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Dace De'Briago · 02-09-2005, 09:48 PM

Well, I'd say that gaming experience in BG is at least partially dependant upon PC processor speed.

I know for a fact that the game is clunky when played with minimum specifications (struggles to handle pathfinding and scripts) compared to anything of about 700MHZ or above, which plays the game much smoother.

I wouldnt recommend below 128mb of RAM to play the game though, there is just too much going on in-game to get a smooth experience otherwise.

Additionally, some modern games are still heavily CPU dependant (UT2K4...) and others rely very heavily upon a good graphics card (Half Life 2, DOOM 3...).

I think that a game of BG is probably best enjoyed with a 600mhz+ processor, 128mb RAM, a 3d graphics card of any sort and a full hard disk install. That would run the game adequately for most (though some of the uber overpowered tactics scripts may cause holy hell on your system if you ever run them!).

02-09-2005, 09:48 PM	#4
Dace De'Briago Silver Dragon Join Date: December 28, 2002 Location: Wales Age: 43 Posts: 1,617	Well, I'd say that gaming experience in BG is at least partially dependant upon PC processor speed. I know for a fact that the game is clunky when played with minimum specifications (struggles to handle pathfinding and scripts) compared to anything of about 700MHZ or above, which plays the game much smoother. I wouldnt recommend below 128mb of RAM to play the game though, there is just too much going on in-game to get a smooth experience otherwise. Additionally, some modern games are still heavily CPU dependant (UT2K4...) and others rely very heavily upon a good graphics card (Half Life 2, DOOM 3...). I think that a game of BG is probably best enjoyed with a 600mhz+ processor, 128mb RAM, a 3d graphics card of any sort and a full hard disk install. That would run the game adequately for most (though some of the uber overpowered tactics scripts may cause holy hell on your system if you ever run them!).