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Tuesday, 07 September 2010
Home arrow U5: Lazarus arrow U5: Lazarus - Mod Guide

U5: Lazarus - Mod Guide
Written by Liora   
Monday, 23 April 2007

This is a guide to all the mods currently available for Ultima V: Lazarus.  As far as I am aware, this list is complete, but if any of the information is inaccurate, or if a mod is missing, let me know ! Smile

Choose from one of the following to jump to a mod category: 

- Bugfixes - Item Mods
- Weaponfixes/Enhancements - Stats, Skills, Encumbrance etc. Mods
- Interface Enhancements  - Spellcasting Mods
- Graphics/Camera Mods - Mod Packages

 

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 No Conflicts or bugs = Mod has no known conflicts with other mods, and no known bugs

 Sample Image = Mod has known conflicts with other mods, and they can't be used at the same time.  You will need to pick one or the other.

 Mod has known bugs = Mod has known bugs

(n+) = Mod applies only to “new” items (the mod will not affect existing items in inventory. Any new items you pick up will be changed)

 (ng) = Mod will only work if you are starting the game from scratch (won’t change existing saved games)

 

Bug Fixes:

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1) Lazarus v1.2_Bugfix & Mod Collection v1.29 Download  -  bugfixes,  weaponfixes and interface mods  

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  A bugfix and mod package that includes:

  • bugfix pack - bug fixes
  • weapon mods - Cheerful Dragon's magic weapon fix mods
  • font and user interface changes - other mods that enhance the interface.

2)  Phase Spiders Don’t Phase mod Sample Image Download  -  Stops phase spiders from phasing, speeding up the game

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  • If you are having problems with phase spiders slowing down the game to a large degree, this mod will fix that by stopping them from phasing
  • Phase spiders were also changed to be faster than normal
  • This mod was built on GQ's "Spiders drop more silk" mod, so certain spiders will drop more silk

Sample Image Conflicts:  Grail Quest's "Spiders Drop More Silk" mod.

3)  Health Loss Bug Fix No Conflicts or bugs Download   - Fixes unexplained continuous health loss experienced by some people.

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  • it was determined that a health decrease bug was being caused by a "rogue" regeneration ring that was somehow being added to a hidden ring slot on the affected character.
  • The mod file is called fw_regen_ring_killing_health.dsres.  More details about the bug can be found here .

Note:  This mod is now available in the Bugfix & Mod Collection V1.29

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Weapon Fixes/Enhancements

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1)  "ModCompatability Project"/Cheerful Dragon's Weapon fixes Mod Conflicts with another Mod (n+)  - fixes included in the Bugfix Pack

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  These mods are included in the "Bugfix" package listed above, and include:

  • ModCompatibility V2.dsres (base weaponfix mod)
  • modcompatibility_addon_cheerfuls_silver+glasssword_mod
  • modcompatibility_addon_cheerfuls_weaponfixes.dsres 
Only works on any new magic weapons you find.  To fix "old" weapons, use "Flint Item Changer" mod.

Active Image Conflicts: Not compatible with Volkan’s weapon mods or GQ’s weapon mod, discussed below (base mod edits pb_weapons.gas)

2)  Flint Item Changer Mod No Conflicts or bugs Download  - Talk to Flint in Britanny to exchange "old" pre-fix weapons with new ones.

  • For use with Cheerful Dragon's fixes (above).  Not needed if you're starting a new game

3)  Volkan’s Weapon mod Mod Conflicts with another Mod (n+) Download  - Enhances Silver Sword, and changes long bow to Serpent Bow

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Gives the Silver Sword a faster attack speed and blue magic sfx and changes the Long Bow to Serpent Bow with a fast attack speed.

Active Image ConflictsNot compatible with the “ModCompatability/Cheerful” weapon mods, or GQ’s weapon mod (edits pb_weapons.gas)

4) Improved Melee and Shields mod Mod Conflicts with another Mod (n+) Download   - increases the damage of melee weapons, and the defense of shields

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Notes:  - this mod requires the "Modcompatability Project/Cheerful's weapon fixes" files to be installed.

- this mod has not been well tested, but no bugs have been reported yet 

Active Image ConflictsNot compatible with Volkan’s or Grail Quest's weapon mods

5)  Grail Quest’s weapon mod:  “Weapons” (see "Mod Packs" for details) Mod Conflicts with another Mod (n+)  - weapon changes. Not working perfectly (see details).

