NWN Neverwinter Nights (NWN & NWN2) Modules Thread

[Jack Of Owls]

... Yeah, I thought about going back for the dwarf but I assumed through conversation that he'd leave me just as soon as we got out of the dungeon but you seem to be implying that he'll still be around after that...

He does leave once you get out of the underground caves region, but you will then encounter him again later in the module, if you reach that point.

Thanks. I retrieved him. Just finished up at the goblin fortress where the Big Cheese made his escape through the portal. However, speaking of cheese and cheesing it, I found his henchman Gorav so tough in that encounter that I lured him away to a remote corner of that fortress (making my companions stay behind) and just as he was about to administer the coup de grace I chugged a potion of invisibility. He then just stood there. I made my way back to the portal room and fought the boss who then escaped through the portal while Gorav remained in the corner on the other side of the fortress wondering where I went. Hopefully I didn't break the module when it comes to the Big Showdown at the end and Gorav is suppose to be there but instead he's still standing in that remote corner of the fortress like Mike at the end of Blair Witch project. Haha. But if I never see Gorav again it will be too soon.

 

[rogueknight333]

... Hopefully I didn't break the module when it comes to the Big Showdown at the end and Gorav is suppose to be there but instead he's still standing in that remote corner of the fortress like Mike at the end of Blair Witch project. Haha. But if I never see Gorav again it will be too soon.

I expected players to defeat Gorav, but not doing so should not break anything, and do nothing more than cost you a little XP.

My goal when designing the Hobgoblin bosses was to play a little joke by making goblinoid enemies that make the player feel the way I imagine the typical goblin feels when adventurers come to kill him. It seems I was not entirely unsuccessful, as a fair number of people seem to find encountering Gorav rather traumatic. Currently he is actually nerfed a bit from the version that appeared in the module's initial release.

 

[Jack Of Owls]

... Hopefully I didn't break the module when it comes to the Big Showdown at the end and Gorav is suppose to be there but instead he's still standing in that remote corner of the fortress like Mike at the end of Blair Witch project. Haha. But if I never see Gorav again it will be too soon.

I expected players to defeat Gorav, but not doing so should not break anything, and do nothing more than cost you a little XP.

My goal when designing the Hobgoblin bosses was to play a little joke by making goblinoid enemies that make the player feel the way I imagine the typical goblin feels when adventurers come to kill him. It seems I was not entirely unsuccessful, as a fair number of people seem to find encountering Gorav rather traumatic. Currently he is actually nerfed a bit from the version that appeared in the module's initial release.

Well, goal obtained. I really did feel like I was on the wrong end of the shit stick in that mission. I think I would have actually defeated him if I hadn't abandoned my feisty little dwarf buddy back in the underground cavern and had him along too. But, hey. C&C *shrug*

 

[Deadyawn]

Yeah, if you are a martial class Gorav is a massive cunt. He must have like 16-20 critical range.

 

[Jack Of Owls]

I thought Gorav was tough until I had to face off against the bard's sword instructor. You should have seen me today, running like a little girly-man because I couldn't even scratch him. But... I ran and ran and ran, through the sewers, and led him to his doom. Bless gnoll henchmen with one or two absolutely killer spells. This module brings back my fondest memories of playing NWN; of all those desperate, frantic battles where you have to think on your feet, or die.

 

[luj1]

NWN and good modules are closest to a true PnP DnD experience

People dont understand this enough

NWN is the best PnP DnD port

PWs with a good DM too, some old PWs were amazing like Noctars Noble Realm

 

[Mud']

NWN and good modules are closest to a true PnP DnD experience

People dont understand this enough

NWN is the best PnP DnD port

PWs with a good DM too, some old PWs were amazing like Noctars Noble Realm

In this case, what are some good PWs now?

 

[luj1]

problem is that they are all RP servers now

u have to stay in character

 

[d1nolore]

Here’s the list - Your right the big ones are mostly RP now. They are a lot more sophisticated these days, and all use haks.

https://nwn.beamdog.net/

 

[ProphetSword]

Check out the Hlontar PW. While roleplaying is encouraged, it isn't required and there's a huge world there to explore and lots of quests and friendly people. Obviously, the server isn't as busy as it was a long time ago, but it's been up and running since 2004 and still has an active forum here:

http://hlontar.reonis.com/

 

[Snufkin]

I downloaded and installed HD pack by Beamdog (updated version from nwn vault) to check how Aribeth looks now, and lol behold she still looks same. Reminds me a sack of potatoes i bought in Żabka.

