This week we are privileged to have on the Show Barry Ebersole and Throbblefoot from the Community Expansion Pack team ! Listen in as they talk about everything included in the new version 2.1, hear how they approach their work,a nd find out who all is on the CEP Team. Its very fascinating!!

Clicky clicky news…
• NWCon 4 Current Status
• Chat Events for NWCon
• Atari Sues over Negative Review, Accuses Reviewer of Piracy
• Rob McGinnis promoted Assistant Producer on the new Storm of Zehir Expansion Pack!

Up Next: NOTHING!! It is July 4th Independence here is the states next week, so we are taking the week off.

Until next time, Get in game and level up!

We are humbled and privileged to bring you an exclusive Golden Dragon Award Show for the 2007 NWN2 Winners from the Academy of Modding Excellence ! We got to record Ben aka B G P Hughes , Tony aka Andarian , and Chet aka Sirchet as they announce the 2007 winners and you learn why the AME chose each winner!! So come on in and enjoy!!

Clicky news this week…
• NWN 2 Storm of Zehir still in the news !
• NWN 2 Mysteries of Westgate Delayed Again
• NWN 2 Community Update Patch 1.13 Notes from May
  

Up Next: In Episode 61 we will have Barry Ebersole and Throbblefoot from the CEP Team

Until next time,

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Listen to Michele interview Zach Holbrook, the 2007 NWN2 Neverwinter Vault Winner of the Year! He won this very coveted honor of our community with his module Harp & Chrysanthemum . We have had Zach on the show before, and he is always a welcomed guest.

Clicky news this week…
• NWN Golden Dragon finalists for Recognition and Custom Content (YAY! the NWNPodcast was nominated!)
• New NWN2 Expansion Pack Announced!
• NWCon 4 Underconstruction
• NWN IRC now on irc.nwn2source.net

Up Next: In Episode 60 we may have Barry Ebersole and Throbblefoot from the CEP Team OR something special!

Added bonus! Check out a MoW Europe interview with Alan Miranda of Ossian Studios by Armin aka Avantenor that Qkrch from Neverwintros.com so graciously sent us to post. Enjoy!

Until next time,

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This week for your listening pleasure we recorded a Round Table of DMs from the Realms of Annakolia as they discuss their persistent world and all kinds of cool stuff called … So You Want To Run A Persistent World?

This week’s clicky news…
• Mysteries of Westgate T-Shirt Contest!
• NWN Golden Dragon finalists for the Module Awards
• Dark Avenger Chapter 2
• Girl Gamer Round Table

Up Next: In Episode 59 is an interview with Zach Holbrook. His module, Harp & Chrysanthemum , won the vault’s 2007 NWN2 module of the year award.

Until next time,

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This week’s interview is with Frank Perez aka Elysius . Frank is the author and creator of Battle of the Builds, Vampire Hak Pack, and Power Builds of the Arena. In addition to these already released downloads on the vault. Frank is working on a new module called Faithless .

• Girl Gamer Round Table
• CEP 1 - Still Alive
• Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Coming Soon
• Pathfinder

Up Next: In Episode 58 we will have the Round Table we recorded of the DMs from Realms of Annkolia .

Interview music Battle Music by Dale Patten .

Until next time,

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• Dave is working on an area for Neversummer ’s NWN2 PW that’s in development.
• Purgatorio , a Planescape Trillogy module, is looking for beta testers
• Michele gains fame for her gaming OCD (check out #3 ).
• Vault Outfitters announces a New Community Contest, Adventure Pack C .

Up Next: Frank aka Elysius. He’s the force behind the Battle of the Builds and is currently working on his module entitled, "Faithless". Until next time, Get in game and level up!

This week we captured the elusive and very popular Rob Mcginnis from Obsidian Entertainment . Joining him, fresh into his new PR job with Obsidian is Matt Rorie . Michelle and Trey had a blast talking with these two.

Rob was also very gracious and has let us announce the two winners for Obsidian’s latest NWN2 Area Contest that wrapped on May 12th! Both winners will receive a Matrox TripleHead2Go Surround-Gaming module. You have to listen to the show to hear them!!

• NWNP: Special Edition - MoW Press Release
• Academy for Modding Excellence will soon be announcing more finalists for the 2007 Golden Dragon Awards… for Neverwinter Nights 1
• AME IRC Chat Logs from May 3rd
  
• Barry_1066 reports that CEP 2.1 has been updated as of 13 May 2008. Version 2.1_b is on The Vault

Up Next: In Episode 56 we will have the folks from Robinson Workshop.

