[Larry_OHF]

Originally posted by quietman1920: Hi. I'm new to NWN and just figured out how to play in online games. Let me ask some questions now, so that if I jump into a game you are in, I don't accidentally upset people.

Hello, and welcome to Ironworks!

If I join a game, I should say 'hi', right? How do I do that if you're no where near me?

Even if nobody is near you...the message you tpe will appear in the dialog box at the bottom of the screen. If people play like I do, they will be watching that dialog box frequently to see if they have any allies joining.

If you're in mid battle, you're busy (given). Should I venture out & about to try to join you, or hang by the Tyr portal, hoping you show up and that I can teleport back with you?

People that just hang around are easily identified as newbies, or people that may not have any idea what they are doing, etc. If you join a game, you have right to wander about, and help others. Prove to them that they can trust you, and that you are not there to ruin the game...but to add to the fun.

Whats the politest way to initiate trade between players? (Keep in mind that one of the reasons this game was created was so that people can be free from SPAM like "Perfect Buriza, 6 SOJ" and "Selling for Thor's Codpiece of Constriction: +20 to Rage, +30 Highpitched Shriek")

Er...well...I dunno about all that, or what you are really asking here...but the way I trade is that I just write in the dialog box that I am going to drop some stuff for everybody to look through and see if they want. If they want to give me something, or let me have a chance to pilfer through their odd items, then so be it. I am not picky, and usually do not need another's help.

Basically, can someone who has gamed on NWN for a bit please type out the Do's vs Don'ts for NWN online play?

If you REALLY wanna get a great gaming experience from your first days of Multi-gaming...you should join a guild or clan from this board that play together as a respected group. You will know the players on a more personal level, come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, and a trust of each other will be evident where it is not when you just log onto whatever game may be for access in the world. I personally enjoy closed-game sessions with my friends tons more than with strangers. Be watching or ask around and see if anybody has a spot for you. Glad to have you with us, here at IW!