Earthspur returns

[Legacy_georage]

               For a limited time, I've dusted off the old NWN server and fired it up.

Check this thread on the Earthspur forums for details.

The module is fairly large, and was part of the original ALFA network. Unfortunately there are some hak paks that are required, but if you are into large worlds to explore, and a survival challenge, you will like Earthspur.

It is best enjoyed with a friend or two, so hopefully a few people will be inspired to play.

Check it out. It took me (and several other builders) hundreds and hundreds of hours to make, and I am still proud of it.

--- DM georage
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_icywind1980]

               Just a few quick questions-
What are the server rules regarding the following:
-Death/Respawn & Respawn Penalties
- Do you need to eat/drink?
-What are the rest restrictions?
- Is this a strictly RP server or is there wiggle room?
- Are there character customizations/body modifications available?
- Are there any preset quests in the mod?
- Can this be played without a DM being present?
- Are any spells capped or feats disabled?
- Are there sub-races or any barred races/classes?
- Is there an automatic level up or is it a straight run to 40?

Thanks in advance!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_georage]

               Thanks for asking. Forgive me if my memory is hazy.

-Death/Respawn & Respawn Penalties (You lose a level upon death)
- Do you need to eat/drink? (No, but you can if you wish)
-What are the rest restrictions? (You can rest pretty much anywhere, but you receive healing and full spells if sleeping in an inn or other bed or in a tent, which is easily purchasable. I think druids and rangers can sleep outdoors and receive the same benefits as sleeping in a bed.)
- Is this a strictly RP server or is there wiggle room? (RP is greatly preferred if others are on the server, but there's a good chance that won't be the case. If you want to just powergame solo ... I am ok with that at this point.)
- Are there character customizations/body modifications available? (No body mods, but lots of armors and weapon customization)
- Are there any preset quests in the mod? (More than you will ever find. There are at least 5 starting areas and all have multiple quests.)
- Can this be played without a DM being present? (yes, thought to reach the mod's conclusion you would need a DM to lead you along ... but I think you could play a long time before you get to that point)
- Are any spells capped or feats disabled? (I think I nerfed familiars, to prevent tanking, and druid armor/weapons)
- Are there sub-races or any barred races/classes? (Standard forgotten realm subraces)
- Is there an automatic level up or is it a straight run to 40? (not sure what you mean ... you start at level 1 and progress from there ... xp has been gimped a bit, so not sure you could ever reach level 20, much less 40. I had players reach level 15 at least without any DM interaction, but they must have played that character for months.)
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_icywind1980]

               I see. What if you die at level 1- does that kill your character? Oh and dying at level 15 where it takes months to reach, only to lose an entire level aka 15,000 xp= not cool. Thanks for the replies. What's your server population looking like these days?
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_georage]

               I modified the death system last night to not make it permadeath. There are two players logging on tonight eastern time. They would welcome a third I am sure.

I am less cruel now. So if you lose a level you feel you should not have I promise not to cackle gleefully and delete any characters or loot!

Seriously. I think you will dig it if you try it.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Psyonica99]

               Its a great server, challenging, but it has a lot of quests, unreal amounts to explore, etc.

I'll be signed on tonight. Kings Reach area.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_icywind1980]

               You guys both mention that there's a lot to explore but it sounds like the leveling is very slow paced. That's really the only off-putting thing to me.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_georage]

               It is slowish ... that is true. But that enhances the sense of accomplishment, I think.