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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>}}
 
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{{Series|Neverwinter Nights}}
 
{{Series|Neverwinter Nights}}
{{disambig|the 2002 game|the enhanced edition|[[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]|the 1991 AOL MMORPG|[[Neverwinter Nights (1991)]]}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
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{{Availability/row| GOG | neverwinter_nights_diamond_edition | DRM-free | Includes the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark and Kingmaker expansions. | | Windows }}
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{{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 indicates it is patched to 1.69 but often has issues which the actual 1.69 Critical Rebuild will fix.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
 
{{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 1.71====
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{{ii}} The [https://neverwintervault.org/patch/nwn1/community-patch-171-final 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 4/25/2015, the latest version is 2.61 and is available [http://neverwintervault.org/cep here].
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{{ii}} 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. As of 3/29/2018, the latest version is 2.65 and is available [http://neverwintervault.org/cep here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
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|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
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|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>[https://www.gog.com/forum/neverwinter_nights_series/neverwinter_nights_and_corsair_void_rgb_usb_71_headset/post3 Neverwinter Nights and Corsair VOID RGB USB 7.1 headset, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
 
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|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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021206225939/http://eax.creative.com/gaming/nvn.asp EAX Featured Game: Neverwinter Nights - EAX.CREATIVE.COM]</ref>
 
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|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD K6 450 MHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD K6 450 MHz
|minRAM  = 96 MB (Windows 98 / ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP)
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|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
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|minOGL  = 1.2
 
|minOGL  = 1.2
  
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|recCPU2  = AMD K6 800 MHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD K6 800 MHz
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Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights cover
Developers
BioWare
Shadows of Undrentide Floodgate Entertainment[1]
Publishers
Atari
Engines
Aurora
Release dates
Windows June 18, 2002
macOS (OS X) August 5, 2003
Linux June 20, 2003
Neverwinter Nights guide on StrategyWiki
Neverwinter Nights on Wikipedia

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
Subseries of Dungeons & Dragons
Neverwinter Nights (1991) 1991
Neverwinter Nights 2002
Neverwinter Nights 2 2006
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition 2018

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

Key points

GameSpy master server was shut down in 2012;[2] see Online play for solutions.
Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch[3] but the authentication server has been shut down; use Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 4 DRM.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark and Kingmaker expansions.
Windows

Version differences

There is no complete edition of this game; the Diamond Edition is the most complete.

DLC and expansion packs

Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch[3] but the authentication server has been shut down; use Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator. Diamond Edition modules do not require this.
BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.
Name Notes
Shadows of Undrentide Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Gold, Legends, 3-Pack).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hordes of the Underdark Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Legends, 3-Pack).
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kingmaker Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
Windows
Linux
ShadowGuard Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
Windows
Linux
Witch's Wake Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
Windows
Linux
Pirates of the Sword Coast No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store).
Windows
Linux
Infinite Dungeons No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store).
Windows
Linux
Wyvern Crown of Cormyr No longer sold (only available from the BioWare Store).
Windows
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Edit nwn.ini[4]
  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 your 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 1.71

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. As of 3/29/2018, the latest version is 2.65 and is available here.

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

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

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 your changes and close the file.

Notes

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

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Spanish

Network

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

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
GameSpy master server is offline;[2] 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.[5]

Online play

The GameSpy master server is offline.[2] NWNCore Mastering Service replaces GameSpy with a player-run master server.

Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:[6]

Issues fixed

Crash on Start

Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.
Crash on Start[7]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Make a shortcut to nwmain.exe somewhere convenient.
  3. Add the following to the end of the Target: +TestNewModule "123456"
  4. Click OK and use this shortcut to run the game.
  5. Alternative: If the above does not work in XP SP3, making a copy of nwmain.exe in the installation folder 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

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.
The 2nd December 2016 Update includes the CDKey Changer Tool.
Use SerialTool.exe[8]
  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.

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

Errors or crashes when starting game[citation needed]
  1. 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.
  2. You may have to set the compatibility setting of nwmain.exe to Windows XP SP2 or SP3.

Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound

Videos don't play[9][10]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open nwn.ini.
  3. Change SafeMovie=0 to SafeMovie=1.
  4. If that doesn't work, you might try this (for ATI cards only). Download 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 nwn.ini and make sure SafeMovie is set to 0. This might not work.

Dual-core or multi-core processors

Dual-core or multi-core processors[11]
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. To avoid having to do this every time you play the game, open nwnplayer.ini in the main NWN folder. Locate Client CPU Affinity and change the value to 1 (or whatever other core you determined gave you the best performance in the first step).
  4. 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 nwnplayer.ini setting for Client CPU Affinity to -2

For Nvidia cards

Nvidia cards[citation needed]
  1. For some reason there may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low frame rates. 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

AMD/ATI cards[citation needed]
  1. 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

Other general performance issues[citation needed]
  • Right click nwmain.exe 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Increasing the process's priority positively effects frame rates. You can do this by opening Task Manager, right clicking nwmain.exe, and setting Priority to at least Above Normal.

Can't download Premium Modules

The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.[12]
Use the Zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.[13]

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy GameSpy has been shut down; see Online play for alternatives.

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 (Windows 98, ME), 128 MB (Windows 2000, XP)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) TNT2-class video card
16 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 1.2 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