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I was thinking, it'd be good to compile all of the absolute most FAQ we get for making the game work. Of course we have all the links separately on rules and lore, but one FAQ post i think would be super helpful to new players so they don't have to searching. so help me out. What do you guys think are the most FAQ we get from new players?

Heres an example.

"I downloaded the game from GOG.com, and I cant play!"

"I cant see the custom heads, why not?"

"I cant figure out the haks."

and so on. if we get a bunch of replies, I'll put it all together in one pretty post with answers.

"What's the current year?"

We should have a date thing scripted to match GMT right at the top of the board, 'cause looking for it in the Rules and Lore forum is too hard!

(<3 to all you who've asked it!)

To be fair, the current date in Rules and Lore is different depending on where you look

"How do I get NWN to run under Windows 7?"

"I get booted on login, why?"

NinjaClarinet wrote:

To be fair, the current date in Rules and Lore is different depending on where you look

Well, this one is the right one! I still think it should also be in a very accessible place, like right at the very top of the post. Sort of like this thread, only updated. That second link should be updated, too, or the "Current Year" part just taken out so the only place is in the first link!

"What the heck is the Job System?"

Why do I see headless people? How do I fix it?
Seriously, it still pops up. Even to the extend some people ask me of all people *grins*

"I'm 12 years old and what is this?"

"I herd u liek mudkipz?"

"How do I shot web?"

"Where in Faerun is Amia / Wiltun, etc." -- with links to the maps

Deity system stuff... ...um... let me think about actual questions on that one.

DEFINITELY job system stuff... in fact, really need better guidelines on that on the forums. I'm not talking about the stuff you're supposed to find out IC like locations, but better explanations of how you work the techie side of it.

I think some locations are perfectly fine to hint at and would be useful. Things like Guldorand is big into lumber. Kohlingen has a magical crafting center. Things that are obvious, you shouldn't have to search for, but that tons of newbz have no idea about.

Questions I recall asking when I was a noob, which had a sort of "O jeez, not this again" sort of vibe in their answers:

1.) Can Amian paladins Detect Evil?
2.) Are there any rules regarding what languages a character can know?

Oh, and also...

3.) Which deities support paladins / druids?

keep them coming guys

good questions!

edit: and in case the DM team has any concerns, I promise I will send the whole completed list + answers so you can verify I've written it all out correctly to be Amia kosher.

"What are subraces and why can't I be a Vampire/Drow/Dragon hybrid?"

edit:

Or alternatively: Races, their offspring and why you shouldn't make mother nature cry.

HellScourge wrote:

Or alternatively: Races, their offspring and why you shouldn't make mother nature cry.

"Where do I take these packages in Cordor?"

"Where do I go to find packages in Cordor?"

I think we're trying to avoid answering the kinds of questions that are better asked through RP in-game, PIRA-lad(ss)!

I need help with build question!

Common answer: *punts to Build topic*

Are spell visuals/buffs visible IC?

Am I allowed to sneak/disguise/shapeshift into areas I am normally banned from?

What do I do when I have problems with another player or catch a rulebreaker?

Hi! u wanz 2 cyber? was yors msn?

I think I've seen a cannon name, when do the rules apply and when not?
I can't delete certain items from my inventory, why? (pearl of the desert, that torn shirt from the forkstarr quest ect)
I've taken the wrong feat last level and ruined my build, what now?
How far do the territories of the cities, towns and fractions stretch?

Jes wrote:

Well, this one is the right one! I still think it should also be in a very accessible place, like right at the very top of the post. Sort of like this thread, only updated. That second link should be updated, too, or the "Current Year" part just taken out so the only place is in the first link!

I think I used the latter timeline when we built the current one, but simply deleted the things that weren't relevant to Amia or the world at large. It really isn't relevant what happens in secrecy in some novels, or in a video game. Or maybe I didn't know the other timeline existed. I do have a foggy memory that we were aware of it, though. The intention was to provide a quick and easy frame of reference and settle some inclusion issues of novels, not list every event in the Realms (because there's a very good book doing just that). It probably should have been removed ages ago.

