Full experience for NWN OC (Spoilers)

javan · 07-18-2005, 03:37 AM

While browzing the Bioware forums, I found this discussion about gaining full experience in the Neverwinter Nights Original Campaign.

Apparently Bioware set the experience level in the OC to only 10% of what you would get in a PnP game. This was done to offset the amount of Hack-and-Slash you get in a computer game vs. PnP.

I tried the simpler method: copy the official Chapters to the /mod directory; backup the official Chapters (just in case [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) ; rename the copied chapters with the .mod suffix; open each copied chapter in the toolbox and set the experience slider to 100% (200% for the Prelude- my fighter was third level leaving the Graduation Hall [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] ) .

The modules scale the encounter for your level: instead of just battling Zombies in the Begger's Nest I am fighting Zombie Warriors and Ghoul Lords.

I hope you have fun with this; I know I am [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] .

robertthebard · 07-18-2005, 09:49 AM

Cool. Might have to try it, if I ever get burnt out on playing online.

shadowolf03 · 07-18-2005, 10:06 AM

I can't seem to find the Startnewmodule line in Aribeth's conversation in Chapter 1!!!! Any help?

J'aran · 07-18-2005, 01:37 PM

I found this in the original thread on the Bioware forums:

Quote:

Blue Emu:

Some of the Module transitions (the StartNewModule(); commands) are cunningly hidden.

The Chapter 1 => Chapter 1E transition is in the "500 gold? That's outrageous!" branch of Aribeth's conversation, for instance... not in the "4th ingredient" branch.

Personally, I just backed up the original files and replaced them with the edited chapters, like Javan. Having quite a bit of fun so far. The Beggar's Nest at level 11 with the Zombie Warriors and Ghoul Lords is actually a bit harder than normal, at level 6/7 or so with those puny Weak Zombies.

[ 07-18-2005, 01:37 PM: Message edited by: J'aran ]

Neo the Warrior Cat · 07-19-2005, 12:16 AM

Oh ye gods, I'm going to have to do this...

after I actually play it vanilla.

No sense doing all this without going through it as-is first XD

shadowolf03 · 07-19-2005, 12:23 AM

Solved...i'm now level 7 and have just killed the Intellect Devourer. It gave me 5000 something exp...this is at 100%

Neo the Warrior Cat · 07-19-2005, 09:57 AM

And with my insatiable curiosity piqued, I'm gonna do it, and just remake my character in progress

Target · 07-19-2005, 10:38 AM

I'd like to have a go at the 100% game, if only I hadn't recently finished the OC!!

Nightowl2 · 07-23-2005, 08:52 PM

Just finished the OC with 100% experience. Wow, really added a new dimension to the game! My guy came in at L25 at the finale. Nice change from the puny L16.

If you have the toolset, I recommend ramping the exp up to 100% and playing through. Best bet is to create your character in Chewie's mod, bring it up to L3, and go straight into chapter 1.

Nightowl2

Neo the Warrior Cat · 07-24-2005, 11:37 AM

Of course, not much fun having about 15 or so Mohrgs spawn in the Helm's Hold courtyard (undead.... the bane of all that is rougeish)

07-18-2005, 03:37 AM	#1
javan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: September 5, 2003 Location: Canada Age: 65 Posts: 396	While browzing the Bioware forums, I found this discussion about gaining full experience in the Neverwinter Nights Original Campaign. Apparently Bioware set the experience level in the OC to only 10% of what you would get in a PnP game. This was done to offset the amount of Hack-and-Slash you get in a computer game vs. PnP. I tried the simpler method: copy the official Chapters to the /mod directory; backup the official Chapters (just in case [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) ; rename the copied chapters with the .mod suffix; open each copied chapter in the toolbox and set the experience slider to 100% (200% for the Prelude- my fighter was third level leaving the Graduation Hall [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] ) . The modules scale the encounter for your level: instead of just battling Zombies in the Begger's Nest I am fighting Zombie Warriors and Ghoul Lords. I hope you have fun with this; I know I am [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] . __________________ When the going gets tough, the bard goes drinking- Bard's Tale

07-18-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	Cool. Might have to try it, if I ever get burnt out on playing online. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

07-18-2005, 10:06 AM	#3
shadowolf03 Drow Warrior Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 39 Posts: 258	I can't seem to find the Startnewmodule line in Aribeth's conversation in Chapter 1!!!! Any help? __________________ Knowing how to be an adult is knowing when to be a child.

07-19-2005, 12:16 AM	#5
Neo the Warrior Cat Avatar Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 528	Oh ye gods, I'm going to have to do this... after I actually play it vanilla. No sense doing all this without going through it as-is first XD __________________ \"I haven\'t the time for this!\"-Irenicus <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[mage1]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/mage1.gif\" />

07-19-2005, 12:23 AM	#6
shadowolf03 Drow Warrior Join Date: December 22, 2002 Location: UK Age: 39 Posts: 258	Solved...i'm now level 7 and have just killed the Intellect Devourer. It gave me 5000 something exp...this is at 100% __________________ Knowing how to be an adult is knowing when to be a child.

07-19-2005, 09:57 AM	#7
Neo the Warrior Cat Avatar Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 528	And with my insatiable curiosity piqued, I'm gonna do it, and just remake my character in progress __________________ \"I haven\'t the time for this!\"-Irenicus <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[mage1]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/mage1.gif\" />

07-19-2005, 10:38 AM	#8
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	I'd like to have a go at the 100% game, if only I hadn't recently finished the OC!! __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

07-23-2005, 08:52 PM	#9
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Just finished the OC with 100% experience. Wow, really added a new dimension to the game! My guy came in at L25 at the finale. Nice change from the puny L16. If you have the toolset, I recommend ramping the exp up to 100% and playing through. Best bet is to create your character in Chewie's mod, bring it up to L3, and go straight into chapter 1. Nightowl2

07-24-2005, 11:37 AM	#10
Neo the Warrior Cat Avatar Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 528	Of course, not much fun having about 15 or so Mohrgs spawn in the Helm's Hold courtyard (undead.... the bane of all that is rougeish) __________________ \"I haven\'t the time for this!\"-Irenicus <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[mage1]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/mage1.gif\" />

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