Planescape: Torment FAQ and Links
Since there is no such thread in this forum, I've decided to write a small guide to Torment, including available resources and some frequently asked questions.
EDIT: June 10 2007
-added possible fix for display corruption on nVidia cards; updated unofficial fix pack info
EDIT: July 26 2006
-links updated
Where can I still buy this game?
Checking local stores might be your best bet. You can buy a brand new copy of the game online as part of the Planescape Torment & SoulBringer Combo Pack at
Gogamer.com (search for
Planescape), although it is not known how long supplies will last. Used copies exist aplenty through
Ebay and
Amazon.
Patches
It is recommended to install the official 1.1 Patch as well as the fantastic Torment fan patch, preferably prior to even starting the game.
Official Planescape: Torment 1.1 Patch
Attention: Do NOT use with the 2-CD version of the game.
Readme Mirror 1 (rpgclassics.com) Mirror 2 (Fileshack, Registration Required) Mirror 3 (Fileplanet, with waiting) Unofficial Planescape: Torment Fix Pack v1.37 Download and Readme -
Highly Recommended!
Extract the zip file into Torment's override folder - for example;
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Torment\override\
You may also download a beta
v1.38 patch after installing the unofficial v1.37 fix pack. Unpack this to Torment's override folder. This small patch for the fix pack is not totally necessary and in beta form, but fixes two bugs related to the Hargrimm/Silent King and Mar's Ornate Box quests.
How to do a full install:
Doing a full install of the game will greatly reduce loading times, as long as you have sufficient disk space.
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After you have installed the game via the installer program, do the following:
1.) Create a folder on the hard drive that you wish to install the game data to. For this example we'll create a folder on the C drive called TData.
2.) Insert Torment CD2 and copy the entire contents of the CD to the TData folder (for example, to C:\TData\). NOTE: On the CD there should be a folder called CD2. Do not copy the folder itself, only copy the files located in it.
3.) Repeat step 2 with CD3 and CD4. Choose to overwrite files when prompted to do so.
4.) Edit your Torment.ini file using Notepad or some similar text editor. This file can normally be found in C:\Program Files\Blackisle\Torment. At the very top of the page you'll want to edit the lines that start with CD2, CD3, CD4. Edit them as follows:
CD2:=C:\TData\
CD3:=C:\TData\
CD4:=C:\TData\
5.) From time to time the game will ask you for disk two to authenticate the game. When playing the game keep this disk in your CD tray. You have now completed the full install of Planescape: Torment.
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Walkthroughs: GameBanshee's very own, featuring lots of maps and information. Highly recommended.
Dan Simpson's text walkthrough is probably the most in-depth one around. It's the first one on the list. Also highly recommended.
Planescape: Torment Developement history
For concept images, trailers and old screenshots check out PlanetBaldursGate's
media section. Additionally, the
Sorcerer's place has some nostalgia as well.
You can also take a look at
Platter's Miscellaneous Torment Crap. Frequently Asked Questions: Technical
Q: The game crashes immediately on startup and gives me a blank screen!
A: Most likely, you have applied the official 1.1 patch to the 2-CD version of the game.
Q: I'm getting a runtime error or the game is just crashing when loading a new area.
A: This is usually caused by errors in the CD reading process. The only 100% fix for this is the Full Install explained in the beginning of the FAQ.
Q: The game won't install! (Windows XP)
A: Most users experience no problems with Torment and Windows XP and this particular problem does not have a definite solution. Some people have reported success by going to 'My Computer' and right-clicking on the Torment CD, choosing 'Open' and running the Setup.exe manually. Also, the cause may be a corrupt Windows Installer. In Windows XP, go to Start and choose 'Run', type
msiexec /unregister
and then
msiexec /regserver
Q: The spell effects have graphical glitches.
A: Try updating your graphics card drivers. You most likely have either an
ATI or
nVidia graphics card.
If you have an nVidia card, you may experience problems even with the latest drivers. It has been suggested by forum member Vorlin and others that graphical corruption can be prevented by reducing your video card's graphics acceleration. The instructions to do this are as follows:
1) Right-click on the Windows Desktop
2) Click on "Properties"
3) Select the "Settings" tab
4) Click on the "Advanced" button
5) Select the "Troubleshoot" tab in the new window
6) Turn the graphics acceleration bar down 3 notches.
Note that you should not do this while the game is running. When you start Torment, the game's cursor will display graphical corruption initially but this should not be a problem once you load your save game. Also, make sure that you set the graphics acceleration back to "Full" before you play games other than Torment.
Q: Everything was fine, but now I get display corruption in the game or it crashes for no apparent reason!
A: Deleting the contents of the cache and temp folders will likely fix this issue.
Music
Q: Where can I download music from the game?
A: You can find the game's music in MP3 format at
Planescape-Torment.org.
Miscellaneous Stuff and Mods: Planescape Torment Instruction Manual in PDF format
NOTE: The official instruction manual contains some minor errors. See the 'Bugs and Errors' section for more info.
Max HP on Level Up Mod
In Torment, upon leveling up, there is a chance that you will not get your maximum possible hit points. Because of this, many people decide to save right before leveling up and reload the savegame multiple times to gain as many hitpoints as possible. With this mod, you will always gain your maximum hitpoints when you level up.
G3 Planescape: Torment Tweak Pack
This mod let's you enable a variety of tweaks for the game. It let's you stack rings, earrings and bracelets, for example. Also, you will no longer have to identify items all the time.
Planescape: Torment Restoration Pack
This mod should be installed after the official 1.1 Patch and the unofficial Fix Pack. There is a long list of changes, but suffice to say, Torment contains a number of items, sound effects etc. that were never used in the actual game. This mod enables them. For example, when the player breaks a person's neck, a neck cracking sound will now be played.
City of Doors Initiative (No longer active)
This is a work-in-progress mod for Bioware's Neverwinter Nights. Once complete, it will bring the Planescape universe to a 3D environment.
Bugs and Errors
Q: My party members have disappeared!
A: In certain areas of the game, party members are supposed to disappear for a while. The problem is that they may not come back. For a list of situations where this bug might occur and for a fix check out the
Lost Party Members Fix. NOTE: Before applying this fix, make sure that the party members are not hidden behind an arch or some such. In the game's options menu, you can make characters translucent when they are hidden behind objects.
Q: The instruction manual says the every class gets the same amount of hitpoints, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Why?
A: This is not correct. Hitpoints are awarded as follows (thanks Sorcerer's Place):
Fighter
Levels 1-9 = 1-10 HP per level
Levels 10+ = 3 HP per level
Mage
Levels 1-10 = 1-4 HP per level
Levels 11+ = 1 HP per level
Thief
Levels 1-10 = 1-6 HP per level
Levels 11+ = 2 HP per level
That's all folks. I hope this guide was helpful in some way 
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