Quick Pros :Great story, love interest options, loads of unique creatures, items, and settings. Quick Cons :Combat can be a little imbalanced at times.
Be prepared to be whisked away by a tale of the ancient, the occult, and the metaphysical. NX1 is a strong story driven module that incorporates some of the best aspects of the expansion material.
Thanks Dormammu as well to our Review Admin. If you would like to add your module for review, go here for NWN1 requests, and here for NWN2 Requests The NWVault Review Guild is accepting applications for new members. If you are interested in joining the guild, follow this link
With the release of MoTB came the ability for bulders to use portraits in their modules (rather than the 3D images). We are pleased to announce that we have opened up a new NWN2 Portraits category and you can submit your portraits here. This form will allow you to pick class, race/sub-race, prestige class and gender. We've also added a new field called "NWN2 Game" which people can use to define which game their content works for. (NWN2 - NWN2-MoTB)
For those people who are unsure how to go about using portraits in their game, we have a submission titled: Cleitanious' Portraits Packs | 1 & 2 which not only provides many nice portraits, but also gives a walkthrough on how to make your own portraits and put them in your game/module. We've added this information to our NWN2 FAQ here. Thanks to DamosBomber for the suggestion of adding this information to the database, and to QK at the IRC #NWN2cr chat room for linking us to this fantastic file. We'd also like to thank community member Deeme for the excellent suggestion of opening up this new category for NWN2.
The community has created some very cool content for NWN2 and now it's time to honor more inductees into the NWN2 Hall of Fame for the month of October 2007 as decided by the community. Congrats to all the authors on their awards!
The NWN2 Hall of Fame helps recognize community members for their work but won't retire them from the list for the next three months, so they can get exposure. The current criteria is totally automated and requires a minimum of 25 votes with a score of 8 or higher and have been available for at least 3 months. The modules section uses an additional requirement of a minimum 5000 downloads. The top three files that meet the criteria are then inducted each month. We've also created an index page of all the sections with the number of files inducted marked. Module specific hakpacks or PWCs are not be eligible.
Here are the new inductees to our NWN Hall of Fame for the month starting October 2007 as decided by the community. We'd like to thank and congratulate the authors for the excellent contributions. Thanks also to Steve Saviki for his help in making sure entries are inducted properly.
The Hall of Fame helps recognize community members for their work and also retires them from the current top rated list so that other files can get recognized. The current criteria is totally automated and requires a minimum of 25 votes with a score of 8 or higher and have been available for at least 3 months. The modules section uses an additional requirement of a minimum 2500 downloads. The top three files that meet the criteria are then inducted each month. For files that are part of a series, the individual file with the highest count is used. If that file wins, then all files of that series created by that author, are also included automatically. If they come out afterwards, then they will be included after three months to make sure that they aren't missed. We've also created an index page of all the sections with the number of files inducted marked. Module specific hakpacks are not be eligible.
Here are the latest posts from the Neverwinter Nights 2 Official Forums made by the Obsidian developers working on Neverwinter Nights 2. Please note these are only one part of the thread, and should not be taken out of context. If you find any forum threads we may have missed or you think should be in the highlights, send me an email. Click the "read more" link to see posts which include spoilers.
Rob McGinnis - Obsidian Entertainment -
I can't start the campaign... Once you get a valid DVD, there is a hot fix available for this issue. It is stickied at the top of this forum.
I will agree with one thing the OP said. The expansion disk should have had all of the previous(relevant) patches as part of the installation. There is no reason that I should have to spend two days straight patching a game just so that I can properly install the expansion.
The logical installation sequence is main program, then any expansions, then any patches that came after the expansions. Having to patch the main to insure proper installation of the expansion is an indication of a rushed piece of garbage. This game deserves better than that.
MoTB contains all of the engine fixes of all the previous patches. What it does not contain are NWN2 Campaign fixes. That's why we have you patch up.
More: It's supposed to. We are looking into why it doesn't.
MoTB contains all of the engine fixes of all the previous patches. What it does not contain are NWN2 Campaign fixes. That's why we have you patch up. So if we're using NWN2 purely for building and playing our own or others' works, we don't need to hotfix? I wasn't worried about the campaign personally, just the toolset.
The hotfix fixes an issue with the TLK not being correct if you have 1.10 installed.
The RPG Vault have published their Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer Peek #3 article. This time "Obsidian's Eric Fenstermaker introduces us to Thaymount, a region where Red Wizards go to learn their arcane craft". There are 5 screenshots, 3 of which we've added to to our screenshot gallery here. Here is an excerpt:
Thaymount
Feared and despised across all of Toril are the Red Wizards of Thay, whose unbridled ambition has brought war to countless lands across the Realms, kept in check only by their own inability to prevent in-fighting and backstabbing among their order. Theirs is a brutal civilization, with its economy steeped in slavery, its governors and bureaucrats corrupt and power-thirsty, and its cruel ruling wizard class for whom mercy is weakness and violence is strength. They are perennial enemies of Rashemen despite the fact that their lower class shares blood with the Rashemi - a fact that neither people is eager to acknowledge - and have brought war to Rashemen and enticed others to do the same on countless occasions.
