Neverwinter Nights DC Launcher
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by: Alundaio
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This application will allow you to direct connect to five servers of your choice, by editing
the fields provided in the Options menu. Not only will this program allow you to direct connect
to preset servers, it will allow you to quickly launch Nwmain and the Aurora Toolset. There are
also various options.
One options is the ability to add a server Banner for each direct connection.
When the Server Banner is clicked it will launch the URL for the server you provided in the options
area. You will need a banner present to launch a URL.
Log Renaming enabled will allow you to keep your log files for easy backup. When Nwn is launched
it will save the current time and date. On the next launch it will rename the log file to the previous timestamp before Nwn
replaces the log file IF the log actually has somthing written to it. This basically ensures that the log file will be saved
and named properly to the exact time and session it was created. As opposed to methods that rename the
file AFTER Nwn closed. Which may lead to actually losing the log file if Nwn crashes.
DM mode checked will allow you to connect as the DM client using the DM Password field provided for the server
in the options. This can be very useful for Dungeon Masters that like to switch between Player and DM quickly.
Dialog.tlk swapping and override folder swapping is also possible with this launcher. No more hassle in trying to backup up your override folder manually
and then swapping in another.
Change chat colors with ease! No more digging through your NWN folder to find that pesky config file just to edit colors. No more guessing or looking
up colors for the color you need. With the color picker it makes changing chat colors easy!
Run the Neverwinter Nights Launcher.exe, and then click on the Options Icon on the lower right-hand corner.
This brings up a menu where you can either copy & paste information or enter it manually.
Server Settings:
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you to enter in: "Server Name | Server IP | Server Player Password | Server DM Password | Banner Name"
Server Name -- The Server name can be anything you like. Keep in mind the Name won't look right if it's Larger then the button size.
Server IP -- The IP addres of the Server. It must include the port. (Example: 70.176.202.94:5121)
Server Password -- This must be the exact password used to enter the server.
DM Password -- Like the Server Password it must be the exact password. It's only used when DM mode is checked.
Banner -- The name of the Banner picture that resides in the Neverwinter Nights Launcher\DCLdata\Banners subfolder.
Most formats are supported. (Example: Aenea.jpg)
Banner Options Tab:
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Banner On-Click URL -- Enter a website to launch when the banner is clicked.
Configuration Tab:
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Enable Logging -- Log files will be backed up only when the game launches. What this means is that they will no longer get over written each time Nwn starts.
If you want to view your last session it will be stored in the nwclientLog1.txt UNTIL Nwn is started again. It's basically just rotating the log files. For this to work
you may need to set ClientEntireChatWindowLogging to 1 in your nwnplayer.ini.
Persistant Launcher -- The launcher will stay open when Nwn is launched.
Override Swapping -- You can change with folder nwn looks for overrides.
Dialog.tlk Swapping -- On first use it will rename dialog.tlk to dialog_backup.tlk. Then it will rename (swap) the selected file.tlk to dialog.tlk. It's original name will be stored and returned to it when another dialog.tlk file is swapped in.
Game Options Tab:
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Chat Colors -- Here you can select a new color for the given chat text. Reset will set it back to the last color, while default with reset all the colors to their original
vanilla default values.
Trap Colors -- Here you can select a new color for the given trap.
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Creating or Using Pictures for Banners: ===
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The Banner can be virtually any size. All windows supported formats are allowed. Though keep in mind the launcher window will expand to accomodate the size.
I use scale the banners to 350x60, but I removed this to allow anyone to made the Launcher look how they want.
The picture must be placed in the Banners subfolder of "Neverwinter Nights Launcher\DCLdata". It can be added to the menu simply
by typing the full name and extension of the file in the Banner Field of the Server Options menu. It may be case sensitive.
Now that you have a banner you can put an On-Click URL in the Banner Options tab of the Configurations menu to be launched On-Click
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F.A.Q.s ===
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Q: Having an issue with log renaming. It's not working.
A: You may need to set ClientEntireChatWindowLogging to 1 in your nwnplayer.ini
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VERSION HISTORY ===
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Version 1.11
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-Check for Updates button added in the Options (Toolbar). It will check for new versions of the DC Launcher and download it.
-New improved GUI Icons. Transparent to be more background color friendly.
-Removed Banner size restrictions
-Removed the use of images.dll and instead use icons directly in the DCLdata folder. So if you want
to change an icon you can easily do so.
Version 1.10
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- Changed the way override swapping works.
- Gui Font and Background color can now be changed via Options.
- You can now change In-game Chat Colors and Trap Colors via Options.
- Fixed minor things and cleaned up alot of code.
Version 1.06
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- Put the CEP update button on the main launcher
- Changed Button Graphics
- Rearranged the Options layout
-Added two new features: Dialog.tlk swapping and Override swapping
Version 1.02
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-Removed the sleek toolbar looks and went back to original so it can be minimized with the button.
