Archive for August, 2007

NWNP Episode 33 - Part 3: Storytelling Across all NWN Mediums

Posted in Podcasts, Round Tables on August 24th, 2007 by Ashercon

In this episode we have the final Part 3 of the astounding panel discussion about Storytelling across NWN Mediums . The panel consisted of Bruce Nielson, author of the Light Reborn Series , Tony Donadio aka Andarian, author of Sanctum of the ArchMage Module Series , and Kevin Sheehan, creator of the Glorwing gameworld for NWN . Each person brought a different perspective to the discussion, DM Lead module, Single Player module, and full on game or persistent world.

In part three they discuss how the stories are formed, trends they see in the styles, linearity in the game, Scorpia.com , NWN2 building challenges, Bioware World Creation Contest , custom content & toolsets, how the NWN1 toolset started out, the NWN2 team complimented on accomplishing a lot in a small time, NWN3 you think?, GURPS, and turning revenue. We hope you enjoyed this type of round table discussion format. If you did or didn’t leave us a comments. And if you have suggestions of topics for future round tables get on our forum and let us know.
In the news:

If you have any comments or questions you can contact us at show at never winter nights podcast dot com or you can leave us an audio comment or question by calling nwnpodcast all one word via Skype.

Until next time,

Get in game and level up!

Episode 33 downloaded times.

 
 NWNP Episode 33 [1:12:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Mask of the Betrayer Update

Posted in News on August 17th, 2007 by Ashercon

MOTB Update: http://www.mpogd.com/news/?ID=2942

NeverWinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer will be available mid September to early October. The game is finished and ready to hit the shelves, but Atari wants to ensure that they can do a simultaneous world-wide launch. As soon as those translations are complete, you’ll see it at your closest game store. You can get more information on this and other Atari titles at http://www.atari.com/nwn2/ and http://www.atari.com.

NWNP Episode 32 - Part 2: Storytelling Across all NWN Mediums

Posted in Podcasts, Round Tables on August 9th, 2007 by Ashercon

In this episode we have Part 2 the awesome panel discussion about Storytelling across NWN Mediums . The panel consisted of Bruce Nielson, author of the Light Reborn Series , Tony Donadio aka Andarian, author of Sanctum of the ArchMage Module Series , and Kevin Sheehan, creator of the Glorwing gameworld for NWN . Each person brought a different perspective to the discussion, DM Lead module, Single Player module, and full on game or persistent world. In part two they discuss what kinds of stories can be done, maximum players for PWs and their styles, how the NWN tool set lets you cater to all players… or not, is custom content influencing gaming, the fear and lure of dungeon mastering, and taking standard mediums like novel sagas into a NWN game. Part 3 will be next episode. You won’t want to miss it!

In the news:

Thanks for listening, next week we will be finishing up the Storytelling discussion so you don’t want to miss that.

If you have any comments or questions you can contact us at show at never winter nights podcast dot com or you can leave us an audio comment or question by calling n-w-n-podcast all one word via Skype.

Until next time,

Get in game and level up!

Episode 32 downloaded times.

 
 NWNP Episode 32 [01:07:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Community Involvement NWN2 Art Contest. Vote!

Posted in News on August 1st, 2007 by Liso66

I’d like to send out a reminder to get involved with the community projects, contest etc. There are some really sweet art submissions over at the Vault for the Obsidian Art Contest.
There is a drop down menu to see the Monster/Creature submissions as well. Go view, comment and vote! I did. :)

Milk - n - Cookies!