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Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and its expansion is the Tales of the Sword Coast. Its sequel is the seminal [[Baldur's Gate II]] and its expansion [[Baldur's Gate II|Throne of Bhaal]]. | Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and its expansion is the Tales of the Sword Coast. Its sequel is the seminal [[Baldur's Gate II]] and its expansion [[Baldur's Gate II|Throne of Bhaal]]. | ||
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== Save Games == | == Save Games == | ||
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* Windows Live Mesh 2011: Yes | * Windows Live Mesh 2011: Yes | ||
* GameSave Manager: Yes | * GameSave Manager: Yes | ||
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==Where To Buy== | ==Where To Buy== | ||
[http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga Good Old Games] is currently the best place to buy the game, and comes with the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack. | [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/baldurs_gate_the_original_saga Good Old Games] is currently the best place to buy the game, and comes with the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack. | ||
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===Installation Instructions=== | ===Installation Instructions=== | ||
See [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu this page]. | See [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu this page]. | ||
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+ | ==System Requirements== | ||
+ | {{SysReq | ||
+ | |minOS = Windows 95 (Original version), Windows XP (GoG version) | ||
+ | |recOS = Windows 98 (Original version), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (GoG version) | ||
+ | |minproc = Pentium 166MHz | ||
+ | |recproc = Pentium 200MHz | ||
+ | |minmem = 16MB | ||
+ | |recmem = 32MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 300MB | ||
+ | |recHD = 600MB | ||
+ | |minGPU1 = DirectX 5.0 Compatible GPU | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 2 | ||
+ | |recGPU1 = DirectX 5.0 Compatible GPU | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 4 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | If using Baldur's Gate Tutu ''or'' Baldur's Gate Trilogy please use the [[Baldur's Gate 2]] system requirements. | ||
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Mac Game]] | [[Category:Mac Game]] |
Revision as of 14:46, 5 March 2012
Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and its expansion is the Tales of the Sword Coast. Its sequel is the seminal Baldur's Gate II and its expansion Throne of Bhaal.
Save Games
Save Game Location
Original Versions:
\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save
GoG:
\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save
64bit Operating Systems will use the following destination instead;
\Program Files (x86)\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save
Save Game Cloud Syncing
- Dropbox: Yes
- Windows Live Mesh 2011: Yes
- GameSave Manager: Yes
Where To Buy
Good Old Games is currently the best place to buy the game, and comes with the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack.
Older versions, such as the original release, may have issues running on newer machines. Avoid the Dungeons and Dragons Classic Anthology, as it not only has issues installing on newer operating systems but also will not work with Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy.
Good Old Games Installation Guide
The digital copy sold by GOG can be installed with any current operating system. Windows 7 is supported by the .exe file from GOG but it is possible to install to a Unix-like operating system using Wine. This will be the focus of this guide.
Windows
For Windows XP and beyond, installation should be as simple as running the .exe file downloaded from GOG. If you wish to run the game on the Baldur's Gate 2 engine, follow one of the guides below for either Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy.
Linux and Wine
Requirements
- setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from GOG.com
- Wine 1.3
Installation
- Run from terminal: wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate.exe
- Follow on screen prompt
The path can be customized during installation but the default will be: ~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate
Running
To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine.
Baldur's Gate Tutu
The Pocket Plane Group created the BG1Tutu mod to import the content of Baldur's Gate into the enhanced game engine of Baldur's Gate 2. This allows one to create characters using the class kits in BG2 and unlocks higher game resolutions.
Requirements
- A full installation of Baldur's Gate 1 (With or without the TotSC expansion)
- A full installation of Baldur's Gate 2 (with or without the ToB expansion)
Installation Instructions
See this page.
System Requirements
If using Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please use the Baldur's Gate 2 system requirements.