Can I play this game on my macbook pro and if so...how do i get the gog downloader and do i need to buy a new mac version of the game?

Not directly, but it works fine in wine or crossover. I'm using crossover, and I recommend it if you have access to it. Haven't had a problem with it, and I'm also using some mods (including high resolution)

The gog downloader doesn't work in wine, but you don't need it to download the install files. GOG will give you access to them, and you just run it inside wine or crossover.

Installing the mods is also possible, but may require some tweaks to have them working. If you chose to install it in wine, feel free to post here and we'll give you some help.

Another option would be to use vmware or virtualbox.

Finally, the third option is to wait for bgee (the first one comes out probably this summer, but there's still no prevision for the second one), which will also be available on mac app store.

Hey!! First, I would like to say thank you. Crossover works great!! How and where can I get mods for the game and which ones do you recommend?!?!

I mainly installed the ones from the === BG2 === section here, following the suggestions on what to install or not:
http://www.gog.com/en/forum/baldurs_gate_series/newbie_guide_modding_bg1_if_you_buy_bg1_bg2_from_gog

As for installing mods, part of the installation is done through the command line, and crossover doesn't seem to handle it that well, as it doesn't show it after the windows install part is done.

So, just run the mod installer normally (i.e. double click, and let crossover do the rest. This works fine). After the windows part is done installing, the crossover window will remain disabled. I believe this is because it is running the command line part in the background, but just not showing it. You can safely close this window.

Now, start a new execute window command (Programs -> Execute command) and in the command part write: wineconsole cmd

Make sure you have the bottle where you installed baldur's gate selected. This will open a terminal window on Z:. This is implemented by wine, and is somewhat rudimentary (there's no TAB completion of what you are writing), but works fine for this. It is also case insensitive, so don't worry with capital letter.

First go to C:
C:

Then navigate to the baldur's gate folder:
cd C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Baldurs Gate II

Now, you can view the command line executables for your installed mods:
dir *.exe

So, you just need to run them now, and follow the on screen instructions. I only installed 3 mods, so I had (along with the normal game exes):
setup-bg2fixpack.exe
SETUP-UB.exe
setup-widescreen.exe


As for the game, mine sometimes starts with a black bar on the bottom (the same height as the dock). I think selecting any window (e.g. a browser) after running BG2, but before it starts will usually prevent this from happening.


That should be it. If you find some of the instructions confusing, or have other questions feel free to ask.

Hi,I was browsing the forum and saw this posting.Actually there's another way a pre-compile wrapper for BG2 by "Paul The Tall".Here's the link to his web.

http://www.paulthetall.com/page39/page535/page462/index.html

I'm using this on my Macbook Pro 15.So far it's working just fine.I've played this using 1024x768 resolution on windowed mode.

On his site you can find wrapper for other games that he created.Hope this help.

BTW it's free but of course you can donate if you like his work.