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Playing as a Monstrous PC in BG1/2 - Advice appreciated! - Aderon - 05-01-2026
Hello! New to the forum, but the brilliant (and beastly) mods for BG1 featuring Bristlelick/Verr'Sza made me consider whether it was possible to play as a Gnoll (for example) in the BG games? I've already done a vanilla playthrough as a half-orc and was interested in doing a funky modded one. If anyone has advice, I'd truly appreciate it!
Thank you!
RE: Playing as a Monstrous PC in BG1/2 - Advice appreciated! - Lava - 05-01-2026
It may be really difficult -- the game has a very limited number of dynamic models that show weapons. For example, the rakshasa model always has the same weapon and colors. Gnolls have an extended number of colors, but the only weapons that are going to show are: an empty hand, shortsword, and halberd. That is mostly why my unusual NPCs like Bristlelick, Varshoon or Afu-Zuuvi come with their own weapons, and why Verr does not use the usual rakshasa model.
I myself do not plan on creating any race mods, but I think there are already some that add some options. Perhaps not the wildest ones, but still worth a look. You may, for example, look at this mod: https://github.com/dark0dave/Subrace-mod
There is also Talents of Faerun, which also adds some options: https://gibberlings3.github.io/Documentation/readmes/readme-dw_talents.html#races
However, note that while I think it's a great mod, it may cause problems with some mods, so read this part of the readme: https://gibberlings3.github.io/Documentation/readmes/readme-dw_talents.html#compat
Cheers!
RE: Playing as a Monstrous PC in BG1/2 - Advice appreciated! - Aderon - 05-01-2026
I appreciate the quick response! I'll give them a peek. Worst case scenario, I'll just use a portrait and my imagination, I suppose.
RE: Playing as a Monstrous PC in BG1/2 - Advice appreciated! - Lava - 05-01-2026
Sure
It may still be a good idea to check those mods Have fun during your next runs! Cheers!