Until next time,

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Atari and the Neverwinter Nights Podcast sent our very own, Michele aka Liso66, to Los Angeles for a special press event surrounding Mysteries of Westgate.

She interviewed Alan Miranda, CEO of Ossian Studios , and Russ aka Tiberius on the spot! Michele was teased by a few hours of playing MoW and tells us how she did. Check out new screen shots below.

We are happy she managed to survive a day in Beverly Hills and has returned to the fold to tell of it.

So pull up an ear and enjoy!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled podcast .

Enjoy!

We at NWNP would like to thank Steven Khoo, Jennifer Chong, and Laura Weir of fortyseven communications. Also Allissa Bell of Atari for making this trip to LA possible.

A special thanks to Ossian and staff for all their hard work! This is a must have adventure pack!

Please check out all the other great reviews from the invited guest.
Suzie Ford (Kalia) - WarCry
Thieves Guild (Dwight Kubach)
Neverwinter Nights 2 Vault (Errol Pinto aka Maximus)
Just RPG (Robert Stock)

Bob aka FFBJ is subjected to Dave’s rambling interviewing techniques which have been deemed torture by numerous human-rights organizations. Rest assured Bob weathers the storm and delivers an intimate look into making a world come alive.

• CEP 2.1 released !
• Thanks Charissa, from the Realms of Annakolia,
  for our banner ad !
• Academy for Modding Excellence

Up Next: Next up, in Episode 55, is Sands of Solvheil Series author - Raith Veldrin

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This week we have Russ aka Tiberius as our main interview. Russ has been modding since NWN1 with the Hall of Fame hit, Saleron’s Gambit series 1-5. Russ has also made the transition to NWN2. Along with his current solo project, (The Maimed God’s Saga) He has joined Ossian Studio’s, and contributes his talented writing skills.

• More news from BenWH at AME - The remaining NWN2 finalists for module categories announced
• AME IRC chat scheduled for next Saturday May 3rd 4GMT/11am EST
• NWNP and Realms of Annakolia DM Round Table Saturday May 3rd 10:00am EST/9:00am CST
  
• Adam Miller Lute Hero

Up Next: Robert aka FFBJ. Robert has been around for while, and has the NWN Gameworld Second God War, contest entry Mission to Askalon, and many many hakpaks, creatures, and scripts . He has also immortalized Knight Ashercon Zelo in his module Orillian Nights as an NPC! HA!

Until next time,

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Trey and Dave have a fireside chat with the folks over at Realms of Annakolia . An NWN1 persistent world. Included are DM Barry who is a team member of the Community Expansion Pack (CEP) and a Neverwinter Connections Grand hall of Fame Dungeon Master! And his other half DM Charissa two time and recent Grand Hall of Fame Neverwinter Connections Player of the year. Together they created the PW for NWN1 called Realms of Annakolia. Also joining us is DM Feather. She’s received the November 2006 DM Hall of Fame and the November 2005 Player Hall of Fame awards. And apprentice DM Raven caws in every once in a while too.

• Some inside news from BenWH at AME - Part 1 Nominations Announced Today!
  
• Neverwinter Vault Announcement - New community project!
• NWN Podcast has a permenant spot on the front page of WarCry!

Up Next: Russ aka Tiberius. Russ has been modding since NWN1 with the HoF hit, Saleron’s Gambit series 1-5. Russ has also made the transition to NWN2. Along with his current solo project, (The Maimed
God’s Saga). He has joined Ossian Studio’s, and contributes his talented writing skills.

Until next time,

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Dave and Trey talk to Carlos One, of dmfi.slightlysilly.net/index.php" target="_blank">DMFI fame, and Skunkeen, Neverwinter Connection’s current DM of the year about the “So You wanna be a DM ” event we at NWNP sponsored.

Be sure to check out our news links to get the full stories!

A Time To Die by Lady Elvenstar

BeyondThePale New Vault Site Manager

Kalia’s interview with Ossian on WarCry

Bouncy Rock Entertainment

The Next Creature Model Poll Results!

CC NWN2 Beholder created by Jonny Ree

Next up, In Episode 52! We have a post game discussion about the Realms of Annakolia Event we sponsored. It’s got something for DMs, players and builders so be sure and tune in.

Until next time,

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We have unleashed Michele’s interviewing powers on Zac aka Dirtywick for your listening pleasure this week. Zac lets us all in on a little secret he’s been keeping from the communty and shares his enthusiasm for all things NWN. He even hints at a release date for chapter 2 to his HOF mod, “The Subtlety of Thay .”

