Newbie to IWD

bariumdose · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 02:49 PM

Hi, All,

Just picked up a copy of IWD in the bargain basement bin. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have a manual. Can anyone point me to a website that might have a copy of the manual?

Also, what patches do I need to make this game an enjoyable and painfree experience?

Thank you very much to anyone who can help me.

Fiona · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 02:53 PM

It was the very first game I played. I didn't have a manual and I didn't know about any modifications. I liked it anyway and it brought me here. Folk are very helpful here

Ravager · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 03:10 PM

My version was one of those that sold under one of the budget labels too, and didn't have an accompanying paper manual.

I think I have a copy of the manual in PDF format on my CD. Have you checked the folder IWD installed into and the CD itself for one?

bariumdose · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 03:40 PM

Thank you, everyone for responding so quickly.

I checked the CD folders, and thus far, I've only found the ReadMe doc that describes errata in the "manual" which I can't seem to find. I'll do any search of the CD again just in case. If you have a copy of the the manual in PDF, do you think you could email it to me? I'd really appreciate it. Please let me know, and I can give u my email address via PM.

Thanks so much.

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Originally Posted by Ravager

My version was one of those that sold under one of the budget labels too, and didn't have an accompanying paper manual.

I think I have a copy of the manual in PDF format on my CD. Have you checked the folder IWD installed into and the CD itself for one?

Ravager · #5 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 03:43 PM

Okay.

I haven't got it it on this computer though so I'll have to email it to you tomorrow.

As for patches, if you own Heart of Winter, look for the Trials of the Luremaster patch. It adds a lot of content on including a big quest.

bariumdose · #6 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 03:51 PM

Thank you so much for helping me with the lost manual. I'll PM you my email address.

I'm not sure what you mean by Heart of Winter. I bought the first Icewind Dale. It doesn't say if it's the Heart of Winter edition.

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Originally Posted by Ravager

Okay.

I haven't got it it on this computer though so I'll have to email it to you tomorrow.

As for patches, if you own Heart of Winter, look for the Trials of the Luremaster patch. It adds a lot of content on including a big quest.

Ravager · #7 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 04:00 PM

Ah right. Heart of Winter is the expansion pack to Icewind Dale 1. Some versions of the game can be bought with both included. But I'm guessing your version isn't one of those.

Thanks for the e-mail address. I should send a copy of the PDF tomorrow.

bariumdose · #8 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 04:09 PM

Thanks, Fiona. Now I don't feel so deprived for buying from the bargain basement bin.

Yeah, this forum's pretty good. People here are relatively nice. I've only had one run-in with a moderator who told me my question was inappropriately late.

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Originally Posted by Fiona

It was the very first game I played. I didn't have a manual and I didn't know about any modifications. I liked it anyway and it brought me here. Folk are very helpful here

krunchyfrogg · #9 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 09:52 PM

LOL, be careful with bumping old threads... there's no real hardcore rule on them. On one hand, you'll be told that bumping old threads is bad, OTOH you'll be told to use the search on old threads if you start a new thread with a question asked months ago.

BTW, which end are you taking the barium in?

Aerich · #10 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 12:49 AM

When in doubt, just start a new thread. It's helpful to search out the old threads for answers to common questions, but most people don't mind answering questions if you don't have that kind of time.

For the IWD version you have, you want patch v.1.06. Try Fileplanet or download.com. If you bought your copy in Britain, you might want to check out the Brit-only patch on those websites as well. The British edition of the game has an error on it that causes crashes at one part of the game, and the Brit-only patch fixes it.

I really wish they didn't sell IWD without the Heart of Winter expansion. I got caught with that 2 years ago, then had to buy the Icewind Dale Ultimate Collection (IWD, HoW, IWD2) to get HoW, as the expansion by itself isn't sold much anymore.

Heart of Winter adds a fair bit of new area, but also tweaks the game a bit, adding more spells, more weapons, inventory management items such as scroll cases, and special abilities for some classes (bard, druid). It's worth it.

Brynn · #11 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 12:53 AM

Here is a link to GameBanshee's IWD page, you'll find a lot of useful info here (character stats, weapons, armor, etc...).

Aerich · #12 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 01:13 AM

Excellent point, Brynn.

Better still, spell descriptions, and a walkthrough if you get stuck. The IWD manuals have been woeful at dealing with spells.

Ravager · #13 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by krunchyfrogg

LOL, be careful with bumping old threads... there's no real hardcore rule on them. On one hand, you'll be told that bumping old threads is bad, OTOH you'll be told to use the search on old threads if you start a new thread with a question asked months ago.

I think the main thing is that you contribute something useful to the topic. A connected problem or big contribution rather than just saying you agree/diasgree with something.

@barium, check your emails. You should hopefully have a manual now.

bariumdose · #14 (**permalink**) 10-04-2005, 01:38 PM

LOL, I'm no longer taking any barium in any bodily orifice, thank you very much!

Quote:

Originally Posted by krunchyfrogg

LOL, be careful with bumping old threads... there's no real hardcore rule on them. On one hand, you'll be told that bumping old threads is bad, OTOH you'll be told to use the search on old threads if you start a new thread with a question asked months ago.

BTW, which end are you taking the barium in?