Technical question - continuous loop

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-09-2001, 04:12 PM

I have a major problem with my copy of BG1. In Chapter 7, I was trying to attend the Inaugeration ceremony when the game bogged down on me. It started continuously looping through the "movie" of people entering the estate for the ceremony.

It actually let me inside, but the "movie" kept running. Also, there were NO dignitaries inside the estate. No Sarevok, no dukes, duchesses,or nobility of ANY kind - just a few guards.

I tried un-installing and re-installing the game. When I did that, it would take 5-10 minutes (real time) for my characters to take just a few steps - so I wasn't even able to get back to the estate the second time around.

Because of this glitch, I was unable to finish BG1. I never had the joy of facing off with Sarevok or seeing how well his spleen fit on the end of my sword.

I should mention that I have a....um......"unofficial"...copy of BG1. The person who made the copy said he had the same problem, only his occured on the Ice Island off of Ulgoth's Beard. Eventually, however, he was able to get past it. I wasn't.

Any advice or suggestions?

SixOfSpades · 11-09-2001, 05:43 PM

I have a similar problem, though mine was in the 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset' movies you get in BG city. About half the time they play, I get to go back to the game for about 2 seconds, then the movie plays again. In the end, I resolved to simply stay indoors at dawn and nightfall. And I've got a retail version, too.

My suggestion to you would be that, since you and he have problems on different discs of BG, re-burn those discs. Or just burn a second copy of his Disc 5 and your Disc 6.

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-10-2001, 02:11 PM

That's exactly what happened to me. I was able to "explore" the estate somewhate - but it kept "looping" to the movie about every 2 seconds - even after I got onto the seconde floor.

We DID burn a second copy of CD5 and I still had the same problem.

The only solution I have now is to buy a retail version and replace my current version with it.

Thanks for the reply.

TheCrimsomBlade · 11-10-2001, 02:31 PM

Buy The real thing you can find them at Wal-Mart for $19.95 now,
they were $49.95 when they first came out. I have also seen them at
Target Stores for $15.95 and Tails of the Swordcoast for $9.00 so go shop around.Then you'll Have a copy that will work :cool:
:warrior1:

Tejo Dragonslayer · 11-14-2001, 02:28 PM

I had this problem too -- it has nothing to do with the burnt cc/unburnt copy. You need to download the Swordcoast patch. It has to do with saving so many games, and have a large history file etc - they explained it better in the FAQ. Download the patch - fixes it immediately.

11-09-2001, 04:12 PM	#1
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	I have a major problem with my copy of BG1. In Chapter 7, I was trying to attend the Inaugeration ceremony when the game bogged down on me. It started continuously looping through the "movie" of people entering the estate for the ceremony. It actually let me inside, but the "movie" kept running. Also, there were NO dignitaries inside the estate. No Sarevok, no dukes, duchesses,or nobility of ANY kind - just a few guards. I tried un-installing and re-installing the game. When I did that, it would take 5-10 minutes (real time) for my characters to take just a few steps - so I wasn't even able to get back to the estate the second time around. Because of this glitch, I was unable to finish BG1. I never had the joy of facing off with Sarevok or seeing how well his spleen fit on the end of my sword. I should mention that I have a....um......"unofficial"...copy of BG1. The person who made the copy said he had the same problem, only his occured on the Ice Island off of Ulgoth's Beard. Eventually, however, he was able to get past it. I wasn't. Any advice or suggestions? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

11-09-2001, 05:43 PM	#2
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	I have a similar problem, though mine was in the 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset' movies you get in BG city. About half the time they play, I get to go back to the game for about 2 seconds, then the movie plays again. In the end, I resolved to simply stay indoors at dawn and nightfall. And I've got a retail version, too. My suggestion to you would be that, since you and he have problems on different discs of BG, re-burn those discs. Or just burn a second copy of his Disc 5 and your Disc 6. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

11-10-2001, 02:11 PM	#3
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	That's exactly what happened to me. I was able to "explore" the estate somewhate - but it kept "looping" to the movie about every 2 seconds - even after I got onto the seconde floor. We DID burn a second copy of CD5 and I still had the same problem. The only solution I have now is to buy a retail version and replace my current version with it. Thanks for the reply. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

11-10-2001, 02:31 PM	#4
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 73 Posts: 2,081	Buy The real thing you can find them at Wal-Mart for $19.95 now, they were $49.95 when they first came out. I have also seen them at Target Stores for $15.95 and Tails of the Swordcoast for $9.00 so go shop around.Then you'll Have a copy that will work :cool: :warrior1: __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
technical question	SpongeBobTheDestoyer	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	6	04-04-2003 02:23 PM
Technical Question...	Grundel	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	4	01-09-2002 04:43 PM
Movement in Continuous mode	DOITHTH	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	1	12-11-2001 05:22 PM
Continuous Mode?	Seyal	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	4	11-30-2001 03:59 PM
a technical question	andrewas	Baldurs Gate II Archives	0	10-24-2001 05:08 PM

11-14-2001, 02:28 PM	#5
Tejo Dragonslayer Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Aurora,CO,USA Posts: 7	I had this problem too -- it has nothing to do with the burnt cc/unburnt copy. You need to download the Swordcoast patch. It has to do with saving so many games, and have a large history file etc - they explained it better in the FAQ. Download the patch - fixes it immediately.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)