Awesome stuff, though I still own disc copies that work fine. GOG is great as they tweak the files to run on modern Windows and there is no DRM, unlike Steam. Wish I could support their relaunch by buying these, but like I said I already own them. Maybe I will buy something else.
Remember to backup anything you buy there just like iTunes and then it is yours FOREVER!
BG @ GoG
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#27
Posté 24 septembre 2010 - 02:22
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Mudface67 wrote...
Can anyone confirm whether the GOG version works with mods yet? (Obviously not Tutu, that'll have to wait until BG2 gets released as well.)
It should. I know other games I've bought there have without issues.
#28
Posté 24 septembre 2010 - 09:20
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Mudface67 wrote...
Can anyone confirm whether the GOG version works with mods yet? (Obviously not Tutu, that'll have to wait until BG2 gets released as well.)
It was confirmed that Widescreen Mod won't work. Most WeiDU mods that add content only should work without problem.
#29
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 01:41
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Can anyone confirm they fixed the problem with modern video cards with this release?
#30
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 02:32
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caejr73 wrote...
Can anyone confirm they fixed the problem with modern video cards with this release?
What kind of problem? I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary yet.
#31
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 02:42
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Just came here to post this: http://www.gog.com/e...e_original_saga
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#32
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 12:47
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It apparently works okay with the disc version of BG2 in regards to using tutu, though you will still have to use your BG2 CD whenever you want to play it then. Widescreen mod was apparently not working but has now had a GoG-compatible version released as announced on the second page of this thread:
http://www.gog.com/e...creen_mod/page1
There may be issues with the other mods but if the modders work as quick as they did with the widescreen mod I doubt it will be an issue.
http://www.gog.com/e...creen_mod/page1
There may be issues with the other mods but if the modders work as quick as they did with the widescreen mod I doubt it will be an issue.
#33
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 05:10
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Erich,
There was an issue with direct Draw and modern video cards, which caused Black boxes to show up in the game. I have experienced this on my XP machine with Nvidia 9800GS. I keep a 98 box with a Geforce 2 video card around for the infinity engine games because of this. If they truely fixed this problem this is great news. I would hate to purchase this though, and it essently be the same executables I already have on CD.
There was an issue with direct Draw and modern video cards, which caused Black boxes to show up in the game. I have experienced this on my XP machine with Nvidia 9800GS. I keep a 98 box with a Geforce 2 video card around for the infinity engine games because of this. If they truely fixed this problem this is great news. I would hate to purchase this though, and it essently be the same executables I already have on CD.
#34
Posté 25 septembre 2010 - 05:22
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caejr73 wrote...
Erich,
There was an issue with direct Draw and modern video cards, which caused Black boxes to show up in the game. I have experienced this on my XP machine with Nvidia 9800GS. I keep a 98 box with a Geforce 2 video card around for the infinity engine games because of this. If they truely fixed this problem this is great news. I would hate to purchase this though, and it essently be the same executables I already have on CD.
Apparently Nvidia's latest beta drivers fixed this issue, as well as couple other problems with older games.
If not, there is a workaround to be find at SHS forums.
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Posté 28 septembre 2010 - 01:36
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Just wanted to say that another wonderful old Black Isle game is now also available at GOG. As of today Planescape: Torment can be downloaded at GOG. Which - incidentally - is the best game ever imo.
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#36
Posté 28 septembre 2010 - 03:15
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I may look into this one. My PST discs are in near perfect condition for the most part, but playing without them would be nice. Awesome addition either way. I'll have to spread the word elsewhere.
#37
Posté 06 octobre 2010 - 10:09
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hooray for GoG, a genius service, and i hope GB2 turns up there asap!
#38
Posté 06 octobre 2010 - 03:43
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Icewind Dale today. I'm betting BG2, being likely the most popular, will be the last of their 7 announced releases.
#39
Posté 06 octobre 2010 - 06:03
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They are making an Infinity Engine-fest aren't they? Awesome!
#40
Posté 07 octobre 2010 - 01:01
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Just noticed this, of course only two weeks after buying the 4in1 box set of Baldur's Gate because of the DVD convenience, oh well.
Maybe I'll give Planescape: Torment a shot when I'm done with my Sorcerer. Lots of old goodies there, seems like a pretty neat site.
Maybe I'll give Planescape: Torment a shot when I'm done with my Sorcerer. Lots of old goodies there, seems like a pretty neat site.
#41
Posté 07 octobre 2010 - 03:28
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Eurypterid wrote...
