Union and plugins for Gothic 1 a 2
The Union is used to install plugins into Gothic, which allow you to get various improvements to the game, such as speeding up time, collecting items quickly and much more. Here you can find the Resource Manager to install Union itself as well as the plugins with their descriptions.
Installation :
1. Install Union 1.0m via Resource Manager
2. Download the plugin and put it in the Data folder, or in the Plugins folder that you can create there.
History of Union and Plugin Updates
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Union Resource Manager
It is used to install and run plugins, install playerkit + resource patches and some plugins.
Download all plugins at once
Here you can download all plugins from this page in one archive.
zUtilities
A basic plugin that contains a lot of basic features for playing Gothic - displaying your damage, game time, ammo and the popular time acceleration. Time acceleration needs to be enabled in the game in the plugin menu and is used by default with the Y key. (Can be changed in Gothic.ini)
Union QuickLoot
Implements fast item picking in the game - Hero picks up items instantly, without picking up animation. Defaults to right mouse button/V - keys can be changed in Gothic.ini in the system folder.
GothicRichPresence
Showing that you are playing a particular Gothic mod on Discord - mod name, guild, level, chapter, map you are on, day and time - all this is displayed next to your name on Discord if you have this feature enabled in Discord settings.
Union_Adv_Inventory
It implements a new modern inventory into the game with a sophisticated look and feel, with new categories and so on. Now working with the inventory is much better!
Hedin_Union_XP_Bar
A newer version of the old XP Bar plugin. This plugim will show you an indicator of current experience and how much is missing until the next level. This new version also displays Level and Knowledge Points alongside the indicator. The plugin can be configured in Gothic.ini - the position of the xp bar, its type and so on.
Hedin_Union_Vob_Locator_New
New plugin derived from the old Vob Locator. Allows you to see all objects around you at a distance and also monsters, this version is designed to not be so much of a cheat and only work to see objects at a short distance. You start the plugin by pressing the minus button next to the backspace. Do not use together with the old Vob Locator
Hedin_Union_AutoQuickLoot
This plugin allows you to automatically collect objects in your surroundings, without any clicking or pressing of buttons. Do not use with the old classic plugin - Union_QuickLoot
Hedin_Union_1H_2H_Splash
Area damage for weapons. Damage is expressed as % of actual damage. The percentage depends on the weapon's proficiency level. The amount of damage you inflict on enemies is chosen depending on your level (beginner, expert, master).
Union_XP_Bar
It implements the experience meter in the game and the experience needed for the next level. This version contains less features than the Hedin plugin.
zCleanupCamSpace
It hides vegetation that obstructs the view between the protagonist, the camera and the adversary hidden behind the vegetation.
zDanglingWeapons
He performs a breathing motion equipped with weapons. Recommended to use together with Humans Remaster.
zHackChest
The plugin makes opening chests and doors easier by being able to quickly open the lock using strength, dexterity or mana if the lock is openable.
Hedin_Union_Vob_Locator
Indicates nearby Vobs (objects). Default keyboard shortcut: - (minus)
Hedin_Union_Hitpoints_Monitor
Displays the received damage and regenerated health of nearby NPCs.
Hedin_Union_LifeSaveNpc
Allows you to protect peaceful NPCs from death. Default keyboard shortcut: Left Shift + U
zTTSDialogues
The plugin allows reading dialogs that have no dubbing or optionally all dialogs (useful for mods that only have dubbing in another language) read by Windows Narrator.
zTraderStoleMyItems
This plugin removes pledged items from traders when the player starts trading.
NoDeathPlugin
The plugin adds the NoDeath option - play without a single death. After death, saved games are removed. Please note that the plugin is disabled by default. It must be activated in the options!
