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Installation

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Shura, Dec 14, 2000.

  1. Shura Gems: 25/31
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    Remove all ads!
    A quick query: what is the difference in performance between a full and medium installation?
     
    Shura, Dec 14, 2000
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    Loading time was the main difference for me.
     
    Silver Dragon, Dec 14, 2000
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  3. Sylvus Moonbow Gems: 21/31
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    Not having to switch CDs is another bonus.

    I always do a full install with any game. I still have IWD, BG fully installed on my system plus BG2.

    Syl...

    [This message has been edited by Sylvus Moonbow (edited December 14, 2000).]
     
    Sylvus Moonbow, Dec 14, 2000
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    no real performance difference for me, but it´s nice with no disc swapping...
     
    Isenhart Silvenfist, Dec 14, 2000
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    Wow, Syl. Do you have any other software at all or just a huge hardrive. I don't think I could fit solitare on mine with all four fully installed at once. Well, maybe a slight exageration, but still...
     
    Crawl, Dec 15, 2000
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  6. Sylvus Moonbow Gems: 21/31
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    I have 80gigs. Used to run an MP3 site for electronic and alternative full albums but took it down when all my storage drives got full.

    Syl...
     
    Sylvus Moonbow, Dec 15, 2000
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