Please join Martin from the Rise of Sauron, Brian and Ben from the Realms of Trinity, as they interview Vehemence, the author and developer of the new NWN Module, Darkness Enthralled: Part 1: Back Tracking.

NWNP Episode 161 [ 37:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Netheril Rising by NR.DM
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Gameworld.Detail&id=1375

Welcome to Netheril Rising, a Neverwinter Nights 1 persistent roleplaying server set in the Forgotten Realms. The setting is focused on the ancient past of the Forgotten Realms, specifically the early history of the Netheril Empire. The main settlement of the server is the town of Hadrian; a border town recently settled by the Netherese on the very edge of the expanding Netheril Empire. Though the Netheril Empire is powerful, it is still in it’s infancy and far from the Arcane power of Forgotten Realm lore.

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A Touch of Evil v1.0 by Zoltan
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Modules.Detail&id=6333

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Darkness Enthralled Part 1: Back Tracking

“After awakening in a field surrounded by bodies, you struggle to regain your memories and understand what exactly happened to you the night prior. Plagued by odd nightmares and unexplainable coincidences, you begin to realize there is something sinister at work here. The town of Darren offers you a safe haven and a chance to take back what’s yours from the Darkness that Enthralls around you.”

FEATURES:

- A huge focus on environment and atmosphere in 70 areas. I didn’t stop working on an area until I felt it met my highest expectations.
- Extensive use of CEP to help make unique creatures, items, and placeables like you’ve never seen.
- 35 unique side quests, most of which chain multiple times.
- 15,700 words of dialogue make up an unsuspectingly dramatic story with twists and turns that holds you in tight.
- Creativity you won’t see in any other series.

REQUIREMENTS:

- CEP 2.3/2.4
- Community Music Pack
(CMP_hak.zip, CMP_v1.0.A.zip, and CMP_v1.0.C.zip required. DO NOT USE .hak included in CMP_v1.0.A.zip!)
- Fresh level 1 character.

PLAYER’S NOTES:

- This module is very placeable heavy, some lower end computers may have trouble loading certain areas.
- Although there is a bleeding system, death is PERMANENT, save OFTEN.
- Rest requires an inn room or a tent kit. I did this to discourage people finding the closest free bed and continually go there rather than an inn.
- There are no henchmen with exception to certain sections of the modules. This module focuses on your character.
- This module REQUIRES a fresh level 1 character, scripts won’t fire correctly if you tamper with XP.
- If you use a camera mod, I discourage having the camera extended out all the way before area transitioning. I’ve had crashes.
- This series is meant for a certain breed of NWN player. One that can enjoy roleplaying and take a second to look around at the details. There is plenty of combat but heavy hack-n-slash types may find it boring.

PERSONAL NOTE:

I put a LOT of work into the beginning of this series and truly only want it to bring some kind of enjoyment into your life. If you enjoyed it, hated it, or thought it was okay, please comment here so at least I know there was more than some non-emotional cyborg race downloading my module. o.o I expect there to be some bugs or issues, and I will try to update them as much as possible, but I won’t have nearly as much time to dedicate for the next couple of months. This also played a hand in the time I wish I had to develop this module. I got it to a point I could be proud of but there still maybe some small mistakes (including spelling and loading screens). I just didn’t have enough time to test and test and test. I apologize if this hinders anyone’s experience. With this said, I do think a lot of people will enjoy playing what I’ve created, and I personally thank you for the download.

Please join Zeus, Brian, and Jastin from the Realms of Trinity, as they are joined with Matthew Rieder, the creator of the NWN2 Module series, The Wizard’s Apprentice. We will be discussing his latest module release and much more!

NWNP Episode 159 [ 50:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Seeking Players for new BETA Server: Rhun & The World of Midland! by DM_Shadowdragon, & Raven_Blood
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=community_news.Detail&id=2972

Rhun is a small server in its testing stages, but has alot to offer for those of the social and role playing communities and is based on a whole new world continent called Midland: a Vast territory much like FR.

NWN2

The Wizard’s Apprentice Chapter II: The Talisman and the Eye by Matthew Rieder
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2ModulesEnglish.Detail&id=506

The Wizard’s Apprentice is a story driven module which is set In the Cloven Mountains on the continent of Faerun. It is intended for Wizards. It is possible for a Sorcerer or a Bard to finish the module, but it may be necessary to start at a level higher than first due to the difficulty of combat. Other classes are strongly discouraged as they will not be able to complete the module. If you choose to multi-class it will likely make the module more difficult, but if you take at least one level in the aforementioned spellcasting classes, it will be possible, although very difficult, to finish the module.

