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|cover = Baldur's_Gate_box.PNG | |cover = Baldur's_Gate_box.PNG | ||
|developer = Bioware | |developer = Bioware | ||
| − | |publisher = Black Isle Studios<br/>Interplay Entertainment | + | |publisher = Black Isle Studios<br />Interplay Entertainment |
|engine = Infinity Engine | |engine = Infinity Engine | ||
|release dates = November 30, 1998 | |release dates = November 30, 1998 | ||
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|cover = Baldur's_Gate_TotSC_box.jpg | |cover = Baldur's_Gate_TotSC_box.jpg | ||
|developer = Bioware | |developer = Bioware | ||
| − | |publisher = Black Isle Studios<br/>Interplay Entertainment | + | |publisher = Black Isle Studios<br />Interplay Entertainment |
|engine = Infinity Engine | |engine = Infinity Engine | ||
|release dates = April 30, 1999 | |release dates = April 30, 1999 | ||
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Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and received an expansion in the form of the Tale of the Sword Coast. A sequel was released in 2000 titled [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]]. | Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and received an expansion in the form of the Tale of the Sword Coast. A sequel was released in 2000 titled [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]]. | ||
| − | ==Baldur's Gate Combined Installation== | + | == Baldur's Gate Combined Installation == |
The [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation|combined installation]] provides the ideal Baldur's Gate experience by allow 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 allow 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 [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]] article is recommended. | 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. | ||
| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==Version Differences== | + | == Version Differences == |
*[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]]. | *[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]]. | ||
| − | ==Baldur's Gate Tutu== | + | == Baldur's Gate Tutu == |
The 'Tutu' mod known as [http://www.pocketplane.net/tutu BG1Tutu] {{CitadelFile|Easytutu}} 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] {{CitadelFile|Easytutu}} allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the [[Baldur's Gate II]] engine. | ||
| − | ==Save Game Data== | + | == Save Game Data == |
| − | ===Save Game Folder Location=== | + | === Save Game Folder Location === |
*Windows: <pre>C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\</pre> | *Windows: <pre>C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\</pre> | ||
*Good Old Games: <pre>C:\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\</pre> | *Good Old Games: <pre>C:\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\</pre> | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 95 (Original version), Windows XP (GOG) | |minOS = Windows 95 (Original version), Windows XP (GOG) | ||
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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. | If using the mods Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please refer to the [[Baldur's Gate II]] system requirements. | ||
| − | =Linux= | + | = Linux = |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png|300px|thumb|right|Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04]] |
| − | ==Installation== | + | == Installation == |
Required Files: | Required Files: | ||
| − | *setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from Good Old Games | + | * setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from Good Old Games |
| − | *Wine 1.3 | + | * Wine 1.3 |
| − | *Run from terminal: | + | * Run from terminal: |
<pre>$ wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate.exe</pre> | <pre>$ wine ~/Downloads/setup_baldurs_gate.exe</pre> | ||
| − | *Follow on screen prompt | + | * Follow on screen prompt |
The path can be customized during installation but the default will be: | The path can be customized during installation but the default will be: | ||
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To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine. | To play the game use the shortcut created in the application menu under Wine. | ||
| − | =General Information= | + | = General Information = |
| − | ==Useful Links== | + | == Useful Links == |
| − | *[http://www.sorcerers.net/ Sorcerer's Place] - excellent fansite dedicated to roleplaying ad Dungeons & Dragons games. | + | * [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]]. | + | * [http://www.spellholdstudios.net/ Spellhold Studios] - a modding community for the [[Infinity Engine]], [[Neverwinter Nights]] and [[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]. |
| − | *[http://http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast. | + | * [http://http://www.gamebanshee.com/baldursgate/ GameBanshee] - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast. |
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]] | + | * [[Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn]] |
| − | *[[Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal]] | + | * [[Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal]] |
| − | *[[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]] | + | * [[Baldur's Gate Combined Installation]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 12 September 2012
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Baldur's Gate was released in 1999 and received an expansion in the form of the Tale of the Sword Coast. A sequel was released in 2000 titled Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.
Baldur's Gate Combined Installation
The combined installation provides the ideal Baldur's Gate experience by allow 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 Baldur's Gate Combined Installation article is recommended.
Windows
Version Differences
- Good Old Games 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 Template:CitadelFile allows the importing of Baldur's Gate files into the Baldur's Gate II engine.
Save Game Data
Save Game Folder Location
- Windows:
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate\Save\
- Good Old Games:
C:\Program Files\GoG.com\Baldurs Gate\Save\
System Requirements
If using the mods Baldur's Gate Tutu or Baldur's Gate Trilogy please refer to the Baldur's Gate II system requirements.
Linux
File:BG1onUbuntu11.04.png
Baldur's Gate running full screen in Ubuntu 11.04
Installation
Required Files:
- setup_baldurs_gate.exe file from Good Old Games
- Wine 1.3
- 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.
- GameBanshee - walkthroughs and strategy guides for Bauldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast.