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{{disambig|the 2002 game|its enhanced edition|[[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]|the 1991 game|[[Neverwinter Nights (1991)]]|the 2013 game|[[Neverwinter]]}}
{{cleanup}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = NWN.jpg
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|cover        = Neverwinter Nights cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Floodgate Entertainment|Shadows of Undrentide|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060614145902/http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/press_releases/nwnxp1/|title=BioWare and ATARI announce Neverwinter Nights™: Shadows of Undrentide|date=2016-6-17}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2002-2003}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-2018}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Beamdog|2018-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Japan)}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Aurora}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Aurora}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 5, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 5, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 20, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 20, 2003}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|neverwinter-nights|91}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|neverwinter-nights|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Neverwinter Nights}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  = neverwinter_nights_diamond_edition
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|gogcom id    = 1207658890
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020523142620/http://nwn.bioware.com/
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|hltb        = 6515
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|lutris      = neverwinter-nights
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|strategywiki = Neverwinter Nights
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|mobygames    = 6771
 
|wikipedia    = Neverwinter Nights
 
|wikipedia    = Neverwinter Nights
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|winehq      = 870
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Neverwinter Nights}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} [[GameSpy]] master server was shut down in 2012;<ref name="GameSpy">[http://games.slashdot.org/story/12/12/07/2250252/gamespys-new-owners-begin-disabling-multiplayer-without-warning GameSpy's New Owners Begin Disabling Multiplayer Without Warning - Slashdot]</ref> see [[#Online play|Online play]] for solutions.
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|introduction      =  
{{--}} Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch<ref name="premium">[http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?19519-Neverwinter-Nights-premium-modules-net-connection-required Neverwinter Nights premium modules--net connection required?]</ref> (Diamond Edition modules do not require this).
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|release history  = Premium Modules from the BioWare Store required an Internet connection at launch<ref name="premium">[http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?19519-Neverwinter-Nights-premium-modules-net-connection-required Neverwinter Nights premium modules--net connection required?]</ref>, however the authentication server has been shut down as of 2011; Use [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/tool/premium-module-offline-authenticator-generator Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator]. Diamond Edition and Enhanced Edition modules do not require this.
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|neverwinter_nights_diamond_edition|neverwinter_nights_series|for game series}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207658890|neverwinter_nights_series|for game series}}
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{{ii}} [https://lilura1.blogspot.com/p/neverwinter-nights-aurora-engine.html Blog about enhancements, modules, patches]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| GOG | neverwinter_nights_diamond_edition | DRM-free | Includes the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark and Kingmaker expansions.}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}.<br>Patch 1.66 removes the DRM. | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | neverwinter_nights_enhanced_edition_pack | DRM-free, key | Diamond Edition; bundled with [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]. Serial keys for multiplayer are shown in the game library entry; requires manual input via {{file|SerialTool.exe}}. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{++}} A free demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/Neverwinternights001 Archive.org].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} There is no complete edition of this game; the Diamond Edition is the most complete.
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{{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Shadows of Undrentide expansion.
{{ii}} Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch.<ref name="premium"/> Diamond Edition modules do not require this.
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{{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game, Shadows of Undrentide, and Hordes of the Underdark.
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{{ii}} The '''Diamond Edition''' includes the base game, Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker.
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{{--}} No retail or digital releases included premium modules by default.
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{{ii}} The Linux version was not released in a boxed format.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{ii}} Premium Modules were previously only available through the BioWare Store (excluding Kingmaker, Shadowguard and Witch's Wake).
 
{{ii}} BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.
 
{{ii}} BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.
{{DLC/row|Shadows of Undrentide|Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Gold, Legends, 3-Pack). | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Hordes of the Underdark|Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Legends, 3-Pack).| Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Shadows of Undrentide|Expansion (Included in Gold, Platinum and Diamond Editions). | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|Kingmaker|Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Hordes of the Underdark|Expansion (Included in Platinum and Diamond Editions). | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|ShadowGuard|Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Kingmaker|Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|Witch's Wake|Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store. |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Shadowguard|Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|Pirates of the Sword Coast|No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Witch's Wake|Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|Infinite Dungeons|No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Pirates of the Sword Coast|Premium Module (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
{{DLC/row|Wyvern Crown of Cormyr|No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store). |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Infinite Dungeons|Premium Module  (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row|Wyvern Crown of Cormyr|Premium Module (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition). |Windows, Linux}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/nwn_bug_cant_skip_intro/post2|title=NWN bug - Can't skip intro, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/nwn_bug_cant_skip_intro/post2 NWN bug - Can't skip intro, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
# Open <code>nwn.ini</code>.
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# Open {{file|nwn.ini}}.
 
# Go to <code>[Display Options]</code>
 
# Go to <code>[Display Options]</code>
 
# Add the line <code>Disable Intro Movies=1</code>
 
# Add the line <code>Disable Intro Movies=1</code>
# Save your changes and close the file.
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# Save the changes and close the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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====NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69====
 
====NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69====
 
{{ii}} [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/169-critical-rebuild-english NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69] updates the game to the latest version.
 
{{ii}} [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/169-critical-rebuild-english NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69] updates the game to the latest version.
{{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this patch.
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{{ii}} The GOG.com version indicates it is patched to 1.69 but often has issues which the actual 1.69 Critical Rebuild will fix.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
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====NWN Community Patch 1.72====
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{{ii}} The [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/community-patch-172 NWN Community Patch] is a collection of miscellaneous tweaks/fixes/adjustments above and beyond the official 1.69 patch. It mainly aims to fix various small mistakes that persist in the game even past the final official patch, so it can be suggested (though isn't absolutely necessary) for anyone. Many of the fixes work on their own with the base game, and as such do not require any additional modules/addons to see a benefit, though there are many usability adjustments that help with extended modules.
  
 
====Community Enhancement Pack====
 
====Community Enhancement Pack====
{{ii}}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 [http://neverwintervault.org/cep here].
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{{ii}} The [http://neverwintervault.org/cep Community Enhancement Pack] adds a wide variety of new items, clothing, and features, such as rideable creatures. Note that these are mostly used for building new modules/content, or used in conjunction with downloaded fan-made modules that require this content. As such, there is little if any reason to download and install this pack if you aren't interested in expanded modules.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          = Not natively implemented; see [https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/disappearing_save_files/post2 here] if save files disappear.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/all_progress_lost_wtf|title=All progress lost WTF?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|gamesave manager      = true
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|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
[[File:Neverwinter Nights video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
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{{Image|Neverwinter Nights video settings.png|Video settings.}}
[[File:Neverwinter Nights advanced video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
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{{Image|Neverwinter Nights advanced video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/neverwinter-nights
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/neverwinter-nights
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/5g142p/neverwinter_nights_2002_supports_219_and_is/|title=Neverwinter Nights (2002) supports 21:9 - and is currently free on GoG : ultrawidemasterrace|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = false
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = UI designed for 800x600 and does not scale, rendering game essentially unplayable. UI Scaling for 4k is available in the [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition|Enhanced Edition]]
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|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 Windowed Borderless Fullscreen NWN - Escape from Uncertainty: Revelations Forums]</ref>
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|borderless windowed notes  = AutoHotkey method reported working.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.escapefromundeath.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63868|title=Windowed Borderless Fullscreen NWN - Escape from Uncertainty: Revelations Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Default amount is 4x, higher levels can be forced through nvidia/amd control panel.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 2x, 4x or 8x [[MSAA]]
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|high frame rate            = true
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|60 fps                    = true
|high frame rate notes     = No frame rate cap.
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|60 fps notes              =
|color blind                = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes             = No frame rate cap.
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} Running the game in windowed mode may make the game work significantly better.
{{Fixbox/fix|Windowed|Windowed}}
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{{ii}} Running the game in Windowed Mode may make the game work significantly better.
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{{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
# Open <code>nwn.ini</code> in the installation folder.
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# Open {{file|nwn.ini}} in the installation folder.
 
