r/neverwinternights

Hi!

I'm new to modules in Neverwinter nights 2, and I'm trying to install the baldur's gate reloaded module on the game, but for the life of me I cannot get to start it. I'm trying to follow the instructions, but I'm starting to be unsure where exactly must I zip the filesm and what older files must I delete from the game direction's override folder. Is there by chance someone who could dump it down for me so I can try the module?

Thank you in advance!

New(ish) player, looking for the "meta" understanding of what Gish builds want to be doing. Played alot of 5e and BG3, been getting used to 3e through this game so the metamagics on the Zoo spells seem really cool but idk what would be best. Seems like I should be maximizing/extending my Zoo spells when I can, empowering seems cool but maximizing seems more consistent, so I'm not spending hours rolling for the max effect.

TL;DR, what's the best use for metamagics on what spells for Gish builds, specifically for Clerics but I want to play all the classes (I think) eventually.

I’d like to spend some of my free hours playing single‑player modules, as I already know the campaign and expansions very well.

I’m not looking for online play or social interaction.

Hello everyone! I just started playing. Is there a good RP server out there? And which one do you recommend? There are people there who are willing to actually RP .

I get that AAA developers will never do something like neverwinter nights because it`s not really good from a monetization perspective. But how come there was never an indie developer trying to do something like this? Even more so when there were so many capable people over the years working on mods, assets, etc for the game? One would think that someone would decide to do their own project!

Like EVER. The DMs have an in-crowd, which they've had for twenty years... and those of us who try to RP and be involved... one step that doesn't align with the in-crowd (who seriously deeply exploit) and you're out baby. It's an incestuous hell-hole that is worth no-ones time. Perhaps not even this comment.

Find a better place to RP and have fun where DMs and their cronies aren't exceptionalist radicalists... Their way or the high-way. After ten years... what a waste of time.

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Hey guys, happy to see so much traffic here. I'm looking at delving into the multiplayer for the first time, with some friends and local modules. There's a certain kind of character that I like to play in most RPGs and I'm hoping you can help me translate that into something that'll be fun, mechanically.

The broad strokes is that he's a retired spy/ninja type guy that fights unarmed. When unarmed is nonviable in a game, I play a kind of medical ninja that heals, poisons, and stabs. I generally prefer one really powerful hit to many small hits for that character. I've even played him as a Rogue/Paladin that uses smite, in other games. The important part across all characters is some ability to do stealthy things, for my information-gathering roleplay.

I've got plenty of experience with DnD but I never tried very hard at builds. My understanding is that single-dagger can't really produce an exceptionally strong hit and that rogues lean a bit more towards many hits, to proc many sneak attacks. Thus, I'd like to try to make the unarmed rogue work. It's totally fine for that character to do many hits. Kamas are not my first choice but they won't ruin my day, either.

I am not interested in utilizing Shadowdancer for the Hide In Plain Sight, at this time. My group are not heavy minmaxers and it is unlikely that I'll need extreme optimization to contribute.

Does anyone have general or specific advice for translating this character concept into something functional for Neverwinter Nights : Enhanced Edition multiplayer?

This is something Ive noticed across a bunch of PWs. A DM shows up, something happens, and sooner or later it turns into "go there, fight waves of shit, fight sum boss, go home"

I don't even dislike combat. I just don't get why it seems to be the default structure for almost every event. I get that NWN is mostly combat, let's not kid ourselves but it isn't ONLY it.

Where are the investigations, political stuff, social events, scams, trials, expeditions, weird mysteries, negotiations, disasters (outside of "world ending threat of the week"), competitions, personal stories etc? Stuff where characters can matter because of who they are rather than how good their build is.

Is this mainly because NWN makes combat much easier to run for a group or is there something about PW culture that pushes DMs toward it?

DMs especially, I'm curious how you see it.

I wanted to share the build I use for pretty much every module/campaign and the one I find the most fun.

I’ve completed the game many times with all sorts of builds, but some of them start to feel a bit off toward the end and make me want to respec.

So, to keep this short, my perfect build is a Rogue/Fighter using a greatsword or sword and shield. You can go roughly 50/50, or keep Rogue until level 8–12 at most.

- 16 STR, 10 DEX, 14 CON, 12 INT, 12 CHA
- You can specialize in fighting with both a greatsword and longsword + shield, so your combat style and itemization don’t become boring as you progress.

- With Rogue skills, you can handle Open Lock, Disable Trap, Appraise, Persuade, Use Magic Device, and pretty much any other skills you enjoy.

- You can use almost any scroll or wand you find, which is great for having more options and just experimenting.

- You can use the cool weapons or armor.

Most importantly, the build feels powerful from the beginning all the way to the end, while still giving you that feeling of growing stronger with every level.
For me, it’s the perfect balance between combat, utility, exploration, and versatility.