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Neverwinter Nights (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG

RELEASE DATE

19/JUN/02

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Blood, Violence

DEVELOPER

BioWare Corp.

PUBLISHER

Atari Interactive, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

Players take the roles of valiant warriors, devout clerics, enigmatic wizards, and cunning rogues, to take part in unlimited adventures based on the 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons role-playing rules. Neverwinter Nights was developed by BioWare, the company responsible for the Baldur's Gate series of D&D computer games. As in those games, the action in Neverwinter Nights flows in real-time, but single-player games can be paused while players adjust equipment or set up complex tactical maneuvers. Also like Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights makes every reasonable attempt to stay true to official Dungeons & Dragons rules and — more importantly — to the spirit of the Dungeons & Dragons game. In this regard, Neverwinter Nights also adds a new layer to gameplay, one which is rare in computer RPGs but fundamental to the tabletop games on which the genre is based.

While fantasy role-playing on the computer is nearly as old as video gaming itself, Neverwinter Nights may be the first electronic game to add the elements of creative, loosely scripted storytelling that define the pen-and-paper role-playing experience. As in the many previous computer RPGs based on Dungeons & Dragons rule sets, Neverwinter Nights allows players to create their own hero characters, choosing a from a variety of fantasy races and professions, then play the part of that character to interact with other heroes, villains, and monsters that exist under the same system of rules and statistics. Yet unlike its electronic predecessors, Neverwinter Nights also allows one player to become the Dungeon Master, who can bend and append the rules of the game on the fly, in order to tell the best possible version of the story and allow players to more fully assume the roles of their characters.

No matter how comprehensive and complex its scripting, no single-player computer role-playing game can account for every action a player's character might possibly want to take, or every question he might want to ask. In Neverwinter Nights (as in the pen-and-paper games), the Dungeon Master can adjust the parameters of the adventure's script in the middle of the game, to allow players to try their different, unanticipated solutions to a problem. The Dungeon Master can play the parts of the various non-player characters, to have them answer players' questions directly and in character, instead of with a branching dialogue tree of canned responses. While computers long ago surpassed the statistics management abilities of even the most proficient Dungeon Master, they will never be able to replace human creativity and interaction. By allowing these factors back into the D&D game, Neverwinter Nights offers the means for a multiplayer computer role-playing experience with all the stratagem and personality player characters enjoy in a pen-and-paper D&D session.

Of course, for those times when other gamers are not available to join in, Neverwinter Nights comes with a complete single-player module boasting over 40 hours of play. The game also ships with a working version of the Aurora Toolset, which is the same basic application that BioWare designers used to create the game's official adventure modules. Within weeks of Neverwinter Nights' release, user-created modules for both solo and group gaming became readily available on the Internet. BioWare has also made a number of its own new adventures available, free to owners of the game. While designing a good Neverwinter Nights adventure module still takes all the hard work and creativity as it does in the pen-and-paper version of D&D, obtaining new modules to play is almost as easy as downloading a small file. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Neverwinter Nights (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Role-playing/Third-Person 3D Action RPG
RELEASE DATE:

19/JUN/02
TOP TRAITS:

RPG, Dungeons and Dragons, Customized Character
DESCRIPTION:

Players take the roles of valiant warriors, devout clerics, enigmatic wizards, and cunning rogues, to take part in un... more

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CannonDM played Neverwinter Nights on 26/APR/12

“Continued playing Neverwinter Nights once again. Having a much easier time playing as a fighter instead of rogue. Completed the Peninsula District and moving in on the Beggar's Nest.”

created 27/APR/2012

NinePortals played Neverwinter Nights on 01/APR/12

“Lovely game, but could use some better sounds/ voices for the spells... and some more wizard-like avatars. So far, moderately tolerable. I had more fun playing an old game of Millipede on Atari 2600...”

created 02/APR/2012

Darkrose played Neverwinter Nights on 28/NOV/10

“Had the urge to play this classic of a game again. so I did!”

created 28/NOV/2010

Neverwinter Nights (PC) by: Nikitoswin

“Only because of Lady Aribel you'd love to play this game :-)”

