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[Lance Botelle]

Hi Everyone,

OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: 04/05/16
 
The Scroll has finally been released. You can read more about it and grab the files from here:- http://neverwinterva...2/module/scroll
 
There are a total of FOUR compressed files containing all the data you will need to install and play (as long as you own NWN2 and both expansions). (There is a fifth patch file for those that need it.) Please follow the installation instructions carefully, and use the Quickstart Guide (contained within the Information.7z file) to ensure you have installed everything correctly and that the game starts as it should.
 
NOTE: Regrettably, no MAC beta tester was able to get this module to work on their computer. If you are a MAC user and succeed, then please report back to me so that I can update the instructions advising how other MAC users can install and play the module. 

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I have to recognise that some minor issues will still remain in this final release, and wanted to encourage players to report anything they may find, so that I can address them as required. NOTE: I will update this post with issues found and inform you when they are fixed. However, no patch will be uploaded unless the issue is game-breaking. Therefore, some issues will remain in place until either a ) A game breaking issue is reported, or b ) A significant amount of time has passed allowing all to be reported. At which time, a patch will be uploaded for current players, and the main files updated.

To this end, I will start an "issue" list, detailing the date discovered and what the issue is. When the issue is covered in a patch, it will be noted in BOLD FONT. Other reported issues (not emboldened) are only minor issues, not addressed in a patch, but covered in the latest version of the files.

DATE    ISSUE NOTED
 
FIXES & UPDATES FOR v1.01
 
- 5/5/16 - The wording "Map Pins" is used to describe part of the Main Menu in an opening GUI. This is no longer an appropriate description. (Reworded.)
- 5/5/16 - The Main PC was not being issued any starting gold. (Other created PCs were OK.)
- 7/5/16 - CONTAINER BUG *** IMPORTANT *** : DO NOT DROP CONTAINERS WITHOUT PATCH! IT IS A GAME-BREAKER! (PATCH v1.01 FIXES)
 
FIXES & UPDATES FOR v1.02
 
- 19/5/16 - A "PC name" rather than "Monodrone name" can sometimes show incorrectly. UPDATE: Alterations at the Nexus GUI will now give a VFX.
- 23/5/16 - BROKEN DOOR - Sewer Waterways Portcullis (SW) - Fixed in v1.02 main files (but cannot be patched). REPORTS: Exploit Detected. (Will only open if carrying Life Essences. Sorry about that.)
- 23/5/16 - OBI conversation can drop out on certain path. Scraps run to door animation on initial conv. (PATCH v1.02 FIXES)
- 23/5/16 - PLOT ITEM BUG *** IMPORTANT *** : CANNOT DROP CERTAIN ITEMS WITHOUT PATCH! IT IS A GAME-BREAKER! (PATCH v1.02 FIXES)
 
UPDATES & ISSUES REPORTED FOR v1.03

PENDING ... 

PATCHING THE MODULE

LATEST PATCH DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK (CURRENT v1.02) (87 KB): http://neverwinterva...02.7z&nid=22258

Any patch file added as a download is only required if your version of the module is lower than the patch version. i.e. If you are only just downloading the latest version of the module to play now, then you will NOT require any new patch file at this stage, as your download will already contain the latest scripts. However, once installed, it is *VERY IMPORTANT* to make sure your game is always patched to the latest version. Therefore, keep track of the current patch version in case it is higher than your current module version. Note that the hak patch only addresses essential game-breaking bugs, which are mostly campaign ( C ) scripts. Any module ( M ) fixes, considered non-essential, are only updated for the latest module version uploaded. The differences in the module files should be overlooked by the player unless they are prepared to restart The Scroll completely afresh with the latest files, which would not be worth the time already played for the small differences they might make on a restart.

INSTALLATION: Simply download, unpack and replace the existing althea_patch.hak with this latest version before restarting NWN2. The latest version will always include previous patches and be backward compatible.
 
VERIFICATION: When you reload your latest saved game, the module should welcome you again, and inform you of the latest patch update. This figure can also be found from the Althéa Main Menu ("Rule Information" section).

PATCHING HISTORY

v1.01 - Fixed containers ( C ). Fixed those noted above, plus liquor cabinets & light flicker ( M ).
v1.02 - Fixed PLOT ITEM drops. (Obi Sten conversation in patch.) ( C ) Some other conversations. Nexus VFX. ( M ).
  
Catch you later,
Lance.

[Icezera]

Hi Lance! I haven't been keeping up with development but thanks for this!

 

However, because i haven't been keeping up, I don't know about compatibility. Is this compatible with some of the more popular stuff like Companion AI and/or kaedrin's?

[Tchos]

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Only 2 out of the 4 files are currently available. The others may not be available until tomorrow, as I have a slow upload link. In the meanwhile, downloading and looking over the PDFs contained within the Information file may be of help.

 
No files are currently available to download as of the time of this writing.  Is there some kind of permission that's not set?

 

Edit: The files are there now.

[rjshae]

At long last!!!  Congratulations on the release, Lance. Hopefully many players will enjoy it. 

