convenience reasons. Doubleclick it to use.
COPYRIGHT
===========
This mod is generally free to use and build upon. That means you can use anything from it for your own Wizardry 8 mods, with some restrictions: First, you have to credit this mod in your own mod Readme. Second, you are not allowed to share any assets or derivative works in any other way than in the form of a Wizardry 8 mod, nor sell them.