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{{infobox
 
|title          = Baldur's Gate
 
|title          = Baldur's Gate
 
|cover          = Baldur's_Gate_box.PNG‎
 
|cover          = Baldur's_Gate_box.PNG‎
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|developer      = Bioware
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:BioWare|BioWare]]
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|publisher      = Black Isle Studios<br />Interplay Entertainment
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Black Isle Studios|Black Isle Studios]]<br />[[Wikipedia:Interplay Entertainment|Interplay Entertainment]]
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|engine        = Infinity Engine
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|engine        = [[Wikipedia:Infinity Engine|Infinity Engine]]
 
|release dates  = November 30, 1998
 
|release dates  = November 30, 1998
 
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''For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]]''
 
''For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see [[Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition]]''
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] -  fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games
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{{mm}} [http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - a modding community for the [[Wikipedia:Infinity Engine|Infinity Engine]], [[Neverwinter Nights]] and [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]
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{{mm}} [http://gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Baldur's Gate Combined Installation ==
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== Game data ==
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Original)|C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (GOG.com)|C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Mac|}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Linux (WINE)|~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate}}
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}}
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=== [[Cloud Syncing]] ===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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|steam_cloud            =
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
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}}
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=== Baldur's Gate Combined Installation ===
 
The [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation|combined installation]] provides the ideal Baldur's Gate experience by allowing one to play a single character through the entire Baldur's Gate franchise from beginning to end, with all recommended enhancements and modifications.
 
The [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation|combined installation]] provides the ideal Baldur's Gate experience by allowing one to play a single character through the entire Baldur's Gate franchise from beginning to end, with all recommended enhancements and modifications.
  
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The rest of this article is only useful if one is '''only''' planning to play '''just''' [[Baldur's Gate]] and/or [[Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast]]. If one intends to continue their play through to [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]], then consulting [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]] article is recommended.
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The rest of this article is only useful if one is '''only''' planning to play '''just''' [[Baldur's Gate]] and/or [[Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast]]. If one intends to continue their play through to [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]], then consulting the [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]] article is recommended.
  
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= Windows =
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=== Version Differences ===
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== Version Differences ==
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[http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga GOG.com] provides a version known as [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga  Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga]. This version includes the expansion [[Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast|Tales of the Sword Coast]], as well as a number of modification which allow the game to be run in [[Windows 7]].
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*[http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga Good Old Games] provides a version known as [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga  Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga]. This version includes the expansion [[Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast|Tales of the Sword Coast]], as well as a number of modification which allow the game to be run in [[Windows 7]].
 
  
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== Baldur's Gate Tutu ==
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=== Baldur's Gate Tutu ===
 
The 'Tutu' mod known as [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu BG1Tutu] allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the [[Baldur's Gate II]] engine.
 
The 'Tutu' mod known as [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu BG1Tutu] allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the [[Baldur's Gate II]] engine.
  
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== Save Game data ==
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If using the mods Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please refer to the [[Baldur's Gate II]] system requirements.
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=== Save Game Folder Location ===
 
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*Windows: <pre>C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\</pre>
 
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*Good Old Games: <pre>C:\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\</pre>
 
  
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==System requirements==
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== Video settings ==
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{{System Requirements
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{{Video Settings
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/baldurs-gate
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|minOS = Windows 95 (Original version), Windows XP (GOG)
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =limited
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|recOS = Windows 98 (Original version), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (GOG)
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =incomplete
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|minproc = Pentium 166 MHz
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|widescreen_resolution      =false
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|recproc = Pentium 200 MHz
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=
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|minmem = 16 MB
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|multimonitor              =unknown
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|recmem = 32 MB
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|minHD = 300 MB
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|fov                        =unknown
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|recHD = 600 MB
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|fov_notes                  =
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|minGPU = DirectX 5.0 Compatible GPU
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|windowed                  =unknown
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|minVRAM = 2 MB
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|windowed_notes            =
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|recGPU = DirectX 5.0 Compatible GPU
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|fullscreen                =unknown
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|recVRAM = 4 MB
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|fullscreen_notes          =
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|anisotropic                =unknown
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing              =unknown
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|antialiasing_notes        =
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|vsync                      =unknown
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|vsync_notes                =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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If using the mods Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please refer to the [[Baldur's Gate II]] system requirements.
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== Input settings ==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =unknown
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =unknown
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|controller_support_notes  =
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}}
  
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= Mac OS X (10.6+)=
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== Mac OS X Installation ==
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Although a version of Baldur's Gate was made for Mac 9, the GOG.com version of Baldur's Gate can be run on Mac OS X 10.6+ using Wineskin.
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{{ii}} Although a version of Baldur's Gate was made for Mac 9, the GOG.com version of Baldur's Gate can be run on Mac OS X 10.6+ using Wineskin.
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== Installation ==
 