ItemMapPlugin
The plugin shows the location of all items, NPCs, chests and other useful objects on the game map.
zTorchControl
The plugin will ensure that the burning torches the hero is holding are saved and loaded correctly when saving/loading the game. Additionally, it allows you to set a key to quickly pull and hide torches.
zUnstuckSlidingPlayer
The plugin automatically teleports the player to a safe position if the player gets stuck for too long in the shift animation.
ezDialogueSkipper
The plugin allows you to bypass all dialogs that are currently queued by pressing the right mouse button while holding down a defined key (default: right Shift).
ezPickPocket
The plugin allows you to quickly select pockets (if possible) by pressing the right mouse button next to the NPC without having to start a dialog.
zAcrobaticSwitch
The plugin allows to switch the jump animation between normal jump and acrobatics if the player has the acrobatics skill. Default keyboard shortcut: P
Hedin_Simple_Inventory
Revised version of the extended inventory. Works only for Gothic 2 Night of the Raven and mods based on it.The inventory is based on the extended inventory and contains almost all of its features. However, the inventory display is not based on cells, but on a list of items.
Hedin_Union_SummonPlugin
A small plugin for summoners. Allows you to:
- teleport summons to the area where the main enemy (G) is located.
- Summon stuck summons to you (left Shift + G).
- displays the number of living summons of the player.
- active and passive modes for summons (left shift + F9).
Hedin_Union_Switch_Day_Duration
In the zMiscUtils plugin you can set the length of the day in the game. The plugin allows you to switch the length of the day between 3 modes while running the game itself: normal day, extended day (4x longer) and shortened day (5x shorter). The plugin does not require zMiscUtils if it is present, however, it works through it.
armor_visual_change
Allows you to change the appearance of the armor (transmog) in the game using the HOME key.
zAsyncSaveLoad
Thanks to the plugin, the game window responds to the Alt+Tab combination during loading and saving.
- The plugin has an effect only in window mode
- Plugin works only without DX11
zBlockerFucker
Allows the use of Kajma's Gothic and Server Modifications plugins, along with unsupported plugins that are worth installing when the BLOCKER appears after starting the game.
zPrimitiveSplash
Another plugin adding area damage with melee weapons, another type of this plugin can be found above.
Hedin_Auto_PickLock_G2A
Automatic matching with 50% probability. Successful combinations are memorized and repeated. The plugin allows you to unlock complex locks with a large number of combinations. Unlike fast matching, you won't lose the bonuses intended in the mod and you won't damage the various mechanics.
zHumansRemaster
Improves animations of human NPCs and the main character.
Preview here - https://youtu.be/62U8UHMfL8g
zTrollStoneThrowing
It adds a new ability to trolls, known for example from the New Balance modification, namely throwing stones as a ranged attack.
Excerpted here - https://youtu.be/iHb5CgOwbUk
Abandoned Mine
This plugin places a recreated abandoned mine (cut from G1) between Khorinis and Mining Valley and adds some enemies. Lore-friendly and can be easily expanded in custom mods. Will not work in mods that already have this feature (Destiny, Blacksmith, Global, G2 Plus)
Hedin_Union_Light_Evening
This plugin extends the game day and starts the evening at 22:00, with complete darkness falling at midnight. This way it naturally extends the day and you don't have to worry so much about the darkness. Works with or without DX11.
Mod_KM_Difficulty.vdf (Plugin for Archolos)
- Removes the hero's health increase per level.
- Some monsters have a pack instinct (they attack together if they are close to each other).
- Monsters warn (growl) only once (for 1 second).
- New game not required, only works on Archolos
QuickOpen_ArcholosEdition_1.0.vdf (Archolos)
With this plugin the hero can open gold pouches, shells, heavy fish, messages etc. much faster and can also consume food and drink faster if needed.
Sprint_ArcholosEdition_1.0.vdf (Archolos)
- Thanks to this add-on, the hero can now run indefinitely from a configurable strength value (default: 40). Of course, you can also set the value to 0, in which case the hero can run from the start. It is also no longer necessary to consume a potion in order to run. The plugin also offers other setting options.
Hedin_Union_NB_Small_Improvements
- A collection of tools for modifying New Balance. With this plugin you can see the stats of enemies by pressing shift+p. You can also see the chance of stealing for the NPC character name and a few other things. Everything is configurable in Gothic.ini or the game menu.