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See post/documentation for more details.  Not working perfectly (that was my experience – correct me if I’m wrong).

Active Image ConflictsNot compatible with Volkan’s or ModCompatability weapon mods

 5)  Gauche Shield No Conflicts or bugs Download  - makes a Main Gauche shield that can be dual-wielded with one hand melee weapons.

  • Includes a “Buy Gauche” mod that allows you to buy it from Max Engel (Lord British's Armourer)
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Interface Enhancements

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1)  New Spell Scroll Icons (original mod) Active Image (n+) Download  - replaces generic scroll inventory icons with new icon graphics

- If you are using the V1.29 bugfix package, an updated version of this mod is available in that package

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  - replaces generic scroll icons with unique scroll icons for each scroll type

 New Scroll Icons Use Chuckles Scroll Changer to replace "old scrolls" with new ones.

Active Image Conflicts: New Spell Scroll Icons And Names, Mod has known bugs Spell Scrolls Show Spell Names (GQ’s mod), New Spell Icons V2

Note:  Currently this version is NOT compatible with the V1.29 Bugfix package. HOWEVER, an updated version of this mod (New Spell Icons V2) is available with the V1.29 bugfix package

2)  New Spell Scroll Icons And Names V2 Active Image (n+) Download  - new scroll icons, plus scrolls have a “spell name” 

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  - replaces generic scroll icons with unique scroll icons for each scroll type, and scroll names include a spell name

 New Scroll IconsName example:  "Vas Rel Por (Gate Travel)" instead of "Vas Rel Por Scroll"

Active Image Conflicts: New Spell Scroll Icons, Mod has known bugs Spell Scrolls Show Spell Names (GQ’s mod), New Spell Icons V2

Note:  This mod is compatible with the V1.29 Bugfix package.  

-  the original mod is availble here: New Spell Scroll Icons And Names

3)  Chuckles Scroll Changer V2 (Scroll Icons Companion Mod) No Conflicts or bugs Download  - talk to Chuckles to trade old scrolls for new ones

  • This is only needed if you are using the "New Scroll Icons" mods and you have scrolls with the original icons.  Talk to Chuckles the Jester in Lord British's Castle to trade scrolls.
  • This mod is compatible with the V1.29 bugfix package, but the original mod can be found here: Chuckles Scroll Changer (original)

4)  Quick Pocketwatch No Conflicts Download   - Pressing the 'J' key will show/hide the pocketwatch if party has one

Note: This mod is now available in the V1.29 Bugfix package

5)  Avatar Spellbook No Conflicts(ng) Download   – new spell book graphic.

          Avatar Spellbook    For saved games, newly found spellbooks will be changed, but not existing ones

5b)  Avatar Spellbook V2 No Conflicts(ng) Download   – new spell book graphic.

          Avatar Spellbook    For saved games, newly found spellbooks will be changed, but not existing ones

6)  Lazarus More Members Beta No Conflicts Download   - allows you to fill the 7th and 8th party member slots. Still in beta, but working so far (Apr.22/07).

7)  Take All button for Containers No Conflicts Download   - This mod adds a 'Take all' button to the container interface. Upon pressing the button, the selected character (the character whose inventory is visible) will 'put' all the items into his backpack.

8)  GQ Potions Show Effect Names V2 No Conflicts Download   - This is an updated version of GQ's Potions Show Effect Names mod, and is compatible with current bugfixes.

9)  Grail Quest’s Interface enhancement mods   - These are the interface mods in GQ's mod pack (see "Mod Packs):

  • (n+) Potions Show Effect Names , Mod has known bugs Spell Scrolls Show Spell Names (n+)

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Graphics/Camera Mods

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1)  Enhanced Graphics Mod  No Conflicts or bugs  Download – Greatly enhances game graphics.  See post for details

2)  Reagent Sources Highlighted No Conflicts or bugs (part of GQ’s Mod Package – see "Mod Packs" for details/download):

3)  Lazarus Camera Active Image Download  – Greater view distance, allows you to look up. (Windows users only)

     Conflicts:  Other Camera mods

4)   “Looking Up” Camera Mod Active Image Download  – allows you to look up (Windows users only)

     Conflicts:  Other Camera mods

5)  View Distance Mod Active Image Download  – increases the view distance, allows looking up. Can be used by Mac users.

  • Slows the game in some areas.  

