Baldur's Gate Megamod

Neil79 · 6 May 2010 at 17:02

The BiG World Project aims to merge all games of the Baldur's Gate series and the additional contents created by its community in one massive adventure, including a modification of BG1 to run BG1 with the more modern engine of BG2, plus the added functionality of ToB expansion. Now all new functions which are introduced only with BG2 are also available for BG1. This signifies, BG1 uses just like BG2 the same graphic arts, the same character kits, the same magic and the same rules. Now even for those which know BG1 by heart this is a new play experience. Besides, it also includes an additional transition from BG1 to BG2

http://www.shsforums.net/topic/44661-big-world-project-bwp-v90/

Haven't tried it yet but could be useful for BG players

crazymofo16321 · 6 May 2010 at 18:58

I play lots of megamods using the BWP, my new tactics install using 9.1 is pretty stable but there are still a few problems. I would definitely recommend it for die-hard BG players.

Bubo · 6 May 2010 at 21:58

So is this like an alternative to Easy Tutu in terms of merging BG1 and 2 and various fixes, but with options to add extra mods at the same time?

Apopcalyptic · 8 May 2010 at 22:29

You're a bad, bad person for posting this... I'm about 45% through a 'standard' install, after around an hour and a half. This install *lots* of mods. I'm excited

crazymofo16321 · 9 May 2010 at 00:05

Apopcalyptic said:
You're a bad, bad person for posting this... I'm about 45% through a 'standard' install, after around an hour and a half. This install *lots* of mods. I'm excited

The gen biffing at the end takes forever, expect an install to last at least 4 hours, I always do it when I go to bed.

Expect some problems however, you may have to dig out Near Infinity and fix a few issue's now and again depending on the mods you install.

Apopcalyptic · 9 May 2010 at 00:17

Well, it's at about 80% downloaded now, and I'm off to bed. Hopefully, I'll have something to play in the morning.

crazymofo16321 · 9 May 2010 at 00:38

Apopcalyptic said:
Well, it's at about 80% downloaded now, and I'm off to bed. Hopefully, I'll have something to play in the morning.

Noooooo! the downloading is only like 1/5th of the actual install, there is plenty more stuff that requires your input. Oh your going to have a shock tommorow.

dmxdex2020 · 9 May 2010 at 00:43

Its old. This game is just not stable with a lot of new mods.

Archibald0 · 9 May 2010 at 02:45

Ah the memories. I had the tutu mod installed like 4-5 years back. havent played it since

Was epic taking my puny level 1 monk in BG1 through to the end of throne of bhaal where he was a one man army

good times

Neil79 · 9 May 2010 at 09:12

dmxdex2020 said:
Its old. This game is just not stable with a lot of new mods.

Scart said:
It works! It really does work. Installation took about 12 hours all together with the download, unpacking and the installing of all the necessary bits and pieces. Game looks absolutely stunning in 1680x1050 and everything is working as intended.

Apopcalyptic · 9 May 2010 at 09:17

Well, the world's largest batch file™ appears to be running now, which started with the warning : See you in some hours!

XPE · 9 May 2010 at 09:40

Go i need to install Tales of the Sword Coast ?

Apopcalyptic · 9 May 2010 at 09:42

XPE said:
Go i need to install Tales of the Sword Coast ?

Yes, you need BG1, ToSC, BG2 and ToB all patched up to date, or the Megamod will fail on installation. As I've just learned, leave the BGII disc in the drive as the mods are unpacking.

XPE · 9 May 2010 at 09:46

Damn i dont have Tales of the Sword Coast

Apopcalyptic · 9 May 2010 at 09:54

You should be able to pick it up online for pennies.

Bubo · 9 May 2010 at 10:02

When you install this, do you HAVE to install it to c:\programs files\... ? Or can you install it to say D:\games\... ,will it bugger up the mods? WIndows 7 btw.

Apopcalyptic · 9 May 2010 at 10:20

Bubo said:
When you install this, do you HAVE to install it to c:\programs files\... ? Or can you install it to say D:\games\... ,will it bugger up the mods? WIndows 7 btw.

The installation guide recommends that you install to C:\games\..., which I did, but before BiG World Setup downloads all the mods, it does give you the opportunity to specify your installation directory. I would assume that it should be fine, but I can't guarantee it

King4aDay · 9 May 2010 at 12:16

Oooo.

Been contemplating a full playthrough for a while... never did play BG1 and ToSC, the second one is probly my favourite game ever though.

Would people recommend 'tactics' or 'recommended' installs?

Oh, and will this run at 2560x1600?

Fisk · 9 May 2010 at 13:28

Is this worth it for people who've played using Tutu recently? I did a full playthrough of Tutu modded BG1/ToSC>BG2>ToB around a year ago.

Maybe I'll wait another year or two then give this a go

crazymofo16321 · 9 May 2010 at 16:57

King4aDay said:
Oooo.

Been contemplating a full playthrough for a while... never did play BG1 and ToSC, the second one is probly my favourite game ever though.

Would people recommend 'tactics' or 'recommended' installs?

Oh, and will this run at 2560x1600?

For the love of god don't try to run at that res, I have a 1900 X 1200 monitor, and I run at 1440 x 900, otherwise everything is waaay to small to see, and you'll strain your eyes.

I'd do the recommended first, then try a tactics install afterwards. Tactics installs have way more bugs, but are more rewarding in the end.