Changes the durations and prices of the potions in Baldur's Gate 3 to that of the source material, 5e PHB. An info.json file is now included. Works with BG3ModManager.exe and now hopefully all other mod mangers.
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Changelogs
Version 09
Updated "5e Potions AEO Removal" to allow for administration of healing potions to others as well as self.
Version 0.8
Fix for some poison tooltips not showing accurate numbers. Changed coating duration of the following poisons: Serpent Venom, Wyvern Poison, Purple Worm Poison. These poisons will also not remain coated on the weapon after the first hit on a target.
Version 0.7
Added in changes to damage dice for Serpent Venom, Wyvern Poison, and Purple Worm Poison Added optional file for removing AEO effects from potion destruction
Version 0.4
*added changes to potion prices to match 5e as close as possible
Version 0.3
*added info.json file for mod manager (fingers crossed)
Version 0.2
First Public Iteration
The mod appears to be working in the Full Release of Baldur's Gate 3.
Changes the durations of the potions in Baldur's Gate 3 to that of the source material, 5e PHB. Also adjusts the gold price for potions to reflect 5e better. An info.json file is now included. Works with BG3ModManager.exe and now hopefully all other mod mangers.
Documentation:
Optional File:5e Potions Take an Action
Changes all potions use cost from a bonus action to an action. If you want this feature than only use this file. There is no need to use the main file as well.
Optional File:5e Potions AEO Removal
Removes the AOE effect from a potions destruction except for Potion of Sleep. Does not change anything else.
Future Plans!
Create an optional file that changes the use of potions from a bonus action to an action. - Completed and ready for public test!
Add potions and poisons from 5e that are not currently implemented to the treasure table. - Completed by Larian
Monitor for bugs and feature requests.
Current Feature Requests:
Adjust poison damage dice to 5e values - partially complete, changed damage dice for Serpent Venom, Wyvern Poison, and Purple Worm Poison, will continue to investigate for other changes if needed, please give feedback
Optional file that disables the potion's effect if the potion is thrown and explodes - Completed and ready for open test
README
Hello User, welcome to 5ePotions!
Instructions!
If using 'BG3ModManager.exe' Copy the file '5ePotions.pak' and paste it in your Mods folder located by default '...AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods'. Run 'BG3ModManager.exe'. Drag '5ePotions' from the right side to the left. Save the order. Now go play the game and enjoy the corrected potion durations!
Special thanks to DiZ for showing me the ropes and answering questions!