NWN2 Inventory Sorter by Ratanak
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2UI.Detail&id=168

Overview
Neverwinter Nights 2 is a great game with many interesting features, but one thing it lacks is control over inventory sorting. As it stands, the sort ordering is predefined and although it offers ordering with some frequently used items occurring first, it is not suitable for all players.

The NWN2 Inventory Sorter (NWN2IS) is an engine that attempts to address this issue by allowing players more control over sort ordering. It also features the ability to sort containers in the inventory such as magic bags.

Through an in-game interface, players are given a choice of which criteria they would like to use to sort each of their characters’ inventories. Each character is given their own personal settings.

If the available criteria are not enough, with a little scripting knowledge, it is possible to add additional criteria. Customization by way of table editing is also available for those who would rather not do scripting.

Please join Jastin and Brian from the Realms of Trinity and the NWN Podcast as they are joined by Mustang and Bucephalus, creators of NWN2 Persistent World, Dalelands Beyond.

In the news, we discuss the winner of the NWNP NWN2 Model Contest submissions and the Realms of Trinity solo re-scale, and lastly the release of Neverwinter Complete.

NWNP Episode 152 [ 45:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Neverwinter Nights Complete on sale!

Atari is now offering NWN1 with all expansions and Kingmaker, plus NWN2 with all expansions and Mysteries of Westgate for only $29.00 for the whole kit-an-kaboodle. A great deal for one of the greatest RPGs of all time, maybe someone on your holiday list merits such a great gift?

Click link on right side of page to purchase your copy!

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Legacy, Dark Age of Britain 1year anniversary in December EP 153 Guests

Creature Contest Winner: jestemwlodzimierz

Elven Sword Pack by ChuckerIINO
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2HakpaksOriginal.Detail&id=560

This is a set of elven style swords I made inspired by the artist Tom Loback’s wonderful illustrations from the Silmarillion. Included are a dagger, short sword, long sword, bastard sword and greatsword with models (mdb), templates (uti) and textures (tga). Download, upzip and place files in your override. Get them into the game using the console “giveitem” command.

Please join Brian Bloom and Ben aka Aroen, as they interview the creators of the NWN2 Persistent World, 3rd Age, Rise of Sauron. Brian and Ben also do the Origins 2011 wrap up and cover a security issue caused by the Bioware Community Server being down. You don’t want to miss this one!

NWNP Episode 145 [ 51:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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NWN Hakpaks

Custom Content Challenge June 2011 by CC Makers (Other)
Here are the results of the “Custom Content Challenge” for July

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Hakpaks.Detail&id=8057

Improvised weapons (4 clubs and 2 throwing shoes) by Estelindis (estelindis@gmail.com)
Portrait (1 portrait) by Mistress (http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=User.EntriesListing&id=20023)
Monstuhs (2 creatures) by Rubies
City Interior 2 tiles (2 tiles) by _six_six_six(http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=User.EntriesListing&id=108290)
Trash piles and shelter placeables by The Amethyst Dragon (http://aenea.aforumfree.com/t3676-self-promotion-thread)

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Prefabs

Kamal’s Random Maps by Kamal
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2PrefabAreas.Detail&id=615

A few of these areas already appeared in the Path of Evil campaign if you played with the teleporter.

Mine Quarry & 2 Level Mine by Ugly Duck
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2PrefabAreas.Detail&id=616

This submission has an exterior area with a mining quarry in the ruins of an old structure. There is also a Cave Entrance, a small leanto with campfire, and an Inn.

NWNServerConsole by Skywing

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2Tools.Detail&id=100

NWNServerConsole is a replacement for the broken ServerMonitorConsole remote server management applet. It allows remote administration of the player list and ban lists of an nwn2server.exe instance (if the server’s server admin password is configured), including the ability to unban players without a server restart.

Please join Jastin and Brian from the Realms of Trinity as they interview Bubba Thud, the creator of the Neverwinter Nights Hall of Fame Module, Agrenost – Beneath the Cobbles. In this interview we discuss his huge and highly detailed module and the multi-perspective approach he took developing it.

In the news segment we cover Persistent Worlds on the IGN Vault that are close to hall of fame and our upcoming appearance at the 2011 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH. We also announce two new sections on the Neverwinter Nights Podcast site.

