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04-29-08, 03:21 AM
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#1 | | Goblin Welp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house
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Got character approved. Downloading files- slowly, oh so slowly. Then what?
For example- how do I find/access the server?
No, I have never played an online RPG, nor have I played Neverwinter Nights before.
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04-29-08, 03:31 AM
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#2 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, CEST
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Hey,
after you downloaded the files you need to extract them into their proper folders in your nwn main folder, where you installed it. Files with .hak go into your hak-folder, .tkl in your tlk and so on. Just make sure they are unzipped and in the folder, not in a subfolder. So like C  NeverwinterNights\Hak\file.hak
Make sure NWN is version 1.68 with both expansions installed.
Just start your game and select multiplayer in your main-menue, where you have to enter your playername and password. You can simply create a new account by pressing the button.
On the next screen you select 'join internet game'. On the bottom line you find a button with 'Direct Connect' Simply click it and it asks you for the server IP-Adress and password. Both are stated in your approved submission. Then simply click 'ok' and welcome in game 
Now you simply have to create a new character. It is kind of a wizard that guides you through the whole process.
If you have any further questions, then please don't hesitate to ask
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04-29-08, 04:12 AM
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#3 | | Project Team Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denmark
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You need the game neverwinter nights aswell. Getting the diamond edition will give you all needed games and expansions you need to get started. Think of it as a addon to an existing game. That is what Layonara is. Atleast for now 
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04-30-08, 01:58 AM
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#4 | | Goblin Welp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house
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Well that stuffs that idea. I don't have my own computer, I'.m at a LAN Cafe. Don't know if they'll let me load on the main game, assuming I can get a copy of it.
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04-30-08, 03:10 AM
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#5 | | The Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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They probably won't then...  | | | | |
04-30-08, 06:44 AM
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#6 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, CEST
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You can of course install NWN on a mobile (external) harddisk and run it from there. Guess how I do it at work :P
It's worth a try.
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05-03-08, 08:41 PM
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#7 | | Goblin Welp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house
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That I can do , will a USb drive do or specifically an outside drive.
Cost ? Remember I'm in Australia, so prices may be different.
Mind you ,at rough count there are about 8 computer shops(not including game shops) in my suburb and it isn't a big suburb.
Next question: Can't get hold of Diamond edition, do just need the basic or any of the expansions as well. Basic and Legends is available at shops, also 2nd hand Gold Ed.
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05-03-08, 08:43 PM
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#8 | | Lich Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey (Exit 88)
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the Expansion packs are Required, yes
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05-03-08, 11:45 PM
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#9 | | Goblin Welp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house
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So what are the names of all of them, so that I can make sure I get the lot?
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05-04-08, 01:03 AM
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#10 | | Game Master Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC
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There are two expansion packs: Shadows of Uderentide, and Hordes of the Underdark.
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05-04-08, 05:39 AM
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#11 | | The Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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1) Shadows of Undrentide
2) Hordes of the Underdark
I believe the Golden Edition includes only #1. There's also several smaller modules (can't think of the official terms), but you don't need those.
EDIT: Premium Modules, that's what they're called. You don't need those.
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05-04-08, 08:49 AM
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#12 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Back in L-town
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better make sure your external drive, whether a flash drive (SD type memory) or actual hard drive (SATA or... what's that other format? bah.. anyhow), can hold at least 8 gigs of memory, preferably 10 to 12.
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05-16-08, 12:06 AM
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#14 | | Goblin Welp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house
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YaYYY Got a copy. The sales clerk searched through the entire storeroom for me. Checked the codes, three differnent.
Smallest external drive available I think was 90G. Now I get to save for that. MIn wage + rent = careful budget.
Thanks everyone for all the help.
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05-16-08, 05:08 AM
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#15 | | Gamemaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Back in L-town
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you know, does this internet cafe have wireless internet that you can connect to? if so, it may be easier for you to save up for your own computer than just an external drive. You can buy a refurbished laptop from Dell for about $300; you'll just need to have the video card upgraded.
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