Patches and TOB expansion ... What and When?

Pangur Ban · 08-24-2001, 08:05 PM

Having just picked up a copy of BG2 ( Collectors Edition ), I now have a few issues to clear up before I can get start playing.

1. The patch - which one should I install? The International version or the English version? The game box didn't give any indication, although it does say " Made in the USA " on the side. ( I live in Australia )

2. What is the version number of latest patch?

3. Throne of Bhaal - I don't have this yet. Is it better to buy it now and install it before I start the game, or could I buy it and install it later? If I did this, would I miss out on anything?

Pangur Ban

Memnoch · 08-24-2001, 10:05 PM

1. The English version. International refers to non-English.

2. Click here for the latest SoA patch. Trust me on this one.

3. It's a good idea to get ToB now. You won't miss out on any quests or gameplay, but you will be able to take advantages of enhancements/improvements made to ToB gameplay that will have a flow-on effect to SoA. Also, ToB is an add-on as well as an add-in, so there is a part of ToB that you can access while in SoA. Finally, if you get ToB you won't need to patch your game - though there's no harm done if you patch it and then install ToB on top of it.

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[This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 08-25-2001).]

fckoln · 08-24-2001, 11:40 PM

It is so hard to give advice when Memnoch is around - very good answers to good questions.

I've said it before, I'll say it again - nice moderating Memnoch.

Memnoch · 08-25-2001, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fckoln:
It is so hard to give advice when Memnoch is around - very good answers to good questions.

I've said it before, I'll say it again - nice moderating Memnoch.

Thanks.

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Pangur Ban · 08-25-2001, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the info. So if I read things correctly, I will be:

Step 1. Installing BGII SoA, then
Step 2. Installing BGII ToB, then
Step 3. Installing the ToB patch

Is this right?

Pangur Ban

[This message has been edited by Pangur Ban (edited 08-25-2001).]

Memnoch · 08-25-2001, 09:09 AM

Exactly right.

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Zoltan · 08-25-2001, 11:41 AM

After you beat the game you gain access to TOB? I mean you beat the game and the game has finished. WHen you installed TOB you start to a new game?? As I understand its not like heart of winter?

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08-24-2001, 08:05 PM	#1
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	Having just picked up a copy of BG2 ( Collectors Edition ), I now have a few issues to clear up before I can get start playing. 1. The patch - which one should I install? The International version or the English version? The game box didn't give any indication, although it does say " Made in the USA " on the side. ( I live in Australia ) 2. What is the version number of latest patch? 3. Throne of Bhaal - I don't have this yet. Is it better to buy it now and install it before I start the game, or could I buy it and install it later? If I did this, would I miss out on anything? Pangur Ban

08-24-2001, 10:05 PM	#2
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	1. The English version. International refers to non-English. 2. Click here for the latest SoA patch. Trust me on this one. 3. It's a good idea to get ToB now. You won't miss out on any quests or gameplay, but you will be able to take advantages of enhancements/improvements made to ToB gameplay that will have a flow-on effect to SoA. Also, ToB is an add-on as well as an add-in, so there is a part of ToB that you can access while in SoA. Finally, if you get ToB you won't need to patch your game - though there's no harm done if you patch it and then install ToB on top of it. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 08-25-2001).]

08-24-2001, 11:40 PM	#3
fckoln Dungeon Master Join Date: August 10, 2001 Location: Oshkosh WI Posts: 70	It is so hard to give advice when Memnoch is around - very good answers to good questions. I've said it before, I'll say it again - nice moderating Memnoch.

08-25-2001, 08:03 AM	#5
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	Thanks for the info. So if I read things correctly, I will be: Step 1. Installing BGII SoA, then Step 2. Installing BGII ToB, then Step 3. Installing the ToB patch Is this right? Pangur Ban [This message has been edited by Pangur Ban (edited 08-25-2001).]

08-25-2001, 09:09 AM	#6
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Exactly right. ------------------

08-25-2001, 11:41 AM	#7
Zoltan Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Waterdeep Age: 43 Posts: 1,222	After you beat the game you gain access to TOB? I mean you beat the game and the game has finished. WHen you installed TOB you start to a new game?? As I understand its not like heart of winter?

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