So when I came to CoA, I downloaded a few files, as most people do. Files required by CoA for some additional content.
But part of it is lacking. Not to bash whichever DM messed with the dialog.tlk file, but I prefer a bit more info in mine.
So I spent the better part of today enacting certain changes.
What do you get if you download this?
–You get a new dialog.tlk file, domains.2da, and feats.2da to use with NWN and CoA.
Is it required?
--Not at all, you can use the standard CoA version if you want.
So what does it do and why do I want it?
--This is up to you, and based on the characters you play.
---Classes---
When selecting a class at character creation, certain classes now show CoA information regarding valid deities and allowed armor.
--Feats--
Only two feats have received updates. Barbarian Rage has been updated with information such as duration and damage immunities. Favored Enemy now correctly shows the +2 Dodge AC bonus that you receive.
--Spells--
All spells in the Game Mechanics thread with changes have been altered within the file, so you can know what each does differently. Whether it's duration or damage. (This doesn't include the 1d4+1 damage for cantrips, but that's a minor thing.)
--Clerical Domains--
By far the most important update. All standard NWN clerical domains have now been updated with a list of the CoA deities that use that domain.
All of the CoA custom domains now each have their own TLK entry, detailing the spells that are granted, and any other bonuses.
(Note: I also fixed the Granted Feat on the Reptilian domain. It correctly gives the Domain_Reptile feat, that details the Reptilian bonus spells. I do not know if this will correctly allow Turn Reptile to work, but I believe it should. Before the Granted Feat was Domain_Time.)
This update will work for all Single-Player content and CoA content as of today's date. None of the original content has been deleted or removed. Instead I added a piece at the end of the original lines, that looks like this:
CoA: This spell now has X duration
Or in the case of domains (example being the Cold domain):
CoA Deities: Auril
I don't know if there are any problems with the TLK, but I'm reasonably sure that it should work correctly. However, I suggest keeping a backup of the CoA official version just in case something crops up.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=04484513757969234406&gk=forex
You should be able to visit that link, and there will be details on the download, as well as a link to click in order to download the files.
dialog.tlk goes in your NWN install folder.
The .2da files go in your override. (For those that don't already know how to install.)