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[Justsomeguyy]

 Ok, i found this game in some back room, am installing it as I type.

What I want to know is: Is it really worth starting to play this game?

Because it came out in what, 2002?? I gather that the online (because it's multiplayer that really interests me, single player campaigns are just movies with clicking...) is supposed to be good, but am I just gonna find a highly developed, highly skilled community with no room for newbie noobs who don't understand anything?

Is it worth it?

thanks.

[B_Harrison]

Absolutely!

I wouldn't say the majority of NWN players (there are still a lot, considering the game's age) are highly skilled, and certainly not in a way that alienates or leaves out new players. There are a lot of persistent worlds and they're always looking for new players; you'll probably find an enthusiastic and helpful welcome on most servers. It's just a matter of finding one (or more) that you like, and joining in.

The NWN Wiki is also a good resource if you want to learn more about the game.

Have fun!

[Shia Luck]

Yes it is worth it.

It depends which server/PW (Persistant World) you join as to how 'noob friendly' they are, but I know for a fact there are many that make a special effort to be as friendly as possible to new players.

My advice would be to post what type of gameplay you are looking for (heavy/medium.light in character roleplaying and what level of HnS (Hack and Slash) you'd like in a new thread in the NwN 1 Persistant Worlds & Multiplayer sub forum. Also check out the posts made by PWs there as you might find exactly what you are looking for more quickly.

If you are installing now, you might want to check this thread to make sure it will run smoothly. (If you are on an XP machine you don't need to do all those things, but you will still need to patch the game to 1.69- the link is in the thread). You may need to download some haks to play on PWs (They will mention which ones. If they don't, I would just find somewhere a bit more organised to play). These add extra content and are often worth it imho, but they are not necessary. Some very good servers use only the standard resources.

I'd also suggest not dismissing the single player games for the reason you gave. Many have very different stories depending on the path you choose through the module. For example, Resurrection Gone Wronger has, iirc, over 100 different possible endings depending on the choices you make.

Have fun :happy:

[Estelindis]

Yes, it's absolutely worth it. Whether you want to jump straight into a Persistent World or play some Single Player modules first, this game has a huge amount to offer. I'd suggest checking out the Module List at NWN Vault for a good place to start out.

Just wondering, by the way, whether you've acquired vanilla NWN or NWN with one or more expansions? (I do sometimes see vanilla NWN in some bargain bins.) Quite a few PWs and modules require both expansions to play, so just be aware of that. :-)

Modifié par Estelindis, 04 août 2010 - 01:56 .

[Khuzadrepa]

For all of the reasons given above and a thousand others we can't think of off the top of our heads, unequivocally the answer is a resounding YES!

[SuperFly_2000]

Absolutely!

Some servers even have lots of new content on them which actually looks better than the original. Even if the server doesn't have a lot of new content it can still be good.

Don't worry about not being able to play online because of elitism. This is only a problem on some of the most (read: a few) populated servers.

You can skip single player altogether yes. At least thats what I did. Never touched the original campaign but I have been playing on online servers for 7-8 years now and I also admin on one of the servers. Just give the PDF manuals a quick glance and then jump on a server.

I am always stressing some means of communcating here. If I might pull a shameless plug it would be good if you got X-Fire and joined my NWN1 community there. That is an easy way to communicate. Other ways are MSN and Skype. If you got any of thoose I could even give a tour of our server myself.

Send me a PM with your contact information in that case.

All the links you need are in my signature.

Welcome to (still) the best online RPG! Forget about WoW...this is the real deal...

Modifié par SuperFly_2000, 04 août 2010 - 01:10 .

[TSMDude]

Are you an addict? As this game i so addicting that you can log into about 100 different worlds and see 100 different imaginations put together in ways that confound and confuse while entertaining.



It is well worth the effort.

[KooKoo88]

Shia Luck wrote...

Yes it is worth it.

I'd also suggest not dismissing the single player games for the reason you gave. Many have very different stories depending on the path you choose through the module. For example, Resurrection Gone Wronger has, iirc, over 100 different possible endings depending on the choices you make.

Have fun :happy:

*hugs Shia

NWN is definitely worth playing.  If you don't like the original campaign, there are many single player modules and PWs out there to suit any gamers needs.  Most of them have excellent stories that are original and thoughtful.  Granted the graphics are old school, but the stories and members of the community are second to none.

Good gaming. 

Modifié par KooKoo88, 04 août 2010 - 02:22 .

[Justsomeguyy]

Thank you so much for all your help



I just have the vanilla game



But I'm sure I'll be able to acquire some cracks or something

[Shadooow]

Justsomeguyy wrote...

Thank you so much for all your help

I just have the vanilla game

But I'm sure I'll be able to acquire some cracks or something

Buy it, NWN costs few coins (another advantage over new games where you are still paying) . You wont be able to play multiplayer without original cdkeys.

Modifié par ShaDoOoW, 04 août 2010 - 11:05 .

[Estelindis]

Indeed. You can get a new copy of the first expansion, Shadows of Undrentide, for as little as $2.99 plus shipping, and a new copy of Hordes of the Underdark for as little as $1.22 plus shipping. (You need to scroll down past the featured merchants to get to the really good prices.)  Of course, you can get used copies for even less, but your chances of getting an unused CD key would be fairly slim (and, as Shadow points out, you need an original CD key for multiplayer.)

