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[jovhaln]

I just got a new laptop (win. 8) and the baldurs gate 4-in-1 DVD set. Installed bg1 made a character then decided to install TotSC. So...like a fool I uninstalled bg1 then tried to delete the c program×86 file called black isle (still there!). Now I can get bg1 installed through admin. (No shortcut no way to start without opening the disc file and using the exe) but when I put in the TotSC disc and press the install box (it gets that far only) the little blue circle starts but then stops before the (install shield?) opens no error no noise nothing. Lost.......I used to play ice wind dale back when it was new so I know how to press yes, next, etc. but my experience is nill and requires steps that I can follow and the only reason I found the c program ×86 file was from reading NOT to install there! Thus my lame attempt to delete it ; /

[corey_russell]

Your problem is that the TotSC install expects a saved game, and if there isn't one to upgrade it crashes. Thus you should install BG 1, make a new game (stats or whatever are irrelevant), then immediately save (in a normal save, not quick save). Now when you run the TotSC install, it sees at least one saved game to convert and won't crash. And yes, you should definitely NOT install to C:\program files (x386) - I usually use C:\games\baldurs gate 1 myself but you can do what you want.

[jovhaln]

As always far simpler than expected!!!! Duh play the game!!! Makes ¢. Thanks for answering so quickly and with kindness my kids would've razzed me for weeks if I would've had to call for help. Me and my wife can surf ebay n stuff and that's about it...till now!! Heads are gonna roll! Where's them dragons! Thanks again
Joe

[jovhaln]

Like a charm! Rolled a 92 ability point character! Saved and installed Tales without a hitch. Thanks again. Not sure if your gonna check this post again but if you do....do I want to install BG2 etc. now too or is there no real connection, like weapons classes etc. Forgot how much I enjoyed it. This is just like paper and dice with video!

[Grond0]

In the original game, i.e. without mods, there is no real connection between BG1 and BG2 (though you can import a character from BG1 into BG2) and there are some differences in game play between them - including different weapon systems and character classes.  It's therefore not necessary to have BG2 installed in order to play BG1.  You will be able to install BG2 at a later stage and still import your character from BG1 if you want to do that.

[Grimwald the Wise]

There are modifications available to play BG1 in the same engine as BG2.

 

The two systems are Tutu and BGT.

They are BOTH popular.

I prefer Tutu, some prefer BGT.

 

However as a newby, I would recomend that you do not start with mods, but consider them when you have played a few games with different classes for your character, Cleric, mage, fighter etc.

 

There are loads of modifications available, some for the vanilla game, but a lot more for Tutu and BGT. These mods add a lot to the game, new areas, more interesting conversations, etc. etc.

 

These mods enable you to enjoy playing the game for years without getting bored as you don't know what to expect.