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Required Files:
 
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* setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from Good Old Games
 
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* [http://wineskin.urgesoftware.com/ Wineskin]
 
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Instructions:
 
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* In Wineskin, install engine: WS8Wine1.1.35
 
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* With above engine selected, click on Create New Blank Wrapper and enter name
 
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* If you see any notifications for packages that need to be installed, click "Install"
 
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* After the wrapper is created, click "Show in Finder"
 
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* Double-click on the wrapper app
 
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* Install Software and choose the GOG executable as the setup executable
 
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* Continue through setup as usual
 
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* When prompted direct the wrapper to the .exe file:
 
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:/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate/Baldur.exe
 
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|How to install Baldur's Gate on Mac}}
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# Install the <code>setup_baldurs_gate.exe</code> file from GOG.com
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# Install [http://wineskin.urgesoftware.com/ Wineskin]
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# In Wineskin, install the "WS8Wine1.1.35" engine
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# With above engine selected, click on Create New Blank Wrapper and enter name
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# If you see any notifications for packages that need to be installed, click "Install"
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# After the wrapper is created, click "Show in Finder"
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# Double-click on the wrapper app
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# Install Software and choose the GOG executable as the setup executable
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# Continue through setup as usual
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# When prompted direct the wrapper to <code>C:/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate/Baldur.exe</code>
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}}
  
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== Linux Installation through WINE ==
 
[[Image:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png|300px|thumb|right|Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04]]
 
[[Image:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png|300px|thumb|right|Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04]]
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== Installation ==
 
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* setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from Good Old Games
 
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* Follow on screen prompt
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# Install <code>setup_baldurs_gate.exe</code> file from GOG.com
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# Install [[WINE]] 1.3
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# Open the Terminal
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# Input <code>$ wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate.exe</code>
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# Follow the on-screen prompt
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# The path can be customized during installation but the default will be <code>~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate</code>
  
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The path can be customized during installation but the default will be:
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{{ii}} To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine.
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<pre>~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate</pre>
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==System requirements==
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{{System Requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
  
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To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine.
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|minOS    = Windows 95 (Original version), Windows XP (GOG)
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|minproc  = Pentium 166 MHz
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|minmem  = 16 MB
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|minHD    = 300 MB
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|minGPU  = DirectX 5.0 Compatible GPU
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|minVRAM  = 2 MB
  
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= General information =
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|recOS    = Windows 98 (Original version), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (GOG)
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== Useful Links ==
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|recproc  = Pentium 200 MHz
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* [http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] - excellent fansite dedicated to roleplaying ad Dungeons & Dragons games.
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|recmem  = 32 MB
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* [http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - a modding community for the [[Infinity Engine]], [[Neverwinter Nights]] and [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]].
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|recHD    = 600 MB
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* [http://gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast.
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|recVRAM  = 4 MB
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}}
  
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[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Mac]]
 
[[Category:Mac]]
 
[[Category:Linux]]
 
[[Category:Linux]]
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[[Category:Wine]]
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[[Category:WINE]]
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[[Category:Windows]]
 

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Template:Infobox

Baldur's Gate
Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons
Baldur's Gate 1998
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn 2000
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition 2012
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition 2013
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2021
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II 2022
Baldur's Gate 3 2023

For the Enhanced Edition released in 2012, see Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

General information

Sorcerer's Place - fansite dedicated to roleplaying and Dungeons & Dragons games
Spellhold Studios - a modding community for the Infinity Engine, Neverwinter Nights and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
GameBanshee - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and its expansion, Tales of the Sword Coast

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Baldur's Gate Combined Installation

The combined installation provides the ideal Baldur's Gate experience by allowing one to play a single character through the entire Baldur's Gate franchise from beginning to end, with all recommended enhancements and modifications.

The rest of this article is only useful if one is only planning to play just Baldur's Gate and/or Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast. If one intends to continue their play through to Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, then consulting the Baldur's Gate Combined Installation article is recommended.

Version Differences

GOG.com provides a version known as Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga. This version includes the expansion Tales of the Sword Coast, as well as a number of modification which allow the game to be run in Windows 7.

Baldur's Gate Tutu

The 'Tutu' mod known as BG1Tutu allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the Baldur's Gate II engine.

If using the mods Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please refer to the Baldur's Gate II system requirements.

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Mac OS X Installation

Although a version of Baldur's Gate was made for Mac 9, the GOG.com version of Baldur's Gate can be run on Mac OS X 10.6+ using Wineskin.
Instructions

Linux Installation through WINE

File:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png
Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04
Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements