***Now includes a Multiplayer version (you can play the MP version in either Multi or Single Player modes)***
"Approximately 60 years have passed since The Great Battle of Charnia (see "The Exile"). After that battle, the creatures and followers of Zorn continued to grow in numbers and eventually run the Charnians from their homes. The Charnians escaped into the forest and eventually crossed through a great mountain range via the mountain dwarves passage. On the other side of the mountain they began to build a small town with a few outlining villages. The followers of Zorn eventually stopped hunting the Charnians and returned to their lands. They began to lose focus (since there was no one to torment) and eventually separated into different clans and tribes based on race (goblins, orcs, ogres, dark dwarves, zornians, etc.) About 10 years ago your (the PC�s) father, Adwen, led a large group of Charnians in an attempt to return to Charnia. Since the attacks had pretty much ended, they felt that maybe Zorn's evil creatures had all destroyed each other and returning to Charnia would be safe. The caravan never returned. You and your brother were young at the time. Your mother has never recovered from the loss of her husband. A month ago your brother led a small group to try and find out what happened to the first caravan. They were only supposed to be gone for a couple of weeks, but haven't returned. You have decided to form a very small (thus undetectable by the evil creatures) party to search for your brother."
I recommend first playing "Chronicles of Charnia - Escape from Charn" and "Chronicles of Charnia - The Exile" (not necessary though - but helps develop the setting and history).
**This is a CAMPAIGN so make sure you select "New Campaign" NOT "New Module**
Installation:
(see READ ME in "Lanterna_MP_v?.rar" for multiplayer installation instructions) -For the Single Player version, only download the "Lanterna_verX.rar" file. Extract to the following locations.
-Lanterna (folder): Place this folder in the following folder ...\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\Campaigns
-Lanterna_hak.hak: Place this hak in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\hak
-c_ree_yuantif.hak: Place this hak in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\hak
-Lanterna_01.mod: Place this file in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\modules
-Lanterna_02.mod: Place this file in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\modules
-Lanterna_03.mod: Place this file in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\modules
-Lanterna_04.mod: Place this file in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\modules
-lanterna_frontier.bmu: Place this bmu in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\music
-lanterna_saltarello.bmu: Place this bmu in the following folder �\My Documents\Neverwinter Nights 2\music
Details: -Race: Human (others may work, but don�t make sense for the story)
-Sex: Male or Female will work
-Classes Supported: Fgt,Pal,Ran,C,FS,D,Rog,Wiz,Sor
-Classes Not Fully Supported: All other classes may work, but may not find items needed, etc.
-Alignment: Good - Neutral (not written for evil options)
-Start Level: 1st level
-End Level: 9-10
-Available Companions: Favored Soul Dwarf, Sorceress Elf, Rogue Badger, Ranger
-Can create your own companions using the SoZ party editor screen in first area.
-Skills: Intimidate and diplomacy is sometimes used in conversations. No crafting. Thief skills can be useful.
-EXPLORE, EXPLORE, EXPLORE�There are a number of large areas that many will miss. Those who explore will be rewarded.
-There are many side quests and most can be completed in any order.
-You will be allowed to take two companions with you at the first town. You will have the option of one more joining later. None of the companions are forced. Conversations were written differently depending on the companions you choose. This made for a TON of work, but I think it was worth it.
-Talk to companions for more of their story (right click on companion - select �talk to�)
-There is no respawn; if everyone dies, reload. SAVE OFTEN.
Thanks to:
-Liso and Rashkae for the early beta testing they did (when I was half way through the first chapter).
-Jonny Ree for the nice Yuan-ti model.
-CowFace for the Lantera logo.
-The many creators of the wonderful plug-ins I use.
-Everyone who has been supportive of me and inspirational to me.
FOR SINGLE PLAYER - Contains all the files needed to play Lanterna; the campaign folder, installation instructions, walkthrough, all module, music, and hak files.
slowdive-fan. I'm really liking this but I'm stuck. Finished all the quests but the father one, which I'm guessing is the big boss fight but I have no idea where to go. Have been running around looking but I'm tired and it's taking away from the Module. Will you (or someone)help? _________________________ "You take a look around and you see that the law is there only to protect power. You'll see plenty of law but what you won't see is any justice."
