Creating party?

Adamo · 11-02-2004, 04:30 AM

I know this is a very basic question. I'm a newb. I just wanted to know how to create a 'whole' party, as opposed to creating one character and then joining up with NPC's. I read somewhere that you could create a whole party by starting a multiplayer game and then doing something after that.

Please help!

adam

Kestrel Daystar · 11-02-2004, 04:34 AM

Hmmm, i'm not exactly sure, but I shall offer up my knowledge none the less. I think that you must go onto Multiplayer and then click the ICP or something or other. Then you will be taken through and given the option to create a whole party. Im not sure if this works so you will have to clarify it with someone else.

By the way, why dont you want to NPCs? They provide a hell of alot more sub-quests and amusement.

[ 11-02-2004, 04:35 AM: Message edited by: Kestrel Daystar ]

T-D-C · 11-02-2004, 04:56 AM

What you need to do is this.

1. Create a Multiplayer game. Doens't matter what protocal you use.

2. Create all your characters

3. Start the game and get into the into.

4. Save your game.

5. Go into your Baldurs gate directory and copy the contents of your mpsave directory to your save directory.

6 Start the game and load the save game.

7. Play and enjoy!

Riftmaker · 11-02-2004, 01:58 PM

Addition to TDC:

Just use a TCP/IP game. That's the only one it'll let you host without jumping through lots of hoops.

Remember not to overwrite any previously saved SP games that you may want to keep while copying your MP save file(s).

Dave_the_quack · 11-03-2004, 07:39 AM

Riftmaker: Are you sure buddy? I'm fairly confident that you can do the same with "serial" mode... as that is what I remember using for playing "single player multiplayer" (for lack of a better term).

Or maybe I'm just delusional. Both alternatives are highly likely.

Riftmaker · 11-03-2004, 10:12 AM

Maybe it is serial....

Maybe I'm just delusional?

Brainless One · 11-03-2004, 10:17 AM

It is TCP/IP. Generally speaking, serial connections cause computers to freeze (easily noticed sometimes by the lack of music) or stop for awhile, unless an actual connection is made. TCP/IP is the best choice.
-Brainless One

Adamo · 11-07-2004, 03:20 PM

Does playing a game with an entirely 'made' party mess up the plot of the game? For instance, if there's no Imoen, how does that part of the plot go?

adam

nashriel · 11-07-2004, 05:06 PM

it's the same. the plot stays the same wether you play with a solo character, play with npc's or make your own party. it is as though the game believe that the plot-related-characters are in your party, even when they are not.

SixOfSpades · 11-07-2004, 07:11 PM

There is less roleplaying incentive to advange to Chapter 4, true, but there are still plenty of reasons to go:

To rescue Imoen, simply because she's an innocent victim of wrongful imprisonment.
To kill Imoen, so that more essence is left for you.
To get revenge on Irenicus for torturing you.
To find out what Irenicus knows about your origin.
To kill Irenicus simply because he's an evil bastard.
To eradicate the Cowled Wizards, or at least destroy their power base.
Because you've destroyed all the (Vampires/Shadow Thieves) and there's nothing else to do.

11-02-2004, 04:34 AM	#2
Kestrel Daystar Elminster Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: The Green Pastures of England\'s Fields Age: 37 Posts: 458	Hmmm, i'm not exactly sure, but I shall offer up my knowledge none the less. I think that you must go onto Multiplayer and then click the ICP or something or other. Then you will be taken through and given the option to create a whole party. Im not sure if this works so you will have to clarify it with someone else. By the way, why dont you want to NPCs? They provide a hell of alot more sub-quests and amusement. [ 11-02-2004, 04:35 AM: Message edited by: Kestrel Daystar ] __________________ [img]\"http://img116.exs.cx/img116/7517/signature1en.png\" alt=\" - \" />

11-02-2004, 04:56 AM	#3
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,416	What you need to do is this. 1. Create a Multiplayer game. Doens't matter what protocal you use. 2. Create all your characters 3. Start the game and get into the into. 4. Save your game. 5. Go into your Baldurs gate directory and copy the contents of your mpsave directory to your save directory. 6 Start the game and load the save game. 7. Play and enjoy! __________________

11-02-2004, 01:58 PM	#4
Riftmaker Elminster Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 40 Posts: 463	Addition to TDC: Just use a TCP/IP game. That's the only one it'll let you host without jumping through lots of hoops. Remember not to overwrite any previously saved SP games that you may want to keep while copying your MP save file(s). __________________ a.k.a. Lord`Rift<br />Founder, Anti-Idgit Squad.<br />\"I find your lack of geek knowledge disturbing\"

11-03-2004, 10:12 AM	#6
Riftmaker Elminster Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 40 Posts: 463	Maybe it is serial.... Maybe I'm just delusional? __________________ a.k.a. Lord`Rift<br />Founder, Anti-Idgit Squad.<br />\"I find your lack of geek knowledge disturbing\"

11-07-2004, 05:06 PM	#9
nashriel Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 26, 2004 Location: up over Age: 41 Posts: 18	it's the same. the plot stays the same wether you play with a solo character, play with npc's or make your own party. it is as though the game believe that the plot-related-characters are in your party, even when they are not. __________________ crawled through a mile of shi# and came out clean

11-02-2004, 04:30 AM	#1
Adamo Dungeon Master Join Date: October 28, 2004 Location: Boston Age: 55 Posts: 54	I know this is a very basic question. I'm a newb. I just wanted to know how to create a 'whole' party, as opposed to creating one character and then joining up with NPC's. I read somewhere that you could create a whole party by starting a multiplayer game and then doing something after that. Please help! adam

11-03-2004, 07:39 AM	#5
Dave_the_quack Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 22, 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia. Age: 40 Posts: 737	Riftmaker: Are you sure buddy? I'm fairly confident that you can do the same with "serial" mode... as that is what I remember using for playing "single player multiplayer" (for lack of a better term). Or maybe I'm just delusional. Both alternatives are highly likely.

11-03-2004, 10:17 AM	#7
Brainless One Zhentarim Guard Join Date: July 24, 2002 Location: Arm's length from my monitor. Age: 35 Posts: 367	It is TCP/IP. Generally speaking, serial connections cause computers to freeze (easily noticed sometimes by the lack of music) or stop for awhile, unless an actual connection is made. TCP/IP is the best choice. -Brainless One

11-07-2004, 03:20 PM	#8
Adamo Dungeon Master Join Date: October 28, 2004 Location: Boston Age: 55 Posts: 54	Does playing a game with an entirely 'made' party mess up the plot of the game? For instance, if there's no Imoen, how does that part of the plot go? adam

11-07-2004, 07:11 PM	#10
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	There is less roleplaying incentive to advange to Chapter 4, true, but there are still plenty of reasons to go: To rescue Imoen, simply because she's an innocent victim of wrongful imprisonment. To kill Imoen, so that more essence is left for you. To get revenge on Irenicus for torturing you. To find out what Irenicus knows about your origin. To kill Irenicus simply because he's an evil bastard. To eradicate the Cowled Wizards, or at least destroy their power base. Because you've destroyed all the (Vampires/Shadow Thieves) and there's nothing else to do. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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