     Conflicts:  Other Camera mods

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Item Mods

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1)  Avatar starts with a bedroll No Conflicts or bugs (ng)  Download   – start game with a bedroll in your inventory 

2) Avatar starts with a bedroll and a sextant No Conflicts or bugs (ng) Download    – start game with a bedroll and sextant in your inventory

3)  Lighthelm Only No Conflicts or bugs Download  makes a Helm that emits radius of light.

  • includes a "Buy Lighthelm" mod that allows you to buy the helm from Max Engel (Lord British's Armourer)  

4)   Ring of Reagents Mod Active Image Download  – rings that allow spellcasting without reagents

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  • Creates 2 Rings of Reagents:
    • Ring of Reagents:  Allows wearer to cast without reagents
    • Greater Ring of Reagents:  Allows the entire party to cast without reagents
  • Includes a separate mod that allows you to purchase the rings from Max Engel
  • Conflicts: The "Shop" mod conflicts with Volkan's mods that allow items to be purchased from Max Engel, but it can safely be deleted after you purchase the rings

5)  Grail Quest’s Item mods   - These are the item mods in GQ's mod pack (see "Mod Packs):

     Start with Moongate Scrolls No Conflicts or bugs– start with gate scrolls at Iolo’s house

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Stats, Skills, Encumbrance etc. Mods

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1)  Reduced food consumption rate No Conflicts or bugs  Download   - food consumption reduced to 1 item per member per day 

2)  1000 x encumbrance No Conflicts or bugs  Download  – effectively removes encumbrance restrictions

3)  Encumbrance Increase by Level No Conflicts or bugs  Download  – encumbrance limit is increased as you level up  

4)  Shrine Stats Bonus Mod V2 No Conflicts or bugs Forum Post: "[Mod] shrine quest stat bonus v2.0" Download This mod will give the whole party a stat bonus and more when shrines are cleansed.

5)  Grail Quest’s Skills/Stats  mods (part of GQ’s Mod Package – see below for details/download):

     Avatar Stat Minimum of 20No Conflicts or bugs,  Custom Settings (No Conflicts or bugs?), Random Stat Gain on Level UpNo Conflicts or bugs, Avatar Starts at level 1No Conflicts or bugs

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Spellcasting Mods

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1)  Lower enemy range for great heal No Conflicts or bugs  Download  - decreases the required distance from enemies to cast the "Great Heal" spell

2) GQ Expanded Summoned Beast Results V2 No Conflicts or bugs  Download  - Greater variety of summoned wild beasts.

3) Blink Activation For Cheerfuls Spellsystemfix No Conflicts or bugs(ng)  Download  - Will activate the Blink spell. This is just a spellsystemfix compatible update to the Blink reactivator of the UVL Team.
- Note: This spell has a high chance to break your game. Needs a new game to activate.

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Mod Packages

1)  Grail Quest’s Mod Package Download  

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There are some great mods in this package!  A few are out-of-date/not working, though  so only install the ones you want.

-   The mods I have personally used without any noticeable problems are:

  • GQ Giants Drop Loot.dsres                                   
  • GQ Insect Swarms Easier to Spot.dsres                       
  • GQ Inverted Training Cost.dsres                             
  • GQ Potions Show Effect Names.dsres                          
  • GQ Random Stat Gain on Level Up.dsres  - had this installed but didn’t really notice a change.  No problems though                    
  • GQ Reagent Sources Highlighted.dsres                      
  • GQ Spiders Drop More Silk.dsres   - Conflicts with phase spider mod, but otherwise works                          
  • GQ Start with Moongate Scrolls.dsres  

Active Image Mods in this package with known problems are:

  • Spell Scrolls Show Spell names  - this will override the spell scroll bug fixes (from the bug fix package) and not all scrolls will work properly.
  • Weapons.dsres  - not compatible with the weapon fixes in the bug fix package, or Volkan’s mods
  • Monsters Lite – wolves have been known to disappear from the game 
  • Expanded Summon Beast Results – I haven’t used this one, but it looks like it may override bugfixes (changes spells_monster.gas)

- Additional mods in this package that have no documented bugs or conflicts are:

  • Avatar Stat Minimum of 20
  • Custom Settings (various stat and skill changes)
  • Mob Size
  • Monsters I
  • Monsters II
  • Monsters Map Changes
  • Some Creatures Auto-Drop Treasure
  • Spell Damage Calculation Fix

    If anyone has more information about GQ’s mods (working or not), let me know and I’ll update this list.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 May 2010 )
 
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