Installing NWN1 for Win7/vista including patch links for all OS.

[Legacy_Pstemarie]

               Shia, one thing you might want to add is disabling User Account Control (UAC) before installing. Microsoft recommends doing this for both Win 7 and Vista users that intend to run software designed for XP on the new platforms.

You should also incude Impulse in the line "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or from GOG" - e.g. "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or from GOG / Impulse"
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_HipMaestro]

               

Pstemarie wrote...
You should also incude Impulse in the line "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or from GOG" - e.g. "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or from GOG / Impulse"

You wouldn't happen to know if the Impulse version is identical to the GoG one?  I mean, GoG has changed the version they release from its initial configuration so that it is now already upgraded to v1.69 and ready to fly when you DL it.  Just wondering if Impulse has gone the same route with versions and procuring CD-keys for on-line play?  The price is the same but that doesn't always mean the product is the same.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Pstemarie]

               The Impulse version includes 1.69. I only have one copy so I can't speak for the CD Key. When I bought the game I got an email that had three CD-Keys - one for the OC, SoU, and HotU, unlike my GOG version for which I had to request keys.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_ANTEM0RTEM]

               which patch do you use if you have both SoU and HotU installed?....
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Fester Pot]

               

ANTEM0RTEM wrote...

which patch do you use if you have both SoU and HotU installed?....

files.bioware.com/neverwinternights/updates/windows/english/NWNEnglish1.69HotUUpdate.exe

FP!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Guest_Hander Wayne_*]

               Is there any patch that can improve performance on modern computers? I play in 1280x1024 resolution with max settings and the game is lagging badly in battles with 10 or more NPCs. I have no such problems with modern RPG such as Dragon Age series for example.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Bannor Bloodfist]

               

xhalexspl wrote...

Is there any patch that can improve performance on modern computers? I play in 1280x1024 resolution with max settings and the game is lagging badly in battles with 10 or more NPCs. I have no such problems with modern RPG such as Dragon Age series for example.

NWN is really old.  The engine was designed early in the life of most "modern" graphics cards etc.  Some features were enabled that should NOT be.

For one, turn OFF shiny water.  99% of the content available for NWN can't handle/isn't designed for, shiny water.  Turn that off for sure.

Since the engine is soooo old, having everything at Max settings is likely your biggest issue.   There are many, many threads regarding improving speed for players.  I would highly suggest searching this forum for those as there are likely many small changes you can make to your settings to improve your play.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_paww]

               Dug out my old copy of NWN, this update did the trick to get it working Win 7 so thanks! '>


Edit: Disapointed to have to re-reg, old account had lots of links to usual posts but worth doing to thank you for compling the list of patches. 
               
               

               

                     Modifié par paww, 29 octobre 2011 - 08:54 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Shia Luck]

               

Pstemarie wrote...

Shia, one thing you might want to add
is disabling User Account Control (UAC) before installing. Microsoft
recommends doing this for both Win 7 and Vista users that intend to run
software designed for XP on the new platforms.

They do? I and my friends have never had to do that to get NWN working and I've never seen it offered as advice before... not that I doubt your sincerity in offering this, I just feel uncomfortable adding info I haven't managed to confirm to the main post. I think I'll quote you under an "alternative advice section" 

Pstemarie wrote...
You should also
incude Impulse in the line "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or
from GOG" - e.g. "If you wish to install from the disk(s) or from GOG /
Impulse"

Impulse? *googling*  Ahhhh ok... cool. And you have a copy and can confirm the current advice is ok for the impulse version?

xhalexspl wrote...

Is there any patch that can improve performance on modern computers? I play in 1280x1024 resolution with max settings and the game is lagging badly in battles with 10 or more NPCs. I have no such problems with modern RPG such as Dragon Age series for example.

Performance is very dependant on drivers for video AND sound. Get the latest ones and if that still leaves you with problems make a new thread listing your computer details. (see the "start here" sticky)

paww wrote...

Dug out my old copy of NWN, this update did the trick to get it working Win 7 so thanks! '>

Edit:
Disapointed to have to re-reg, old account had lots of links to usual
posts but worth doing to thank you for compling the list of patches. 

Thank you for making so much effort. A rare thing to see. Am very happy the info helped you.

It is a terrible shame the old forums are not available, but they say they are still working on getting them back and some things have been fixed so far regarding the old functions of the hacked server, so we can but hope.

