Move the game to other pc?

Durdal · 10-02-2001, 04:44 PM

Hi
If this is a stupid question, just tell me.
How do I move my current game to another pc? Is it possible?
I realy would like to be able to move the current game to the pc I am using at the time.

Lazarus · 10-02-2001, 04:50 PM

Well actually its not a stupid question but it may be possible (or not). But you sure can try or look for it in the instructions..Or you could try the Internet... (like your doing now).

andrewas · 10-02-2001, 07:55 PM

well,i havent actually moved any BG games from pc to pc, but in general re-installing works better since messing with the registry is a pain. and also a major cause of death of windows. however, the save games can (usually) be moved.

in the directory bg2/save/ there are a number of sub-directorys, about 800 K in size. just move that to the new machine and rename the directory to give the right slot number.

i havent had any crashes myself when doing this but the Boy with no Brains occasionaly brings games over to show off some item i found weeks ago, and he sometimes gets crashes. i think its to do with the general decrepitude of his computer and lack of bothering to install patches.

hope this helps

Durdal · 10-03-2001, 03:14 AM

Exactly what I needed! Thanks a bunch!

Talthyr Malkaviel · 10-03-2001, 03:31 AM

I just had to say this btw.
WELCOME TO THE BOARD BOTH OF YOU!!!

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Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB

Long live HADB!!!

It comes from the depths of your soul, you cannot fight it, to try is to prove it, it knows all, but is rarely spoken.
It is truth.

Durdal · 10-03-2001, 04:51 AM

Thanks.

Ed · 10-03-2001, 07:42 AM

Most games will fit on a floppy disk (look in saved game directory)
and even if they don't you gold just email it to yourself and download it on a new computer....

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The REAL Minsc/Boo double act .....

Platinum Fighter of ALSB

Durdal · 10-03-2001, 08:34 AM

Cool. I have a HAN so that isn't a problem. Do I need to copy anything from /characters?

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10-02-2001, 04:44 PM	#1
Durdal Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Hi If this is a stupid question, just tell me. How do I move my current game to another pc? Is it possible? I realy would like to be able to move the current game to the pc I am using at the time.

10-02-2001, 04:50 PM	#2
Lazarus Manshoon Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: Athkatla Posts: 196	Well actually its not a stupid question but it may be possible (or not). But you sure can try or look for it in the instructions..Or you could try the Internet... (like your doing now).

10-02-2001, 07:55 PM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 43 Posts: 4,774	well,i havent actually moved any BG games from pc to pc, but in general re-installing works better since messing with the registry is a pain. and also a major cause of death of windows. however, the save games can (usually) be moved. in the directory bg2/save/ there are a number of sub-directorys, about 800 K in size. just move that to the new machine and rename the directory to give the right slot number. i havent had any crashes myself when doing this but the Boy with no Brains occasionaly brings games over to show off some item i found weeks ago, and he sometimes gets crashes. i think its to do with the general decrepitude of his computer and lack of bothering to install patches. hope this helps

10-03-2001, 03:14 AM	#4
Durdal Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Exactly what I needed! Thanks a bunch!

10-03-2001, 03:31 AM	#5
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 38 Posts: 3,224	I just had to say this btw. WELCOME TO THE BOARD BOTH OF YOU!!! ------------------ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB Long live HADB!!! It comes from the depths of your soul, you cannot fight it, to try is to prove it, it knows all, but is rarely spoken. It is truth.

10-03-2001, 04:51 AM	#6
Durdal Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Thanks.

10-03-2001, 07:42 AM	#7
Ed Manshoon Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: London(ish) England Posts: 223	Most games will fit on a floppy disk (look in saved game directory) and even if they don't you gold just email it to yourself and download it on a new computer.... ------------------ The REAL Minsc/Boo double act ..... Platinum Fighter of ALSB

10-03-2001, 08:34 AM	#8
Durdal Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Cool. I have a HAN so that isn't a problem. Do I need to copy anything from /characters?

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