# Set <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>0</code>
 
# Set <code>FullScreen</code> to <code>0</code>
 
# Make a new line and enter <code>AllowWindowedMode=1</code>
 
# Make a new line and enter <code>AllowWindowedMode=1</code>
# Save your changes and close the file.
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# Save the changes and close the file.
  
'''Notes:'''
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'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Toggling windowed mode with {{key|Alt|Enter}} may crash the game or cause other strange results.
 
{{ii}} Toggling windowed mode with {{key|Alt|Enter}} may crash the game or cause other strange results.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Limited. Cannot rebind hotbar keys for example. Best workaround is autohotkey scripts.
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option      = true
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Follows windows settings. Called "Enhance pointer precision" in windows
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Follows windows settings as long as Enable HardwareMouse=1 is on in nwn.ini. (It is by default)
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =
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|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
[[File:Neverwinter Nights audio settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]]
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{{Image|Neverwinter Nights audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Voices and Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Voices and Music.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1.
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1. [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]] may be necessary to prevent stuttering.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/neverwinter_nights_and_corsair_void_rgb_usb_71_headset/post3|title=Neverwinter Nights and Corsair VOID RGB USB 7.1 headset, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|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<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021206225939/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/nvn.asp EAX Featured Game: Neverwinter Nights - EAX.CREATIVE.COM]</ref>
+
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0 and 2.0. EAX 1 - 3.<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><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021206225939/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/nvn.asp|title=EAX Featured Game: Neverwinter Nights - EAX.CREATIVE.COM|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1589_baixar-traducao-para-traducao-de-neverwinter-nights-neverwinter-nights.html Fan translation]
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/community-patch-project Included in Community Patch Project]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan translations by ''Clan Dlan'':
|fan      =  
+
* Patch 1.69, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsL77buy-sV1vdo1YRkJgyahp6yxOo5q/view?usp=drive_link download] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200723185201/http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=290&title=Parche_Neverwinter_Nights_v1.69_espanol More info]);
  |fan notes =  
+
* Module "Eye of Beholder", [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SwekhpFpmDHmLPEQHFsKvcffKqBUsWK2/view?usp=drive_link download] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200723183324/http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=426&title=Traduccion_Modulo_Eye_of_the_Beholder_para_NWN1 More info]);
 +
* Official mods: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AHoIYKTzQJ9g1xr_8IwYADtBiRDxfIhY/view?usp=drive_link Ajedrez], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lC2y4LuS59czcTnRyVGQyMNKiNdQH1Du/view?usp=drive_link Catapultas], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wU7bbk-O23S3fX_vaBQdtUCWBPG0zub1/view?usp=drive_link Magos de Guerra], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyufP24194M0xlkyjSmVLJ1Wujl0bys9/view?usp=drive_link Los Vientos de Eremor], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OEOEB9Nsy0FaZt7EW626XlLSJoG43Lh4/view?usp=drive_link Batalla Naval], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W23VPaJ48yFBQDGFvnB8yBA9pyBHZsf7/view?usp=drive_link Competición de Campeones], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12mk82nby-fln9LIXx4nlOKg9lXwoQXK7/view?usp=drive_link El Tesoro del Explorador Oscuro];
 +
* Other Mods: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0RECVpqNbII_Ue0HaVa8ys8O_PzD8eO/view?usp=drive_link NeverEnding Quest], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GSx-iSCMKoRb-JsYvYIrwQFdqlf5IFrT/view?usp=drive_link Fellowship of The Ring].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = hackable
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
|online play notes    = [[GameSpy]] master server is offline;<ref name="GameSpy"/> see [[#Online play|Online play]].
+
|online play modes    =
|local co-op          =
+
|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service is offline;<ref name="GameSpy">[http://games.slashdot.org/story/12/12/07/2250252/gamespys-new-owners-begin-disabling-multiplayer-without-warning GameSpy's New Owners Begin Disabling Multiplayer Without Warning - Slashdot]</ref> see [[#Online play|Online play]].
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    =
 