Have fun '>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Desmond Ageratte]

               Hi all, I have been following the installation guide in front and finally success! Yay and thank you! However I have question about Patch 1.69. I own the Diamond box so do I need to download and install this patch?  
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Shia Luck]

               

Desmond Ageratte wrote...

Hi all, I have been following the installation guide in front and finally success! Yay and thank you! However I have question about Patch 1.69. I own the Diamond box so do I need to download and install this patch?  

Yes.

Shia Luck wrote...
2. (Diamond edition disc only) Run the patch on the disk.
3. (Disk install only) Go to the patch page (link currently not working. See updates below for patch links) and download the correct 1.69 critical rebuild and install it. (Both GOG and Impulse versions are correctly patched).

So you need to run the patch on the disk and then the 1.69.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Desmond Ageratte]

               

Shia Luck wrote...

Desmond Ageratte wrote...

Hi all, I have been following the installation guide in front and finally success! Yay and thank you! However I have question about Patch 1.69. I own the Diamond box so do I need to download and install this patch?  

Yes.

Shia Luck wrote...
2. (Diamond edition disc only) Run the patch on the disk.
3. (Disk install only) Go to the patch page (link currently not working. See updates below for patch links) and download the correct 1.69 critical rebuild and install it. (Both GOG and Impulse versions are correctly patched).

So you need to run the patch on the disk and then the 1.69.

Oh I skipped step no3 because I though it is for those owning disk other than Diamond edition. So now I have already played the game if I install the new patch will it jeopardize my save game? Or I need to reinstall the whole thing? Sorry I have not played pc game for like many many many years!


UPDATE 4 : With Kudos and thanks to Lightfoot8. FOR WINDOWS INSTALLS NEEDING 1.69

Lightfoot8 wrote...
Critical rebuild downloads for the final patch (1.69). These are for the English game running under Windows.

If Hordes of the Underdark is installed
If Shadows of Undrentide is installed, but Hordes of the Underdark is not
If neither expansion is installed

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So I need to install one of this section right? as I am window user.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Pstemarie]

               

Shia Luck wrote...

Pstemarie wrote...

Shia, one thing you might want to add
is disabling User Account Control (UAC) before installing. Microsoft
recommends doing this for both Win 7 and Vista users that intend to run
software designed for XP on the new platforms.

They do? I and my friends have never had to do that to get NWN working and I've never seen it offered as advice before... not that I doubt your sincerity in offering this, I just feel uncomfortable adding info I haven't managed to confirm to the main post. I think I'll quote you under an "alternative advice section" 

This is the original text from the setting window for UAC:

Not recommended. Choose this only if you need to use programs that are not certified for Windows 7 because they do not support User Account Control

So while its not explicitly recommended, Microsoft does acknowledge that UAC should be turned off for older programs - which would include NWN. When you dig deeper into UAC all it does when disabled is allow any program to execute with administrator rights - as it was in XP.

I help maintain a network where I work that has 32 computers running Windows 7 and 48 running Windows XP. We had all kinds of software issues with the Windows 7 computers so we called in outside support. The first thing their technician did was turn off UAC. With just that one move our software problem list disintegrated.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Shia Luck]

               

Desmond Ageratte wrote...


Oh I skipped step no3 because I though it is for those owning disk other than Diamond edition. So now I have already played the game if I install the new patch will it jeopardize my save game? Or I need to reinstall the whole thing? Sorry I have not played pc game for like many many many years!

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So I need to install one of this section right? as I am window user.

Oh! But there are other versions of the game that use disks (In EU it is called deluxe and has less issues than the US one) and they all need the patch. Only Diamond requires you run the patch on the disk b4 running the 1.69 patch.

... but yes, changing the cersion will make your saves unplayable ... IIRC (anyone care to confirm or deny that? )


Soooo best is finish your game and then patch to 1.69. Choose the patch that says windows and HotU.

Hope that helps.

Have fun '>

@ Pstmarie: I added a general advice section and included yours '>
               
               

               

                     Modifié par Shia Luck, 01 novembre 2011 - 01:55 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_buggaluggs]

               hello, having limited success with getting nwn to run.

i updated drivers which gave me some head way but now it crashes the moment pavel moves to enage in conversation.

running windows vista, and as far as i can tell i followed the guide to the letter.

i have had some additional unrelated nwn issues since updating nvidia drivers, so this may possibly be the problem but i am unsure.

any suggestions would be greatfull.