Back to my roots

Obsidian the Black · 04-09-2009, 12:22 AM

Hey there,

After a long sabbatical from Baldur's Gate II, I was feeling all nostaglic lately and decided I wanted to give it another run through again. After re-playing it to death a year or so ago, I wanted to give it a rest and give myself chance to 'forget' some of the things that occur in the game so that when I take it up again, it will feel slightly more fresh.

My question, or questions, are:

i) Will the game run on Vista, and if so has anyone encountered any problems with it thus far?

and more importantly:

ii) Can anyone recommend an intensive list of top notch mods to get in order to make the game more expansive. I am talking new NPCs, new quests, the whole shabam.

Thanks,

C
x

Firestormalpha · 04-09-2009, 12:43 AM

I can't help much with mods or anything, but I can say that I've had zero issues getting the game to run on Vista. so you should be ok there.

There is a thread by ZFR regarding mods here: http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/...d.php?t=100471

And I had recently installed the whole BG1 thru BG2 tutu package. Where some of the forum members helped with install orders here: http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/...d.php?t=100417

Kyrvias · 04-10-2009, 12:47 AM

Just adding a second opinion, because it's important: No problems with Vista here. Install the game, and it runs fine.

As to mods, FirestormAlpha linked a very informative thread.

Good luck to you!

thecarrotdude · 04-12-2009, 02:21 PM

No problems on Vista, I did the Big Picture mod, but I haven't yet finished the game. It might be difficult finding where the saved files are on vista, but there is an old thread about that if you search for it.

Firestormalpha · 04-12-2009, 10:16 PM

I always found the save files in the game folder where they belong. This is not always the case with all games.

pritchke · 04-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Me too it has been quite some time since I have played BGII and I just started a new game the other night. Don't know anything about VISTA has I have been avoiding it. I expect within a year maybe two MS will have a new operating system out.

It has been at least a few years since I have played and it does feel almost new.

Greything · 04-18-2009, 07:24 PM

It works fine with Vista once you use the "compatible" option.

That said, I haven't managed to get the cheats/clua console working.

Any advice would be appreciated.

thecarrotdude · 05-05-2009, 02:07 PM

For enabling the cheats in vista, you have to click on "compatibility files" I think and open the folder from there. There should be a thread about this too, or just google it, you should find an answer right away

Firestormalpha · 05-07-2009, 10:45 PM

strange I've always just edited the .ini file. never had any conflicts with vista.

IronThroneLoyalist · 05-09-2009, 04:58 AM

A buddy of mine ran BG1 and 2 just fine on Vista. Although I have a personal preference for XP. Anyway, you should be fine.

04-09-2009, 12:22 AM	#1
Obsidian the Black Elminster Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 470	Back to my roots Hey there, After a long sabbatical from Baldur's Gate II, I was feeling all nostaglic lately and decided I wanted to give it another run through again. After re-playing it to death a year or so ago, I wanted to give it a rest and give myself chance to 'forget' some of the things that occur in the game so that when I take it up again, it will feel slightly more fresh. My question, or questions, are: i) Will the game run on Vista, and if so has anyone encountered any problems with it thus far? and more importantly: ii) Can anyone recommend an intensive list of top notch mods to get in order to make the game more expansive. I am talking new NPCs, new quests, the whole shabam. Thanks, C x __________________ Caelic's Wowwiki information page

04-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#2
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: Back to my roots I can't help much with mods or anything, but I can say that I've had zero issues getting the game to run on Vista. so you should be ok there. There is a thread by ZFR regarding mods here: http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/...d.php?t=100471 And I had recently installed the whole BG1 thru BG2 tutu package. Where some of the forum members helped with install orders here: http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/...d.php?t=100417 __________________ "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 Last edited by Firestormalpha; 04-09-2009 at 12:46 AM.

04-10-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	Re: Back to my roots Just adding a second opinion, because it's important: No problems with Vista here. Install the game, and it runs fine. As to mods, FirestormAlpha linked a very informative thread. Good luck to you!

04-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#4
thecarrotdude Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 29, 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 35 Posts: 320	Re: Back to my roots No problems on Vista, I did the Big Picture mod, but I haven't yet finished the game. It might be difficult finding where the saved files are on vista, but there is an old thread about that if you search for it. __________________ "Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler..." - Milton Waddams

04-12-2009, 10:16 PM	#5
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: Back to my roots I always found the save files in the game folder where they belong. This is not always the case with all games. __________________ "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

04-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#6
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	Re: Back to my roots Me too it has been quite some time since I have played BGII and I just started a new game the other night. Don't know anything about VISTA has I have been avoiding it. I expect within a year maybe two MS will have a new operating system out. It has been at least a few years since I have played and it does feel almost new.

04-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#7
Greything Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: June 25, 2004 Location: UK Posts: 633	Re: Back to my roots It works fine with Vista once you use the "compatible" option. That said, I haven't managed to get the cheats/clua console working. Any advice would be appreciated.

05-05-2009, 02:07 PM	#8
thecarrotdude Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 29, 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 35 Posts: 320	Re: Back to my roots For enabling the cheats in vista, you have to click on "compatibility files" I think and open the folder from there. There should be a thread about this too, or just google it, you should find an answer right away __________________ "Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler..." - Milton Waddams

05-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: Back to my roots strange I've always just edited the .ini file. never had any conflicts with vista. __________________ "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

05-09-2009, 04:58 AM	#10
IronThroneLoyalist Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 9, 2003 Location: Undisclosed Location Age: 44 Posts: 29	Re: Back to my roots A buddy of mine ran BG1 and 2 just fine on Vista. Although I have a personal preference for XP. Anyway, you should be fine. __________________ The Iron Throne SHALL return!

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