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# NWN may have issues with sound. Disabling sound outright may significantly reduce stuttering. You can disable sound completely in nwconfig.exe. If you don't want to go that far, experiment with the sound providers in the ingame options. | # NWN may have issues with sound. Disabling sound outright may significantly reduce stuttering. You can disable sound completely in nwconfig.exe. If you don't want to go that far, experiment with the sound providers in the ingame options. | ||
# For most modern computers, the options in the video settings have negligible effect on performance. A high level of Dynamic Lighting, though, may lag your system when many dynamic lights are created (many magic spells create dynamic lights). | # For most modern computers, the options in the video settings have negligible effect on performance. A high level of Dynamic Lighting, though, may lag your system when many dynamic lights are created (many magic spells create dynamic lights). | ||
− | # Increasing the process's priority positively effects | + | # Increasing the process's priority positively effects frame rates. You can do this by opening Task Manager, right clicking <code>nwmain.exe</code>, and setting Priority to at least Above Normal. |
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Revision as of 00:10, 12 April 2015
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Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
Engines | |
Aurora | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 18, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | August 5, 2003 |
Linux | June 20, 2003 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Neverwinter Nights | |
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Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons | |
Neverwinter Nights (1991) | 1991 |
Neverwinter Nights | 2002 |
Neverwinter Nights 2 | 2006 |
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition | 2018 |
Key points
- GameSpy master server was shut down in 2012;[1] see Online play for solutions.
- Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch[2] (Diamond Edition modules do not require this).
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GOG.com | Includes the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark and Kingmaker expansions. | |||
Retail |
Version differences
- There is no complete edition of this game; the Diamond Edition is the most complete.
- Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch.[2] Diamond Edition modules do not require this.
DLC and expansion packs
- BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.
Name | Notes | |
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Shadows of Undrentide | Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Gold, Legends, 3-Pack). | |
Hordes of the Underdark | Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Legends, 3-Pack). | |
Kingmaker | Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. | |
ShadowGuard | Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. | |
Witch's Wake | Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. | |
Pirates of the Sword Coast | No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). | |
Infinite Dungeons | No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). | |
Wyvern Crown of Cormyr | No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69
- NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69 updates the game to the latest version.
- The GOG.com version indicates it is patched to 1.69 but often has issues which the actual 1.69 Critical Rebuild will fix.
Community Enhancement Pack
- The Community Enhancement Pack adds a wide variety of new items, clothing, and features, such as rideable creatures. As of 14/12/2014, the latest version is 2.6 and is available here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Online play requires a CD key; for the GOG.com version see Multiplayer on the GOG.com version.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy master server is offline;[1] see Online play. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Direct Connect button or +connect and +password parameters.[3] |
Online play
The GameSpy master server is offline.[1] NWNCore Mastering Service replaces GameSpy with a player-run master server.
Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:[4]
- NWNList Scry (choose NWN1 at the top of the page)
- Your Server List
- Entropywizard server list
- Neverwinter Nights Server Lists Forum
Issues fixed
Crash on Start
- Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
Instructions |
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Multiplayer on the GOG.com version
When you initially download Neverwinter Nights Diamond from GOG.com, it does not initially support multiplayer as it does not come with a valid multiplayer CD key. You can request a valid serial key from GOG support here. Select "multiplayer key request" from the "I have a problem with:" dropdown menu and submit your support ticked. The support staff should reply with a valid CD key within a few days.
This will remove the "Premium modules" which come as part of the Diamond Edition. To reinstall these you must download the "premium modules re-installer" from the bonus content downloads section of the My Games page.
General Fixes for Poor Performance on Modern Systems
Neverwinter Nights does not run well on modern hardware and systems, and you may experience crashes or stuttering without properly preparing your game. Here are a list of fixes you may want to try. These were all tested on Windows 7 64-bit but may work for other systems.
Errors or crashes when starting game
Instructions |
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Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound
Instructions |
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Dual-core or multi-core processors
Instructions |
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For nVidia cards
Instructions |
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For AMD/ATI cards
Instructions |
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Other general performance issues
Instructions |
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Can't download Premium Modules
- The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.[5]
- Use the Zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.[6]
- Kingmaker (installer, Zip)
- ShadowGuard plus Witch's Wake (installer, Zip)
- Pirates of the Sword Coast (installer, Zip)
- Infinite Dungeons (installer, Zip)
- Wyvern Crown of Cormyr (installer, Zip)
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 450 MHz or AMD K6 450 MHz | Pentium II 800 MHz or AMD K6 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP) | 128 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 256 MB (Windows 2000, XP) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.2 GB | 2.0 GB |
Video card (GPU) | TNT2-class video card 16 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible | NVIDIA GeForce 2 ATI Radeon |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 GameSpy's New Owners Begin Disabling Multiplayer Without Warning - Slashdot
- ↑ Direct connect - NWNWiki, the Neverwinter Nights Wiki - your guide to the game of NWN
- ↑ Discontinued Gamespy support information, and a unified list for alternatives to the master server list (Can we get a stickey please?), page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum
- ↑ UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum
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