 

[Gargaune]

I downloaded and installed HD pack by Beamdog (updated version from nwn vault) to check how Aribeth looks now, and lol behold she still looks same. Reminds me a sack of potatoes i bought in Żabka.

That's because the HD Art Pack only covers the PC parts system, not the prebuilt or custom appearances. Beamdog published a skinned mesh version of Aribeth on the Steam Workshop back when they were scoping out options for the HD pack, and it was then crossposted to the Vault.

That reminds me, rogueknight333, what's your take on the Steam Workshop as a distribution channel? Obviously, I'm a Vault fan myself (and I have GOG versions for the DE and the EE), but it seems like there is an audience there, I just saw an Aielund Saga Enhanced Edition compilation with some 12.000 subscribers. Probably not much point if you get your stuff on the EE's integrated browser, like Luke has, but otherwise would it not be worth casting your net in Newell's backyard as well?

 

[rogueknight333]

... That reminds me, rogueknight333, what's your take on the Steam Workshop as a distribution channel? ...

I do not use Steam Workshop myself since some of the hak content I use in Swordflight appears not to be on Steam and I do not have permission to re-upload some of it there (i.e., unless I ignored the relevant permissions I would just have to redirect players to the Vault anyway). Also it would be a hassle to try to keep track of downloads and revisions and comments on multiple sites so it is more convenient for me to just use the Vault.

That said, it would probably be a good idea for any modder trying to get more visibility for his work to post it on Steam as well as the Vault if practical. There are doubtless some players who check the former but not the latter. There are also NWN modding sites on the Nexus and ModDB one could use for yet more exposure (though I suspect very little).

In my case, in addition to the reasons mentioned above for not going beyond the Vault, I am not sure I even want Swordflight to be downloaded by casual players who have heard nothing about it and have no clue what they are in for. That is not really my target audience. But I am probably a special case in that regard.

 

[Gargaune]

rogueknight333, I see your point, dependencies can always be tricky, and I suppose loosing Swordflight on a more casual playerbase runs the risk of generating some more... impolite reactions.

As for ModDB and the Nexus, I don't think either are particularly relevant in the NWN scene, the Vault seems to have won out over both a long time ago. The former seems to be near-dormant now, and the Nexus never really took off with the first NWN game, maybe for the better since you'd have to deal with their more dubious policies towards content ownership of late.


P.S. Though, I confess, I'd love to see your series slapped onto the general populace even if just for the inevitable "Swordflight is the Dark Souls of Neverwinter Nights" headlines.

 

[Popiel]

Hm, is Lilura still around?

 

[d1nolore]

Hm, is Lilura still around?

Lilura went full retard, she’s pushing XCom as one of the best CRPGs of all time. Now I love me some XCom UFO defence but it ain’t an rpg.

 

[Popiel]

Hm, is Lilura still around?

Lilura went full retard, she’s pushing XCom as one of the best CRPGs of all time. Now I love me some XCom UFO defence but it ain’t an rpg.

Oh my. Where's that happening?

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Hm, is Lilura still around?

Lilura went full retard, she’s pushing XCom as one of the best CRPGs of all time. Now I love me some XCom UFO defence but it ain’t an rpg.

Oh my. Where's that happening?

At an SEO-altered Google search near you

 

[Popiel]

rogueknight333 Have you had a chance to play a module called Citadel? What I hear is that it's long, goes into epic levels and has hard/creative/challenging combat encounters - that is it's a little like your series. Do you recommend?

 

[rogueknight333]

rogueknight333 Have you had a chance to play a module called Citadel? What I hear is that it's long, goes into epic levels and has hard/creative/challenging combat encounters - that is it's a little like your series. Do you recommend?

I have not played it.

 

[Tavernking]

Another question for rogueknight333, what's up with the fire genasi in the starting inn of Swordflight? Seems kind of pointless? I've always wondered.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Another question for rogueknight333, what's up with the fire genasi in the starting inn of Swordflight? Seems kind of pointless? I've always wondered.

I guess Ignus was busy burning some other inn.

 

[rogueknight333]

Another question for rogueknight333, what's up with the fire genasi in the starting inn of Swordflight? Seems kind of pointless? I've always wondered.

Introduction of a character who becomes important later. He reappears in later chapters.

 

[EtcEtcEtc]

Hm, is Lilura still around?

Lilura went full retard, she’s pushing XCom as one of the best CRPGs of all time. Now I love me some XCom UFO defence but it ain’t an rpg.

XCom? She's calling Alpha Centurai a CRPG.

 

[Turn_BASED]

Alright bros I’m going to spin up a new Swordflight play through. I’ve done a paladin before, any recommendations for a character?