NWNP Episode 143 [ 40:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

General News

NWN Podcast Appearance at Origins Game Fair on 6/25/2011.
More details

Neverwinter by Cryptic
playneverwinter.com

FAQ: http://www.playneverwinter.com/faq

NWN

Modules Close to Hall of Fame

Parthenon 04: Opening Moves missing 1 vote.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=modules.Detail&id=1649

The build-up of armies along the northern border has finally escalated into war with the Orcs. The adventurers are recruited, and placed on the front lines as a special unit, supporting the body of the Imperial Armies as they drive north. Fourth module in the Parthenon Campaign. This is the first non-prelude module. It continues from where Chapter 3 left off. The module should be played with characters from Chapter 1,2 & 3. Ideally, with the same party, as well. However, you should be able to play with a different group or with a different character with a minimum of fuss, thanks to a character/party verification system. See the README for rules changes. Non Hak-Pak version. OPTIONAL Intro Movie available via Hak Pak link below.

The Alchemist and Ophelia missing 1 vote.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=modules.Detail&id=2095

The village of Borges lies on the outskirts of the Dalelands. It’s only excitement is the occasional passing adventurer on their way to bigger and better things. You play one such character, on his/her way to Shadowdale. While you only intend to spend a quiet evening in this sleepy village, you end of gettng much more than you bargained for. This module is intended for a new character, especially non-fighter types who have difficulty with the first level. There is almost no combat. It is a story-driven module. Those looking for lots of combat and puzzles may find it boring. Those looking for interesting characters and a good story (hopefully) will like it.

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Persistent Worlds close to Hall of Fame

World of Charun missing 3 votes.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=nwn2gameworlds.Detail&id=167

Highland Saga: Black Dawn missing 5 votes.
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=nwn2gameworlds.Detail&id=80

New Module

Conan Chronicles 2 – The Zamorian Chronicles
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2ModulesEnglish.Detail&id=483

“Tired of the grim and frozen north, you have headed south to Zamora to see what the so-called “civilised” lands may offer. But a baptism of fire awaits you once you step within the gates of Arenjun, Zamora’s second city and renowned throughout the Hyborian lands as the City of Thieves.”

These are the second chronicles set in RE Howard’s world of Conan. While the city of Arenjun and the setting is taken from the Conan stories of RE Howard and others, the adventure itself is original. It is suitable for PCs of around 15-17th level, either a pre-existing PC who completed Conan Chronicles 1 or a new PC level who can be autoleveled at the start of the game.

Please join Brian, Gary Black, and Jastin from the Realms of Trinity as they interview the creator of the Hall of Fame Neverwinter Nights 2 PRC, Kaedrin. In our news segment we cover the April Hall of Fame inductees for NWN1 and NWN2. We also cover a new NWN2 module added to IGN Vault that looks very promising.

NWNP Episode 138: Kaedrin [ 43:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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NWN 1 – New April HOF winners

Creatures
* Rabbit Pack by Firehazurd (Score: 9.20 / Votes: 25) Added on 2002-12-19
Modules
* Tomb of Horrors (Forgotten Realms) v1.4 by Ddraigcymraeg (Score: 8.18 / Votes: 56) Added on 2002-10-01
* Silver Darkness – Chapter One (v1.04) by Nuke (Score: 8.18 / Votes: 48) Added on 2003-04-19
* In Search of Adventure by thegeorge (Score: 8.18 / Votes: 39) Added on 2003-03-14
Scripts
* Season Global Weather System v3.50 by MJ (Score: 9.26 / Votes: 25) Added on 2004-12-13

NWN 2 – New April HOF Winners

NWN2 Other

# NWN2 Client Extension by Skywing (Score: 9.95 / Votes: 26) Added on 2009-12-19

NWN2 International Modules

# 16 Cygni 1 by Claudius33 (Score: 9.74 / Votes: 28) Added on 2009-12-22

# El Sello – Preludio by Lagarto (Score: 9.22 / Votes: 28) Added on 2006-12-24

NWN2 English Modules

# The Heist at the Neverwinter Lights Casino by BlackRain Software (Score: 9.88 / Votes: 27) Added on 2008-12-20

# Chapters 1+2 – Planescape: The Shaper of Dreams by FFG (translated by Marcus, Stefan, Karacan and Colette) (Score: 9.85 / Votes: 53) Added on 2010-01

# Live Forever by Azenn (Score: 9.67 / Votes: 55) Added on 2009-10-17

NWN 2 – New Module ALERT

The Last Days of the Raven
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2ModulesEnglish.Detail&id=476

Fifty missing men! All that stands between Tysan and the security for his family that he has worked a lifetime to achieve. Now, as illness brings Tysan’s days to a close, and Lord Nasher threatens to direct his inheritance to the temple of Lathander, the future and fortune of Tysan’s family hangs in the balance. Just one document stands between Lord Tysan and the redemption he needs; a muster confirmation. Sealed with the arms of Lord Nasher himself.

