www.neverwinternights.info - NWN Community Site!

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               Thanks for those URLs, OTR.  I'll take a look at them.

So, I've got a project someone with time can help out with.  I'd like to make a NWNX page for the site (linked from the module builders page, which is also for server admins).  On this page, I'd like to make a (current) list of resources for NWNX.

I'd put a link to the NWNX forum and one to directly download the files to get NWNX up and running.

Then I want to make a list of current plugins for NWNX.  Plugin name & version, .dll file name, OS it works with (linux/windows), direct download URL, URL for related thread on NWNX forum, and a brief description.

Yeah, I know.  It's a lot of digging and information.  But NWNX is basically an essential for server admins and builders, and information for a newbie would take a lot of (sometimes frustrating) research.  Compiling all of the links on a single page in an easy use to format would be incredibly helpful.

An example of useful plugin info (although the link for a forum thread isn't right here, it shows how it could look):

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Reset Plugin (by virusman) | v 0.2 | Windows | nwnx_reset.dll | download | forum
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This simple plugin gracefully shuts down the nwserver.exe process (the server software) via in-game scripting. This allows the program to shut down the module and save characters.  NWNX2 will then restart the server automatically.
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Installation/configuration instructions go here.
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Notes: Original plugin by Asmodae, rewritten by virusman, 2012.
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I'd likely use a little javascript drop-down or something to put the installation/configuration info right with each entry for those that may have misplaced the plugin readme file(s).

I'd also make distinct lists for linux and windows so that new admins/builders aren't trying to download the wrong plugins for their individual set-ups.


If anyone wants to take on the quest to get this information, you can just email it to me (builder@neverwinternights.info), with the URLs and everything right in the body of the message.  I can even put together pieces if multiple people want to gather information on different plugins.



Edit: Yup, looks like the NWNX site has a lot of this on the downloads page.  It's been a while since I've been to that part of the site, I guess.  Still, I don't see everything there that is available these days, so I'd still like a list on the neverwinternights.info site.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par The Amethyst Dragon, 24 janvier 2013 - 04:38 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               I've started working on a page for NWNX2 on the site (basic starter page, not yet linked from the rest of the site).  Still looking for others to contribute some information...

Today I also updated the front page and the NWNCX page with information about the current fix for the missing GameSpy listings (NWNCX 0.2.7 and change to servers' hosts file).
               
               

               

                     Modifié par The Amethyst Dragon, 11 février 2013 - 11:11 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_cmwise]

               I haven't a clue where to ask this question; But I am working on a CEP 2.3 with custom scripts Mod. I decided to use the horses and they seem to work. Except I can't seem to recall them once the Player logs off even in a single player game.

I see there are several good and great supplements and alternatives on the vault. I am just looking for the key to getting the horse back to the player once you log back in.

I tried the CEP forums but they seem to be gone? 

It seems the NWN1 community is pared down a bit but still active and supportive!

Any ideas willingly accepted. Even creating widgets but I can't find anything in my scattered Mod that works.

I even used the omnibus and couldnt find any posts that just gave a simple answer...thanks all.:happy:

Just looked at the forum heading...sorry this is not the place to post...
               
               

               

                     Modifié par cmwise, 12 février 2013 - 01:01 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Rolo Kipp]

               <pointing...>

I think someone else just recently asked about the same sort of thing over on the scripting forum :-)

<...thataway>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               Took quite a bit of searching for me to find the necessary .dll files to run OMB's CleanModels, but they turned up in a thread right here (well, in the custom content forum) from 6-12 months ago.

I've made the .zip file with the .dlls available through the www.neverwinternights.info site, just so that there's always a handy source for them.  I also added a link to the harvest moon thread where there's instructions.  All three links (program, .dlls, and instructions) are under the link for Custom Content Tools.

Hopefully this will save a good bit of searching and work for someone else looking for this stuff.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_T0r0]

               TAD, any chance of getting some of these old tutorials (Danmar LOK for instance) on utube?
Some of these are problematic on some browsers.

I had to unzip the exe file then play the avi file directly.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par T0r0, 21 février 2013 - 06:02 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               I wasn't able to properly convert those LOK tutorials into a format YouTube could use.  Even the .avi conversion didn't work for me.

On a different note...

I just did a Google search for "neverwinter nights", with "personal results" turned off.  The neverwinternights.info site came up higher in the search results than the front page for BioWare...finally. :happy:  It's about time a site that references NWN only once, on a sub-page ("legacy games"), ends up lower on a search than a site crammed full of information and links for the game.

Still below the Wikipedia entry, NWN Vault, and a gamespot page from June 2002, but whatcha gonna do? '>

Thanks for all the links and promotion and whatever else y'all have been doing to push this up.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               I would really appreciate some assistance in gathering information for the site's NWNX2 page (www.neverwinternights.info/nwnx2.htm).  I have several Windows plugins listed, and a single Linux plugin.

If anyone could find the time to locate information on various plugins and email it to me at builder@neverwinternights.info, it would be a big help.  Especially needed is information on Linux plugins, since I personally run my PW on a Windows XP machine and have no linux experience.  Info on other plugins I don't already have listed is also needed.

I am really looking for information on current, up to date plugins that are stable.  Links to outdated or bugged versions do nobody any good.

Information I want for each plugin:
- system needed (Windows or Linux)
- name
- version
- URL to download the specific plugin (direct download link, if possible)
- URL for forum thread/discussion/information on the specific plugin
- very brief description
- plugin author/creator information
- very brief installation/use information (if plugin doesn't have documentation included, where can it be found?)

If you take a look at the entries I've already got on the page, you can see what I'm going for: an easy to use list and information to get up and running with NWNX2.

Thanks in advance for any help you folks can provide.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par The Amethyst Dragon, 30 avril 2013 - 05:09 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               Still looking for collected info on the NWNX2 plugins server folks are using.  I've got only one Linux plugin listed so far, and a few Windows ones.

Also, I just updated the builders/admins page with a couple of additional links and the custom content makers page with some minor formatting changes (changed quick links menu and highlighted the CCC) and a couple new links.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Lazarus Magni]

               Awesome, TY AD.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               I just added a brand new tutorial to the site.  I figured I've got just the right kind of experience to pass this bit on, and it's something new (or even experienced) content makers might be interested in.

How To: Make Inventory Icons
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               Working on adding a search function to the community site, utilizing Google's free and simple to use "custom search" service.  The site is big enough and filled with enough information that I think it's in need of such a function.

Currently just on the main page, I'll be adding it to the other pages as well in the next day or two.  The search box appears when you click on the "Search..." text at the right side of the main menu.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par The Amethyst Dragon, 05 octobre 2013 - 09:13 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_SuperFly_2000]

               Great!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Tarot Redhand]

               One thing to be aware of AD is that Google doesn't re-index sites as often you might like. Having said that it works well enough as you can see from my Custom Vault Search project.

TR 
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               

Tarot Redhand wrote...

One thing to be aware of AD is that Google doesn't re-index sites as often you might like. Having said that it works well enough as you can see from my Custom Vault Search project.

Not something I'm too concerned with that.  I update the site with minor stuff a couple times a month (such as new information on the CCC page, or additional plugins on the NWNX2 page), so the occasional index is still good for anyone using the search.

Speaking of updates, if anyone feels like writing up new tutorials (with screenshots if possible) for the "how to" page, or wants to do the research/data gathering for the NWNX2 page (to get the latest versions, with links and info), you can always email them to builder@neverwinternights.info.