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Hi everyone,
Im planning my 3th run over SoA and ToB, and i appreciate some suggestions about mods to make my third run different and not so repetitive. I have already found some interesting mods, heres a little list and the order i intend to install, so correct me if its wrong:

BG2 SoA
BG2 ToB
Official Patch
BG2 Fixpack (Core Rules. All optional but cool except change free action to protect against stun. Should i install BETA CORES too? Im not so sure)
Ascension (all battles)
Item upgrade (really cool upgrades like CF +5, Soul Reaver +6, more rings, boots and helmets options)
Banter Packs (i expect more fun)
Assassinations (i like the idea of becoming a formal murderer, cuz i like evil parties, although im planning a good party now)
Dungeon be gone (no comments, i hate chap. 1)
NPCs: What do you guys think about add new npcs, are they really good? More suggestions are welcome!
* Xan
* Keto
* Solaufein
BG2 Tweaks
* Restore SoA Load Screen Logo
* Stores Sell Higher Stacks of Items
* True Grandmastery
* Remove "You Must Gather Your Party..." Sound
* Unlimited ammo, gem, potion, jewelry and scroll stacking.
* Weapon Animation Tweaks
* Higher HP on Level Up -> Maximum
* Easy Spell Learning -> 100% Learn Spells
* Make Bags of Holding Bottomless
* Rest Anywhere

Well, as you guys can see i dont wanna change game "mechanics" yet im gonna install some "convenience" tweaks what i mostly look for is entertainment.

As long as you're going big into mods, may I suggest the Quest Pack and Unfinished Business? I like the added content they bring.

I don't have any real suggestions for NPCs right now. I've yet to actually get through SoA with any of them. I do have Keto and Xan installed. Keto talks...a LOT. So if you like that, then you'll probably like her. Xan I've yet to try.

A couple of others I played with for some time (but never finished) are Kindrek and Hubelpot. Kindrek is over-powered in my opinion, but he's fun to have around initially (until you grow bored with him). Hubelpot, a druid, is great for replacing Jaheira or Cernd if you're the type to dislike those two (like me).

Those are my few suggestions.

I am now on my second playthrough. I thought that I had completed SoA previoiusly when I got to Hell. This time I realised my mistake and have finished it!! I am playing with the Questpack, Amber and Saerileth. I haven't found Amber yet, so can make no comment. Questpack is a good mod, Saerileth is a great mod if you're playing a good character. It changes the game dramatically!! I had to reload several times before realising the mistakes that I was making! Slight Spoiler Make sure that you always have items for sale and/or money. I won't say why as that would spoil it too much IMO.

Added:
Unfinished Business (wow how could i miss it?)
QuestPack (without Hell Revised Trials cuz it seems to be incompatible with bg2fixpack)
Amber NPC (Fighter Thief)
Kivan (Archer)
Saerileth NPC (New paladin. I dont like forcing Keldorn to stay with me, and hey, ive heard shes a great NPC)

I think its enough mods, however more suggestions are always welcome... im still not sure about the correct order to install.

BG2 SoA
BG2 ToB
Official Patch
BG2 Fixpack
Ascension
Item upgrade
Banter Packs
Assassinations
Quest Pack
Unfinished Business
Dungeon be Gone
NPCS: Solaufein (Weidu); Amber; Saerileth; Kivan; Xan; Keto
BG2 Tweaks (I read this better be the last one)

All right?

If you're going to have Kivan and Amber in the party at the same time, you could get the crossmod banter pack at Gibberlings3. There's quite a bit of content between those two.