Hi, I'm a newcomer to the Baldur's Gate series but I've thoroughly enjoyed my last two playthroughs in the Enhanced Edition; once as a Chaotic Good char, another as a Neutral Evil one.
However I found that due to the many restrictions based on a low reputation (store prices, Neutral characters leaving, Flaming Fist etc.), I've had to play my Neutral Evil character pretty much the same way as a Chaotic Good or Neutral one, albeit with a touch of deviousness behind every action. When I first set out to create him, I envisioned a social Darwinist, a Nietzschean ubermensch, someone who took what he wanted, when he wanted it. He was a Libertarian, and wouldn't stand the Flaming Fist telling him what he could or could not do. He was also contemptuous of the Gods, so no donations, no Talos, Helm or Umberlee bullcrap.
I could deal with the lowered store prices, Jaheira leaving, but the defining obstacle was definitely the Flaming Fist routing me at every turn, especially at early levels when they're hasted and I haven't even encountered the damned spell scroll. So in the end, I had to play it, at the best, in more or less the same way as a Neutral Character. I ended up going out of my way to "help people", just to get those government agents off my back. It was... unsatisfying to say the least.
So I'm looking to start my latest playthrough as a pure Chaotic Evil character, someone who can realise the aspirations I set out for my original Evil character. I'm simply looking for ways to circumvent the Flaming Fist; are there any mods out there specifically for this? Is there any way I can use Shadowkeeper to do something, perhaps to nerf the Flaming Fist enforcers by some measure? Can I alter the reputation at which Flaming Fist dogs jump me? Any console commands that would be helpful?
I strongly believe that Baldur's Gate has the narrative depth to pursue this kind of rewarding role-playing experience. I simple have a small problem with its gameplay mechanics. Any help is appreciated :)
In case of "tl;dr": I hate the Flaming Fist. How do I get rid of them?
However I found that due to the many restrictions based on a low reputation (store prices, Neutral characters leaving, Flaming Fist etc.), I've had to play my Neutral Evil character pretty much the same way as a Chaotic Good or Neutral one, albeit with a touch of deviousness behind every action. When I first set out to create him, I envisioned a social Darwinist, a Nietzschean ubermensch, someone who took what he wanted, when he wanted it. He was a Libertarian, and wouldn't stand the Flaming Fist telling him what he could or could not do. He was also contemptuous of the Gods, so no donations, no Talos, Helm or Umberlee bullcrap.
I could deal with the lowered store prices, Jaheira leaving, but the defining obstacle was definitely the Flaming Fist routing me at every turn, especially at early levels when they're hasted and I haven't even encountered the damned spell scroll. So in the end, I had to play it, at the best, in more or less the same way as a Neutral Character. I ended up going out of my way to "help people", just to get those government agents off my back. It was... unsatisfying to say the least.
So I'm looking to start my latest playthrough as a pure Chaotic Evil character, someone who can realise the aspirations I set out for my original Evil character. I'm simply looking for ways to circumvent the Flaming Fist; are there any mods out there specifically for this? Is there any way I can use Shadowkeeper to do something, perhaps to nerf the Flaming Fist enforcers by some measure? Can I alter the reputation at which Flaming Fist dogs jump me? Any console commands that would be helpful?
I strongly believe that Baldur's Gate has the narrative depth to pursue this kind of rewarding role-playing experience. I simple have a small problem with its gameplay mechanics. Any help is appreciated :)
In case of "tl;dr": I hate the Flaming Fist. How do I get rid of them?