Possible new computer -- how do I access my old savegames?

krunchyfrogg · 01-06-2005, 03:33 AM

I've just gotten a pretty good raise at work, and I'm thinking of rewarding myself with a new computer.

If I do buy a new PC, is there any way to get my old savegames onto this new computer? I'd hate to start the series over, as I'm currently in Spellhold, and I've played this character since Candlekeep in BGI.

TIA

~computer-challenged krunch

ElfBane · 01-06-2005, 03:58 AM

Yes. The BG2 directory should have a folder named "save". Your savegames are there. Copy the games to a stiffie or any other portable media and copy them back into the applicable folder in the new CP.

timothy trotter · 01-07-2005, 03:45 AM

or alternatively if its a multiplayer game, it would be in the mpsave directory...

krunchyfrogg · 01-08-2005, 12:04 PM

It's not multiplayer.

My disc drive is shot, and I can't copy it. I'm hoping attaching the files to an e-mail will work.

elvis-werewolf · 01-09-2005, 07:44 AM

You can briefly network the two pc's, before getting rid of the old one, and just pass the files across. If there is a problem with this just get two msn accounts and send them over that - on the same internet connection the transfer is instant.

krunchyfrogg · 01-09-2005, 09:49 AM

The files are just sitting there on yahoo. If I have to, hopefully I'll be able to pull them up on a new PC.

I'll give this networking thing a shot if it doesn't, but I'll need help doing that!

I also need to update my e-mail, since I got pretty far last night. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Cerek · 01-11-2005, 06:42 AM

I used the email attachment to transfer my games from the old PC to the new a couple of years ago. I gave my old PC to my mom, so one night when we were visiting, I just went into the Saved Games file and chose the ones I wanted to transfer - them mailed them to myself. I only chose a few games, though, since I have dial-up and didn't want to bog down the machine with a big download.

01-06-2005, 03:33 AM	#1
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	I've just gotten a pretty good raise at work, and I'm thinking of rewarding myself with a new computer. If I do buy a new PC, is there any way to get my old savegames onto this new computer? I'd hate to start the series over, as I'm currently in Spellhold, and I've played this character since Candlekeep in BGI. TIA ~computer-challenged krunch __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-06-2005, 03:58 AM	#2
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 70 Posts: 1,447	Yes. The BG2 directory should have a folder named "save". Your savegames are there. Copy the games to a stiffie or any other portable media and copy them back into the applicable folder in the new CP. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

01-07-2005, 03:45 AM	#3
timothy trotter Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: south australia Age: 43 Posts: 603	or alternatively if its a multiplayer game, it would be in the mpsave directory... __________________ Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!<br />You will stay in the comfy chair until lunchtime, with only a cup of coffee at 11!

01-08-2005, 12:04 PM	#4
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	It's not multiplayer. My disc drive is shot, and I can't copy it. I'm hoping attaching the files to an e-mail will work. __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-09-2005, 09:49 AM	#6
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	The files are just sitting there on yahoo. If I have to, hopefully I'll be able to pull them up on a new PC. I'll give this networking thing a shot if it doesn't, but I'll need help doing that! I also need to update my e-mail, since I got pretty far last night. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-09-2005, 07:44 AM	#5
elvis-werewolf Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 11, 2004 Location: london Age: 47 Posts: 35	You can briefly network the two pc's, before getting rid of the old one, and just pass the files across. If there is a problem with this just get two msn accounts and send them over that - on the same internet connection the transfer is instant.

01-11-2005, 06:42 AM	#7
Cerek Registered Member Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 27, 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 4,888	I used the email attachment to transfer my games from the old PC to the new a couple of years ago. I gave my old PC to my mom, so one night when we were visiting, I just went into the Saved Games file and chose the ones I wanted to transfer - them mailed them to myself. I only chose a few games, though, since I have dial-up and didn't want to bog down the machine with a big download. __________________ Cerek the Calmth

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