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The server on which we host our NWN module is a dedicated server in a secure datacenter in the USA. It it is a linux system featuring redundant power supplies, uber speed and bandwidth, a fast P4 processor with 160GB hard drive and 2 GB RAM. Unlike servers run from the home, this machine has bandwidth and througput to burn.
The Designer has labored over this truly MASSIVE project for over eight years now to bring the project to readiness for the online community. Nearly four years ago we began a meticulous process of optimizing all existing code, while adding additional features to each set of scripts as we progressed, we integrated systems were applicable, and have made those our traditions.
At this moment, several modules are well developed and running well on the Designer's system as a single-player game. A new local area network (from used parts spanning the Designer's 20-odd years building computers) is being constructed for the purpose of testing the various modules in a limited-user, multi-player mode on a LINUX server, using my home DSL connection.
A smaller monster-testing module dubbed 'The Dragonizer' is being occasionally offered online using free NWN servers to test the house version of Dragons and more. It is a bring-your-own-character free-for-all vs. the dragons (alone or in a party).
So what makes THIS Neverwinter Nights Campaign / Server actually
WORTH my donation?
Quality is worth your time AND money.
WARNING - BOLDFACED OPINION AHEAD try not to get your nose bent on this.
PLEASE - DO NOT TAKE THIS STATEMENT THE WRONG WAY - but most of the Neverwinter Nights amateur built modules online are not of stellar quality (although there ARE some good examples out there). Consider that what you get is much like anything else you get in the real world; falling generally within a typical bell-curve where a small percentage of any sample is of good quality, the bulk is of mediocre quality and the remaining bit is pretty much bad.
Anyone who has spent any time at all doing the NWN online scene has seen some pretty crappy modules. This one does a number of things differently to achieve a quality level well above the mean.
- Attention to Detail Your character can jump out windows (in many places) and, if not killed in the fall, will find him / her -self in the street below the matching window shown on the outside of the building.
- Shak Tolun Your character can join the local Thieves' Guild if you have the right connections. And has the Guild got work for young rogues! Capers await those with the right skills.
- Politics as Usual Your character can work for the political powers of the City of Dohral. There are several prominent figures and groups, each with their own set of goals and particular limitations.
- Call of the Wild Your character can venture into the wilds. There are over 400 wilderness areas to explore IN THE CORE MODULE ALONE! Living off the land is possible.
- Divinity Schoolin' Totally original MYTHOS. Your character can serve the god or gods of his / her own choosing. Service to divine beings will help a character earn Resurrections/Raise Dead services.
- HERBOLOGY* - POTION BREWING system including herbs (found growing in wilderness areas) can be used to create potions or sold to Professional Herbologists, Alchemists or (some) Merchants.
- HUNGER THIRST FATIGUE* Resting is restricted to 'restful areas' for all but the hardiest of character classes. Good and drink are essential to your character's existence. Gear and supplies figure heavily into any expedition's planning, game and fresh sources of water must be located frequently.
- VAST EXPANSES TO EXPLORE 1250+ Area maps - all of which dovetail neatly; no botched map edges, REALISM EMPHASIZED with regard to geography ... elevation lines continue appropriately along all contiguous map-edges.
* this utilizes some REALLY GOOD SCRIPTS donated to the NWN Community by some VERY TALENTED and KIND persons - THANK YOU ALL for sharing!
Strict attention to detail and skillful mastery of the TOOLKIT has produced more than 2500 maps with the whole designed to spread the load among multiple servers. This can get a bit expensive and so user donations are essential to the continued availability of the campaign, as well as to the growth of the available material to additional servers.
Game World Needs YOUR Help!
Alas, the Designer is rich in code and knowledge but very thin of pocket (pronounced 'penniless') in the wake of his recent illness. YOU CAN HELP assure the continued availability of these fine Neverwinter Nights modules by donating to the project. HELP SECURE A SERVER TO HOST THIS AMAZING GAME CAMPAIGN! PLEASE DONATE!
Requesting SMALL DONATIONS ... The project needs funded to obtain a home for the Neverwinter Nights campaign described on these pages. Please donate a few dollars to help us secure hosting for this amazing NWN campaign PLEASE DONATE.