|lan co-op            =
 
|lan co-op players    =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|online co-op        =
 
|online co-op players =
 
|online co-op notes  =
 
|hot-seat            =
 
|hot-seat players    =
 
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
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|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
|direct ip notes    = Use Direct Connect button or <code>+connect</code> and <code>+password</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].<ref>[http://nwn.wikia.com/wiki/Direct_connect Direct connect - NWNWiki, the Neverwinter Nights Wiki - your guide to the game of NWN]</ref>
+
|direct ip notes    = Use Direct Connect button or <code>+connect</code> and <code>+password</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://nwn.fandom.com/wiki/Direct_connect|title=Direct connect - NWNWiki, the Neverwinter Nights Wiki - your guide to the game of NWN|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
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===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]]===
The [[GameSpy]] master server is offline.<ref name="GameSpy"/> [http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Other.Detail&id=1541 NWNCore Mastering Service] replaces GameSpy with a player-run master server.
+
The [[GameSpy]] master server is offline.<ref name="GameSpy"/>
 +
Alternatives:
 +
* [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition|Enhanced Edition]] has a updated multiplayer master server.
 +
Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/discontinued_gamespy_support_information_and_a_unified_list_for_alternatives_to_the_master_server_l|title=Discontinued Gamespy support information, and a unified list for alternatives to the master server list - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
* [https://nwnlist.herokuapp.com NWNList Scry] (choose NWN1 at the top of the page)
 +
* [http://nwnserverlists.boards.net Neverwinter Nights Server Lists Forum]
  
Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/discontinued_gamespy_support_information_and_a_unified_list_for_alternatives_to_the_master_server_l 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]</ref>
+
==VR support==
* [http://www.nwnlist.com NWNList Scry] (choose NWN1 at the top of the page)
+
{{VR support
* [http://yourserverlist.com/index.php?juego=nwn1 Your Server List]
+
|gg3d name                  =
* [http://nwn.entropywizard.net/cgi/listnwns1html.cgi Entropywizard server list]
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
* [http://nwnserverlists.boards.net Neverwinter Nights Server Lists Forum]
+
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/NWN_1/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =  
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Crash on Start===
+
===Crash on start===
 
{{ii}} Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
 
{{ii}} Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|nwnmain.exe}} as administrator|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619090404/http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/?f=12&t=106095&rb_v=viewtopic NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{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.
 
# Make a shortcut to <code>nwmain.exe</code> somewhere convenient.
 
# Add the following to the end of the Target: <code> +TestNewModule "123456"</code>
 
# Click OK and use this shortcut to run the game.
 
# Alternative: If the above does not work in XP SP3, making a copy of nwmain.exe in the program directory and renaming it to something else may work (make a new shortcut or modify the existing one to target the new copy).
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Multiplayer on the GOG.com version===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|nwnmain.exe}} with the <code> +TestNewModule "123456"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619090404/http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/?f=12&t=106095&rb_v=viewtopic NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
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 [http://www.gog.com/support/contact/technical_issues_with_games/neverwinter_nights_diamond_edition 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 [https://www.gog.com/account My Games] page.
+
===Multiplayer with the GOG.com version===
 +
{{ii}} As of the December 2, 2016 update, the GOG.com version includes the CD Key Changer Tool.
  
===General Fixes for Poor Performance on Modern Systems===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use SerialTool.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=December 13, 2016|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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.
+
# Go to the installation folder.
 +
# Open {{file|SerialTool.exe}}.
 +
# Follow the steps to replace the default product keys with the unique ones listed on the [https://www.gog.com/account My Account] page.
 +
# Run the "premium modules re-installer" from the [https://www.gog.com/account My Games] bonus content to restore access to the premium modules.
 +
}}
  