Before and after the interview you’ll be treated with the normal babble. As usual, we have links to what we babbled about:

• NWN2 - Mysteries of Westgate - Lore #5 - WarCry
• The Original Neverwinter Nights developer shuts down
  • What was the original NWN?
• Sneak peak into NWN2 patch 1.13 … in case you missed it last week.
• A Hunt through the Dark - a link courtesy of Halloween Foxy
• The results of the 2007 NWN Module of the Year contest

Up Next: Carlos One, of DMFI fame, and Skunkeen, the reigning NWC Grand Hall of Fame DM, debrief us on the NWNP sponsored event, “So you wish to be a Dungeon Master?” and share things of interest to players and DMs alike.

Until next time,

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In this episode we have an entertaining interview with our now new team member David Crowell aka Eat2Surf. He talks about his kid-friendly module Jack and the Bean Stalk , and some other stuff.

In the news:

• From the Producer - MOW Delayed
• Official NWN2 Area Design Contest ends March 31st!
• Voting for 2007 Module of the Year ends soon!
• Rob’s McGinnis’ Latest Update
• Shout out to Fresh Podcasts

Next episode we will have an interview with Zac aka Dirtywick!

Until next time,

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For the main interview, we have the legend, the only one who does Death, the Adam Miller!! We caught Adam several weeks ago, but now he is fresh off his release of Dark Waters 2 for NWN2.

In the news:

• Patch 1.12 Released For NWN2
• Hook Hands Unique Custom Content Released by Jonny Ree
  
• Patch 1.69 for NWN1 Nearing Release (NWNP Exclusive)
• NWN 2 Gold Available in US on 4/29/08 Includes OC and MOTB

Next episode we will have an interview with Dave Crowell aka Eat2Surf!

Until next time,

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We have with us this episode Domi Sotto aka Melirinda. She has modified the NWN2 OC and added a little spice which she calls Bishops Romance.

In the news:

• Update NWN2 Area Design Contest
• NWNP/Annakolia Event Mist Between the Spheres
• NWNP/DMFI DM Event with Carlos1 and Skunkeen
• Tiberius Blog Shout Out
• Micheles Anniversary and Dave joins the team

Next episode we will have an interview with the legendary Adam Miller!

Until next time,

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Whew!! Skunk is keeping us busy!! And thats good!!

So you want to be a NWN Dungeon Master? Announcing another event for all you who want to be a Dungeon Master! Learn from 2 of the greatest DMs out there, Carlos One of the DMFI and Skunkeen the NWC Hall of Fame DM for 2007! As a sponsor we will be interviewing Carlos and Skunk after the event and will include that in an upcoming episode.

Click here to slide over to the post in the Bioware forums and learn all about it. Don’t miss it!

Announcing the next NWN Podcast Neverwinter connections event hosted at “Realms of Annakolia” Hall of Fame Game world on Saturday, March 22nd from 9 a.m. to Noon Eastern time (GMT -4).

This event will include a Dungeon Master trio with Skunkeen, Neverwinter Connections 2007 Grand Hall of Fame Dungeon Master, Charissa1066 two time and recent Grand Hall of Fame Neverwinter Connections Player of the year and, Barry1066 who is a team member of the Community Expansion Pack (CEP) and a Neverwinter Connections Grand hall of Fame Dungeon Master!

We will reserve 8 total spots for the event. Four spots are already reserved for podcast hosts and those that responded in the forums. The first four other listeners to email me at trey@neverwinternightspodcast.com will have a spot reserved. Once I have the complete list Skunkeen will send invitations from Neverwinter Connections. Make sure you accept, so we have a for sure list of players.

If you will playing make sure you go to Neverwinter Connections and when you create your player character add a brief bio for it. This will help the DMs plan the event around your character.

We will post the final list of invitees in the comments of this post, so keep checking back.

This time we have about an hour from the live Developer round table discussion that was held on February 10th, 2008. LadyElvenStar , Amraphael , Raith Veldrin , Delak , Nalencer , Wyrin and Enoa4 participated in the Live discussion on modules currently in development. Several community members were listening and posting questions.
In the news:

• D&D Co-Creator Gary Gygax Dies at 69
  
• NWN2 Area Design Contest
• Update on NWN & NWN2 Modules of the Year
• Sony CEO going to Atari?
• Announcing the Bouncy Rock Entertainment Development Team
• Upcoming Skunkeen DMed Events Being Planned
• Berra aka Erik Karlson has a new blog

Next episode we will have an interview with Domi Sotto aka Melirinda .

