Description: A single player module designed primarily for young children. (My five year old daughter is very interested in NWN. Since I couldn�t find an appropriate module for her, I made one myself.) Find the missing dragon, rescue Cody, collect her allowance, and find hidden gems.
Content Rating: G This module was developed for my five year old daughter. There is no violence or weapons of any kind. The cast of characters does include a skeleton, a giant beetle, and a giant spider.
**Note: to ensure that the player cannot inadvertently (or intentionally) attack NPCs, please set the game�s difficulty level to normal or lower. If I can find a way to avoid this problem without adjusting the difficulty level, I will update the modules accordingly. **
**Note: This has been corrected in version 1.0.1 (currently available) All areas are set to no PvP regardless of the difficulty setting.**
Character: I recommend that you use a halfling or gnome (for the desired diminutive stature). Level and class are irrelevant as no special skills or spells are required. Furthermore, no experience is gained for completing the various quests. That said, playing a wizard can be fun because they can summon familiars and cast cantrips.
There are three versions of the module.
1. Missing Dragon (v1.0.2): This is the original version that was personalized for my own daughter (Fiona). If you play this version, I recommend that you either use the character provided or another female character named Fiona. The use of any other name could result in an identity crisis. The use of a male character could result in an inadequate wardrobe. This module can be customized for your own child. Please see Missing Dragon Tips.rtf for suggestions and instructions.
2. Missing Dragon G (v1.0.2): This version has been tailored for female players (with respect to wardrobe and henchman). No specific player name is required.
3. Missing Dragon B (v1.0.2): This version has been tailored for male players (with respect to wardrobe and henchman). No specific player name is required.
Special Features: Look for a usable easel, writing desk, oven, and food items as well as usable mounts.
If you would like to customize this module for your own child, please see the Missing Dragon Tips file for suggestions and instructions. This file was last updated on May 6, 2007.
Using Horses:
There are two classes of horses in the module: horses that you own and horses that you don't presently own. At the start of the game, you own the two horses in your barn and you may purchase any of the horses at the stables in the village.
You may only mount a horse that you own. One of the options in the conversation file for a horse in your possession is �mount horse�. Selecting this option will cause you to mount the horse. If your henchman is present and there is another horse in your possession present, they will mount too. Upon mounting, a dismount token will appear in your inventory. To dismount, use the token. This will cause you and your henchman to dismount. Selecting the conversation option �send horse home� will send the horse to your barn.
To purchase a horse from the stables, go to the stables office and speak with Varia. If you have at least 25gp, you will have the option of purchasing a horse. If you purchase a horse, you will receive a receipt. Take the receipt to the stables barn and engage a horse in conversation. If there is a receipt in your possession, one of the options will be �purchase horse.�
Update October 30, 2008: Uploaded Images.
Update May 29, 2009: Added a re-mastered version of the original module by Barry_1066. This version requires only CEP v2.2 and includes a number of enhancements to improve the look and feel of the game.
You know, I made one of these for my boy as well. We made it together with the whole family. (He turned Mom into a dragon. Must mean I am the favorite parent...hehe.) _________________________ People react violently to fur rather than leather because it is easier to pick on rich chicks with bad taste than biker gangs.
Posted by Makeham at 2008-10-1316:22:39
Andarian, thanks for the comments and the vote. Berra, thanks for the suggestion. I never use screen shots when evaluating modules, so it never occured to me to upload any for my own module. I'll give it a try and see what happens. _________________________ Missing Dragon Forest Coast Add On
Posted by Berra at 2008-09-2715:44:47
Hey makeham, I've heard of your module from back at the NWNPodcast as well as various other places and I find it really cool that you've made something that kids could play in NWN. :) I have a tip for you regarding your mod though ... you should upload a couple of screenshots, man! That will increase both your download- and vote-rate by a lot. Trust me, I speak of experience. ;) Just a tip that will hopefully help you a lot. :) _________________________ /Berra - NWN1 modules: Berra's Module Collection (All of Berra's NWN1 works) Interviews: NWN-PODCAST INTERVIEW GOLDEN DRAGON AWARD INTERVIEW. Reviews: Calm before the Storm, A New Journey Begins, Surviving Horror 1, Surviving Horror 2. Other Downloads: NWN1 - Berra's Modules Favorites, NWN2 - Berra's Module Playlist Favorites. Homepages: Berra's NWN Blog Berra's YouTube Channel (Features original horror movies). Everyone: your VOTES are highly appriciated. A vote is like gold for an author. No kiddin'. ;)
Posted by Andarian at on09/19/08
This is a very cute and charming module that I expect would be quite good for introducing children to NWN. There was a lot of backtracking, though, and much of the module is a set of chained fetch quests. Also, the disappearing dismount token prevented hotbarring it, which would have been more convenient. But the horses were a nice touch, and there was a lot of attention to detail in the way the environments were created. All in all a good children's module. _________________________ Sanctum of the Archmage Writing Projects Website and Blog Academy for Modding Excellence
Posted by Makeham at 2008-08-1006:00:49
Thanks for the votes Gelbkreuz and Gruizzer (Ashercon). I want to put out a sequel very much, but between waiting for the v1.69 patch, a final version of LoW?s seasonal forest tileset, and the demands of real life I haven?t made a lot of progress yet. I think that I may take a chapter approach with the next module so that I can release smaller pieces faster. _________________________ Missing Dragon Forest Coast Add On
Posted by Gruizzer at on07/31/08
I forgot to vote!!! There you go. My 9 year old still wants to play this mod at least once a month! Will there be a sequel? -Ashercon _________________________ aka Ashercon Join us at the NWN Podcast Link
Posted by Gelbkreuz at on07/23/08
Although I haven't played it and propably won't,it is very cool idea.Thus 10 points.
Posted by Makeham at 2008-07-0117:25:54
Invisig0th, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep it in mind for future projects. Regards, _________________________ Missing Dragon Forest Coast Add On
Posted by Jimmy_Buffit at on06/08/08
What a great idea this was. My nieces love the mod. Thanks:) _________________________ Currently stalking the dungeons of ForkWest.com
Posted by ladydesire at 2008-05-0919:26:31
Makeham: Going to evaluate this because I'm wanting to do a similar thing for NWN2. I will give you a vote once I've played it myself.
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