Game Freezing

[sonny]

I think he's there whenever. His presence is not a triggered event and, except for the joy of his company, will not affect anything either way. I hear Kivan kicks butt...

I liked him. He really has some laid back comments.
Speaking of comments. Can you control the voices of the NPC's. For example, what they say.
I ask because when I was playing the first game, I had Minsc and I swear it sounds like he's using the 'F' word.
It sounds like he's saying "A full plate and F***ing steel. Right Boo"
Don't get me wrong it does not bother me, in fact I think it adds reality to the game.
I brought a used game, so I was wondering if that could have been done.

Well back to the game. Will try to leave you guys alone for a while.
Thanks for all the help.

[galraen]

There's no offensive language in the game Sonny, if I recall correctly, he's saying cutting steel. Not that I'm an authority on Minsc, I developed a deep hatred of him early in my BG playing experience.

There's absolutely no reason to make any apologies, we've all been there, and have been grateful for the help, and it's nice to be able to pass it on. I for one enjoy helping others, one of the main reasons I visit the forum.

I'm actually envious of you, so may good games to look forward to that most of us have played to death. It would be real nice to have a memory lapse and be playing BG and BG2 from fresh again.

[CFM]

It sounds like he's saying "A full plate and F***ing steel. Right Boo"

Minsc was one of the dudes I too had when I played through BG. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if memory serves, I think the Minsc comment in question is:

"Full plate, and packing steel... the stuff of legends. Right, Boo???"

If you're digging the characters in BG1, then you're really gonna dig BG2.

Not to mention what galraen alluded to. When you're done with the BG games, ask about Planescape:Torment, and the Icewind Dale games. Again, you have alot to look forward to.

I brought a used game, so I was wondering if that could have been done.

Only if you changed something after you did your install. If you're comfortable with your computer, and you were so inclined, you could customize your main dude's voiceset. You could even add your own portrait. Start a thread if you ever want to tackle that in the future.

Since you mentioned it, I wonder if your used copy had a minor defect on one of the CDs, causing the Ulcaster Dungeon map area to be installed corrupt during initial installation. Just remember: if your game freezes when you hit that map, then load a previous save, and steer clear of that area.

[sonny]

LOL. I feel stupid. It's probably "packing steel" that sounds different to me. Mind must be in the gutter.

As I said in another post on this forum, I also purchased B2 the Collection when I got BG from eBay. That will be next.

I'm not supposed to know it, but I know for sure (hope) my wife brought me Neverwinter Nights and Neverwinter Nights2 for my B-Day which is the end of this month.

My daughter let the cat out of the bag when she ask me if they were anything like BG. Told her I didn't know and sent her to local Gamestop store. And then I seen two pkgs come in the mail. One from Amazon.com and one from Atari. Just a guess you know. he he.

So if it works out that way, I plan on locking the door to my den, turn down the lights and spend the winter in front of my PC.

[Crenshinibon]

Ehh... in my opinion none of the Icewind Dale or Neverwinter Nights games have the same feel as BG2. IWD has a very nice atmosphere that I like and NWN looks completely different and the NPCs are nothing to gawk at, but it's not that great of an RPG.

You will love BG2. It's wonderful. The party members have so much more depth and your adventures will bring you to new lands and new heights of power.

I envy you for playing this series for the very first time. The first time is always the best.

[galraen]

The only advice I'd give you Sonny, is to try some old games (as you are with BG); before playing too many modern games, with their fancy graphics makes it difficult to tolerate old, simple graphics. There were quit a few good games around the turn of the century worth checking out, not as good as BG2 maybe, but that's a matter of opinion. I really enjoyed Might & Magic 6 myself, as much, maybe more than BG. We all have different tastes, experiment at will, if you find a game to be completely rubbish, at least you can vent about it on this or another forum.

[Crenshinibon]

Oh yes. I suggest you try Planescape Torment as well as the first two games of the Fallout series. Both are incredibly amazing, original and have excellent storylines as well as superb character interaction.

Ah, I remember Might & Magic 6: Mandate of Heaven. I got pretty powerful in that game... I never beat it though... never knew what to do. It kind of just plops you there. But oh, that was a long while ago, 1997 I believe?

[sonny]

The only advice I'd give you Sonny, is to try some old games (as you are with BG); before playing too many modern games, with their fancy graphics makes it difficult to tolerate old, simple graphics. There were quit a few good games around the turn of the century worth checking out, not as good as BG2 maybe, but that's a matter of opinion. I really enjoyed Might & Magic 6 myself, as much, maybe more than BG. We all have different tastes, experiment at will, if you find a game to be completely rubbish, at least you can vent about it on this or another forum.

Thanks, Good advice. I take it the Neverwinter Nights are newer games?
I'm sure what happened was that my wife and daughter went to a computer game store b4 my daughter ask me about NWN's because she would not know about that kind of stuff. She probably told them what I was playing and ask for the name of a similar type game.

I know I'm really loving this game and in no hurry to rush through. I don't leave a map area until I checked out very little corner. Was getting killed a lot a first, but having fun doing it. Even having to start over after my freeze up did not bother me, because I now know a little more about what to expect.

Thanks for the advice and I'll check out the games you guys have mentioned after I've completed BG1 and 2

[galraen]

NeverWinter nights isn't much newer, the core of the game, it's engine, was the successor to the engine in Baldur's Gate, from the same company BioWare. Graphically it's not too swish, the problem Crenshinibon has with it I expect is that it doesn't have the same sort of interplay that BG does between characters. It's also a smaller game, in my opinion (IMO), and doesn't have the same depth of storyline, or expansiveness of the BG series. Many people have enjoyed both though, they haven't sold so many copys plus all the add-ons, and a sequel for nothing, give it a try, no point in letting it collect dust. Finish what you've started first though, that should keep you going a while. Play NWN for a while I guess, can't seem ungrateful can we, the other half always have ways to signal their displeasure at such things.:laugh:

[fable]

As the question posed at the top of the thread has been answered, the thread itself is closed. If anybody wants to discuss RPGs in general, we've gotthe RPG Discussion forum. Have fun.