Icewind Dale today. I'm betting BG2, being likely the most popular, will be the last of their 7 announced releases.
I haven't seen the 7 announced releases. Naivelly, I'd expect BGI,PS:T,ICWD (ok that's old news), ICWDII, BGII(+ToB), ToEE.
Are these 6 games part of the "7" games? which is the 7th? A link would be appreciated
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Posté 07 octobre 2010 - 06:39
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Lyssistr wrote...
I haven't seen the 7 announced releases. Naivelly, I'd expect BGI,PS:T,ICWD (ok that's old news), ICWDII, BGII(+ToB), ToEE.
Are these 6 games part of the "7" games? which is the 7th? A link would be appreciated
They haven't told us what they are. When they re-opened the site they just said there would be 7 Atari/Hasbro games upcoming. For what it's worth I think you've nailed 6 of them. Not sure what the last will be.
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Posté 07 octobre 2010 - 10:53
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Eurypterid wrote...
Lyssistr wrote...
I haven't seen the 7 announced releases. Naivelly, I'd expect BGI,PS:T,ICWD (ok that's old news), ICWDII, BGII(+ToB), ToEE.
Are these 6 games part of the "7" games? which is the 7th? A link would be appreciated
They haven't told us what they are. When they re-opened the site they just said there would be 7 Atari/Hasbro games upcoming. For what it's worth I think you've nailed 6 of them. Not sure what the last will be.
I think the most popular guesses for the seventh are currently Neverwinter Nights, Rollercoaster Tycoon (I have no idea why, but it seems popular), Magic The Gathering computer game, or possibly one of the old SSI games.
I wonder if the seventh will be a compilation of all the old SSI games? I do remember them selling (and me buying) a compilation of all the D&D SSI games...
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Posté 07 octobre 2010 - 01:36
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Eurypterid wrote...
Lyssistr wrote...
I haven't seen the 7 announced releases. Naivelly, I'd expect BGI,PS:T,ICWD (ok that's old news), ICWDII, BGII(+ToB), ToEE.
Are these 6 games part of the "7" games? which is the 7th? A link would be appreciated
They haven't told us what they are. When they re-opened the site they just said there would be 7 Atari/Hasbro games upcoming. For what it's worth I think you've nailed 6 of them. Not sure what the last will be.
ah ok thanks, me hopes 7th game is NWN2 but considering it's a new game, I find it very unlikely to happen. 2nd best option would be a pack of gold-box games.
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Posté 09 octobre 2010 - 12:46
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Do you mean Forgotten Realms Archives by any change? It'd make one interesting release. While the games included prolly require nostalgy boost to be enjoyable,it'd come with impressive documentation. Atleast the physical release came with what can only be called a geek bible; this huge motherload of manuals containing some 300 pages worth of maps, journal entries and whatnots.I wonder if the seventh will be a compilation of all the old SSI games? I do remember them selling (and me buying) a compilation of all the D&D SSI games...
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#46
Posté 13 octobre 2010 - 09:16
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Temple of Elemental Evil is also sold by GoG now. I'm still curious what the 7th game will be, maybe NWN, maybe Gold Box games (I'd like to see NWN2 but that's just wishful thinking).
#47
Posté 13 octobre 2010 - 09:57
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Just a reminder, this is a forum for BG discussion. No need to announce/discuss other GoG sales and unrelated matters. Boo.
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Posté 13 octobre 2010 - 10:10
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Kevin Lynch wrote...
Just a reminder, this is a forum for BG discussion. No need to announce/discuss other GoG sales and unrelated matters. Boo.
Killjoy.
#49
Posté 14 octobre 2010 - 01:49
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Not an expert on PC games, but aren't there other ways to play the old IE games on newer computers -- without having to go through GoG?
I've read posts mentioning Dosbox and other such things, etc etc. My current desktop runs BG1&2/IWD/everything else fine, as it's 5 years old, but I wonder about this for when I do pick up a new PC.
I've read posts mentioning Dosbox and other such things, etc etc. My current desktop runs BG1&2/IWD/everything else fine, as it's 5 years old, but I wonder about this for when I do pick up a new PC.
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Posté 14 octobre 2010 - 01:53
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Kevin Lynch wrote...
Just a reminder, this is a forum for BG discussion. No need to announce/discuss other GoG sales and unrelated matters. Boo.
You're actually right, however you can consider it as part of the hype that builds up and is likely to end with Baldur's Gate II. ToEE was just a step in the countdown
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