Modifié par Estelindis, 04 août 2010 - 11:20 .

[Jesse_the_Thief]

NWN isn't A game, it's like a dozen different games with similar rules with new games popping up every once in a while. Most of the player made stuff isn't exactly professional quality but the variety and innovation has always been entertaining. Hack and slash Diablo style, MMO-type persistent worlds, mindless killing arenas, survival scenarios, and.... umm... there's always Kinky Kingdoms or whatever it's called.



Ok, let's just forget that last one. Point is, there's a ton of different ways to play it that people have come up with and are still developing.

[Godti]

I just started to play this as well.

This might be a dumb question, but I can't seem to find the Post New Topic button.  I would like some help, so like usual I turn to the forums.  I can reply in a topic, but can not seem to Post a New Topic, at least not in NWN1

Modifié par Godti, 05 août 2010 - 05:56 .

[HipMaestro]

At the top left of each forum page just to the right of your profile pic with a green dot next to the "Post New Topic" radio button... at least on this browser, it's there.



Cheers, mate!

[KidMiracleman]

I would like to put in a plug for the tornado of souls server. very interesting and people that will help you.

[MingWolf]

Go ebay, or wherever you can go get the full pack with all the expansions for this game. You won't regret it. I've dabbled in so many games over the past 15 years, and NWN has kept me at the seat for more than few years at a time. Single player is awesome and will provide many gaming hours; not to mention all the great modules that exist out there. Finding a community without elitists will depend on where you go, but for the most part, you shouldn't be disappointed.

[Godti]

HipMaestro wrote...

At the top left of each forum page just to the right of your profile pic with a green dot next to the "Post New Topic" radio button... at least on this browser, it's there.

Cheers, mate!

Its there now.  It was not there the other day.  Thanks for the reply.

[Jenna WSI]

"but am I just gonna find a highly developed, highly skilled community with no room for newbie noobs who don't understand anything?"

No. Most players that are still around now are the dedicated mature bunch who are quite willing to help a noob out. At least, in the RP servers. I can't speak for the other categories.

Modifié par Jenna WSI, 08 août 2010 - 04:20 .

[Jesse_the_Thief]

Well, now that you mention it, in Arena it's mostly a bunch of screaming apes flinging poo. They're all about 13 emotionally and think being good at a video game is brag-worthy. It's sad X 2 because it's like making up your own game and then being proud of being better than other people at it.



(*cough* http://z3.invisionfr.../Alestorm_LotR/)



Other categories, much better.

[Lilac Soul]

Justsomeguyy wrote...

But I'm sure I'll be able to acquire some cracks or something

Please remember that this would actually be illegal. Since you have (apparently) a legal copy of vanilla NWN, I recommend updating it and playing it to see if the overall gameplay is to your liking. If so, I think the best approach is to purchase one or both expansions through legal means. It's only fair to the developers that if you like the game, you don't use cracked copies. If you end up buying new copies, you'd even be supporting the development of BioWare's new games financially.

[Bubba McThudd]

As an old dog in the computer game hobby (anyone remember the original Strategic Conquest?) I can honestly say that NWN is the best value for money of any game I have ever played. The fantastic community and the constant tweaking they give this old game keeps it fresh. Take a look at some of the custom content done by Lord of Worms for example - stunning work that looks as good or better than more recent games. Not bad for a game first released in the '90s.

And don't get me started on the possibilities of the toolset!

[ehye_khandee]

Yes by all means this is THE game to play (with all expansions). Evidence?



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Note, the NWN1 forums are NEW here and look at all the activity! It is worth getting legitimate copies of the game (they are inexpensive, really, and found on amazon.com or egghead.com or ebay.com).



There is NO game like this one, none.





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[Genisys]

I have to ask this stOOpid question... it's the best way to answer this question...

Would you ask a car saleman if the car he is trying to sell you is any good?

It's rather obvious your asking the wrong crowd, the wrong question, if we thought the game sucked we wouldn't be here, and that's really the bottom line...

Then again, if you play on the wrong server, or on a bad module for that matter, yes, the game would suck and not be worth playing, just make sure you test quite a few modules / servers before you come to a decision yourself, becuase nobody can answer that question but you..

"The worst advice is Free!"

"The information in your head, and the age of that information is critical to your success in all things."

Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad Poor Dad (Edited by me)

[Darkfire_Avlis]

I think it is definitely worth it. It's probably saved me several hundred, if not a couple thousand dollars on video games. I mean that seriously too, say on average I'd buy a new video game once a month ($50) for 5 years... that's $3,000. The only games I've bought since 2005 are Call of Duty 4 and rebought few older ones such as Warcraft III, Diablo 2, etc. Think a few $10 ones like Castle games or Civilization 3, etc.



Neverwinters nights is a cool game, but the community and NWvault and all of the modules make it like no other game I've ever seen or played. It's all about finding the right World for you, and NWN is more than capable of leading you to it.

[seycyrus]

NWN, all things considered, is the hands down, best game out there.