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simpletom said:
Which file is this and how do I do it? I'd like to play in 1680 x 1050 (?).

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Sorry for the late reply

Load BGConfig , then display - hardware , push the details to max , tick both boxes

Download the widescreen mod

http://www.gibberlings3.net/downloads/widescreen-v2.60.exe

Load the file and unpack/install it to your BGII - SoA directory

It should have a dos style window open up , follow the instructions and run the game as normal via baldur or if you have it TobExLoader.exe :D
 
Jed Shields said:
Hi guys, I've installed everything as per the instructions, but can't seem to launch BG1. I can't find the ToBExloader file and if I just use the Baldur.exe then the menu just shows Shadow Of Amn or Throne Of Bhaal as the options (although in a nice resolution).

If I start up BG1 through the BG folder then it loads in a really low resolution and doesn't appear to give me the BG2 character options.

Any ideas?
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Strange that's how i run mine via Baldur in the BGII - SOA folder and then i get this screen

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Left - Baldurs Gate 1 play through to Baldurs Gate 2
Right - Baldurs Gate 2 Expansion
 
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I reinstalled twice both times different mod choices ( recommended -> standard ). I didn't have any problems regarding the above

Try it this way

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Install both of them completely, that means you choose "Custom" during the BG1 installation and check every component and you choose "Full" during the BG2 install.

Don't install them into their standard folders. Drop the Program Files. Don't change the root directory names, though. I got my stuff in C:\BI\BGII - SoA and C:\BI\Baldur's Gate.

Once done, patch both of them: BG1+TotSC patch, BG2+ToB patch ( IF YOU HAVE THE GOG VERSION , SKIP PATCH BG1 )

Start a BG1 game, press Q for quicksave. Start a BG2 game, press Q for quicksave. Start a BG2:ToB game, press Q for quicksave.

Extract the BiG World Setup into your BGII - SoA folder.

Execute BiG World Setup.vbs

On the next screen, you see three directories. Even if the first two already match with your installation folder, click the [...] besides them and navigate to the according directories. Why? If you installed and patched the games according to my instructions, the [...] will turn green. Green is good. Leave the third directory intact if you don't have a good reason not to.

On the Mod choice Type Screen

Click on MINIMUM VERSION
Tick - Do NOT install Foreign-Language Mods
Tick - Further Customization of your mod settings

Click Continue Twice

Tick - In the darkest day (TDD) , Region of Terror , The Grey Clan Episode 1 , BG1 NPC Project , BG NPC Project Music Pack , BG1 Unfinished Business , BGT Tweak Pack , NPC Flirt Packs , PC SoundSets Version 2 , BP-BGT WorldMap.

Install or continue for it to download the mods....( It may ask you to verify the mod urls , it's easy to do on the next screen )

It should at some point go through command prompts and windows open up , let it's do it's thing. Then it will stop and it will ask you were a certain mod should be installed and you will need to point it towards your baldurs gate either 1 or 2 folder. It will also ask you what language , i think it's L for english and LS for all mods in english.

Then

Load BGConfig , then display - hardware , push the details to max , tick both boxes

Download the widescreen mod

http://www.gibberlings3.net/download...reen-v2.60.exe

Load the file and unpack/install it to your BGII - SoA directory

It should have a dos style window open up , follow the instructions till completion

Download [BG2:ToB] ToB Extender (Beta 0012)
http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=871

1. Extract TobEx.rar to your Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal installation directory.
2. Run Setup-TobEx.exe created in the installation directory.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install, re-install, or uninstall components. ( Install -> Compatibility -> would you like to see the components ( YES ) )
4. Click Install on all of them!
5. Done , run the game as normal via TobExLoader.exe
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chrismscotland said:
Does this mod work with Baldurs Gate bought from GOG.com?
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Yes it does :)

Just install to say C:\BI\Baldur's Gate <- this keeps the root name intact but not using program files\gog which may confuse a mod or two. You also don't need to patch Baldurs gate 1 just 2
 
Completed baldurs gate 1 and i did many of the subquests but not all , it was just too long although fun :eek:. Something so many modern rpg's lack , the crossover from 1 to 2 was great!. A few blank screens i thought it had crashed but it was just loading the streamline story from 1 to 2. So much better to play it this way and also not a single crash or error :D

Going to give BG a rest now though before i become brain fried
 
Treebiter said:
Well, after a few days of playing with the 'recommended' mods I'm very tempted to revert to using TuTu. Some of the new content seems great but I keep coming across NPCs with German dialogue. How's everyone else finding it? What setup are you using Neil79?

I may cut my mod selection down even more. I don't really need the extra NPCs for instance as I don't use half of those in vanilla.
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That's because of this , which i put in post 52

Click on MINIMUM VERSION
Tick - Do NOT install Foreign-Language Mods
Tick - Further Customization of your mod settings
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Edited my Original first post so it helps everyone else
 
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CGrieves said:
So let me get this straight- this mod allows you to play BG1 through to BG2, with some sort of fan-made interlude inbetween to tie them together?
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That is correct , it also has the added extra quests and npcs. However those that worry it's going to mess with the core gameplay of baldurs , it doesn't!. Just follow my instruction guide exactly and you will have an amazing gaming experience!. If you have BG1 don't play it again until you have BG2 then combine! :D
 
chrismscotland said:
Anyone know if its possible to use the no cd crack once the Big World stuff is installed? Want this on my netbook but obviously no DVD drive sadly and I've tried but couldn't get it to work, just wondering if anyone else had done anything similar?
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It might work , backup the exe's just incase!

Because i have baldurs gate 1 gog version and baldurs gate 2 retail + expansion the only thing it keeps asking for is the expansion cd lol. Might sort that out when i can be bothered
 
d|b said:
Do any of these mods add locations to the BG II map?
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I believe it combines baldurs gate 1 and 2 map into one map , however from what i can tell you can't visit BG1 locations it just shows them. I have visited the odd randomn area in BG2 , especially with the added quests from the mods.

Still worth it though
 
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