Until next time,
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We get the privilege of have an exclusive voice interview with CEO of Ossian Studios, Alan Miranda, and Lead Designer Luke Scull where we talk about the Mysteries of Westgate!! So come on in and listen to what awaits us in this adventure pack for NWN2!

In the news:

• 2nd Expanson Pack for Neverwinter Nights
• AME interview with Hall of Fame author Aristan
• RWS Team Releases 5 custom tile sets for NWN2
• Jason Roy Announces Release date for his new module
• NWN Modules of the Year 2007
• NWN2 Modules of the Year 2007

Thank you Rob McGinnis for mentioning us in the Neverwinter Nights Community Update!

Next episode we will have the excerpts from our NWNP Live! Modules in Development Roundtable. You will not want to miss that!

Until next time,
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To keep up with Skunkeen and the DM Vidoes he is working on check out his website The Sea of Falling Stars .

New listener Drake_Flare is looking for scripters and area builders for a "Hardcore Roleplay/action/story" world that is in development check out the thread here .

Costum Content Blog: Neverwinter Nights 2 Blog

Modules:

Seaside 1-6 by Roland
Winds of Change by Elly_S
Saleron’s Gambit Series 1-5
Jack and the BeanStalk by Dave Crowell

Don’t forget about the NWNP Live! Modules in development event on Sunday February 10th at 8:30pm EST/7:30pm CST -05.00 GMT (US & Canada) LadyElvenStar , Amraphael , Raith Veldrin , Delak , Nalencer , Wyrin and Enoa4 will be participating in a Live round table discussion on modules currently in development.

Until next time! Get in game and level up!!

Sunday February 10th at 8:30pm EST/7:30pm CST -05.00 GMT (US & Canada)

Neverwinter Nights Podcast has arranged a roundtable discussion. LadyElvenStar, Amraphael, Raith Veldrin, Delak, Nalencer, Wyrin and Enoa4 will be participating in a Live round table discussion on modules currently in development. I was thrilled to be invited to participate in another NeverwinterNights Podcast event, my interview in episode 40 was a wonderful experience.

Featured Modules

http://nalencer.blogspot.com/
http://enoa4rpg.blogspot.com/
http://nwn2-zork.blogspot.com/
http://solvheil.blogspot.com/
http://wyrind.blogspot.com/
http://stygius.com/blog/
http://delaksblog.blogspot.com/
http://ladyelvenstar.blogspot.com/

All participants must create a Skype account. To join the VoIP, you will need the latest version of Skype www.skype.com (It’s FREE) There will also be a text chat available.

Guest will be able to voice questions or text them. All guest using a mic will be voiced one at a time per queue.  Text questions will be answered in the order they are received.

This private link once logged in will take you to the discussion room NWNPodcast: Modules in Development Live!

Michele goes international again with an interview with Erik Karlsson, creator of A New Journey Begins , Calm Before the Storm , and Surviving Horror modules. Michele as usual does an awesome job, you don’t want to miss this interview. To learn more about Erik Karlssen aka Berra check out his blog at http://erik-karlsson.livejournal.com/ .

In the news:

• Academy for Modding Excellence 2007 Golden Dragon Awards Cycle
• NWN Spotlight - RK Placeables Pack v2 has been released
• Jack and the Beanstalk by Dave Crowell - NWN 1
• Obsidian 3D Modeling Contest Winners Update
• NWN2 Patch 1.12 Update

We are planning a few awesome live events, think irc chats gone crazy. Michele has put together a Live event, where we will host an audio round-table with guests you can listen in and ask question via chat. We are also playing around with the idea of recording a few of our podcast this way so you can see what goes on behind the scenes.

Next episode we will have the Neverwinter Connections 2007 Grand Hall of fame Dungeon Master, and the DM Hall of Fame Inductee for April 2007, Skunkeen.

Until next time,
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Michelle goes international!!!! She interviews Fabien Cerutti who has a long list of modules that are available on the vault here . The last being Bastards of Kosigan . He is also releasing a comic book based on this story as well! Enjoy!

New Links to Us!!

• The Bastard of Kosigan comic project (there are translator tools)
• Nalencer’s Blog
• Lost in the Loft
• Stygius

In the news:

• NASDAQ Sends Second Warning to Atari
• NWN2: Mysteries of Westgate - Movie and coverage @ IGN
• NWN: Blast From the Past as Original NWN Wins Emmy Honor

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