[Lance Botelle]

Hi Lance! I haven't been keeping up with development but thanks for this!
 
However, because i haven't been keeping up, I don't know about compatibility. Is this compatible with some of the more popular stuff like Companion AI and/or kaedrin's?

Hi Icezera,

 

Thanks for commenting.

The Scroll is heavily customized, which makes it completely incompatible with any other third party add-on.

 

However, I hope the customization that has been added will help towards making the experience as new and exciting and playable as you have done when using other add-ons before.

 

Perhaps you can give it a try and give me some feedback with respect to what particular points you may have think would have benefited (if need be).

 

Many Thanks,

Lance.

[Lance Botelle]

At long last!!!  Congratulations on the release, Lance. Hopefully many players will enjoy it.

Tell me about it. Thanks again for all your help!

I just hope people don't mind some of the major alterations.

Cheers,
Lance.

[GCoyote]

Congratulations!

 

I'm in the middle of too many projects and just upgraded my gaming machine to Win10 

[Lance Botelle]

Congratulations!
 
I'm in the middle of too many projects and just upgraded my gaming machine to Win10 

Thanks! I think I am going to stay with Windows 7 for now.

Lance.

[Claudius33]

 Congratulations on the release.

[kamal_]

It must be a huge weight off your shoulders to get this out the door. Congrats!

[Happycrow]

Cannot WAIT.  I have already warned The Waifu.     

[Lance Botelle]

Congratulations on the release.

Thanks Claudius33!
 
 

It must be a huge weight off your shoulders to get this out the door. Congrats!

Hi Kamal ... Mixed emotions, but certainly glad to get it out there! The problem is, I still have two more to go.  
 

Cannot WAIT.  I have already warned The Waifu.    

Hi Happycrow ... I hope it meets any expectations you have. There are some things I would do differently - and will do for 2 and 3. Be sure to give me some feedback if you can.

Thanks all!

Lance.

[Tchos]

My belated congratulations, too!  And my thanks.

[Lance Botelle]

My belated congratulations, too!  And my thanks.

Thanks Tchos.

[andysks]

Congratulations Lance. I'm really happy that your module got out .

[Lance Botelle]

Congratulations Lance. I'm really happy that your module got out .

Hi Andy .. Me too.

[Sabranic]

Since I've been here I've began collecting a huge allotment of high quality modules.... that I don't have time to play because I am building my own! 

 

That said, I am going to have to binge sometime this summer, and this one looks like a great candidate.

[4760]

Yes, even during beta testing it was a really nice module (and not only because of mini-games, but there's a great work on lighting, on quests, and of course on the main story).

[Lance Botelle]

Since I've been here I've began collecting a huge allotment of high quality modules.... that I don't have time to play because I am building my own! 
 
That said, I am going to have to binge sometime this summer, and this one looks like a great candidate.

 
 

Yes, even during beta testing it was a really nice module (and not only because of mini-games, but there's a great work on lighting, on quests, and of course on the main story).

Thanks for your kind comments both of you!

Sabranic: I hope it meets expectations.

4760: Thanks again for your invaluable beta-testing and feedback.

Cheers,
Lance

[rjshae]

Lance: as a suggestion, you might want to post your module to the Nexus as well. That will increase your campaign's exposure and provide an alternate download site in case the Vault goes down.

[Lance Botelle]

Lance: as a suggestion, you might want to post your module to the Nexus as well. That will increase your campaign's exposure and provide an alternate download site in case the Vault goes down.

Hi rjshae,

Excellent suggestion!

Unfortunately, I have security problems with that site. My anti-virus kicks back a huge wobbly and makes it a no-go zone for me.

I just tried again, and now I have to reboot my computer even. So, I guess they need to sort out that website before I can go there at the moment.

I will keep an eye on that site though. Hopefully, it will be clean again soon.

Cheers,
Lance.

[GCoyote]

They had a security breach a few months back and still have some issues to address. When I tried to use the site in March, my browser got redirected to a spam site. It seems better now but I'd still use caution.

[rjshae]

Unfortunately, I have security problems with that site. My anti-virus kicks back a huge wobbly and makes it a no-go zone for me.

I just tried again, and now I have to reboot my computer even. So, I guess they need to sort out that website before I can go there at the moment.

I will keep an eye on that site though. Hopefully, it will be clean again soon.

 

Hmm, I've not had any significant issues with the Nexus. I can access it fine from two different sites with two different anti-virus software packages. Yours must be extraordinarily sensitive.

[Lance Botelle]

Hi,

 

I will keep trying the Nexus site. However, I do have a question regarding it:-

 

Can I simply add download links to the files that are already uploaded on the other site ... or would that be considered "unethical"?

 

The reason I ask, is because I do not fancy uploading the files twice if I can help it.

 

Cheers,

Lance.

[Tchos]

You can, and they have a tab for that, called "mirrors".  I don't think it could be considered unethical, since they themselves offer the means to do it, though some users may complain about having to visit another site to download them. 

 

I know you said the upload speed was prohibitive for you.  I could upload them to your project page for you if you create the page and give me editing permission for it.