====Errors or crashes when starting game====
+
===Videos do not play, or only sound is played===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit nwn.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/campaign_videos_cutscenes_not_playing_right/page1|title=Campaign videos / cutscenes not playing right - GOG.com Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/does_anybody_have_the_updated_binkw32dll_file|title=Does anybody have the updated binkw32.dll file? - GOG.com Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Errors or crashes when starting game}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Make sure that NWN is not in the C:\Program Files (x86) folder as there may be a problem with permissions. Instead try installing it to its own folder, like C:\Games\NWN.
+
# Open {{file|nwn.ini}}.
# You may have to set the compatibility setting of nwmain.exe to Windows XP SP2 or SP3.
+
# Change <code>SafeMovie=0</code> to <code>SafeMovie=1</code>.
 +
# If that does not work on ATI cards, rename {{file|binkw32.dll}} to {{file|binkw32_ati.dll}} and download [https://www.mediafire.com/?tynjyz3ywhw this dll replacement].
 
}}
 
}}
====Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound====
+
 
{{Fixbox|1=
+
===Issues with dual-core or multi-core processors===
{{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>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set core affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/how_do_i_set_default_cpu_affinity_to_all|title=How do I set default CPU Affinity to "All"? - GOG.com Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Open <code>nwn.ini</code> in your main nwn folder. Locate <code>SafeMovie=0</code> change to <code>SafeMovie=1</code>.
+
# Open {{file|nwnplayer.ini}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} in a text editor.
# 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.
+
# Locate <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> and change the value to <code>1</code> (or whatever other number determined to give the best performance on a given system).
 +
# If a problem with stuttering audio when playing video cutscenes appears, it can be resolved by setting the "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, set the <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> value to <code>-2</code>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Nvidia-specific issues===
 +
{{ii}} There may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low frame rates.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit nwnplayer.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|nwnplayer.ini}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} in a text editor.
 +
# Find <code>Visible Cloaks</code> and change the value <code>0</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
====Dual-core or multi-core processors====
+
===AMD/ATI-specific issues===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit nwnplayer.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{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>}}
+
{{ii}} Disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in the Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings may increase performance.
# 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.
+
# In the newer VISION Engine Control Center, this can be accomplished in the advanced view by creating a new profile for {{file|nwmain.exe}} under Gaming - 3D Application Settings.
# 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.
+
# Under Texture Filtering, set "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off."
# 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).
+
* This may make the character disappear, which is fixed by going to the in-game video options and disabling "Environment Mapping on Creatures".
# 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>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
====For nVidia cards====
+
===Other general performance issues===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Shiny Water" from the in-game video settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|nVidia cards}}
 
# 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 AMD/ATI cards====
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce dynamic lighting setting from the in-game video settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|AMD/ATI cards}}
 
# 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.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
====Other general performance issues====
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set the process priority of {{file|nwnmain.exe}} in the [[Task Manager]] to at least Above Normal.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Other general performance issues|Other general performance issues}}
 
* Right click <code>nwmain.exe</code> and go to Compatibility. You should be running the game in an XP compatibility mode and with Disable Desktop Composition checked. Disable Visual Themes might be helpful as well.
 
* Disable "Shiny Water" from the video settings in game, should definitely increase performance.
 
# 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).
 
# 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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===Can't download Premium Modules===
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===Can no download Premium Modules===
{{ii}} The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.<ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/139154-unofficial-links-to-redownload-previously-purchased-premium-modules/ UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum]</ref>
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{{ii}} The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150110223037/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/139154-unofficial-links-to-redownload-previously-purchased-premium-modules/ UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>
{{ii}} Use the Zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.<ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/139154-unofficial-links-to-redownload-previously-purchased-premium-modules/#entry3848243 UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum]</ref>
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{{ii}} Use the zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.<ref name=premium/>
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====Direct links====
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* Kingmaker ([http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/Kingmaker_Installer.exe installer], [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/Kingmaker.zip Zip])
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* ShadowGuard plus Witch's Wake ([http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/ShadowGuardPlusWitchsWake_Installer.exe installer], [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/ShadowGuardPlusWitchsWake.zip Zip])
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* Pirates of the Sword Coast ([http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/PiratesOfTheSwordCoast_Installer.exe installer], [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/PiratesOfTheSwordCoast.zip Zip])
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* Infinite Dungeons ([http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/InfiniteDungeons_Installer.exe installer], [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/InfiniteDungeons.zip Zip])
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* Wyvern Crown of Cormyr ([http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/WyvernCrown_Installer.exe installer], [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/neverwinternights/modules_premium/WyvernCrown.zip Zip])
  
