Please join Brian Bloom, Ben H.(Aroen), Douglas Bowser, Charles Bowser, and Mike Johnson (our on location media producer) as we make our epic appearance at the 2011 Origins Game Fair in downtown Columbus, OH. While we were there, we got a grand tour of the event, thanks to staff at the GAMA media/press staff. We cover new NWN Modules and modules/PW’s close to their Hall of Fame status.

While we were at the game fair, we had the honor of interviewing Shane Hensley, the Executive Producer of Cryptic’s upcoming title, Neverwinter. At the end of the interview, we have included a bonus interview of GMX (Geek Media Expo) as they discuss their upcoming events that pertain to D&D content authors.

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Shane Hensley, Executive Producer, Neverwinter

With over 20 years of experience in the interactive entertainment industry, Shane started out as a freelance designer and writer and has worked on hundreds of computer, card, role-playing and miniature games, as well as novels, for over a dozen companies and his own company, Pinnacle Entertainment Group. Shane joined Cryptic Studios in 2004 as a lead on City of Heroes/Villains and on a number of prototype projects. He left Cryptic for a brief period to create his own games and was appointed head of several studios in Arizona before coming back “home” to work with his many great friends at Cryptic. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in History and Political Science, served in the VA National Guard, and received his MA in Special Operations from the American Military University.

Video Cast Version *Does not include Shane Hensley interview

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NWN1
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New Module
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The Relbonian Chronicles – Chapter One By Quillmaster
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Modules.Detail&id=6276

The Relbonian Chronicles is set in its own unique world and mythology, designed to have its story unfold through the participation of several key characters.

As such, “Chapter One” is designed to be played with the Dwarven Fighter called “Gerbilaf Bandiwide” which will be included with this module. Please note that playing with any other character will not only spoil your enjoyment but also render parts of the module impossible to play.

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New PW
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CITY – A Bold New PW
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=community_news.Detail&id=2946

The team behind the Astoria series of roleplaying modules is proud to present its upcoming release – CITY.
Set against a dazzling, star-lit bohemian world, CITY invites you to explore an original setting inspired by Victorian England and 1930′s New York.
Explore the Metropolis, encountering original factions, races, enemies and locations – designed with intricate detail and character.

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Modules Close to HOF
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Aurora City. The makings of an adventurer V1.61 by (HCR3) missing 2 votes.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=modules.Detail&id=290

You start out as a nobody in the City of Aurora. Ma wants you out! ‘Go make something of your life!’ You have a few gold, a dagger, and the clothes on your back! Get started by taking a few delivery jobs to make some coin. But be careful… Some packages are valuable and there are those who would love to get their hands on them. Advance to bigger and better adventures. Hunt down an escaped convict in the city… kill off a band of Orcs… save the little children of Aurora.Do the side quests to gain items and experience.

A Crownless King missing 2 votes.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=modules.Detail&id=4647

Upon the road, a stranger comes. And he has work to do… Play to find out more!

High Adventures with the Baronness DeCallya missing 2 votes.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=modules.Detail&id=3262

A shortish, fun, Arabianesque adventure for single player or a band of adventurers. The module can be run fully without a DM, but contains DMFI wands and dicebags, and several other DM aids (see the DM Notes included). You have left your home town for your own reasons, and bought passage with a friendly elven captain named Lyell. He has brought you to Hajlimar, where he has left you to wander the docks. What excitement does the exotic port of Hajlimar hold? And who is this Baronness DeCallya you keep hearing about?

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ENGLISH MODULES close to HOF

The Keep on the Borderlands by BlackRain Software – missing 1 vote.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=nwn2modulesenglish.Detail&id=190

Our interpretation of the classic B2 module from TSR. There are similiarities and differences between this and B2. Players expecting an exact conversion will not find it here!

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NWN2 PW News

Realms of Trinity – Chapter 6 Release , July 14, 2011.

Journey into the Neverwinter Nights Forgotten Realms setting with NWNP’s own Dungeon Masters Stiker B, Dragonstar and Skunkeen. As they go through the unknown history of Forgotten realms CRPG’s and more!

In the News: Forgotten Realms WOTC
— Candlekeep — CEP model WIP Orcus

Please if you want to help us out click on one of the Donate buttons.

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

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The 95th episode of the only Neverwinter Nights Podcast is all about the very near adventure pack for NWN2, Mysteries of Westgate

In this episode we have special guest, CEO of Ossian Studios, Alan Miranda drop in and answer questions posted live from community members in the nwnpodcast IRC room.

Then we air the first MOW review done by our very own Michele aka Liso. So tune in and catch all the goodies.

Mysteries of Westgate Companions

Mysteries of Westgate Screenies

DEMO of Purgatorio by Rogue Dao Studios

We are fast approaching episode 100! We need your help! We need to know that there are lots of you out there listening so we can do another 100 shows!  Please visit our forums and leave questions for episode 100, or call into our Skype voicemail at id nwnpodcast and leave question or listener hello. We see how many times our files are downloaded, but only hear from a few of you!

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

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Welcome to episode 81 of the only podcast for Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2.  Michele and Dave give you something to listen to as you clear your calender to play SoZ that hit the shelves this week. Speaking of SoZ… Michele gives a preview of it after the interview.. so stick around.

Dig in and listen as Skunk gets the dirt from Lord of Worms , recent Golden Dragon winner for his Seasonal Forest tileset . Lord of Worms has been producing stellar work with tilesets, creatures, helms, and even some heads and hands. Check it out.

And for those that still need a copy of Storm of Zehir… click the box art below. The podcast will get a small donation from your purchase which we’ll use to keep bringing you all things NWN1 and NWN2.

The News Clique …

• Patch 1.21 for NWN2
• DMFI Base Mod for Builders
• Harvest Moon preview from Trey!
• Thieves Guild SoZ Review!

Our new contest is in full swing! Anyone who comments or donates during September, October, and November  are eligible for a copy of the new Expansion Storm of Zehir! It’s a random drawing with a limit of one entry each.

Oh.. and if you were looking for a pair of Neverwinter Nights Podcast Boxer shorts… look no more! They are here!

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

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We interrupt the podcast schedule to bring to you this special news bulletin.

Atari and the Neverwinter Nights Podcast sent our very own, Michele aka Liso66, to Los Angeles for a special press event surrounding Mysteries of Westgate.

She interviewed Alan Miranda, CEO of Ossian Studios , and Russ aka Tiberius on the spot! Michele was teased by a few hours of playing MoW and tells us how she did. Check out new screen shots below.

We are happy she managed to survive a day in Beverly Hills and has returned to the fold to tell of it.

So pull up an ear and enjoy!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled podcast .

Enjoy!

We at NWNP would like to thank Steven Khoo, Jennifer Chong, and Laura Weir of fortyseven communications. Also Allissa Bell of Atari for making this trip to LA possible.

A special thanks to Ossian and staff for all their hard work! This is a must have adventure pack!

Please check out all the other great reviews from the invited guest.
Suzie Ford (Kalia) – WarCry
Thieves Guild (Dwight Kubach)
Neverwinter Nights 2 Vault (Errol Pinto aka Maximus)
Just RPG (Robert Stock)

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