With the documents long gone the quest to help Lord Tysan seems futile. Not all have lost hope however, Cleric Ormin still holds the belief that his patron can be cleared and the shadow hanging over his family lifted. The proof is there to be found but he cannot find it alone.

Not twenty four hours after your fight with Taneth you are swept up by the events going on around you again. Instead of the hard earned rest you deserve you find yourself travelling to Thunder Bay in search of answers from the cleric Ormin.

Once there, instead of answers you find only more questions, and the list of people wanting to kill you seems to grow longer with each passing day …

Location Forgotten realms – in the area of Neverwinter.
Setting The module is set at the same time as SoZ against a backdrop of hard times in Neverwinter brought on by the war with the King of Shadows.
Play time 4 – 5 hours
Level 6 – 9
Class Any
Companions 3

Please join Brian as he interviews the head DM of the Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World, The Known Lands. In our news segment, we review several Neverwinter Nights 1 and Neverwinter Nights 2 Single Player Modules and a Neverwinter Nights 1 Tutorial.

NWNP Episode 137: The Known Lands [ 54:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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NWN1 Tutorial Review

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=community_news.Detail&id=2934

Ever wanted to know how to make or import animated textures into NWN 1? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve just uploaded a 5 part tutorial to YouTube which should help you get on the track to making and importing your own animated textures.

At the end of the tutorial you’ll be able to create your own animated textures from scratch, import and convert ANY animated .GIF into a NWN-ready sprite sheet and have access to tools which will allow you to basically convert any moving image sequence (including from videos) into an animated NWN texture.

Covers BOTH TGA/TXI textures on meshes and Emitters.

NWN1 Module Review

Agrenost: Beneath the Cobbles was a finalist for the AME Golden Dragon Award for Best Roleplaying Module!

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Modules.Detail&id=6027

“It’s deeply atmospheric and it contains one of the best-designed cities I’ve ever seen. With its seedy, darkened alleys bustling with peddlers, beggars, and thugs, Agrenost feels like a living city, full of hidden mysteries to explore. I played a rogue, and not only did the author make the shopworn rats-in-the-cellar quest interesting, he used it to immerse me in the story and the environment. I really did feel like I was starting as a lowly gutter-rat who, through the twists of fate, rises to the level of hero… Little details, such as town criers shouting the news in the street, or the run-down appearance of the chapel in the slums, really give the module flavor and make it come alive. The NPCs, while not astounding, do have personality, the story is interesting, the author makes good use of custom tilesets and other content to give the module a fresh appearance, and the combat is very challenging.” Razide0506 (voted 9)

New Module for NWN2

Against the Cult of the Reptile God.

Terror by night! The village of Orlane is dying. Once a small and thriving community, Orlane has become a maze of locked doors and frightened faces. Strangers are shunned, trade has withered. Rumours flourish, growing wilder with each retelling. Terrified peasants flee their homes, abandoning their farms with no explanation. Others simply disappear…

No-one seems to know the cause of the decay – why are there no clues? Who skulks through the twisted shadows of the night? Who or what is behind the doom that has overtaken the village? It will take a brave and skillful band of adventurers to solve the dark riddle of Orlane!

This module is a remake of the classic 1982 TSR Dungeons & Dragons module by Douglas Niles, for a party of characters level 1-3, ideally new first level adventurers. The odd bit here & there is different due to the limitations of the toolset (& the builder), but on the whole I’ve tried to keep the feel of the original.

The adventure is designed for Single or Multi-players, and help is available in the starting town if any is needed to add skills to the party.
Depending on your level, experience & play style, you may need more or less of them to help you on your way.
Please be aware though, Brother Gareth gets a little excited sometimes & forgets to equip his maul in his enthusiasm to get smiting. I’ve talked to him many times about this, but he’s just too ‘enthusiastic’ for his own good sometimes. So if you notice in any given encounter that he’s waded in bare handed, just give him a nudge & equip his weapon for him – thanks

http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2ModulesEnglish.Detail&id=475

Please join the Neverwinter Nights Podcast & Realms of Trinity team as they interview the creator of the Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World, Wulverheim. In our news segment, we review several Neverwinter Nights 1 and Neverwinter Nights 2 Single Player Modules that are only a vote or so shy of Hall of Fame status on the IGN Vault.

