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An end to accidental name metagaming...
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Author:  555444333 [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 16:48 PM ]
Post subject:  An end to accidental name metagaming...
Wabsy on the CoA forums wrote:
Alright, psionik recently showed me how to remove the floaty tags above every creature in NWN. I have found this enhances immersion and avoids unwanted metagaming. It certainly takes some time to get used to; however if anyone out there interested in this here is how it goes.

Go to Options
THen Game options
Click on Feedback Options
Proceed to uncheck the box Show mouse over Feedback



At this point you will still see the tags only above objects which your mouse cursor is over while hitting tab otherwise not.

And if you really are hardcore, in addition to above:


In text bubble mode choose Never options..


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Author:  Black_Dragon_Adept [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 16:55 PM ]
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I like it, but memorizing it can get confusing sometimes...since you cant actually memorize anyones voice...
Author:  Selmak [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 17:12 PM ]
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You still see the name of the character in your chat window, though.
Author:  StandingBehindYou [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 17:41 PM ]
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I would turn this on if more than a dozen faces (and two bodies) existed in NWN, so it was possible for me to recognize people by sight.

If real life was like NWN, I wouldn't be able to tell anyone from anyone. "Well, he is a human, has pale-ish skin, brown hair, and he doesn't have wings... sound like anyone you know?"
Author:  TormakSaber [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 17:50 PM ]
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I would turn this on if more than a dozen faces (and two bodies) existed in NWN, so it was possible for me to recognize people by sight.


Yarp.
Author:  Dakotaen [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 18:04 PM ]
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StandingBehindYou wrote:
If real life was like NWN, I wouldn't be able to tell anyone from anyone. "Well, he is a human, has pale-ish skin, brown hair, and he doesn't have wings... sound like anyone you know?"


Sure, that's Jack Galenson.
Author:  Talon [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 18:55 PM ]
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No, for reasons already stated.
Author:  555444333 [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 19:23 PM ]
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StandingBehindYou wrote:
I would turn this on if more than a dozen faces (and two bodies) existed in NWN, so it was possible for me to recognize people by sight.


I've turned it on. Been in Cordor. No issues so far. Whats with your memory? Peoples names still appear in the chatbox.
Author:  Gravemaskin [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 19:31 PM ]
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Problem is, if you make assumptions not based on name, with this thing on.. people are still going to accuse you of metagaming it.

so why bother?
Author:  555444333 [ Fri, Mar 13 2009, 19:40 PM ]
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Why not? I'm enjoying the game more too. :p
Author:  Galenson [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 1:04 AM ]
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Dakotaen wrote:
StandingBehindYou wrote:
If real life was like NWN, I wouldn't be able to tell anyone from anyone. "Well, he is a human, has pale-ish skin, brown hair, and he doesn't have wings... sound like anyone you know?"


Sure, that's Jack Galenson.


Jackie boy has black hair!

And to this idea, I say "try nwn2 first before you start play testing around with this on nwn1."
Author:  Sokar Rostau [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 1:25 AM ]
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LOL people complaining about a lack of portraits/bodies/heads mustn't have played NWN2.
Author:  Signe Johanne [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 3:08 AM ]
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Did it. Love it.

[edit] That was a reply to the OP.
Author:  555444333 [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 3:12 AM ]
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Galenson wrote:
And to this idea, I say "try nwn2 first before you start play testing around with this on nwn1."
Done it already. This is just fine IMO. You don't have to do it hardcore, as I did. I don't get any floaty feedback now. You can set it so when you mouse over it'll pop up but otherwise won't which I think is smart
Author:  TormakSaber [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 3:52 AM ]
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Sokar Rostau wrote:
LOL people complaining about a lack of portraits/bodies/heads mustn't have played NWN2.


Ugh... There's like.. 4 heads... and 3 hairstyles... max...
Author:  Halen_Van [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 4:01 AM ]
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I'd rather have had another expansion and maybe a graphics upgrade to NWN1 than to have NWN2.
Author:  Eighty-One [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 4:20 AM ]
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Halen_Van wrote:
I'd rather have had another expansion and maybe a graphics upgrade to NWN1 than to have NWN2.


Hear, hear. I can't believe they eradicated portraits in NWN2. Made me want to cry.
Author:  Phantom-D [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 12:56 PM ]
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While I love RPing and Amia, not sure I would REALLY want to memorize everyone's name and looks...

The name lets me not need to be too hardcore when it comes to memorizing little details while representing my characters intrinsic skills in perception.

It looks like a nice thing though for those that are a little quicker than me and can get all this stuff!
Author:  Herr Delta Houdini [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 16:25 PM ]
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Sokar Rostau wrote:
LOL people complaining about a lack of portraits/bodies/heads mustn't have played NWN2.


I think i saw/found a way to add portraits to the game, but the character has to be made first i think, can't remember.
Author:  Selvec Darkon [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 22:23 PM ]
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It's optional, so it won't stop metagaming.
Author:  Yurell [ Sat, Mar 14 2009, 23:57 PM ]
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Selvec Darkon wrote:
It's optional, so it won't stop metagaming.


That' why it stops accidental metagaming - people who don't mean to metagame but notice the floaty nametag.
Author:  Galenson [ Sun, Mar 15 2009, 1:49 AM ]
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Eighty-One wrote:
Hear, hear. I can't believe they eradicated portraits in NWN2. Made me want to cry.


Have you ever played Knights of the Old Republic 1 or 2? As I've said several times, NWN2 is more a sequel of Icewind Dale II with a 3d engine very similar to KOTOR more then being a sequel to NWN.

Portriats just waste HDD space, they don't add anything to the game.



Back on topic, originally I thought Numbers was applying for a server change to this. But because it's an individual thing, I have no qualms with it. Generally you can tell non-elven characters apart from the way they dress.

Elves and fey just suck so noone cares if you can't recognise them :P
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