-Added ability to make Launcher Persistant via options. Launcher will not close when Nwn is launched if checked.
-Added the ability to change the CEP Update text file via the config incase it ever changes.
Check for Updates button added in the Options. New improved GUI Icons. They are now transparent to be more background color friendly. Removed Banner size restrictions. Removed the use of images.dll so the user can easily change the Icons manually if they like.
Posted by Styxx42 at 2010-08-03 19:22:58 Voted 10.00 on 08/03/10
I have been using your old one and I can't tell you how much time it has saved me.
thanks for this, and can't wait to test out the old version.
Thanks for the front page reminding me I have been using this with out saying how great it is.
Posted by Aedrielle at 2010-04-21 02:48:22 Voted 10.00 on 04/21/10
Extremely useful, thanks!
Posted by Jezira at 2010-04-20 01:29:11 Voted 10.00 on 04/20/10
Posted by letom75 at 2010-04-13 12:44:25 Voted 10.00 on 04/13/10
This was my inspiration for my application, we did need a program to launch the game but also to autodownload and autoinstall the hack paks needed in the servers and I was forced to program a new application.
good joob Alundaio ;) _________________________ NVR NWN Launcher
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Posted by AnthroPlayer at 2010-04-06 11:20:28 Voted 10.00 on 04/06/10
I had something like this I've used for a long LONG time, but it didn't come in an Enlish OR Spanish version, only french and german, and I can't speak either of those languages well. This will be more useful. _________________________ @===============================================@
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Posted by daveyeisley at 2010-04-04 17:12:26 Voted 10.00
I have a small request if possible.
Could there be a WorldGate Client button added?
Posted by RustyDios at 2010-04-01 14:13:20 Voted 10.00 on 03/10/10
Thanks for the icon thingi Eric.. makes this look soo much better... a great program made better...
Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-25 13:37:59 Voted 10.00
Glad to hear. :D _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by E_H_Bonner at 2010-03-24 15:38:48 Voted 10.00 on 03/09/10
"Black Wax, says change your mind and say they do and he will give you a hearing, while MEAT HOUSE SLIM, laying in the bin killing all good men." - L. A. Vaugh
Posted by E_H_Bonner at 2010-03-24 14:05:25 Voted 10.00 on 03/09/10
Oh, yeah, this is a question/suggestion: can you add mouseover floaty text to the 4 buttons on the bottom? It's not necessary, but it would be cool.
"Black Wax, says change your mind and say they do and he will give you a hearing, while MEAT HOUSE SLIM, laying in the bin killing all good men." - L. A. Vaugh
Posted by E_H_Bonner at 2010-03-24 13:25:15 Voted 10.00 on 03/09/10
Hey, Alundaio, the new look is superfine! I ran into a problem, tho - maybe you can help me out!
"Black Wax, says change your mind and say they do and he will give you a hearing, while MEAT HOUSE SLIM, laying in the bin killing all good men." - L. A. Vaugh
Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-23 20:04:25 Voted 10.00
---NEW VERSION 1.11---
-Update Launcher button added. It will download a small file and compare the version then download accordingly.
-New improved GUI Icons. Transparent to be more background color friendly.
-Removed Banner size restrictions. Though I just realized I forgot to make the Images centered on the screen. So images large in width probably won't look Centered.
-Removed the use of images.dll and instead use icons directly in the DCLdata folder. So if you want
to change an icon you can easily do so. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Toro2 at 2010-03-22 18:45:17 Voted 10.00 on 03/17/10
Just to let you know, all is working as it should. Bravo!! I like the new way better.
Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-22 15:15:02 Voted 10.00
I think I'll be working on the GUI now. Tweaking things here and there. I've already made new icons that are transparent which will go better with what ever background color you choose. Banners will also be able to be any size.
One thing I cannot do, sadly, is change the button colors.
Remember to please Vote and maybe even leave a suggestion. :D _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-19 15:30:59 Voted 10.00
I notice a lot of people continue to download the Direct Connect BAT file generator. Is this out of curiousness? I was actually thinking about removing the link but I guess I'll keep it there. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-18 18:21:14 Voted 10.00
NEW VERSION AVAILABLE:
- Changed the way override swapping works.
- Gui Font and Background color can now be changed via Options.
- You can now change In-game Chat Colors and Trap Colors via Options.
I decided to toss in a new feature since I have made three new version with small updates within a week. So now you can easily change Chat Colors and Trap Colors. You can now also select the Font type and style for the Launcher. Though only smaller font styles fit nicely. I really don't want to go sifting though all the GUI functions making everything dynamicly change in size.
