Just got a copy from a friend of mine...

Mozenwrathe · 06-07-2006, 08:40 AM

okay, aside from the original game, do I need anything else to try out some of those sample modules I have heard are posted around the internet? or do I have to go and hunt down the additional second section to Baldur's Gate II in order to work with those modules? There was one that featured Drizzt Do'Urden I wanted to get my hands on...

Dundee Slaytern · 06-07-2006, 09:19 AM

I would not recommend playing with the mods yet, as most of them require you to have some pre-knowledge of the game first. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Do you have ToB? No matter whether you have the expansion or not, you will still need to patch and Baldurdash your game. The sticky FAQ thread will guide you to them.

ZFR · 06-07-2006, 04:26 PM

The Mods for BG2 are not stand-alone campaigns like most of those fo NWN. All are additions to the OC.

Mozenwrathe · 06-18-2006, 08:26 AM

Another question: can Baldur's Gate I or II be played online with others, or is it purely a one-player game? I haven't even looked at the box since I brought it home more than to be pleased with the fact I got it for nothing.

robertthebard · 06-18-2006, 09:45 AM

There is a multiplayer option, but it requires some forethought. Framerates have to be set the same for each computer, and the host pc needs to get the IP address to the rest of the party.

Harkoliar · 06-18-2006, 01:17 PM

it pretty hard to play with other people online. First off, you need to find a dedicated group to play with as well as coordinating who or what to do.

Still once you find a person who is willing to join you, it makes the game pretty enjoyable.

ZFR · 06-18-2006, 06:48 PM

Again, you can't make it into sort of MMORPG like Ziroc's Undermountain. It's playing single player campaign with more players each controlling one or more characters.

Harkoliar · 06-20-2006, 10:25 PM

minor spoiler:

i remember the time when i had 3 players with me in a multiplayer session. One stupid idiot was a mage and just cast a spell in the docks in broad daylight. I didnt have any license and was given the warning already.. suffice to say, we had a blast with cowled wizards popping up and all of us went into a mad battle lust. Was all good fun and we survived. lol. The best thing here is that you cant control other players so the random variable is quite appealing.

Klorox · 06-20-2006, 11:09 PM

This game is much more story-centered than action when compared to a lot of the games out there.

It's not like Diablo, for example.

This is a game I think is much more enjoyable to experience by yourself.

Armen · 06-21-2006, 07:14 AM

it's probably worth saying that i've read a lot of posts over the years from people being unable to get the multiplayer to work (and my own half-hearted attempts have been complete failures)

06-07-2006, 08:40 AM	#1
Mozenwrathe Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Age: 49 Posts: 1,214	okay, aside from the original game, do I need anything else to try out some of those sample modules I have heard are posted around the internet? or do I have to go and hunt down the additional second section to Baldur's Gate II in order to work with those modules? There was one that featured Drizzt Do'Urden I wanted to get my hands on... __________________ There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.

06-07-2006, 04:26 PM	#3
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 7,369	The Mods for BG2 are not stand-alone campaigns like most of those fo NWN. All are additions to the OC. __________________ ZFR

06-18-2006, 08:26 AM	#4
Mozenwrathe Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Age: 49 Posts: 1,214	Another question: can Baldur's Gate I or II be played online with others, or is it purely a one-player game? I haven't even looked at the box since I brought it home more than to be pleased with the fact I got it for nothing. __________________ There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.

06-18-2006, 09:45 AM	#5
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 62 Posts: 4,537	There is a multiplayer option, but it requires some forethought. Framerates have to be set the same for each computer, and the host pc needs to get the IP address to the rest of the party. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

06-18-2006, 01:17 PM	#6
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	it pretty hard to play with other people online. First off, you need to find a dedicated group to play with as well as coordinating who or what to do. Still once you find a person who is willing to join you, it makes the game pretty enjoyable. __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-07-2006, 09:19 AM	#2
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I would not recommend playing with the mods yet, as most of them require you to have some pre-knowledge of the game first. [img]smile.gif[/img] Do you have ToB? No matter whether you have the expansion or not, you will still need to patch and Baldurdash your game. The sticky FAQ thread will guide you to them.

06-18-2006, 06:48 PM	#7
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 7,369	Again, you can't make it into sort of MMORPG like Ziroc's Undermountain. It's playing single player campaign with more players each controlling one or more characters. __________________ ZFR

06-20-2006, 10:25 PM	#8
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	minor spoiler: i remember the time when i had 3 players with me in a multiplayer session. One stupid idiot was a mage and just cast a spell in the docks in broad daylight. I didnt have any license and was given the warning already.. suffice to say, we had a blast with cowled wizards popping up and all of us went into a mad battle lust. Was all good fun and we survived. lol. The best thing here is that you cant control other players so the random variable is quite appealing. __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-20-2006, 11:09 PM	#9
Klorox Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 21, 2004 Location: USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,168	This game is much more story-centered than action when compared to a lot of the games out there. It's not like Diablo, for example. This is a game I think is much more enjoyable to experience by yourself. __________________ Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke

06-21-2006, 07:14 AM	#10
Armen Symbol of Cyric Join Date: February 11, 2003 Location: UK Age: 55 Posts: 1,375	it's probably worth saying that i've read a lot of posts over the years from people being unable to get the multiplayer to work (and my own half-hearted attempts have been complete failures)

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