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Posted June 27, 2017
Classical music.


The timeless soundtracks from Baldur's Gate EE, Baldur's Gate II EE, <span class="bold">Siege of Dragonspear</span>, and Icewind Dale EE are now available for purchase, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 66% launch discount.

As a huge part of their undying charm, the soundtracks for these RPG classics deserve a place in every fan's playlist, even more so after getting enriched for the purposes of their Enhanced Editions.

- <span class="bold">Baldur's Gate EE OST</span> includes 33 of Michael Honig's haunting themes, plus 7 new ones composed by Sam Hulick.

- <span class="bold">Baldur's Gate II EE OST</span>: A massive game needs a massive soundtrack. There are 66 tracks here, composed by Michael Honig, Iron Zur, and Howard Drossin for the original game and Throne of Bhaal, plus 15 new ones provided once again by Sam Hulick.

- <span class="bold">Siege of Dragonspear OST</span> is made up of 21 tracks composed exclusively by Sam Hulick to accompany the story that bridges the gap between the events of the original BG and Shadows of Amn.

- <span class="bold">Icewind Dale EE OST</span> brings all 51 tracks composed by the legendary Jeremy Soule for this combat-heavy entry in the Forgotten Realms saga. The main theme alone will get you battle-ready in no time.



The 66% discount will last until July 4, 1PM UTC.
Incidentally, <span class="bold">Baldur's Gate EE</span>, <span class="bold">Baldur's Gate II EE</span>, and <span class="bold">Icewind Dale EE</span> are on discount right now in our grand <span class="bold">Weekly Sale Vol. 20</span>.
Posted June 27, 2017
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immi101: the classic Icewind Dale soundtrack includes 51 tracks + 18 tracks from the Heart of Winter soundtrack
the "enhanced" soundtrack only includes the 51 tracks from the base game.

since buying the enhanced versions gives you the classic version+soundtrack as well, I don't see why you would want to be this new releases ?!?

unless you are okay with buying the same thing twice to get the soundtrack in FLAC format.
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Stig79: I don't think you get the soundtrack added with the Classic version after an EE purchase now. Got removed when they started selling the new soundtracks separately.
When PST:EE with PST:EE OST became available, the classic version of it (available through a gift code with a key as a part of the purchase of PST:EE on GOG) still offered original soundtrack.
https://www.gog.com/forum/planescape_torment_enhanced_edition/soundtrack_question/post4


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Stig79: I gave a BG gift code to a friend of mine. He says the soundtrack is not included.
If it's the case as of today, then it's GoG's decision. Beamdog can't influence GoG's way of distribution of original games and their extras.
Post edited June 27, 2017 by juliusborisov
Posted June 27, 2017
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I remember the times when Good Old Games were giving such stuff as extras for free.

Shame on you GOG and Beamdog.
Posted June 27, 2017
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immi101: the classic Icewind Dale soundtrack includes 51 tracks + 18 tracks from the Heart of Winter soundtrack
the "enhanced" soundtrack only includes the 51 tracks from the base game.

since buying the enhanced versions gives you the classic version+soundtrack as well, I don't see why you would want to be this new releases ?!?

unless you are okay with buying the same thing twice to get the soundtrack in FLAC format.
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Stig79: I don't think you get the soundtrack added with the Classic version after an EE purchase now. Got removed when they started selling the new soundtracks separately.
okay, i didn't know that. I was just going by the info provided by juliusborisov on their website
Posted June 27, 2017
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Just to clarify the non-EE OSTs if anyone is interested:
The BG OST is only 128 kbit, the BG2 OST is 320 kbit, the IWD OST is 256, and IWD: HoW OST is 160.
Posted June 27, 2017
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Stig79: I don't think you get the soundtrack added with the Classic version after an EE purchase now. Got removed when they started selling the new soundtracks separately.
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juliusborisov: When PST:EE with PST:EE OST became available, the classic version of it (available through a gift code with a key as a part of the purchase of PST:EE on GOG) still offered original soundtrack.
https://www.gog.com/forum/planescape_torment_enhanced_edition/soundtrack_question/post4

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Stig79: I gave a BG gift code to a friend of mine. He says the soundtrack is not included.
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juliusborisov: If it's the case as of today, then it's GoG's decision. Beamdog can't influence GoG's way of distribution of original games and their extras.
Of course. Beamdog does absolutely nothing wrong. When SoD failed it was the customers and GamerGate's fault. When the buggy EE versions got stick it was because of GamerGate hating the new gay NPC in it. Now it is GoG's fault for selling your games "wrong".
Posted June 27, 2017
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wongheiming: What's the point of buying OTS without owning the base game?
Music is part of the game, and it can influence the mood when you playing games.
Standalone game music even it is a great one, is not attached to anything.
Says CIV 4 original intro music is a great one, but without the intro movie, how do you rate it?
If Beamdog sold the OTS along with initial release, we won't get much upset here.
We have to disagree here. There are some soundtracks that I really like, but I wouldn't buy the game (because I don't like the genre or the game is bad). Would buy the soundtrack (and sometimes did on services like bandcamp), but can't as long as they are handled as DLC.