"Where is The Quest in Bendir/Wharftown/that other place?"

Hey, did this get forgotten? Necrothread! I think this was a pretty great idea.

Suggestions so far:

Mechanical Stuff

1. I downloaded the game from GOG.com, and I cant play!
2. I cant see the custom heads, why not?
3. I cant figure out the haks.
4. How do I get NWN to run under Windows 7?
5. I get booted on login, why?
6. Why do I see headless people? How do I fix it?
7. How does the job system work?
8. How does the deity system work?
9. How does the subrace system work?
10. I've taken the wrong feat last level and ruined my build, what now?
11. I can't delete certain items from my inventory, why? (pearl of the desert, that torn shirt from the Forstakkr quest etc.)

IC Stuff

1. What's the current year?
2. Where in Faerun is Amia / Wiltun, etc.?
3. Can Amian paladins Detect Evil / Can Amian spellcasters use XX PnP spell / ability?
4. What languages can a character know?
5. Which deities support paladins / druids?
6. Are spell visuals/buffs visible IC?
7. Am I allowed to sneak/disguise/shapeshift into areas I am normally banned from?
8. How far do the territories of the cities, towns and fractions stretch?

OOC Stuff

1. What do I do when I have problems with another player or catch a rulebreaker?
2. I think I've seen a canon name, when do the rules apply and when not?

"my cd key dosnt work, what do I do?"

Dual and Multicore CPU's:

To prevent crashing and improve performance:

1: Open your nwnplayer.ini file
2: Under Game Options there should be a line that reads Client CPU Affinity = 0
3: Change the value to -2 (alternatively you can set the number to a positive value and manually run NwN on a core different from your OS)
4: Save the file

As a game created before the release of cheap consumer multicore CPU's NwN suffers performance issues when the OS tries to share the game load between Core's. Setting the Affinity to -2 means that NwN will run on a single Core and this should decrease crashes whilst improving game performance.

"Do I have to take off my helm/sheathe my weapon/debuff if asked by a guard PC/NPC? I don't want to lose my buffs/bonuses/spell slots. Can we just pretend that I've done it?"

"Can I log out if I'm put in jail?"

"Is a SDs shadow undead? How do light/darkness work for SDs? Can a SD hide in his own shadow?"

"What are the rules on hostiling people? Under what circumstances can I attack without hostiling [spell casting, attack, pet attack, buffing, etc.]? When do I have to give an 'OOC out', and what is it?"

"Why is Necromancy bad?"

Silvarus wrote:

"Why is Necromancy bad?"

That's actually a good one. Something on why Necromancy can't be good would be a nice addition to the FAQ.

Except that it *can* be good.

Yes. Gagis's favourite spells are in the style of Undeath to Death and the like, which are all in the school of Necromancy. He is also arguably the server's angriest Undead-hater. That is why it is so particularry tricky of a question.

Do I have to make a request for that?

(Also, good see you again, Silvanus.)

MoshingChris wrote:

Dual and Multicore CPU's:

To prevent crashing and improve performance:

1: Open your nwnplayer.ini file
2: Under Game Options there should be a line that reads Client CPU Affinity = 0
3: Change the value to -2 (alternatively you can set the number to a positive value and manually run NwN on a core different from your OS)
4: Save the file

As a game created before the release of cheap consumer multicore CPU's NwN suffers performance issues when the OS tries to share the game load between Core's. Setting the Affinity to -2 means that NwN will run on a single Core and this should decrease crashes whilst improving game performance.

You ridiculously useful git you. Why didn't I think of that?

Lizzie wrote:

Except that it *can* be good.

Haha, wow, I totally spaced on this one. Necromancy isn't bad, but raising undead strictly is. I temporarily forgot that necromancy is both a concept (raising undead) and a specific school of magic.

Yossarin wrote:

(Also, good see you again, Silvarus.)

I never went away. I am just so inactive some consider believing in me a dangerous superstition.

"Is following roll play with intimidate, bluff and the like mandatory between players?"

what do you think are the most FAQ?

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