created 23/NOV/2010

Neverwinter Nights (PC) by: Darkrose

“Do you ever get that funny tingerly feeling when a games opening movie finishes? No? Might just be me.
Upon approching Neverwinter Nights I had a bit of a problem. I had found and played a demo of Dungeon Siege first. While today the graphics were nothing to shout about but back then, full 3D RPG's were rare. The music and the setting of Dungeon Siege grabbed hold of me and smotherd me in its grahpical lovelyness. Then I found NWN and the graphics compared to DS put me off a bit. Oh, but oh I'm glad I stuck with it.
you see, the relentless bashing of monsters got tedious after a while. While there was a good story lurking behind the hordes of creatures all lusting after your fragile body I got bored.
NWN had an epic, spanning story with quests that could if you wanted not involve fighting. It harked back to the days of my first RPG Icewind Dale. And despite the grahpics (in my own opinion) being inferior to DS I fell in love with NWN Story based RPG's, I found were what I liked and NWN delivers the goods.
As with most RPG you create your hero. No party creation this time round, its mostly solo play except a few hired companions. Male, Female, wizard, warrior whatever you choose it dosn'ty make any diffirence to how people treat you, just how you fight and sometimes helps with a quest if you know your stuff in your chosen class. You have been recruited by a saucy elf named Arebeth to help cure a plauge called The Wailing Death that has swept throughout the city, killing hundreds and turning the local populace into miserable bastards. As with any epic RPG the whole thing goes tits up and your packed off to the city. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love atmosphere in games and the feeling of a city drawn to its limits is recreated very well. Not only the city but all those fun RPG locations. Caves, crypts, woods and NPC houses with pretty music to boot. You know what you have to do. Level up and fight bad guys (unless you want to be a total dick) and save the world from a threat greater than anyone can guess. If your familer with the rules surrounding Forgotten Realms RPG than you'll be ok. If not, the game will help you during the character creation process so you can't really go wrong. After a few playthrough's you'll get the hang of it and can level up how you see fit.
Apart from the main quest (which is bloomin' long and very, very satisfying) is numerous side quests all waiting to grant you those valuble XP. These mostly range to killing things but hey, you do get to rescue a few people! the UI is a dream to use as well, and one of the best I've come across. With three sets of quickbars, the ability to add notes to your journey to dropping map pins, the game really does help you along as much as it can. You can even choose to hide the UI of you like. Oh and check out the radial menu system. Very cool.
As for much else I can't really say as I don't want to spoil the delights that NWN hides. It's a first class game, worthy of the awards it won. And while in todays world of flashy graphics engines and zero story games it dosn't hurt to return to NWN world. I certainly to and in fact I think I here it calling my name right now.
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created 21/NOV/2010

Neverwinter Nights (PC) by: zephrus

“So-so gameplay, locked camera. BUT love it for modability!”

created 12/NOV/2010

jacobjohn949 played Neverwinter Nights on 26/JUN/10

“the magic of making up ex back system get him back forever”

created 26/JUN/2010

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“My book is bigger than your book.”

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Date: 09/MAY/2010
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created 09/MAY/2010

Blacklake district mystery

“Walking on the streets of the blacklake district, searching for clues and shiny things.”

Added by: Greeny4432
Date: 02/MAY/2010
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created 02/MAY/2010

Why Do You Play Games? by: Fausk

“It is rather frequently that I get asked the question from friends and acquaintances, "What game should I buy?" Generally, my first response to them is to ask what genre they play....”

created 31/MAR/2010

RickyTicki was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“It really depends on what mood I am in, why I play games. Although, it seems there are games for everything. When I'm frustrated and angry, I just want to let loose and destroy a town, I play games like Saboteur and Prototype. When I want a more movie-like experience, or am in a story type mood, I play FFXIII or Lost Odyssey. When I'm with friends, its the multiplayer action all the time, whether running quests in GW or shooting people up in MW2. I play for fun, but games are fun at different times.”

rawkr was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I take issue with the fact that @fausk limited WoW to a competitive experience. Whle PvP is one feature, it is not necessarily the main one. WoW is as much social as it is competitive and there are plenty of places to experience and explore. Look at the GDNA gamer charts and there is something in there for every kind of player if they enjoy MMORPGs.
The term RPG is not too far antiquated though. It is a genre and within that are subgenres. Just like there is Horror film and there are Zombie movies, which is why for RPGs there are JRPGS, MMORPGS, FPS-RPGS, or the ever familiar other genres with RPG elements.
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rawkr was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“So to answer the question I would agree with @RickyTicky. It is all about mood. Here are some examples of those moods.

I need to blow off some steam = MW2

I want to escape reality for a bit = Fallout 3

I want to explore and hang out with some friends online = WoW

I want to feel like a badass and mow down enemies by the hundreds = God of War

I just feel like rocking out = Rock Band / Guitar Hero

Looking for a bit of fun = South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play / Geometry Wars

Needing control amid the chaos of life = The Sims/ Sim City/ Black and White

Feeling creative = The Movies

I wanna blow some shit up! = Mercs 2 / Just Cause 2

Feeling sneaky = Splinter Cell / Metal Gear Solid 4”

Fausk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@rawkr I apologize if you took offense to it. But it still mostly boils down to a competitive experience. If you're not PVPing then you're probably raiding for the best of the best gear. And I've heard many a horror story of some guy going against the 'roll order' and needing on something that it wasn't their turn for, and all the arguments and problems within guilds that it causes.

