bug?

The Lilarcor · 05-27-2003, 03:02 PM

When heading to the city that Jaheira wants me to go to, in the hills before the city, it either freezes while loading or lets me move the mouse a couple times before freezing. Then after another minute or two, it closes and a runtime error pops up. I don't remember the exact words but it says something about microsoft runtime c++ library. I have uninstalled and installed a few time and even trying to transfer my game to another computer. Neither worked and when I tried to transfer my save to another computer, it said the disk wasn't formatted.

Is there any patches for this or any other way to the city?

SixOfSpades · 05-27-2003, 09:11 PM

Okay, this sounds like a really funky one.
1) Crashing upon entering a map area usually means that the *.BIF file for that area is corrupted. Since reinstalling didn't help, you've got good odds of having a scratched CD.
2) Why the hell it's talking about C++ is beyond me. Do you have some C++ program running in the background or something?
3) "...when I tried to transfer my save to another computer, it said the disk wasn't formatted." Try transferring some other form of data, in the exact same way. If it only screws up when trying to copy your game, then congratulations, you've got a corrupt Save file.
4) How many (non-bugged) games of BG have you played previously? Have you seen this problem before?

Possible Solutions:
Go around that particular map area, or reinstall the game using some OTHER set of discs.
Since this is so early in the game ("the city that Jaheira wants me to go to" = Nashkel, yes?), then you could just delete the damn thing and start from scratch.

Vedran · 05-28-2003, 04:41 PM

Could you provide the exact error message you get?

The Lilarcor · 05-29-2003, 03:11 PM

Currently my internet at home is down, so if I go to the library today I'll be able to tell what it says, because I forgot to bring it to school with me. Also I completely uninstalled and deleted every and installed again, so I am going to see if that works. If it doesn't, I'll post the message.

By the way, is it bad to kill the one wizard west of beregost who has 2 flesh golems?

Stormymystic · 05-29-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Lilarcor:
Currently my internet at home is down, so if I go to the library today I'll be able to tell what it says, because I forgot to bring it to school with me. Also I completely uninstalled and deleted every and installed again, so I am going to see if that works. If it doesn't, I'll post the message.

By the way, is it bad to kill the one wizard west of beregost who has 2 flesh golems?

lol, I use him because he has cool stuff that you can buy, if you kill him, you lose all the stuff

Gandar · 05-29-2003, 07:42 PM

I had the exact same problem, but in a different area. I had my CD resurfaced and re-installed with no problem.

Firestormalpha · 05-29-2003, 09:04 PM

You can kill him? His golems alone prove to be a formidable match for BG 1 players unless you cheat hideously. I mean come on imune to normal weapons + ultra-high magic resistance? combined with a high-level mage? OUCH how do you do that?

Luvian · 05-30-2003, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Firestormalpha:
You can kill him? His golems alone prove to be a formidable match for BG 1 players unless you cheat hideously. I mean come on imune to normal weapons + ultra-high magic resistance? combined with a high-level mage? OUCH how do you do that?

Just wait until his golems are outside the room, circle him, and force attack him, he should die in about 1-2 seconds, and the golems won't even turn hostile.

YOu can even kill the golems first, if you want. Last time I did it, which was when bg1 first came out, as long as the mage didn't see you kill the golems, he would not turn hostile.

But what suck is that if you kill him, he only drop a traveler's robe, so you have to buy his robes of archmagi first, and if you can afford them, then killing him is a waste of time.

The Lilarcor · 06-02-2003, 12:14 AM

I went in the round room and the one golem that followed me in immidiatly turned blue, until I killed the wizard, but he was just standing there doing nothing though.

InsaneBane · 06-02-2003, 03:20 AM

For maximum gain: Kill the Golems and leave the wizard untouched. He is a vendor of some good items (if you have the money). The wizard is also involved in a rather funny subquest that you can complete if you are not a chicken

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Insane

05-27-2003, 03:02 PM	#1
The Lilarcor Elminster Join Date: October 24, 2002 Location: Traveling to wrestle a dangerous Ent Age: 39 Posts: 405	When heading to the city that Jaheira wants me to go to, in the hills before the city, it either freezes while loading or lets me move the mouse a couple times before freezing. Then after another minute or two, it closes and a runtime error pops up. I don't remember the exact words but it says something about microsoft runtime c++ library. I have uninstalled and installed a few time and even trying to transfer my game to another computer. Neither worked and when I tried to transfer my save to another computer, it said the disk wasn't formatted. Is there any patches for this or any other way to the city? __________________ ...Since when do you care about me unless I\'m impaled in somethings guts?!

05-27-2003, 09:11 PM	#2
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	Okay, this sounds like a really funky one. 1) Crashing upon entering a map area usually means that the .BIF file for that area is corrupted. Since reinstalling didn't help, you've got good odds of having a scratched CD. 2) Why the hell it's talking about C++ is beyond me. Do you have some C++ program running in the background or something? 3) "...when I tried to transfer my save to another computer, it said the disk wasn't formatted."* Try transferring some other form of data, in the exact same way. If it only screws up when trying to copy your game, then congratulations, you've got a corrupt Save file. 4) How many (non-bugged) games of BG have you played previously? Have you seen this problem before? Possible Solutions: Go around that particular map area, or reinstall the game using some OTHER set of discs. Since this is so early in the game ("the city that Jaheira wants me to go to" = Nashkel, yes?), then you could just delete the damn thing and start from scratch. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

05-28-2003, 04:41 PM	#3
Vedran Lord Soth Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: Sisak, Croatia Age: 40 Posts: 1,930	Could you provide the exact error message you get? __________________ Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, adhuc dulcius pro patria vivere. (It is sweet and glorius to die for one's homeland, even sweeter to live for it) Horatio

05-29-2003, 03:11 PM	#4
The Lilarcor Elminster Join Date: October 24, 2002 Location: Traveling to wrestle a dangerous Ent Age: 39 Posts: 405	Currently my internet at home is down, so if I go to the library today I'll be able to tell what it says, because I forgot to bring it to school with me. Also I completely uninstalled and deleted every and installed again, so I am going to see if that works. If it doesn't, I'll post the message. By the way, is it bad to kill the one wizard west of beregost who has 2 flesh golems? __________________ ...Since when do you care about me unless I\'m impaled in somethings guts?!

05-29-2003, 09:04 PM	#7
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	You can kill him? His golems alone prove to be a formidable match for BG 1 players unless you cheat hideously. I mean come on imune to normal weapons + ultra-high magic resistance? combined with a high-level mage? OUCH how do you do that? __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

05-29-2003, 07:42 PM	#6
Gandar Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 19, 2002 Location: Alton, MO Age: 59 Posts: 48	I had the exact same problem, but in a different area. I had my CD resurfaced and re-installed with no problem.

06-02-2003, 12:14 AM	#9
The Lilarcor Elminster Join Date: October 24, 2002 Location: Traveling to wrestle a dangerous Ent Age: 39 Posts: 405	I went in the round room and the one golem that followed me in immidiatly turned blue, until I killed the wizard, but he was just standing there doing nothing though. __________________ ...Since when do you care about me unless I\'m impaled in somethings guts?!

06-02-2003, 03:20 AM	#10
InsaneBane Baaz Draconian Join Date: November 5, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 59 Posts: 724	For maximum gain: Kill the Golems and leave the wizard untouched. He is a vendor of some good items (if you have the money). The wizard is also involved in a rather funny subquest that you can complete if you are not a chicken [img]graemlins/greenbounce.gif[/img] Insane __________________ Ko-founder of the SCFC(TM) Korporation.

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