Baldurs Gate & Tales of the Sword Coast

Huge game world - 5 CD's filled with nearly 10,000 scrolling game screens in lush 16-bit SVGA graphics. Gripping non-linear adventure that spans 7 chapters, with dozens of subplots that branch in and out of the main scenario. Your decisions affect subsequent chapters and the entire gameworld as a whole. Set in TSR's best selling Forgotten Realms campagin setting, the most popular of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game worlds. Explore hundreds of intricately rendered and visually stunning hi-res buildings and structures: taverns, temples, houses, arenas, stores and brothels are meticulously created. Guide a party of up to five other characters, each with their own personalities and dispositions. Allows you to control party characters one at a time or as a group. Create your character from a combination of six authentic AD&D races - human, elf, half-elf, dwarf, gnome, halfling and 26 different classes - fighter, thief, cleric, mage and subclasses such as druid and specialist mage. Features real-time environmental effects such as rain, snow, lightning, and fog, day and night lighting, as well as interior and exterior lamps and magic spells. Three new world areas added to Buldar's Gate map - the town of Ulgoth's beard, Durlag's Tower and a mysterious island. Expand the game world with your party of adventurers from your current game of Baldur's Gate. Join up with new friends or meet old enemies - Tales of the Sword Coast works like a plug-in for Buldur's Gate. Actions in the original release impact events in the game. Numerous improvements in the interface and the game system based on fan input. More powerful spells, and additional enchanted items to be found. Roger Wilco Voice Communication - Discuss your gaming experience with your team in a far more personal way over the internet without having to interrupt your gameplay, audio or game performance., Platforms: Windows 2000, ESRB Rating: Everyone