* Kingmaker ([http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/Kingmaker_Installer.exe installer], [http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/Kingmaker.zip Zip])
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If above links fail, use the mirrors at [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/module/bioware-premium-modules?page=1 NeverwinterVault.org].
* ShadowGuard plus Witch's Wake ([http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/ShadowGuardPlusWitchsWake_Installer.exe installer], [http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/ShadowGuardPlusWitchsWake.zip Zip])
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* Pirates of the Sword Coast ([http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/PiratesOfTheSwordCoast_Installer.exe installer], [http://content.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/PiratesOfTheSwordCoast.zip Zip])
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==Other information==
* Infinite Dungeons ([http://files.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/InfiniteDungeons_Installer.exe installer], [http://files.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/InfiniteDungeons.zip Zip])
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===API===
* Wyvern Crown of Cormyr ([http://files.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/WyvernCrown_Installer.exe installer], [http://files.bioware.com/neverwinternights/modules_premium/WyvernCrown.zip Zip])
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      =
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        = 1.2
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|opengl notes          = Shiny water requires NV_register_combiner, a Pre 1.4 Shader extension.
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe     = true
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|windows 64-bit exe     = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|mac os x powerpc app  = true
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        = PowerPC only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ArticleID=20254|title=Inside Mac Gaming - No Lion Patch For Neverwinter Nights|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|linux powerpc app      = false
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|linux 32-bit executable= true
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|linux 64-bit executable= false
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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{{Middleware
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|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            =
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        =
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      = GameSpy
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|multiplayer notes=
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
|minCPU  = Pentium II 450 MHz or AMD K6 450 MHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz
|minRAM  = 96 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP)
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|minCPU2  = AMD K6 450 MHz
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|minRAM  = 96 MB (98, ME), 128 MB (2000, XP)
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
|minGPU  = TNT2-class video card
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|minGPU  = TNT2-class
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minOGL  = 1.2
 
|minOGL  = 1.2
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|minDX    = 8.1
  
|recCPU  = Pentium II 800 MHz or AMD K6 800 MHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
|recRAM  = 128 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 256 MB (Windows 2000, XP)
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|recCPU2  = AMD K6 800 MHz
|recHD    = 2.0 GB
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|recRAM  = 128 MB (98, ME), 256 MB (2000, XP)
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 2
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|recHD    = 2 GB
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 11:07, 20 March 2024

This page is for the 2002 game. For its enhanced edition, see Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. For the 1991 game, see Neverwinter Nights (1991). For the 2013 game, see Neverwinter.

Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights cover
Developers
BioWare
Shadows of Undrentide Floodgate Entertainment[1]
Publishers
2002-2003 Infogrames
2003-2018 Atari
2018-present Beamdog
OS X MacSoft
Retail (Japan) Sega
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Engines
Aurora
Release dates
Windows June 18, 2002
macOS (OS X) August 5, 2003
Linux June 20, 2003
Reception
Metacritic 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights on HowLongToBeat
Neverwinter Nights on IGDB
Neverwinter Nights guide on StrategyWiki
Neverwinter Nights on MobyGames
Neverwinter Nights on Wikipedia
Neverwinter Nights
Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons
Neverwinter Nights (1991) 1991
Neverwinter Nights 2002
Neverwinter Nights 2 2006
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition 2018

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.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Neverwinter Nights is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RPG game in the Neverwinter Nights series.