Perhaps that's a thing of the past and doesn't happen as frequently, but there's still competition in every aspect of an MMO, needing the best skills, the best gear, the best builds.

Perhaps there are people that play it more casually, but when you boil down the very basic aspects to them, that's what the design goal in mind is for them. That's how they keep you paying for the monthly fee year after year.”

RickyTicki was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“While I haven't played WoW due to my opinion of its absurd pricing, I have noticed that WoW does have that PvP essence, but there are definitely underlying tones of other types of play. You could get on and do a quest for the fun of it, hang out with friends, etc. It's not all PvP.

And to what @rawkr said, I agree with the statement about RPGs. Almost every game is an RPG today, its the subtle differences that have it stand out. Many MMOs are competitive and PVP based, its the little experiences and features, social capability and capacity that effect the success of the game.”

CrazyPhish was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I always got the impression that WoW was not as into PvP stuff as Warhammer or Guild Wars.”

bettadud was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Depends on the genre I want to play, and what I want to experience. Like....when I want to have an epic war experience with tanks, artillery, and teamwork I go play CoD: WaW.

Sometimes I just want to screw around, see how much fun I can have, and see how I can outsmart people. Left 4 Dead seems like it was made for this.

Then there's like some sort of Zelda or Metroid mood I get into every few years, where I get nostalgic and want to play them again.”

AlazarRamir was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I play games because the ones I like have a great story to tell. I don't often have the patience to read a book, but give me a game with a good story line and I will completely immerse myself.”

Fausk was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@AlazarRamir That's what got me into RPGs. Personally, I've always adored the story lines in the Final Fantasy games, even if other people tend to say they're not very good. There's other games that have very good stories as well, but it also helps that Final Fantasy gave you quite a bit of 'bang for your buck' being lengthy games that cost the same as many other games, especially when most games tend to go down to 10 hours for 60 dollars.

But that's just me.”

AlazarRamir was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Oh I would agree with you. I tend to mainly stick to classic games or oldies - like Final Fantasy; Chrono Trigger and Legend Of Legaia.

However there have been some recent games which have kept me playing through them - Mass Effect; Fallout 3; Time Shift.

If in the first 30mins I am not hooked, then I'm sad to say I won't pick it up again. I can be very picky when it comes to games.”

RickyTicki was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@Fausk I love games that take lots of time to complete. They make you feel like the game was totally worth buying (unless its stupid). I agree with the FF stories as well -- I love the FF story lines.”

taomaster99 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“I play games for the enjoyment of escaping reality for just a little while, doesn't really matter what genre. Also I found out over the years that there has a been a good side affect of helping me release stress. Which is probably why I gravitate to open world games more now. If it's been a especially stressful day I can screw the story missions and just play in the sandbox. I found GTA and recently Red Faction Guerilla to be really good stress relievers!!!!!!!!”

AlazarRamir was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@taomaster99 Definitely agree with you there!! Give me an FPS game and I will feel my stress wilt away blissfully. That is of course if the game itself doesn't stress me out as well.”

taomaster99 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“@AlazarRamir yeah, sometimes it backfires and I get more pissed off, lol. That's why I just fool around and not do any story missions!!”

rawkr was the last to comment - over 3 years ago... show previous hide previous

“@RickyTicki They keep adding to the game though so the fifteen bucks a month isn't completely useless. They add new areas, equipment, fictional holidays, etc. It's not that big a deal if you can find something driving you to keep playing. I just don't have it right now. It is too much of a time sink. My backlog steadily grows whenever I get sucked into WoW, and I am finding that MW2 is doing the same thing to me.”

Dialogue of heroes

“A rumour has spread across the city of Neverwinter, telling of a hero that has come forward to help end the terrible plaque ravaging the city.”

Added by: Greeny4432
Date: 25/MAR/2010
Views: 120
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created 25/MAR/2010

Gretter was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“This is one of the games I injoyed most of all.
I played on a persistent world and met up with the same group night after night. The closest I've come to real RP on the PC.
Have fun with it. :-)”

Greeny4432 played Neverwinter Nights on 25/MAR/10

“Off to find the Waterdavian creatures! and level / gear up my new half-elf fighter/roque in the progress. Installed the original Neverwinter Nights on my Xubuntu driven Eee Box and it was way...”

created 25/MAR/2010

Greeny4432 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...

“Seems the freezes are caused by a memory leak that hits after sometime of playing, eating up all the RAM. Most probably a good old Ati Radeon bug.”