Version 3.0 now includes a new tutorial on Custom Races (like the Wemic), a new tutorial on Visual Effects, and an updated Creature tutorial that includes information on animation, danglymesh, and skinmesh. This version has bookmarks and clickable URLs (yay!). *** Have you wanted to try your hand at making custom content for NWN? If so, this detailed guide/tutorial is for you - it has everything you need to get started. The tutorial includes chapters on: - Tools, Weapons, Portraits, Voice Sets, Items Without Models, Spells, Custom Armor, Creatures, Custom Races, Visual Effects and a host of links to the more common tutorials on placeables, etc.). At the back is a summary drawing together the URL's for all of the tools you need to create custom content and then some.
One tiny suggestion. You might want to put the current
chapter in the footer of each page, the document is so
large now it's easy to get lost. _________________________ kobe bryant7
Posted by Vivienne at 2011-05-09 03:41:39 Voted 10.00 on 05/09/11
Posted by Arvirago at 2010-10-15 04:40:41 Voted 8.50 on 10/15/10
Something this good made for NWN2 would be invaluable. _________________________ Reino de Aldor
Posted by The Fred at 2010-06-30 07:06:15 Voted 9.75 on 06/30/10
An invaluable resource. A bit outdated now, but even so still useful. _________________________ In production: The Dragon Dynasty All my other stuff
Posted by seanval411 at 2010-03-22 22:27:11 Voted 10.00 on 03/22/10
any tutorials in GUI alterations?... i really need it.
Posted by Mithreas at 2009-11-05 14:06:47 Voted 10.00 on 11/05/09
Firstly - great job, I have used the CCG for years and I'm glad it lives on! I echo the earlier comments about it being a timesaver.
Secondly, I've spotted a minor bug. The documentation for visualeffects.2da on page 152 includes the following:
ProgFX_Duration Duration for which the programmed effect plays.
I think this should actually read 'Programmed effect that plays throughout the duration of the effect' - e.g. for VFX_DUR_BARKSKIN this is the only valid column.
Cheers,
-Mith
_________________________ All that is needed for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing
- Sir Antony Acland, Provost of Eton 1991-2000
Posted by Lycius at 2009-09-15 23:57:13 Voted 10.00 on 09/15/09
Outstanding
Posted by Inayity at 2009-07-18 22:20:20 Voted 10.00 on 07/18/09
Every time I refer to this thing to look up how another (something or other) is done, it saves me hours and hours of time researching even though it's years old. This is arguably one of the most important contribution to the Neverwinter Nights Community's longevity. It is certainly, even in 2009, the single most useful thing I've come across in regards to the more esoteric aspects of custom content creation. A 10 then, a 10 now, a 10 two, three, five (or more) from now!
Posted by Roma_CZ at 2009-03-11 09:41:11 Voted 10.00 on 03/11/09
Posted by BigBene at 2009-03-04 07:36:11 Voted 10.00 on 02/26/09
As this is the very best and most complete source for CC builders, but outdated in many details, it would be a good idea IMHO to do a new version. It should be based on the original, and can leave it unchanged in many cases, there must just be some addtional information added here and there. So if we had a editable text document (e. g. in word format), this updated infos could be inserted by the various experts in the vault and Bioware forums. Of course it would be easiest if the original Author would publish such a Text doument. I made a re-conversion of the PDF file into word, and of course would gladly provide this to the community, but
1. as Word goes, the document's formation is very distorted and would have to be redone by hand before the real editing work could start.
2. I would feel better if the original author is behind the project.
So Eligio Sacateca, if you are still around, do you like the idea and would you prase provide us with an editable document?
And all of you out there, would you be interested?
Posted by BigBene at 2009-02-26 17:20:12 Voted 10.00 on 02/26/09
Classes? Who cares?
This is my bible
Posted by Arianyr at 2009-01-13 08:34:24 Voted 10.00 on 01/13/09
Something everyone needs, and well-explained to boot!
Posted by invisig0th at 2009-01-04 10:18:40 Voted 9.00 on 01/04/09
An invaluable resource. Slightly outdated in some places at this late date, years after release, but covers all the basics better than any other resource I know of. A must-read for new content creators. _________________________ - Invisig0th
hi i just got this guide and i tried to make a voice set i did everything even included the file in the 2da and all that but im building a creature and i dont see the voice set anywhere to select for my creature. what happend
I have dloaded a copy of this tutorial. So for I have to say that it is extremely informative. However, I am having some trouble with the trident creation. I have tried to find any kind of tutorial on creating weapons in gmax. They we not the best in explaining the creation of this complex of a weapon. Can someone please direct me to a good tutorial for new users of gmax. The copy I have did not come with any.
thanks.
Posted by BigBene at 2007-02-12 07:19:58 Voted 10.00 on 02/26/09
Quoting Thri Kreen:
"Please note, the CCG here has been superceded by the Wiki CCG located here".
The Wiki CCG has no downloadable version, you have to be online all the time. This makes it completely impossible to use if your online acess is not at the same computer as your NWN projects (like myself), and at least unconvienent for everyone else.
Posted by ATOM at 2007-02-07 07:17:42 Voted 10.00 on 02/07/07
Definately deserves a "10" score for effort!And is a must for custom builders who need a compilation of basic to middle level information.The only problem is if you need advanced and concise information on various subjects you will find there is not enough information.The section on Skin meshes and bones is honestly not really much use.There is actually no information anywhere at the moment for this subject.Basic tutorials are not much use because they do not relate to NWN.Also you mention HI IK Animations which are really not transferable or workable with NWN.Sorry i am not having a go at you, or putting down your brilliant work.Thats why i gave you maximum votes.Its just that advanced modellers need a decent tutorial on skinmeshes for NWN.Apart from that one section your work is 99% excellent.
Does any one have a decent & concise Skinmesh tutorial for NWN? _________________________ Three Headed Troll Art Wurks
Hail! This is the only worthwhile custom content guide currently available. The online version that was hosted by DLA has not functioned for a long time, and the NWN Wiki version is woefully incomplete and inadequate.
[quote]Please note, the CCG here has been superceded by the Wiki CCG located here: Link[/quote]
Except that the website seems to be down and has been for some time now. So this is all we have again for the time being... _________________________ Omega Forge on the vault
Posted by Speakglass at 2006-11-12 09:47:40 Voted 10.00 on 11/12/06
Very useful! I've been trying to find something of this quality for a long time. Thank you again.
Posted by Narph at 2006-06-23 23:17:36 Voted 10.00 on 06/23/06
A must have
Posted by Anonymous ( 24.129.xxx.xxx ) at 2005-12-03 12:47:28
The guide is quite outdated, which is a shame because I can't seem to find any as "complete" as this one on the vault by running a search for tutorials. Many things that this guide claims you can't do (and in fact, couldn't at the time of the writing) you most certainly can do now... and of course, that means this guide can't help you do them.
Feats, for example, it only teaches you how to implement in a very clunky manner, rather than through the GUI and Radial menus, which you can do now.
Posted by Anonymous ( 209.184.xxx.xxx ) at 2005-11-10 19:31:05
and no it's not a PEBKAC or ID-10T error before you start asking if i saved the file or something of that nature.
Posted by Anonymous ( 209.184.xxx.xxx ) at 2005-11-10 19:28:49
having a little problem:
NONE of the changes i make to the .2da files are reflected in the game or toolset. Yes i made sure i saved the files, and double checked the vars, but the toolset displays the default items in the wizard as though i had never made any changes to baseitems.2da for example. help would be appreciated tremendously
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