Premium Modules from the BioWare Store required an Internet connection at launch[2], however the authentication server has been shut down as of 2011; Use Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator. Diamond Edition and Enhanced Edition modules do not require this.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Blog about enhancements, modules, patches

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
SecuROM 4 DRM.
Patch 1.66 removes the DRM.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
CD key
Diamond Edition; bundled with Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer are shown in the game library entry; requires manual input via SerialTool.exe.
Windows
A free demo is available from Archive.org.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Shadows of Undrentide expansion.
The Platinum Edition includes the base game, Shadows of Undrentide, and Hordes of the Underdark.
The Diamond Edition includes the base game, Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker.
No retail or digital releases included premium modules by default.
The Linux version was not released in a boxed format.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Premium Modules were previously only available through the BioWare Store (excluding Kingmaker, Shadowguard and Witch's Wake).
BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.
Name Notes
Shadows of Undrentide Expansion (Included in Gold, Platinum and Diamond Editions).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hordes of the Underdark Expansion (Included in Platinum and Diamond Editions).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kingmaker Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition).
Windows
Linux
Shadowguard Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition).
Windows
Linux
Witch's Wake Premium Module (Included in Diamond Edition).
Windows
Linux
Pirates of the Sword Coast Premium Module (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition).
Windows
Linux
Infinite Dungeons Premium Module (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition).
Windows
Linux
Wyvern Crown of Cormyr Premium Module (Only available as DLC for the Enhanced Edition).
Windows
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit nwn.ini[3]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open nwn.ini.
  3. Go to [Display Options]
  4. Add the line Disable Intro Movies=1
  5. Save the changes and close the file.

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.[citation needed]

NWN Community Patch 1.72

The NWN Community Patch is a collection of miscellaneous tweaks/fixes/adjustments above and beyond the official 1.69 patch. It mainly aims to fix various small mistakes that persist in the game even past the final official patch, so it can be suggested (though isn't absolutely necessary) for anyone. Many of the fixes work on their own with the base game, and as such do not require any additional modules/addons to see a benefit, though there are many usability adjustments that help with extended modules.

Community Enhancement Pack

The Community Enhancement Pack adds a wide variety of new items, clothing, and features, such as rideable creatures. Note that these are mostly used for building new modules/content, or used in conjunction with downloaded fan-made modules that require this content. As such, there is little if any reason to download and install this pack if you aren't interested in expanded modules.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\saves[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Not natively implemented; see here if save files disappear.[4]

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
[5]
4K Ultra HD
UI designed for 800x600 and does not scale, rendering game essentially unplayable. UI Scaling for 4k is available in the Enhanced Edition
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
AutoHotkey method reported working.[6]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Default amount is 4x, higher levels can be forced through nvidia/amd control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x, 4x or 8x MSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Running the game in windowed mode may make the game work significantly better.
Windowed[citation needed]
  1. Open nwn.ini in the installation folder.
  2. Set FullScreen to 0
  3. Make a new line and enter AllowWindowedMode=1
  4. Save the changes and close the file.

Notes

Toggling windowed mode with Alt+ Enter may crash the game or cause other strange results.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Limited. Cannot rebind hotbar keys for example. Best workaround is autohotkey scripts.
Mouse acceleration
Follows windows settings. Called "Enhance pointer precision" in windows
Mouse sensitivity
Follows windows settings as long as Enable HardwareMouse=1 is on in nwn.ini. (It is by default)
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound Effects, Voices and Music.
Surround sound
Up to 7.1. DirectSound 3D restoration software may be necessary to prevent stuttering.[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.0 and 2.0. EAX 1 - 3.[8][9]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation
Russian
Included in Community Patch Project
Spanish
Fan translations by Clan Dlan:

Network

Online play requires a CD key; for the GOG.com version see Multiplayer on the GOG.com version.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
The official GameSpy service is offline;[10] see Online play.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Use Direct Connect button or +connect and +password parameters.[11]

Online play

The GameSpy master server is offline.[10] Alternatives:

Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:[12]

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Crash on start

Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
Run nwnmain.exe as administrator[13]
Run nwnmain.exe with the +TestNewModule "123456" command line argument.[14]

Multiplayer with the GOG.com version

As of the December 2, 2016 update, the GOG.com version includes the CD Key Changer Tool.
Use SerialTool.exe[15]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open SerialTool.exe.
  3. Follow the steps to replace the default product keys with the unique ones listed on the My Account page.
  4. Run the "premium modules re-installer" from the My Games bonus content to restore access to the premium modules.