There is a lingering sense that virtually every object within - every piece of furniture, every candelabra or utensil - may have a soul of its own, or at least a piece of one.
Most Red Wizards, however, are of Mulan blood - the blood of the people of Mulhorand, and much of Thayan culture and architecture has its roots in that civilization, from which Thay successfully rebelled 400 years ago. It is among the Mulan that head shaving and face tattooing are prevalent, a notorious hallmark by which foreigners typically identify the denizens of Thay. For Red Wizards, these tattoos are typically infused with magic that they can draw upon as need arises, as well as a device of intimidation.
Here are the most recent news items added to our News Announcement system which allows fans to enter news items concerning things that they want to share with the community.
Xenograph Arms - Fantasy Modern / Medieval Dual Realm Seeks Players (Persistent World / Announcement)
Looking for a Cyberpunk thriller of a persistent world? Inspired by the game 'shadowrun' we have created a multi-world realm where you can do a lot. using our custom systems you can achieve life-long dreams!
We also have another planet dedicated to you Fantasy Medieval players as well! So you dont have to just play the modern content all the time! join the medieval planet with new tilesets and many more.
Thanks for the news. You can add your own news items and they will be posted at the next update.
We have one new entry added to our Neverwinter Nights 2 links database from other sites in the community to let you know about. If you have an link to share, then enter it and we'll post it here in the next update.:
Neverwinter Nights 2 Community Conversion Project by Chass(Modeling Related) - Looking to join a community dedicated to modding for NWN2? Want the resources, know-how and much more to mod and alter Neverwinter Nights 2 to suit more domains other than a medieval setting? Here at the Community Conversion Project Base. We provide you with the tools, the FTP space and much more to help you devs in that process.
Here are the new entries to our Neverwinter Nights 2 files section sent in by members of the community. If you would like to submit your work to be showcased, go to the appropriate section in the files database and look for the add link. If you haven"t seen your entry posted, please contact me.
Planetouched: Genasi Revamp 1.00 by Luckmann(Other) - Planetouched Genasi Revamp (v1.0) For use with Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer (v1.10) - by Varenus von Luckmann II Introduction: This add-on revamps, by popular demand, the Planetouched: Genasi subraces. It takes a step away from the PnP ability modifiers and favoured classes, and seek to tie it more closely to how the genasi is generally percieved and described.
Warlock Buddy by Draco Rayne / Fuegan(2DA Files) - Warlock Buddy v1.1 What does this thingy do? Basically, it makes the life of a warlock much easier. It automatically recasts your buffs when you're not in combat. The little Warlock Buddy GUI consists of 5 toggle buttons. * General buff toggle: This automatically (and instantly) casts all your long lasting buffs.
Spirit Eater cheat by CBMech(Scripting routines) - For those people that absolutely hate the new spirit eater feature, this script is for you. Changes the Satiate feat to refill your spirit meter without any penalty. Use once a day, at stage 3 hunger. Copy files in your override folder i.e. Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\override
Chimneyfish’s Dresses and Lingerie by Chimneyfish(Armor) - These are a few female outfits for the usual races (i.e., human, elf, halfling, planetouched) that I’ve made over the last few months, purely for my own amusement. Yes, I know there are a ton of female outfits for these races out there already, but I figured I’d share these anyway. All are made using Jester’s NWC or Zylch’s Female Nude Base. Most are inspired by (and have some textures sto
Following the climactic battle against the King of Shadows, you awaken alone and stranded deep beneath the earth. A dark hunger grows within you, threatening to devour your very soul. Will you fight against the hunger within or will you embrace it, revelling in your newfound power?
Platform: Windows
Release Date: Autumn 2007
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
We have one new entry in our Gameworld Database to let you know about. These are servers on the net where you can join and play. Here they are with the description they entered:
Xenograph Arms - Fantasy Modern / Medieval Realm (Works on all versions)
Xenograph Arms, a Modern Persistent Realm! It caters to already an average of 6-13 players. And it's been up a mere 3 Months. Now, when I say modern, I mean its a 100% unique to itself player-ran PW!
The realm offers already roughly 40 jobs, which you can apply for. Without a DM! A System which lets you build your own houses. There is a real-estate system where you can buy pre-made houses. There is a 100% persistent functioning bank system, which you can access via a Social-Security card, which means anyone that acquires this card can get into that account. It also offers many unique and flawless(most of the time) systems scripted by our Administrator Chass.
If you'd like your game world promoted, enter it and we'll post it here. Thanks for the news.
Here are some of the entries that are short of the 25 votes needed to be considered for the NWN2 Hall of Fame. If you've downloaded any of these files, please visit their pages and rate them. Getting feedback from the community is very important to content authors and ensures that they continue to produce more for you to download.
