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[Nooble]

Help please! I just installed the Big Picture mod by using the auto installer, now I can't play BG2 anymore! When I launch Baldur's Gate 2: ToB, the menu pops up, I click play but I get 2 errors. The first error box says:

-1

The second error box says:

An Assertion failed in ChDimm.cpp at line number 834.


I installed the official patches already.

But when I install the BP s and h patch, this is the message I get after pressing y then enter to install the patch.



Install Component [Install BP s_&_h Patch version 6]
[Y]es or [N]o or [Q]uit? y

Installing [Install BP s_&_H Patch Version 6]
Copying 1 file ...
Copying 1 file ...
Copying and patching 1 file ...
Copying and patching 1 file ...
Copying 1 file ...
Copying and patching 1 file ...
ERROR: BIFF [./data/DDanyto103.bif] cannot be loaded: Unix.Unix_error<20. "stat"
,"./data/DDanyto103.bif">
Stopping installation because of eror.

ERROR Installing [Install BP S_&_H Patch version 6], rolling back to previous state
Will uninstall 14 files for [SETEUP-BP_S_AND_H_PATCH.TP2 component 0.
Uninstalled 14 files for [SETUP-BP_S_AND_H_PATCH.TP2] component 0.
PLEASE email the file SETUP-BP_S_AND_H.PATCH.DEBUG to seanasagain@yahoo.com.au with help from hlidskailf
Using Language [English]

Edited by Nooble, 18 March 2005 - 05:49 PM.

[Sir BillyBob]

Sounds like the TDD files are either the wrong version or didn't install right. What two TDD files did you use?

[Nooble]

Sounds like the TDD files are either the wrong version or didn't install right.  What two TDD files did you use?

I don't know what is TDD??

I just downloaded Big Picture from http://iegmc.blackwyrmlair.net/ than installed it. Now I can't play BG2!



The two files I used are called:

BP_s_and_h_Patchv6
BPv161G-FULL

Edited by Nooble, 18 March 2005 - 06:35 PM.

[Ascension64]

Sounds like the TDD files are either the wrong version or didn't install right.  What two TDD files did you use?

I don't know what is TDD??

I just downloaded Big Picture from http://iegmc.blackwyrmlair.net/ than installed it. Now I can't play BG2!



The two files I used are called:

BP_s_and_h_Patchv6
BPv161G-FULL

It looks like that your BIF became corrupted somehow. Go to your \data\ directory and see if all the files you have in there are intact i.e. do not have a file size of 0 bytes. If not, then you might need a re-install. If nothing looks suspicious, have you renamed your BGII directory at all? If so, this error is known to occur. You would have to change baldur.ini to reflect the correct location of your files.

From the Bioware site, here is a description of the error:

1.03: [BGII/ToB] - ChDimm.cpp at line 805 or 834 (Back to Top)

BG2 failed to start up. Try to reinstall. Make sure that the baldur.ini file is NOT flagged read only and make sure that the [Alias] section is pointing to the correct directories of your install.
Here is a sample of what the [Alias] section should look like for a full install:

[Alias]
HD0:=D:\Games\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\
CD1:=D:\Games\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\CD1\
CD2:=D:\Games\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\CD2\
CD3:=D:\Games\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\CD3\
CD4:=D:\Games\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\CD4\

If you haven't renamed your BGII directory, then I don't think the references to your data files are problem since baldur.ini should not be changed, which suggests that your BIFs have been corrupted somehow.

[Yacomo]

I don't know what is TDD??

The two files I used are called:

BP_s_and_h_Patchv6
BPv161G-FULL

I suspect if you do not know what TDD is, then you also did not download and install it, right? BP is a mod that makes other mods (TDD, SoS and TS) compatible with each other. Unfortunately there is no big 'all-in-one' download.
So in order to get BP running you will also need to download those mods. There are a couple of stickies around in the BP and BP-BGT forums that explain 'what is what' and link to some install guides.

[Ascension64]

I don't know what is TDD??

The two files I used are called:

BP_s_and_h_Patchv6
BPv161G-FULL

I suspect if you do not know what TDD is, then you also did not download and install it, right? BP is a mod that makes other mods (TDD, SoS and TS) compatible with each other. Unfortunately there is no big 'all-in-one' download.
So in order to get BP running you will also need to download those mods. There are a couple of stickies around in the BP and BP-BGT forums that explain 'what is what' and link to some install guides.

Well, it is possible for someone to know what BP is and not know what TDD is, given that the proper description of BP is never force-fed into the end-user. Install guides these days are like 'download this, download that...', so it would be quite easy to forget what you have in the first place with the auto-installer.

Edited by Ascension64, 18 March 2005 - 11:09 PM.