Videos do not play, or only sound is played

Edit nwn.ini[16][17]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open nwn.ini.
  3. Change SafeMovie=0 to SafeMovie=1.
  4. If that does not work on ATI cards, rename binkw32.dll to binkw32_ati.dll and download this dll replacement.

Issues with dual-core or multi-core processors

Set core affinity[18]
  1. Open nwnplayer.ini in <path-to-game> in a text editor.
  2. Locate Client CPU Affinity and change the value to 1 (or whatever other number determined to give the best performance on a given system).
  3. If a problem with stuttering audio when playing video cutscenes appears, it can be resolved by setting the "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, set the Client CPU Affinity value to -2

Nvidia-specific issues

There may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low frame rates.
Edit nwnplayer.ini[citation needed]
  1. Open nwnplayer.ini in <path-to-game> in a text editor.
  2. Find Visible Cloaks and change the value 0.

AMD/ATI-specific issues

Edit nwnplayer.ini[citation needed]
Disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in the Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings may increase performance.
  1. 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.
  2. Under Texture Filtering, set "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off."
  • This may make the character disappear, which is fixed by going to the in-game video options and disabling "Environment Mapping on Creatures".

Other general performance issues

Disable "Shiny Water" from the in-game video settings[citation needed]
Reduce dynamic lighting setting from the in-game video settings[citation needed]
Set the process priority of nwnmain.exe in the Task Manager to at least Above Normal.[citation needed]

Can no download Premium Modules

The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.[19]
Use the zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.[2]

Direct links

If above links fail, use the mirrors at NeverwinterVault.org.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.2 Shiny water requires NV_register_combiner, a Pre 1.4 Shader extension.
ExecutablePPC 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
PowerPC only.[20]
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 450 MHz
AMD K6 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 96 MB (98, ME), 128 MB (2000, XP)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) TNT2-class
16 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 1.2 compatible
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. BioWare and ATARI announce Neverwinter Nights™: Shadows of Undrentide - last accessed on 2016-6-17
  2. 2.0 2.1 Neverwinter Nights premium modules--net connection required?
  3. NWN bug - Can't skip intro, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  4. All progress lost WTF?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  5. Neverwinter Nights (2002) supports 21:9 - and is currently free on GoG : ultrawidemasterrace - last accessed on May 2023
  6. Windowed Borderless Fullscreen NWN - Escape from Uncertainty: Revelations Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Neverwinter Nights and Corsair VOID RGB USB 7.1 headset, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  8. EAX 3.0 vs A3D 2.0 в плане позиционирования звуков - Конференция iXBT.com
  9. EAX Featured Game: Neverwinter Nights - EAX.CREATIVE.COM - last accessed on May 2023
  10. 10.0 10.1 GameSpy's New Owners Begin Disabling Multiplayer Without Warning - Slashdot
  11. Direct connect - NWNWiki, the Neverwinter Nights Wiki - your guide to the game of NWN - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Discontinued Gamespy support information, and a unified list for alternatives to the master server list - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  13. NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums (retrieved)
  14. NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums (retrieved)
  15. Verified by User:Garrett on December 13, 2016
  16. Campaign videos / cutscenes not playing right - GOG.com Forum - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Does anybody have the updated binkw32.dll file? - GOG.com Forum - last accessed on May 2023
  18. How do I set default CPU Affinity to "All"? - GOG.com Forum - last accessed on May 2023
  19. UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
  20. Inside Mac Gaming - No Lion Patch For Neverwinter Nights - last accessed on May 2023