Question about playing modes

MegaToerist · #1 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 09:13 AM

Hello,

How exactly will NWN handle the single/multiplayer modes? I mean: will I be able to play single player, and occasionally try to play online?
I will not have much time to spend in multiplayer (courses to attend,...), so I will not be able to commit to a "fixed" group. If NWN presents a world where you can travel freely and join with people you meet, even for a few hours, it would be really great.

Thanks,
Geert

Xandax · #2 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 09:33 AM

NwN will feature both single and multiplayer possibilities.

Multiplayer mode will be both module based and persitant world based.
Modules-play would be able to be played both with friends or strangers and be adventures varrying in lenght.
Persitant worlds will allow you to play NwN kinda like a MMORPG.

So there should be plenty of oppertunities to find someway of working it into your "schedule".

[ 12-15-2001: Message edited by: Xandax ]

MegaToerist · #3 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 12:04 PM

I'm not familiar with MMORPG, as I've never played online before. But I assume it's like a "real" world: you just wander around whenever you want, and see what's out there, meeting other PC eventually.
What kind of world will Argyle be like? (it sounds really cool!) And will I be able to use the same character to play through a (downloaded) module, or do I need seperate characters?

Thanks again,
Geert

Xandax · #4 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 12:45 PM

Argyle is aiming to become a persistant (24-7) world.
And no - you wouldn't be able to use the same character for Argyle and other modes of play, since Argyle will use it's own charactervault to keep cheating to a minimum.

sigurd · #5 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 06:40 PM

AH, so you login and your character is saved on a server then? much like a MUD? Thats a good idea, but a big thing to make real

Xandax · #6 (**permalink**) 12-15-2001, 11:25 PM

NwN is designed for "charactervaults".
There will be an official vault and AFAIK anybody making modules(or worlds) should be eased at makeing their own vault.

Nippy · #7 (**permalink**) 12-16-2001, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xandax:
<STRONG>Argyle is aiming to become a persistant (24-7) world.
And no - you wouldn't be able to use the same character for Argyle and other modes of play, since Argyle will use it's own charactervault to keep cheating to a minimum.</STRONG>

Argyle also uses 28 points instead of 25 (the expected 3rd edition points officially of NwN.)