Difference between revisions of "Baldur's Gate"
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== Baldur's Gate Combined Installation == | == Baldur's Gate Combined Installation == | ||
Please refer to the [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]]. | Please refer to the [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]]. | ||
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=Windows= | =Windows= | ||
| − | == Save | + | ==Save Game Data== |
| − | === Save Game Location === | + | ===Save Game Folder Location=== |
| − | + | *Windows: <pre>C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\</pre> | |
| − | <pre>C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\</pre> | + | *GoG: <pre>C:\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\</pre> |
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| − | === [[Save_Folder_Cloud_Syncing|Save Game Cloud Syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save_Folder_Cloud_Syncing|Save Game Cloud Syncing]]=== |
* Dropbox: Yes | * Dropbox: Yes | ||
* Windows Live Mesh 2011: Yes | * Windows Live Mesh 2011: Yes | ||
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The digital copy sold by [http://www.gog.com 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. | The digital copy sold by [http://www.gog.com 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. | ||
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==Baldur's Gate Tutu== | ==Baldur's Gate Tutu== | ||
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If using Baldur's Gate Tutu ''or'' Baldur's Gate Trilogy please use the [[Baldur's Gate 2]] system requirements. | If using Baldur's Gate Tutu ''or'' Baldur's Gate Trilogy please use the [[Baldur's Gate 2]] system requirements. | ||
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| + | =Linux= | ||
| + | [[File:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png|200px|thumb|right|Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04]] | ||
| + | ==Requirements= | ||
| + | *setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from GOG.com | ||
| + | *Wine 1.3 | ||
| + | ==Installation== | ||
| + | *Run from terminal: | ||
| + | <pre>$ wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate.exe</pre> | ||
| + | *Follow on screen prompt | ||
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| + | The path can be customized during installation but the default will be: | ||
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| + | <pre>~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files/GOG.com/Baldurs Gate</pre> | ||
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| + | To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine. | ||
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| + | =General Information= | ||
| + | ==Useful Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] - excellent fansite dedicated to roleplaying ad Dungeons & Dragons games. | ||
| + | *[http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - a modding community for the [[Infinity Engine]], [[Neverwinter Nights]] and [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Mac Game]] | [[Category:Mac Game]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Linux Game]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Wine]] | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 15 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.
Baldur's Gate Combined Installation
Please refer to the Baldur's Gate Combined Installation.
Windows
Save Game Data
Save Game Folder Location
- Windows:
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\
- GoG:
C:\Program Files\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.
Baldur's Gate Tutu
The Pocket Plane Group created the BG1TutuTemplate:CitadelFile 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.
Linux
=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
To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine.
General Information
Useful Links
- Sorcerer's Place - excellent fansite dedicated to roleplaying ad Dungeons & Dragons games.
- Spellhold Studios - a modding community for the Infinity Engine, Neverwinter Nights and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.