17 May 2007
By: Alexandru Stanescu, Editor, Gaming Reviews (Consoles)
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Cheat Codes (PC)
Probably the best old-school RPG
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is the second computer role-playing game in the Baldur's Gate series, which takes place just a few months after the events of Baldur's Gate. It is based on the second edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying system but mixes in some elements such as the new monk, sorcerer and barbarian core classes introduced in the third edition. The story is set in the Forgotten Realms, the most popular D&D story setting. Baldur's Gate II, like its predecessor, is played from an isometric perspective. The player controls a party of one to six characters. The player must create the main character from scratch, or import their character from the original Baldur's Gate, whilst the rest must be recruited from within the game world. Players can, by exploiting the game's multi-player function, create more than one character for a party. This does not by any means compromise the integrity of the story, although secondary characters will not talk or interact in the manner of normal NPCs except as far as the rudimentary interaction of combat and spellcasting allow.CodesCheat CodesIn order to activate cheat mode, edit the baldur.ini file by adding the line Debug Mode=1 under the [Program Options] heading and saving the file. Then during gameplay press Ctrl+Space to display the console and enter any of the codes listed below (NOTE: To deactivate cheat mode, just delete the Debug Mode=1 line):CLUAConsole:EnableCheatKeys() - Enable in-game key cheats CLUAConsole:ExploreArea() - Full map CLUAConsole:SetCurrentXP("[0-2950000]") - Set experience points for selected character or group CLUAConsole:AddGold("[number]") - Set gold amount CLUAConsole:CreateItem("[item name]") - Spawn item CLUAConsole:CreateCreature("[monster name]") Spawn monster CLUAConsole:CreateItem("[item name]",[number]) - Spawn multiple item CLUAConsole:MoveToArea("[location number]") - Teleport to location Cheat Keys Activation and CodesIf you tried the cheat keys on this page and found out that they don't work, then here is why. Be warned, this procedure involves modifying a game file. It is rather simple but follow the instructions carefully: 1. Open your Baldur's Gate 2 Directory 2. Copy and make a backup of the file ''baldur.ini'' 3. Edit the original file ''baldur.ini'' with notepad 4. In this file you will see a ''[Program Options]'' heading. 5. Enter a new line under the heading and type or copy in ''Debug Mode=1'' 6. Start up the game and while playing press [Ctrl] + [Space] at the same time. This will bring up a console where you can type stuff into. 7. In the console that should now be visible, type ''CLUAConsole:EnableCheatKeys()'' (without the ''''). 8. Now the cheat keys should work properly. And you can enter other commands such as ''CLUAConsole:SetCurrentXP(''xxxx'')'' where xxxx is the amount of experience you wish to give the current selected characters. And also a handy one is ''CLUAConsole:AddGold('''')''. I'm not sure if you need the '''' inside the brackets after AddGold (but just try it with and without and one of them should work. If you make a mistake, restore the backup version of your baldur.ini file and it will all be better again) Ctrl-Q - Ads the creature, the cursor is over to your party. Ctrl+T - Advance the time by 1 hour CLUAConsole:CreateCreature(''wmart1'') - Bonus Merchant #1 CLUAConsole:CreateCreature(''wmart2'') - Bonus Merchant #2 CTRL+F - Change Selected Characters Facing Direction CTRL+U(HOLD), then I - Character Conversations Ctrl-4(5?) Displays some traps and related things in blue. Haven't quite figured it out. Ctrl-M - Displays the item code names for the items the selected character has equipped. Example: quick01-SW2Hxxx(xxxbeing a number) if you have a 2 handed sword equipped in quick weapon slot 1. CTRL+G - Find out Area Number CTRL+D - Framerate Info Ctrl + Shift + 8 Get all 18 for Stats Ctrl-R - Heals selected character/s Ctrl-Y - Kills any creature the mouse
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is on. Note that doing this on bosses may stop the game from advancing. CTRL+X - Mouse Position CTRL+A - Play a Combat Sequence CTRL+L - Play an animation Ctrl-K Removes selected character from party. You can remove the main character and he will never come back. Ctrl-J - Selected characters to cursor position (or nearest place if cursor location is not accessible) CTRL+S - Set A Combat Sequence CTRL+I - Set An Animation CTRL+B - Set Character Speed Ctrl-C - Shows a short movie clip of a circus. Press Ctrl-C to stop it. Ctrl-6 or 7 - The selected character's appearance on the playing field is changed. Nothing else changes. Attacks, HP, etc. stay the same. I have had them walk around as dragons, or shoot arrows as birds. This is a short video on some of the most popular cheats in the game. Check it out if you want to master the game:

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2 August 2007

By: Alexandru Stanescu, Editor, Gaming Reviews (Consoles)
Baldur's Gate Secrets and Glitches (PC)
View all the movies and keep training items
Baldur's Gate is a computer role-playing game in a high fantasy setting, developed by BioWare and released in 1998 by Interplay Entertainment. It was the first game in the Baldur's Gate series, which spawned a further three software titles before the story arc was concluded. It was immediately followed by the expansion pack Tales of the Sword Coast (1999), as well as the sequel Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000) and its expansion pack Throne of Bhaal (2001). A three CD version, Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga, which includes the original game and expansion, was released in 2002. Sega planned to port the game to its Dreamcast console, but the project was canceled. Recently, Atari has been releasing a four-in-one package including Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal on DVD(s). The story follows the player character as he grows up following the cataclysmic Time of Troubles and it puts an emphasis on character development through dialog and battle. The game rewards the player character according to his or her moral choices.Easter EggsView All Movies1. Open the file called Baldur.ini in your Baldur's Gate folder. The default location of the file is: C:Program FilesBlack IsleBaldur's GateBaldur.ini 2. Copy the lines below (highlight them and use CTRL+C) and paste them below the [Movies] entry. DEATHAND=1 REST=1 BGSUNSET=1 BGENTER=1 IRONTHRN=1 PALACE=1 TAVERN=1 DUNGEON=1 BGSUNRIS=1 CAMP=1 WYVERN=1 BHAAL=1 SEWER=1 ENDMOVIE=1 ELDRCITY=1 MINEFLOD=1 ENDCRDIT=1 GNOLL=1 NASHKELL=1 BG4LOGO=1 TSRLOGO=1 BILOGO=1 INFELOGO=1 INTRO=1 FRARMINN=1 3. Save the files and run the game. You can now watch all the movies from the main menu! GlitchesKeep Training ItemsWhen fighting the monsters in the cellar during the Prologue, take the items you want from the NPCs that join you. Then export the character, then exit the game. Start a new game and import the character and you will still have the items. You can repeat this to get multiple copies of the item.SecretsBetter increase of HP on level upIf your PC or any of your companions with a constitution less than 18 levels up, have him/her consume a Potion of Fortitude (CLUA-code: POTN28) before hitting the Level Up button. Though the potion lasts for a limited time, the HP increase is permanent.Check out the game's ending FMV in the video below:
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