Difference between revisions of "Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn"
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|developer = BioWare | |developer = BioWare | ||
|publisher = Black Isle Studios | |publisher = Black Isle Studios | ||
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|release dates = September 24, 2000 | |release dates = September 24, 2000 | ||
+ | |genre = Role Playing Game | ||
+ | |mode = Singleplayer<br/>Multiplayer | ||
+ | |rating = ELSPA: 15+<br/>ESRB: T<br/>OFLC: M | ||
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|gog = baldurs_gate_2_complete | |gog = baldurs_gate_2_complete | ||
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|engine = Infinity Engine | |engine = Infinity Engine | ||
|release dates = June 21, 2001 | |release dates = June 21, 2001 | ||
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+ | |rating = ELSPA: 15+<br/>ESRB: T | ||
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|gog = baldurs_gate_2_complete | |gog = baldurs_gate_2_complete | ||
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Revision as of 12:59, 24 February 2012
System Requirements
Save Games
Save Game Location
Original Versions:
\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA
GoG:
\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate II\Save
64bit Operating Systems will use the following destination instead;
\Program Files (x86)\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate II\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 Baldur's Gate II, and comes with the Throne of Bhaal 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 plan to install Baldur's Gate 1 and use the BG1Tutu mod you should have no problems doing so.
Linux and Wine
Requirements
- setup_baldurs_gate_2.exe file from GOG.com
- Wine 1.3
Installation
- Run from terminal: wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate_2.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 II
Running
To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine. Running in terminal can give the error "err:ole:CoInitializeEx Attempt to change threading model of this apartment from multi-threaded to apartment threaded"