[AnnabelleRose]

The two files I used are called:

BP_s_and_h_Patchv6
BPv161G-FULL

Got a baaaaaaad feeling you might have made the same mistake I did when I returned to playing BG2. I DLed BP and read the readme, THEN realised I needed Tortured Souls, Shadows over Soubar, and The Darkest Day. Did you download those mods? You have to have them to play BP. They are all big patchwork mods that almost fit together, but some parts overlap and don't fit.

BP is just the glue and scissors. You have to have the puzzle pieces to go with it.

[Yacomo]

Well, it is possible for someone to know what BP is and not know what TDD is, given that the proper description of BP is never force-fed into the end-user.  Install guides these days are like 'download this, download that...', so it would be quite easy to forget what you have in the first place with the auto-installer.

Apologies, did by no means want to offend anyone or call them 'stupid', no need to jump on me

Just wanted to be helpful and hint to the stickies, which I still think are pretty useful to get you started. I even added a long list of large mods, their abbreviations and support forums to this one...

[Ascension64]

Well, it is possible for someone to know what BP is and not know what TDD is, given that the proper description of BP is never force-fed into the end-user.  Install guides these days are like 'download this, download that...', so it would be quite easy to forget what you have in the first place with the auto-installer.

Apologies, did by no means want to offend anyone or call them 'stupid', no need to jump on me

Just wanted to be helpful and hint to the stickies, which I still think are pretty useful to get you started. I even added a long list of large mods, their abbreviations and support forums to this one...

Hmmm.....I didn't mean to jump on you at all.
All I wanted to do was to add a new dimension to the 'what happened' part of this person's installation problems. But, oh well, I think MTS has probably hit the sweet spot on the matter. No need to apologise.

[Sir BillyBob]

We have all seen posters with this problem and not downloading the three mods is usually the reason for their problem. The assumption of lots of people is that Horred merged the files into one big download (don't we all wish). However, has anyone tried the autoinstaller without the right files and still gotten it to work? I thought it was supposed to check the files before trying to install.

Even if it doesn't check, how could it installed TDD without the TDD files being in the SOA directory? If installer worked, the files should be there. But I am curious as to whether or not the DD*.BIF files are in the data directory and are they 0 byte files.

[Nooble]

Oooh, I see!

I did not download the other mods. I only downloaded Big Picture because I thought it included all the mods together because it was 53 MB. I looked at the stickies at this forum but they did not tell me what to download. At the "Where to get it all" stickie, it just gave me a link to the downloads. There were many many files. I will download those three mods now.



Hello, can somone which files to download. The wizards mirrir has two sos, I'm assuming that's Shadow of Soabar, but I do not know which one to download. There are too many files. Can somone list the filenames for me?

What is weidu?

Am I suppose to download the original version or the wierdu version?? The manual doesn't say.

And is TDD = The Darkest Day?

Edited by Nooble, 19 March 2005 - 10:37 AM.

[Sir BillyBob]

Weidu is a mod installer program. That means we use it to build and install/uninstall mods. The old method was similar to a normal application install, it ran a status bar across the screen, placed icons on your desktop, and added itself to the Control Panel's Installed Programs list. However, that method assumed it was the only mod being installed and it would not work with other mods.

BP was designed as a "band-aid" to place on top of the three big mods so they would work together. Horred (the creator of BP) was never given permission to bundle the mods into one package. So you have to go download and install each one.

The files you see on the Wizards site are all correct. You need two files for Sos (one the main package, one a small patch), same with TDD. Tortured Souls will not be that easy. Check the top of this forum for readmes on installing this one. I guarantee you will screw it up at least once (we all have).

The autoinstaller will install each of the mods and the BP (band-aid) for you, if you place each file in the SOA directory the way that it needs to find them.

I would recommend that you don't do the BGT part until you can successfully install BP. BP is for an SOA game, BGT is if you want to go back to Candlekeep and start as a level 1 player). The install process with BGT is even more complicated.

[Nooble]

Weidu is a mod installer program.  That means we use it to build and install/uninstall mods.  The old method was similar to a normal application install, it ran a status bar across the screen, placed icons on your desktop, and added itself to the Control Panel's Installed Programs list.  However, that method assumed it was the only mod being installed and it would not work with other mods.

BP was designed as a "band-aid" to place on top of the three big mods so they would work together.  Horred (the creator of BP) was never given permission to bundle the mods into one package.  So you have to go download and install each one.

The files you see on the Wizards site are all correct.  You need two files for Sos (one the main package, one a small patch), same with TDD.  Tortured Souls will not be that easy.  Check the top of this forum for readmes on installing this one.  I guarantee you will screw it up at least once (we all have).

