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|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Autohotkey method reported working.<ref>http://www.escapefromundeath.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63868</ref> | + | |borderless windowed notes = Autohotkey method reported working. <ref>[http://www.escapefromundeath.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63868 Windowed Borderless Fullscreen NWN - Escape from Uncertainty: Revelations Forums]</ref> |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0. EAX 1, EAX 2 <ref>[http://forum.ixbt.com/topic.cgi?id=12:26952-2#33 EAX 3.0 vs A3D 2.0 в плане позиционирования звуков - Конференция iXBT.com]</ref>, EAX 3 |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Crash on Start|ref=<ref>http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Crash on Start|ref=<ref>[http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/?f=12&t=106095&rb_v=viewtopic NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums]</ref>}} |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Make a shortcut to <code>nwmain.exe</code> somewhere convenient. | # Make a shortcut to <code>nwmain.exe</code> somewhere convenient. | ||
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====Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound==== | ====Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound==== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Videos don't play|Videos don't play|ref=<ref>http://www.gog.com | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Videos don't play|Videos don't play|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/campaign_videos_cutscenes_not_playing_right/page1 Campaign videos / cutscenes not playing right - GOG.com Forum]</ref><ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/does_anybody_have_the_updated_binkw32dll_file Does anybody have the updated binkw32.dll file? - GOG.com Forum]</ref>}} |
# Open <code>nwn.ini</code> in your main nwn folder. Locate <code>SafeMovie=0</code> change to <code>SafeMovie=1</code>. | # Open <code>nwn.ini</code> in your main nwn folder. Locate <code>SafeMovie=0</code> change to <code>SafeMovie=1</code>. | ||
# If that doesn't work, you might try this (for ATI cards only). Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?tynjyz3ywhw this dll]. Open your nwn folder. Rename the file binkw32.dll that is in your nwn folder to binkw32_ati.dll (don't just append .BAK or something because the new dll makes a call for this dll). Place the newly downloaded binkw32.dll from mediafire in the folder. If you've changed SafeMovie, open <code>nwn.ini</code> and make sure SafeMovie is set to 0. This might not work. | # If that doesn't work, you might try this (for ATI cards only). Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?tynjyz3ywhw this dll]. Open your nwn folder. Rename the file binkw32.dll that is in your nwn folder to binkw32_ati.dll (don't just append .BAK or something because the new dll makes a call for this dll). Place the newly downloaded binkw32.dll from mediafire in the folder. If you've changed SafeMovie, open <code>nwn.ini</code> and make sure SafeMovie is set to 0. This might not work. | ||
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====Dual-core or multi-core processors==== | ====Dual-core or multi-core processors==== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Dual-core or multi-core processors| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Dual-core or multi-core processors|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/how_do_i_set_default_cpu_affinity_to_all How do I set default CPU Affinity to "All"? - GOG.com Forum]</ref>}} |
# NWN was not meant to run with more than one core. If you have a multi-core system, you can set the game to run on only one core. | # NWN was not meant to run with more than one core. If you have a multi-core system, you can set the game to run on only one core. | ||
# Open Task Manager with NWN open, rightclick nwmain.exe, Set Affinity on one core. If it gives you an error, click the button "Show Processes from All Users" at the bottom. You can experiment to see which core gives you the best performance. | # Open Task Manager with NWN open, rightclick nwmain.exe, Set Affinity on one core. If it gives you an error, click the button "Show Processes from All Users" at the bottom. You can experiment to see which core gives you the best performance. | ||
# To avoid having to do this every time you play the game, open <code>nwnplayer.ini</code> in the main NWN folder. Locate <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> and change the value to 1 (or whatever other core you determined gave you the best performance in the first step). | # To avoid having to do this every time you play the game, open <code>nwnplayer.ini</code> in the main NWN folder. Locate <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> and change the value to 1 (or whatever other core you determined gave you the best performance in the first step). | ||
| − | # If you have a problem with a stuttering audio when playing video cut-scenes, it can be cured with setting your "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, you'll have to set the <code>nwnplayer.ini</code> setting for <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> to <code>-2</code | + | # If you have a problem with a stuttering audio when playing video cut-scenes, it can be cured with setting your "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, you'll have to set the <code>nwnplayer.ini</code> setting for <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> to <code>-2</code> |
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====For nVidia cards==== | ====For nVidia cards==== | ||
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# For some reason there may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low framerates. To disable cloak graphics, open nwnplayer.ini in your main NWN folder and locate Visible Cloaks. Change the value from 1 to 0. To disable bowstrings, google for a patch. | # For some reason there may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low framerates. To disable cloak graphics, open nwnplayer.ini in your main NWN folder and locate Visible Cloaks. Change the value from 1 to 0. To disable bowstrings, google for a patch. | ||
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====For AMD/ATI cards==== | ====For AMD/ATI cards==== | ||
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# You may find increased performance by disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in your Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings. In the newer VISION Engine Control Center, this can be accomplished in the advanced view by creating a new profile for nwmain.exe under Gaming - 3D Application Settings, then, under Texture Filtering, setting "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off." For some reason this may make your character disappear. To make your character reappear, go into the ingame video options and disable Environment Mapping on Creatures. | # You may find increased performance by disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in your Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings. In the newer VISION Engine Control Center, this can be accomplished in the advanced view by creating a new profile for nwmain.exe under Gaming - 3D Application Settings, then, under Texture Filtering, setting "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off." For some reason this may make your character disappear. To make your character reappear, go into the ingame video options and disable Environment Mapping on Creatures. | ||
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====Other general performance issues==== | ====Other general performance issues==== | ||
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# Increasing the process's priority positively effects framerates. You can do this by opening Task Manager, right clicking <code>nwmain.exe</code>, and setting Priority to at least Above Normal. | # Increasing the process's priority positively effects framerates. 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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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
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|minmem = 96 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP) | |minmem = 96 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP) | ||
|minHD = 1.2 GB | |minHD = 1.2 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = TNT2-class video card |
| + | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minOGL = 1.2 | ||
|recCPU = Pentium II 800 MHz or AMD K6 800 MHz | |recCPU = Pentium II 800 MHz or AMD K6 800 MHz | ||
|recmem = 128 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 256 MB (Windows 2000, XP) | |recmem = 128 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 256 MB (Windows 2000, XP) | ||
|recHD = 2.0 GB | |recHD = 2.0 GB | ||
| − | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 2 | + | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 2 |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| BioWare | |
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| Infogrames | |
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| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 18, 2002 |
| macOS (OS X) | August 5, 2003 |
| Linux | June 20, 2003 |
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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 |
General information
- GOG.com Forums for game series
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
1.69 Critical Rebuild
- The GOG version of Neverwinter Nights claims to be patched to 1.69, the final official patch, but the Critical Rebuild files are not included. The patch is available here. Be sure to download NWNEnglish1.69HotUUpdate.exe
Community Enhancement Patch
- The Community Enhancement Patch adds a wide variety of new items, clothing, and features, such as rideable creatures. As of 6/1/2012, the latest version is 2.4 and is available here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
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Video settings
Windowed
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Crash on Start
- Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
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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
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Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound
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Dual-core or multi-core processors
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For nVidia cards
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For AMD/ATI cards
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Other general performance issues
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System requirements
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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) | ||
| 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 |
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