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Ayrik
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Hello everybody! I've been getting back into the game lately and was hoping to ease myself back into Multi-Player mode now that my RL circumstances allow it. I've noticed a decided lack of NWN2 multiplayer events on here, and seeing as how I just finished the DM101 course for NWN2 and realized it is not as complicated or limiting for someone without a lot of computer knowledge (aka ME) I thought about trying out an MP101 course using NWN2.
If you are not familiar with the course, it will cover many of the basic MP features such as chat channels and the DMFI tools, as well as NWC style game behavior including walking versus running, IC versus OOC, emotes, and interacting with objects, players, and NPC in a multi-player environment.
If you are interested in either helping out with this or participating in it, PM me. If there is enough interest then I'll go ahead and set up a date. I'd like to get one or two sessions done by NWCon4 if possible and then run a session or two for the Con.
Thanks to everyone here for keeping the site, and more importantly the game, alive.
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Ayrik
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In tradition of the old MP101 (from when I first started) I think I will also run a one or two shot (or more based on RP) for the players at some time following the MP101 course. I plan on running "A Stop Along the Way". If anyone has some suggestions about other things to include or, better yet, wants to Co-DM with me I'd very much appreciate it.
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kyllroy
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That sounds very intersting. I know its necessary to get teamwork skills. For instance, the party leader HAS to be the main spell caster so that the large area effect spells don't hurt the party. Not every spell from every class will hurt the party and it takes some practice.
DMFI tools include dice roller and follow commands, but I am not versed in the practice of using it.
Please announce a time for your sessions?
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Ayrik
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I plan on running sessions either Monday or Tuesday nights around 8:30 MST, GMT-6 (I believe). Go ahead and PM me on which day is best, and anyone else willing to help out or run an MP101 course for NWN2 please PM me or reply with a time that you would be able to run your own.
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kyllroy
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It might be good to test the access to see if a PWC is needed before the actual event. I will be gone until Saturday. Just thinking ahead.
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If you can't figure out your server problems (have you test-hosted a NWN2 game before?) I might be able to let you use mine, depends on the time. Glad to see your efforts with MP101!
P.S. you might want to check out the NWN2 multiplayer tutorial on the Vault, it walks you through all the hosting issues:
http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=NWN2Tutorials.Detail&id=101
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Ayrik
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I've been through the guide, it helped a lot. I have tried everything I can think of in terms of Firewalls, setting up a Static IP, and anything else that I feel might have hindered anything, but cannot get it to change. 
However, on the up side I do have someone who is willing to host and Co-DM sessions with me, so hopefully we can get this moving forward in time for the Con, if for some odd reason it doesn't work out I let you know Carlo and see if I can hi-jack your server for a session one night! 
Alright everyone! The session is back on! Thanks to scorpio60, we can finally move forward with this again, the first real session will be 9/20 at 8:30pm MST, go ahead and send in an application if you want to participate.
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Ayrik
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Glad to announce that last weeks session worked quite well, and another is on for this Saturday as part of NWCON4!
Everyone is welcome, although you will have to apply for the game. If we get more applications than there are currently open spots, we can most likely still add more players.
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Hey Arik,
Would you please post a link to the session on this thread. This would make sending applications and such much easier.
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kyllroy
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Ayrik and Scorpio,
I didn't get the chance to thank you for taking the time to hold this class, so thanks to both of you. It was very good and I know more out there need the info to make their games better.
One thing that could be incorporated into your class besides the basics is an upgraded class that helps teamwork skills within the NwN2 framework, and leadership pointers.
The convoluted mess of difficulty and PvP settings, Area of effect spells and their effct on party members, diplomacy in leadership, use of the stealth mode, metamagic, parry mode, and skill allocation are all good topics.
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Hello everyone. I attended the MP101 class last Sat. night. The DMs are a lot of fun and we all waited for another gamer to download a few files befor we began...Some other group may have just moved on. What I mean to say is that you will find friendly knowledgeable folks here that want to help others learn and have a fun time while doing it.
This is a good place to start and to get to know some other gamers(and create parties).
Check it out, you'll have fun while you learn and thats uncommon territory most of the time.
Thanks for the session Ayrik & Scorpio60
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, so I'm only allowing up to 6 players in this first session, applications will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. 