The autoinstaller will install each of the mods and the BP (band-aid) for you, if you place each file in the SOA directory the way that it needs to find them.

I would recommend that you don't do the BGT part until you can successfully install BP.  BP is for an SOA game, BGT is if you want to go back to Candlekeep and start as a level 1 player).  The install process with BGT is even more complicated.

Ok, I foun this website that has the exact same files as the wizard's mirror, but the download speed goes around 100-200 KBPS.

http://iegmc.blackwy...et/download.php


I installed everything correctly now and Baldurs gate 2 works, with the Big Picture!

Thanks all.

The only thing wrong when I play is that the sound echoes.

Whenever somone talks, or a noise happens, 3-4 voices come up, starting 1 second after the other. It's jsut really annoying. Is there any way to fix this?


What the heck? Bug Bears?

They are so tough.

Is it possible to play this mod solo?

Edited by Nooble, 19 March 2005 - 12:50 PM.

[Falkentyne]

Weidu is a mod installer program.  That means we use it to build and install/uninstall mods.  The old method was similar to a normal application install, it ran a status bar across the screen, placed icons on your desktop, and added itself to the Control Panel's Installed Programs list.  However, that method assumed it was the only mod being installed and it would not work with other mods.

BP was designed as a "band-aid" to place on top of the three big mods so they would work together.  Horred (the creator of BP) was never given permission to bundle the mods into one package.  So you have to go download and install each one.

The files you see on the Wizards site are all correct.  You need two files for Sos (one the main package, one a small patch), same with TDD.  Tortured Souls will not be that easy.  Check the top of this forum for readmes on installing this one.  I guarantee you will screw it up at least once (we all have).

The autoinstaller will install each of the mods and the BP (band-aid) for you, if you place each file in the SOA directory the way that it needs to find them.

I would recommend that you don't do the BGT part until you can successfully install BP.  BP is for an SOA game, BGT is if you want to go back to Candlekeep and start as a level 1 player).  The install process with BGT is even more complicated.

Ok, I foun this website that has the exact same files as the wizard's mirror, but the download speed goes around 100-200 KBPS.

http://iegmc.blackwy...et/download.php


I installed everything correctly now and Baldurs gate 2 works, with the Big Picture!

Thanks all.

The only thing wrong when I play is that the sound echoes.

Whenever somone talks, or a noise happens, 3-4 voices come up, starting 1 second after the other. It's jsut really annoying. Is there any way to fix this?


What the heck? Bug Bears?

They are so tough.

Is it possible to play this mod solo?

Is your framerate high enough? Is the game running at normal speed or does it seem to "lag"? (Note: the game is supposed to run at 30 AI updates/second (" 30 FPS ").

Do you get the sound echoes with a CLEAN, non BP installation of Baldur's Gate 2?
If you do, then it's a sound driver issue.

Bugbears are hard with their arrows, but just soften them up with a couple of fireballs, then haste and bless your party members. Bugbears were not there at the beginning in the stock BG2.

Also keep in mind that BP has better monster AI than the normal game, so don't be surprised to see your mages and archers getting pounded.

Of course soloing is possible, but I am NOT sure how you would do it. The game's plot revolves around events with some characters; Unlike Baldur's Gate 1, I think you have to play a solo multiplayer game for this, but I don't know. I do know it has been won solo; some people like the Kensai/mage dual class combination, because both classes have the very similar restrictions, but vastly different abilities.

Have you ever played or won BG2 before? If not, I would recommend NOT doing it solo.

I was originally starting out in BG2 immediately after beating BG1 (didn't do that much of the first dungeon) years ago, but a HD crash caused a wipe of my characters (I was able to rescue 75% of the files on my hard disk, but couldn't finish, before the HD slowly degraded into uselessness. Oh---the drive was an IBM deathstar (cough, deskstar).

I was lucky enough to find out about the big picture before replaying BG1 to play BG2, and am now enjoying it. But you do have to deal with the bugs. And some of the spells don't behave as they -should-. (especially the TDD spells are sometimes very buggy---Prayer doesn't even work right. (I had to edit the spell myself to make it do barely anything....the wy the spell was built was very illogical).

[Nooble]

Yeah, I have noticed taht the A.I is a lot better now.  When my archers are attacking then, they chase after my archers so my archers have to fun.  Neat.

But sometimes the A.I freezes and do nothing and just lets me kill them.  My frame rate is set at 30, and my computer can handle it very well without the mod.  The mod just does something to slow down my game.

And the sound problem is fixed.

[Sir BillyBob]

The enemy AI is more involved and has more decisions running through it to decide what to do. It may be that the more complex scripts slow down your system. That is one reason for changing frame rates. Turning off some of the ambient sounds like footsteps can also increase performance.