This sounds like a
great new project, Wes. Ambitious, surely *grin*, but I'm sure that many BG2 players will appreciate the changes! This may prompt a reinstall of big ol' BG2.
A few questions about the project:
1) This will require both BG2 and IWD2 to be installed, right? Full install(s)?
2) How are you planning to implement kits, if at all? Something like the Black Isle team is planning for
Jefferson - specific feats (in place of prestige classes) would be nice applied to kits. Or maybe *grin* prestige classes in place of kits.
Some other notes:
- Do BG1 next. It should be an easier game to "translate", what with the lack of kits, lower level gameplay, lack of spell duels, and such.
- My suggestions for BG2 new NPC classes.
Jaheira: Fighter/Druid
Valygar: Ranger, or Ranger/Rogue
Minsc: Barbarian/Fighter
Korgan: Fighter, or Fighter/Barbarian
Haer'Dalis: Fighter/Bard
Keldorn: Paladin
Yoshimo: Fighter/Rogue, or Rogue
Cernd: Druid
Mazzy: Paladin! (No more race/class limits!)