Another reason might be that I already own the base game somewhere else or as a retail copy, but want to buy the soundtrack here.
Posted June 27, 2017
Have just redeemed my own gift code for BG Original Saga. It shows the original soundtrack as a pack. Tell your friend to double-check.

Here's the proof:
Attachments:
receipt.jpg (84 Kb)
original_soundtr.jpg (117 Kb)
Post edited June 27, 2017 by juliusborisov
Posted June 27, 2017
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Vythonaut: So, you decided to match the Beamdog stores prices with the current Steam prices, yet you sell them at full price on GOG? Do you expect anyone will choose to buy them from here? At the very best, GOG-loyal people will wishlist them and wait for the same discount; in the worst case scenario, they'll buy them from Steam.
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juliusborisov: Beamdog can't influence prices set in the GoG store.
Forgive me then; i thought GOG (or any other store) had to make an agreement with a publisher, before offering their games on sale with a specific discount -- didn't know that (some?) publishers don't actually influence the prices. Anyway, whatever happened in the background regarding the soundtrack releases, i still think a launch discount (as GOG usually does for many games that arrive here somewhat late) or price-matching would benefit both GOG customers & GOG/Beamdog.
Posted June 27, 2017
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juliusborisov: Have just redeemed my own gift code for BG Original Saga. It shows the original soundtrack as a pack. Tell your friend to double-check.

Here's the proof:
I will absolutely tell him to double check. If he is wrong I apologize on his behalf.
Posted June 27, 2017
I read in this thread that people who bought the Enhanced Editions got codes for the original versions of those games. How about people who bought the Enhanced Editions before the original versions were removed from GOG's store? That would be me and I just checked my email. I never received any such codes. Am I looking in the wrong place? Or am I simply not eligeble to the original games because I purchased these games before the originals were removed?
Posted June 27, 2017
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Let's wrap it up: Fuck Beamdog!
Posted June 27, 2017
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Swampland: I read in this thread that people who bought the Enhanced Editions got codes for the original versions of those games. How about people who bought the Enhanced Editions before the original versions were removed from GOG's store? That would be me and I just checked my email. I never received any such codes. Am I looking in the wrong place? Or am I simply not eligeble to the original games because I purchased these games before the originals were removed?
You don't get a code in an email. Read on how to get the original games here - https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/61669/availability-of-original-games-on-gog-com. I'm not sure about your situation - please, check. If the gift code is not available for you, then it's GoG whom you should contact.
Posted June 27, 2017
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The_Gypsy: Is Throne of Bhaal even from a lossless source? I believe that PS:T saw a foreign release with the soundtrack, making FLAC is plausible. ToB has no such release to my knowledge and the source materials were all supposedly lost so....?
I guess I'm not going to get an answer on this?
Posted June 27, 2017
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The_Gypsy: Is Throne of Bhaal even from a lossless source? I believe that PS:T saw a foreign release with the soundtrack, making FLAC is plausible. ToB has no such release to my knowledge and the source materials were all supposedly lost so....?
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The_Gypsy: I guess I'm not going to get an answer on this?
The BG2:EE OST offers original soundtracks for Baldur's Gate II and Throne of Bhaal composed by Michael Hoenig, Inon Zur, and Howard Drossin, plus 15 new tracks by Sam Hulick. Ther're 81 tracks in it, including 34 that have previously never been released. All tracks are provided in both MP3 and lossless FLAC format, for your listening pleasure. Total Length: 113 min, 50 sec.
https://www.beamdog.com/products/bgeeii-ost
Post edited June 27, 2017 by juliusborisov
Posted June 27, 2017
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Swampland: I read in this thread that people who bought the Enhanced Editions got codes for the original versions of those games. How about people who bought the Enhanced Editions before the original versions were removed from GOG's store? That would be me and I just checked my email. I never received any such codes. Am I looking in the wrong place? Or am I simply not eligeble to the original games because I purchased these games before the originals were removed?
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juliusborisov: You don't get a code in an email. Read on how to get the original games here - https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/61669/availability-of-original-games-on-gog-com. I'm not sure about your situation - please, check. If the gift code is not available for you, then it's GoG whom you should contact.
Thanks a lot, that was very helpful indeed. I appreciate it. I am almost exclusively using Galaxy when browsing GOG's forum these days but I had to be logged into the website to get the option for serial keys.
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