Here are some of the entries that are short of the 25 votes needed to be considered for the Hall of Fame. If you've downloaded any of these files, please visit their pages and rate them. Getting feedback from the community is very important to content authors and ensures that they continue to produce more for you to download.
Here are the latest posts from the Neverwinter Nights 2 Official Forums made by the Obsidian developers working on Neverwinter Nights 2. Please note these are only one part of the thread, and should not be taken out of context. If you find any forum threads we may have missed or you think should be in the highlights, send me an email. Click the "read more" link to see posts which include spoilers.
Rob McGinnis - Obsidian Entertainment -
MOTB - Graphics problem with placables/characters For the top issue, I believe I have seen some posts that state upgrading your video drivers fixed the issue. I think the post was in this tech help forum, so you might try searching it out.
For the red, that can either be related to the above, or it could be from a missing texture in your install.
There is a missing texture log file that gets generated if you have texture issues. unfortunately, I am at home right now and do not have access to my work files to get that path for you.
You misunderstand what I said. The people with complaints about the game make very good points and their issues are usually valid.
But, your valid post loses some of it's power when you tell people with an opinion different from your own that they are wrong.
When you argue every person's post that disagrees with you - especially when you address the person, and not their post, it just seems as if you are trying to bait the other person into a flame war.
State your issues, then support your opinion. Don't try to pull down, or demean someone else's opinion.
This message goes for those that like and do not like NWN2 equally.
George Ziets - NWN2 Designer, Obsidian Entertainment -
D20 Modern 1.2 by D20 Modern Team(Combos - All-In-One) - Update 10/7/07: Update 1.2 is complete! Welcome to the first non-beta D20 Modern Team release! This system includes all-new material as well as modern-related resources from the NWN community, compatibility with CEP 2.0, a complete translation of D20 Modern rules to NWN, and a detailed manual on how to play, DM, and build using the system.
We have a review by B G P Hughes as he gives his opinion on Cry Wolf created by Lorft. Here's a quick summary of the review:
Quick Pros :Good creativity, themed well, superb QA and Documentation. Quick Cons :One section almost ruins the module
'Cry Wolf' was one of the leading entries in Obsidian's mod building contest. The contest rules stipulated that entries should be themed around the works of the brothers Grimm, and this module does not disappoint, drawing heavily on fairy tales for inspiration – including many references to the tales of Perrault and Anderson. The module is short and creative, but not without its challenges too.
Thanks B G P Hughes as well to QSW our Review Admin. If you would like to add your module for review, go here for NWN1 requests, and here for NWN2 Requests The NWVault Review Guild is accepting applications for new members. If you are interested in joining the guild, follow this link
Here are some of the entries that are short of the 25 votes needed to be considered for the NWN2 Hall of Fame. If you've downloaded any of these files, please visit their pages and rate them. Getting feedback from the community is very important to content authors and ensures that they continue to produce more for you to download.
Here are some of the entries that are short of the 25 votes needed to be considered for the Hall of Fame. If you've downloaded any of these files, please visit their pages and rate them. Getting feedback from the community is very important to content authors and ensures that they continue to produce more for you to download.
Here are the new entries to our Neverwinter Nights 2 files section sent in by members of the community. If you would like to submit your work to be showcased, go to the appropriate section in the files database and look for the add link. If you haven"t seen your entry posted, please contact me.
MWM modern Gun Concept hak by MWMDragon(Weapons) - This is a request I recieved by email, king of a proof of concept. It's a modern gun added to the LightCrossbow apperace area. Just add this file to your hak folder to have access to it ingame and in the toolset. It fires bolts until I make bolt/bullets.
MOTB level adjustment remover by lukev001(2DA Files) - This is the 2da file that removes the ecl of all races, the hagspawn and half celestial to. I know it will not be usefull for everyone but some people don't know how to do this. You have to put this in MyDocument/Data, Database, Dmvault and Override.
Upgradable Mage Staff by Shawn(Items: Weapons) - This is a custom mage staff with acid abilities. As you advance the staff is upgraded through a conversation using skill checks and saving throws. There are six levels starting as a mundane magical item to the final upgrade for a level 20 wizard/Sorcerer. This is an item that I created for a module that I am currently working on. I would like any feed back and advice.
Unapproachable East - Thesk (Roleplaying)
In eastern faerûn, in the heart of Thesk is the city of Telflamm, the server's focus point. A city full of corrupt politicians and nobles, brutal thieves and assassins hidden horrors and lurking terrors. Telflamm is a true city of adventure, whether it be the catacombs, hidden temple dungeons or the wilderness surrounding. This is a roleplaying server with a heavy emphasis on FUN! Supported by a bustling crew of extremely active DMs, builders and scripters, there will always be something new to be found and explored here.
If you'd like your game world promoted, enter it and we'll post it here. Thanks for the news.
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