NWNP Episode 136: Wulverheim [ 35:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Modules close to Hall of Fame

Big Trouble in Littleton ( Missing 1 vote )

Something is wrong in the small hamlet of Littleton–Do you have the strength and will to find the problem and correct it? I’ve cleaned up some of the shortcomings that I was made aware of by ByronDM and Cythwydd–thanks, to both of you for your constructive comments! It is still a ‘rich’ module, but hey, when you’re high level, you have lots of overhead (Healing potions aren’t cheap!). I hope you enjoy this little romp.

Sleepwalker 1 : Desert Greed v1.42 ( Missing 1 vote )

You awake in a desert oasis, with no memory of recent events and a strange amulet attached to your neck. Somehow, you must figure out a way to return to your home, and hopefully along the way piece together what has happened to you….

Sleepwalker 1: Desert Greed is a plot-driven single-player adventure for a first level character, and will get you to level 6-7. Be prepared to enjoy poker games, fishing, undead henchmen, logic puzzles, plenty of alignment options, and item creation.

See readme for version changes. Playing Sleepwalker 2 requires you to use a fighter, paladin, cleric, ranger, or druid as your first level.

The Adventurer’s Challenge: Episode I ( Missing 1 vote )

Updated to coincide with the release of Episode II: Current Version 1.7. Increased stability and made many enhancements to increase the ‘fun’ factor based on feedback. A highly scripted puzzle oriented module for solo play only. You have heard of a ‘Challenge’ created by a wizard to ‘test’ the ‘will of men.’ You have arrived at the test prepared to show off your skills in tests that are both subtle and straightforward. Episode 1 of a 4 part series.

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The Lighthouse ( Missing 2 votes )

What secrets hide in the old abandoned lighthouse on the tiny island of Ender’s Point?

The Halls of Hamhock ( Missing 2 votes )

“Wondrous was the Hall of Dwarven Kings, a crucible of History and Legend…”

The events of this module take place eight hundred years after the founding of the Dwarf Kingdom, which has undergone a rich and tumultuous history. Now rumors abound of an old enemy threatening the dwarves once more. You, the Player find yourself willingly or reluctantly drawn into the unrest.

This is a story-driven, party-based adventure designed for a 5th level character of Good or Neutral alignment.

Being Good ( Missing 3 votes )

You recently graduated at the academy of tear-avoiders and now need to fulfill a mission where you spread the teachings you acquired in countless lessons.
And all that to get prepared for your destiny: Becoming a fairy godmother!

Join Brian, Aroen, and Zeus as we discuss the Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 news. Also, in this episode, the creators of the new Neverwinter Nights 2 Persistent World, Legacy, Dark Age of Britain, join us for an in depth interview about their world. The server set in the dark ages era of Britain (roughly sixth century C.E.). Players are cast as denizens of this world (be it serf or Saxon, priest or heretic, mystic druid or knight, changeling or noble born peer). The actions of players, the organizations they form, and the lands they claim will determine the fate of a Britain. A Britain that is divided amongst warlords and petty kings as the Saxon, Gaelic, and Pictish hordes attack from without, and the old pagan faiths and followers of the new Christian god struggle for its soul within.

News:

• NWN1 Persistent World, Ages of Nordock – A classic Nordock by Richterm, updated to 1.69!
• NWN2 Sewer Tile Sets -by Tupoun
• NWN2 Prefab Area Athkatla – Waukeen’s Promenade
• NWN2 Realms of Trinity v3.0 Project Details & Status
• A guide to NWN2 PWs active out there
• New NWN Podcast thread in Bioware Social Network forums!

If you want to help support us please click the Donate buttons!

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

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In this episode, after some news and Neverwinter banter from Jay and Trey, Brian and the crew cornered Tzell Winterhaven for a candid interview about the NWN2 Persistent World known as Kingdom of Winterhaven! You begin your adventure as a fresh, empty shell of creativity on the Lost Beach of Tir Na Org. Where you head in this adventure is your choice. Travel to the Duergar Mountain City of Chawtooth, discover the Mausoleum of the Desert King, slay the mighty Deathanus or die trying.  Reach epic levels? Then move onto KOW2, set in the planes, and earn Legendary Feats!

News:

• A guide to NWN2 PWs active out there
• Eight finalists won GOG contest
• Neverwinter Nights 2 Platinum Now in Steam!
• How do you get trade bars in Storm of Zehir? Listen to find out!
• Shargast v6.0 Announced
• Catch up on your Forgotten Realm lore!
• Play Neverwinter 2011
• New NWN Podcast thread in Bioware Social Network forums!

If you want to help support us please click the Donate buttons!

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

NWNP Episode 131 [ 59:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download