Have you ever been disappointed that there's only a handful of Mimics in the game? This mod fixes that by turning every chest into a potential mimic, adding a layer of paranoia to your playthroughs.

Requires Norbyte's Script Extender
Requires Mod Configuration Menu (for MCM version)

It is recommended to use BG3 Mod Manager to install this Mod and Prerequisite Mods

Mimics, Mimics Everywhere



Mimics can be any inconspicuous chest. If you interact with them in any way they will transform and turn hostile. Any nearby mimics will also reveal themselves and join the fight.

The further you progress into your playthrough the more powerful mimics become, so beware!

New Mimic Ability



Mimics have a new ability that can swallow one equipment slot. If you lose all worn equipment (minus necklace & rings), something terrible will happen to the exposed adventurer.

Counter Measure

Equipping the Hag's mask will reveal any disguised mimics without making them hostile. This allows you to get the jump on them first.

Configuration

THIS MOD IS NOW CONFIGURABLE VIA MOD CONFIGURATION MENU


There are three properties you can change:

EncounterPercentage

The likelihood of a chest turning into a mimic. Accepts values from 0-100. 100 being every chest turns into a mimic, whereas 0 spawns none.

Seed

Used to determine which chest turns into a mimic. Consistent across all playthroughs. Accepts any text inputted.

HarderMimics

Give Mimics the ability to steal your equipment. Turning this off will restore default behaviour. Set to 0 to disable it.

EDITING CONFIGURATION ( NO MCM VERSION )

Once you first launch the mod, you will find a configuration file named "MoreMimics.json" in this folder path: %localappdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate\Script Extender\


Open it in your favourite text editor such as notepad, and edit each value accordingly and save when you're done. The new values will be applied when you launch the mod again.

Example: I am increasing the encounter rate to 50, changing the seed to some other text (must be within quotation marks), and finally, turning HarderMimics off by setting it to 0.



Uninstallation

This mod should be completely uninstallable without breaking your save. But if you want to be extra sure, it is recommended to use Mod Uninstaller


Notes

• Story related chests (i.e. chests with unique gear or quest related items) generally will not turn into mimics, this is to prevent potential soft-locks.
• Mimics can uses items such as spell scrolls or potions if it's in their inventory.
• There is currently no perception check to know whether a chest is a disguised mimic or not. Perhaps a future update there will be.
• Mimics will get harder the further you progress the story.
• The vanilla mimics in the underdark and counting house may not behave correctly while this mod is installed.
• If a mimic fails to spawn, the original chest just breaks open spilling its contents to the floor (will need a better solution for this)
  

Credits

Norbyte, for the Mod Template and BG3 search engine site
ShinyHobo, for the BG3 Multi Modder's Tool
Volitio, for creating Modding Configuration Manager
The Modding Channels in the Larian Studios Community Discord Server for general support


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