What Are The Best SP Modules

[Legacy_The-Scot]

               So I finally got around to picking up NWN: Diamond, after having been turned off NWN years ago by the OC. So now the community has had a chance to run its course and the results look spectacular. I've only just installed the CEP and played through one of the Premium Modules and now I'm looking for what to do next. I imagine by this point there is a lot of dross as well as a few gems, so hopefully I can benefit from the gaming experience of this forum community.

I'm guessing something fell through with the Premium Modules? Is there no way to get them now? If so that is dissappointing. Aside from those what SP modules do you guys recommend? What is the cream of the crop? I know this question must be asked quite a bit, but I would like to open it up again for some up to date answers please.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_olivier leroux]

               No, currently there is no way to get hold of any of the Premium modules that were not included in the Diamond edition, sorry. It sucks and we're all disappointed by that but I guess there's nothing we can do about it.

As for the community made modules, there are too much gems to give any general recommendations, so take the ones I'm going to make with a grain of salt. The community modules also cater to lots of different tastes and playstyles, so it would be easier if you could specify what kind of experiences you're looking for and what's your general taste in RPGs (what do you like about them, what do you hate, what did you find disappointing about the OC, what would have made it better in your opinion etc.).

Anyway, you could start by looking through the lists of Top Rated and/or Hall of Fame modules and see if something catches your eye.

Some random recommendations for now:

Darkness over Daggerford was initially meant to be released as a Premium module, so you might want to check it out.

If you're looking for something epic and story-driven with several roleplay and romance options, a very popular series is the Aielund saga, starting with Act I.

I don't want to overwhelm you with recommendations but keep in mind these are only two options of several dozens or even hundreds. It all depends on what you're looking for.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par olivier leroux, 16 février 2011 - 03:55 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_The-Scot]

               Right, to clarify I prefer RPG's that offer up a good story as well as a balanced RP element. Something that allows for different class/race/stat combinations and then utilizes them to good effect. I don't mind a bit of hack and slash, but I prefer small but tactically intense encounters (though a good mass battle is fine). Basically the kind of well-crafted story of BGII along with the tight battles and implementation of character traits in the IWD games.

If I had to list I'd say my biggest problems with the OC were: the meaningless dialogue trees ,the very bare-bones implementation of skills and abilities outside of combat and the entire railroaded plot with a million meaningless speed-bump combat encounters encounters.

Thanks for confirming the situation with the premium modules and for your recommendations. I suppose none of those Premium Modules got sequels either '>

Either way Darkness over Daggerford looks like a good place to start.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par The-Scot, 16 février 2011 - 04:22 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_jmlzemaggo]

               Oups...
               
               

               

                     Modifié par jmlzemaggo, 16 février 2011 - 06:34 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_galelabriel]

               My favs are:



"Almraiven" and "Shadewood" by Fester Pot

The "Prophet" series by Baldecaran

The "Aielund Saga" by Savant

and The "Saleron's Gambit" series by Tiberius209



The Aielund Saga and Saleron's Gambit series are all completed stories. Fester Pot and Baldecaran are still working on new installments of their current series' but what they have completed so far is pretty amazing stuff. Check them out.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_jmlzemaggo]

               A few threads already about it here. And for every one them, I asked to have the "main one" stickied. Since it's probably the first question I would ask if I was new to NWN and to its community, that very community which makes what NWN is, along with the game itself and its creators. But it never worked, so far. I understand it could be conflicting and maybe unfair to some modules designers, but wasn't it one in the former forum...
Shall we try again? One for all?

The Best Module in your opinion is?
               
               

               

                     Modifié par jmlzemaggo, 19 février 2011 - 02:05 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Bubba McThudd]

               I agree with the above-mentioned suggestions.  If you are interested in an adult-oriented bodice-ripper, I would recommend "A Dance With Rogues."  A very well written and gripping mod.











































               
               

               
            

[Legacy_galelabriel]

               You should make sure to check out Bubba's module: "Agrenost - Beneath the Cobbles". I'm disappointed in myself for not completing this module. I have always had a good time with it and been very impressed with what I have experienced so far. Real Life always seems to get in the way anymore. That said, I'm going to give it another go tonight!



(Glad I saw your post here Bubba and it reminded me of your module)
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The-Scot]

               Sounds good, I'll try those when I get the chance. Two questions: Is it impossible to play Wyvern Crown of Cormyr now, and how many good modules actually make use of mounts?
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_olivier leroux]

               Yes, there's no no legal way to play WCoC anymore unless you bought it before support was withdrawn.



I've rarely played a module that had mounts in it and I've never heard of any statistics but I believe some authors of popular modules at some point updated their work to include them and if I'm not mistaken the Aielund saga for example should offer mounts now. The last module I played of which I can still remember it had mounts was "The Amergilus Legacy" by Bardil (sequel to "Murder in Mireford" by the same author).
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_jmlzemaggo]

               The Aielund saga for sure.

But, beside the amazing horsing experience I had for the first time in NWN with "Wyvern Crown of Cormyr", I remember Enigma Island 1 - Treasure & Enigma Island 2 - Templars by Proleric, not only for being great modules from a very gentle man, but also a perfect (scripted?) way to handle the use of horses in them. Easier than driving my bike... after a couple of hours.
Including jousts and all...

                                                                   
But for adults...                               

Check also on Proleric's webbie, there might be even a Part 3 hiding there (and there only!)... along with some interesting screen shots.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par jmlzemaggo, 21 février 2011 - 12:52 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_AndarianTD]

               

olivier leroux wrote...

I believe some authors of popular modules at some point updated their work to include them and if I'm not mistaken the Aielund saga for example should offer mounts now.

Sanctum of the Archmage has supported mounts since I updated it for 1.69 compatability a while back. You won't actually find any until near the end of Chapter 2, though, when I introduce the ridable pegasus system that will play a major role in Chapter 3 (for more on that, see here). The only exception in the first two chapters is that if you play a Paladin, you can summon and ride a warhorse when you reach 5th level.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par AndarianTD, 21 février 2011 - 01:10 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_henesua]

               I prefer DMd play in a PW but I have played a few single player mods.

 The Wanderer was very good. I like non-linear game play and this has it yet still maintains a strong story.
The Bastard of Kosigan was fun too.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par henesua, 21 février 2011 - 02:58 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_SHOVA]

               A dance with Rogues, simply awesome. http://nwvault.ign.c....Detail&id=4869
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Koseath]

               All these mods sound great to play.   My question is how do i get the mod from the net and onto NWN so i can play it?   im seriously lost and know nothing about this!!