Difference between revisions of "Neverwinter Nights 2"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>[https:// | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>[https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn2/other/tool/intro-movie-restorer Intor Movie disable - see comments]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # You can simply delete or move all the files in the <installation folder>\movies or |
− | # Open <code> | + | # Go to your <My Documents folder>\Neverwinter Nights 2 |
+ | # Open <code>nwn2.ini</code>. | ||
# Go to <code>[Display Options]</code> | # Go to <code>[Display Options]</code> | ||
− | # Add the line <code>Disable Intro Movies=1</code> | + | # Add the line to the end of that section: <code>Disable Intro Movies=1</code> |
− | # Save your changes and | + | # Save your changes. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Restore original opening video=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>[https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn2/other/tool/intro-movie-restorer Intro Movie disable/restorer (Not westgate)]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Note the expansions packs and complete edition broke the games ability to display the opening video. If you only have the expansions and not westgate module you could use the linked workaround, however it will disable the Westgate intro and ending videos, so it's better to follow these manual steps: | ||
+ | # Open the <installation folder>\movies | ||
+ | # Rename or delete AtariLogo.bik | ||
+ | # Rename Intro.bik to AtariLogo.bik | ||
+ | # The opening move will now play first when you launch the game. You can safely revert the changes or delete it after you've viewed it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 17 March 2020
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Electron Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | February 27, 2008 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only 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 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- NWN2 Nexus Mod with a collection of mods for the game
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Patch 1.23 removes the DRM. StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1] for Russian copies. |
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GOG.com | Complete Edition; includes all three expansions. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Version differences
- Neverwinter Nights 2: Complete is a complete edition with all three expansions.
- Neverwinter Nights 2 Platinum includes the Mask of the Betrayer and Storm of Zehir expansions.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Mask of the Betrayer | ||
Storm of Zehir | ||
Mysteries of Westgate |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit nwn.ini[3] |
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Restore original opening video
Edit nwn.ini[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Mysteries of Westage is only available in English. | |||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | No voice acting in DLC campaigns. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Network
- Online play requires a CD key.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy master server is offline;[5] use the NWN2 Client Extension for a player-run replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Direct Connect button. |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Running on a non-primary partition/hard disk
In Windows, if you are running Neverwinter Nights 2 off of any drive other than the C: drive, there are special system requirements for the game. In addition to the 5.5 GB of free hard-disk space required to install the game on your selected drive, you will need an additional 2-5 GB of free hard disk space on drive C: during run-time. Not having 2-5 GB free on drive C: while playing Neverwinter Nights 2 can cause the following issues:
- Unable to Left-Click in main campaigns
- Unable to use Actions in main campaigns
- Unable to exit first room in main campaigns
- Able to complete tutorial, but upon completion the game will not load the main campaigns.
Various Bug Fixes / Improvements
This extension fixes many bugs associated with the game, including choppy camera movement and animation glitches. In addition, it significantly improves multiplayer functionality. Details can be found on the download site. http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn2/other/nwn2-client-extension
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0, 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | A universal binary patch was planned for PowerPC processors, but it never materialized. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy master server is offline;[5] use the NWN2 Client Extension for a player-run replacement. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP2000 |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI 9700 Pro or Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.