Enjoy! Keep up the good suggestions! _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-17 19:20:42 Voted 10.00
The launcher will only stay open if you check Persistant Launcher in Options (Is this broken for you?).
Heh wow, I guess I did it the hard way. I forgot you can change the pointer to the override directory in the nwn.ini...I'm such an idiot. But you have nothing to fear from my method. It will never over-write any existing folder. Haha...no wonder you got nervous...
I'll add in changing the text size in the DCLconfig.ini for you. I should also change the override swapping method. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Toro2 at 2010-03-17 17:44:27 Voted 10.00 on 03/17/10
Seems to be working good. Although I got a lil nervous when I saw my custom override folder was not there. Then I realized your program renamed the folder itself instead of the entry in nwn.ini file.
Another thing, My windows settings is set to display text at medium (125%). So the text on the 3 browse buttons on the config tab don't fit. Lastly, Is the program suppose to stay open after I launch fame/toolset?
Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-16 20:51:00 Voted 10.00
New Version available. Added Override Swapping and dialog.tlk swapping, among other small changes. Tell me how it works out or if you have any problems. It worked quite well in my testings, but you never know... _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-16 17:17:52 Voted 10.00
Currently working on it. Also for those of you who do not trust .exe files I will be willing to send you the source code. In which you can then compile using Auto Hotkey yourself. Email me with Neverwinter Nights DC Launcher in the subject, so I dont' think it's spam. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-16 10:05:28 Voted 10.00
Okay I couldn't find a direct link to download it. But I have read the original Post. It's nothing more then just a program that lets you quickly change the overrides you want to use, correct? How about if I allow you to select which override folder you want to use?
For example: Say you have 3 folders Override1,Override2,Override3 (They can named anything) and You decide you want to use Override2 before you start Nwn, you just select via a browse button and hit okay. Then it renames that folder to overrides and renames the current overrides folder to it original name stored in the config. Sound Good? _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-16 09:52:33 Voted 10.00
Hmm...I wasn't aware someone had a launcher already. I searched this site before making one. I'll take a look at Goudea's Launcher to see what you mean exactly by "changing out the override folder." _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Toro2 at 2010-03-15 13:00:32 Voted 10.00 on 03/17/10
Ok, This would be perfect if you could merge it with Goudea's Launcher. The one thing missing is the ability to change out the override folder. It's the main reason I use it.
Posted by RustyDios at 2010-03-10 14:36:50 Voted 10.00 on 03/10/10
Ha.. I'm really sorry for not voting sooner... I've been using this for ages... since the discussion on the Aenea forum boards about log-saving etc etc.... ... I'm normally so good at remembering to come back and vote for stuff I use frequently as well.... so here finally (after months of use) is my vote...
Posted by E_H_Bonner at 2010-03-09 20:34:34 Voted 10.00 on 03/09/10
I use it, I love it! You should use it, you'll love it!
"Black Wax, says change your mind and say they do and he will give you a hearing, while MEAT HOUSE SLIM, laying in the bin killing all good men." - L. A. Vaugh
Posted by The Amethyst Dragon at 2010-03-09 11:01:26 Voted 10.00 on 03/09/10
Just updating my vote to a 10 with the improvements made since my first vote. _________________________ World of Aenea (Hall of Fame PW and the origin of all my works)
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Posted by daveyeisley at 2010-03-08 08:10:35 Voted 10.00
New Suggestion:
An button to either minimize or system tray the window :)
Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-08 07:55:30 Voted 10.00
Just added new version 1.02 (Very minor update)
-Added ability to make Launcher Persistant via options. Launcher will not close when Nwn is launched if checked.
-Added the ability to change the CEP Update text file via the config incase it ever changes.
-Enable Logging only worked for Client logs, but now works with Server Logs...I think.
@davyeisley
You may need to set ClientEntireChatWindowLogging to 1 in your nwnplayer.ini for that logging issue.
@Everyone
Feel free to give suggestions. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by Alundaio at 2010-03-08 05:49:18 Voted 10.00
:D Don't worry Dave I'll take any request for an option. As long as it will increase the usefulness of the program. I apologize though I appear a month later to respond. Even though I haven't played in awhile I always check up on Aenea and Here.
Sadly I couldn't find out what was wrong with the log renaming. I'm pretty sure it works for me. Though I did have some problems with it when I first added that in when I made this program. So I don't know what the hell is up.
I've added a Pesistant Launcher checkbox to the options. I'll be uploading a new version soon. _________________________ Neverwinter Nights Launcher
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Posted by daveyeisley at 2010-02-09 10:48:59 Voted 10.00
One other request:
Is there a way to add maybe a checkbox option for whether you want the launcher window to stay open after you select a server to launch?
That way when you exit NWN, the launcher window will be waiting for you? (or not, if you decide to not use said option)
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