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| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 07 Mar 2004 : 20:12:37
*Ahem*
Mayhaps I could get some attention?
Thank you. 
I am wondering about how to play the NwN module with a friend, to clarify: playing NwN multiplayer just like playing singleplayer, only with a friend instead of a henchmen?
This is posibble right? If yes, how?
Thank you for your attention.  |
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| The Sage |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 23:44:02
Actually Yasraena, I am the network admin...since I'm solely responsible for scanning and debugging every one else's programs, I always need complete access to everyone else's computers. Besides, we only use the network when there is little (hardly ever) work to do...
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| Yasraena |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 20:53:23
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Originally posted by The Sage
The LAN computers at your workplace are also another option for great multiplayer NWN gaming...or at least that's what I've heard...
Ooooh, boy. Sage you are treading on thin ice with that one, bud.
Yeah, most corp offices are great for that, but unless you know the network admin or are friends with him/her, the bandwidth most games take up will be a dead giveaway that you're doing something you shouldn't be doing. And that could be a very bad thing for some. 
Luckily, since I am the network admin at my place of employment (or at least the Assistant Admin) I don't really have to worry about that. Mwuahahahahaha!! |
| The Sage |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 06:48:23
Bookwyrm, if I remember correctly, Chapter 1 of NWN (and possibly Chapter 2...it's been a while) are the only parts of the game were the 'dumping and rejoining' of henchman are not a problem. After that, it becomes a little more complicated...
Yasraena said -
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Actually Shadowlord, LAN games only work if you have a LAN set up within your house. Meaning that you have to have 2 or more computers networked together to form a LAN. If you play a LAN game, only those directly connected to the LAN would be able to play.
The LAN computers at your workplace are also another option for great multiplayer NWN gaming...or at least that's what I've heard...
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 06:40:23
That's odd. I was dumping and rejoining left and right. No problems with any of them. Perhaps this just doesn't happen in Chapter 1? |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 11 Mar 2004 : 02:24:08
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Originally posted by Yasraena
Actually Shadowlord, LAN games only work if you have a LAN set up within your house. Meaning that you have to have 2 or more computers networked together to form a LAN. If you play a LAN game, only those directly connected to the LAN would be able to play.
If you want to play with anyone not directly connected to your LAN,(IE - not in your house) you would have to use the Internet game option.
I'm pretty sure this is what you meant I'm just clarifying it for you. 
Yes, Yasraena, that's exactly what I meant. I posted this late at night, however, and as such, I wasn't thinking properly, and wasn't able to clarify on my own....
As for characters, I tend to reach a high level, then dump my henchmen as needed. The only issue is that when you dump a henchman, and hire another, the first henchman becomes unavailable 'till the next chapter... |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 16:13:31
They don't "steal" it, exactly. It's not like when an NPC kills off an enemy. It's just that the more characters you have -- henchmen, summoned creatures, and familiars -- the less XP you get. It's not much, more like one point for weak enemies, but when my wizard can pick them off with a crossbow bolt each, much less a spell, I'll drop the henchman and the familiar from my party and go until I actually need backup.
At the moment, I'm at level 9 towards the end of Chapter One. I've had to use more saved games than I wanted in the part I'm at, but so far I'm doing okay. (Mage armor + cat's grace + extended ethereal visage + extended haste + extended improved invisibility works wonders for a wizard. ) |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 14:00:57
But I did't know that henchmens stole XP?
Or mayhaps I misunderstood you Bookwyrm? |
| Winterfox |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 09:50:46
And the fact that joinable NPCs' AI is usually, shall we say, less-than-good.
Even the straight fighters, brute-force ones can behave strangely. I recall a time in the final battle in HotU. Valen, despite my numerous attempts at clicking on "Attack Nearest", just... stands there. And let Big M beat on him. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 08:03:36
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Originally posted by Ezindir the dark
Yes, thank you!
I'm playing with a friend since I hate henchmens.
Of course, you have to stay with the friend. I've taken to running my character solo, so as to get the most XP -- you get some deducted if you have even summoned creatures. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 22:19:14
I think you could check out nwn.bioware.com , and downlaod it directly from there. |
| Narad Bladesinger |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 19:12:52
About NwN, I can't upgrade my version and therefor I'm unable to play over the internet.
The auto-upgrade doesn't work.
What to do? |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 18:15:54
Yes, thank you!
I'm playing with a friend since I hate henchmens. |
| Yasraena |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 03:45:35
Actually Shadowlord, LAN games only work if you have a LAN set up within your house. Meaning that you have to have 2 or more computers networked together to form a LAN. If you play a LAN game, only those directly connected to the LAN would be able to play.
If you want to play with anyone not directly connected to your LAN,(IE - not in your house) you would have to use the Internet game option.
I'm pretty sure this is what you meant I'm just clarifying it for you. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 00:19:33
A small column of advice..... (such as those long and boring ones in our newspaper....)
LAN games only work for those in your area. LAN stands for Local Area Network. Should you wish to play with someone farther away, you would need to open an Internet game. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 08 Mar 2004 : 09:37:03
Thanks. |
| Teflon |
Posted - 08 Mar 2004 : 03:33:05
Well I usually create a game. You go to multiplayer...then create new lan game....then you select whichever spot you want to play at... then the server options screen will appear...then you start up the server. Your friends can join either by giving them your IP address or looking for the game you created in the gaming room. You can access the gaming room by going to join/internet game at the multiplayer options screen. If you want to use your own module,your friend has to download it from you then viola! |