Posted by Qilue at 2010-03-2823:17:14
For Firefox users to download the end movie, go to Tools->Options->Applications tab. All those under "Content Type" starting with "Windows Media Audio/Video file..." (mine has two, others may have more), change the "Action" to "Save File". Don't forget to change it back if it's meant to be on whatever setting it was before making this change.
Posted by NWN at on12/08/10
Excellent and thank you for sharing your work.
Posted by Spidercat at 11:20:48 Voted8.50
Forgot to tell you : loved the addition of Dead Can Dance =)
Posted by Speaker-to-Customers at on10/06/09
Very enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the later stages when I revisited the places in which I'd adventured in Part 2 of the trilogy. What brings it down a little is a certain two-dimensionality of some of the characters, a few Faerûn-specific items (e.g. Nasher's Nimble Boots) which crop up and stick out like a sore thumb in the non-Realms setting, and the final battle - it's very much a replay of the end battle in 'The Exile' and just isn't interesting. The end movie wouldn't download or play for me; Firefox reported a runtime error but eventually showed a still picture, IE8 reported that the site was 'Forbidden' and wouldn't load it at all, and Safari didn't seem to have problems but only showed a still screenshot, getting slightly bigger for a couple of seconds and then freezing, with a caption. I waited and waited but there was nothing more. By the way - the witch seems, from the markings on her stomach, to be a Jaffa. It would be an interesting idea, not unlike something that I'm doing in a fanfic at Twisting the Hellmouth, but it doesn't fit the mythos. I presume that it's just an accidental resemblance? _________________________ "You do well to flee, townspeople. I will pillage your lands and dwellings. I will burn your crops, and make merry sport with your more attractive daughters!" (Olaf the Troll, in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer')
Posted by crpgnut at 2009-09-2810:20:01
I haven't finished yet, but I wanted to compliment you on the wonderful battle with the Lizard Queen. I was expecting a typical NWN2 combat cakewalk and had my butt handed to me. I actually had to buff, use potions, read scrolls, and a variety of tactics to win this battle. Superb! I'm playing through with my own characters (half-orc fighter, half-elf rogue, Asimar cleric and my main a human ranger/wizard. The main has stats that were generated by an editor, so he's got high stats. The rest of the party is vanilla. This was a very challenging battle, which is what I really look forward to when playing. You'll get a great rating from me, if things stay this way. _________________________ 'nut
Posted by slowdive_fan at 2009-09-2010:51:38
@billabong2606: This was made with both MotB and Soz so that maybe the cause of the crash. Also, make sure you have all the files and folder in the correct places and a clean override folder. @Sirchet: Thanks for playing and taking the time to comment. Hopefully we figure out the server connecting issues that you were experiencing so that you can join us in a MP session sometime. Looking forward to those GPS projects in the works... _________________________ Chronicles of Charnia - Escape from Charn (NWN2) Chronicles of Charnia - The Exile (NWN2) Chronicles of Charnia - Lanterna
Posted by billabong2606 at 2009-09-2005:38:26
hey.. slow dive_fan... i played ur mods 1st and 2nd and loved it.. ive downloaded lanterna and installed it as instructed... I started my nwn2... went in to New game ->new campaign.... i started seeing the NPc 4 party building... i talked to it and started the campaign.. during the load screen, my nwn2 crashed.. I restarted my computer and retry, but the same thing happens... y is that? ANY suggestion??
Posted by billabong2606 at 2009-09-2004:14:26
slowdive_fan, i downloaded ur module, charnia-Lanterna.. I installed the files as instructed, but i cant play it.. i went to new game -> new campaign -> and like normal, started... I saw the NPc 2 cre8 ur party, but i told it that i wanna start the campaign.. During the loading....... my nwn2 crash... y? Do i need a MOTB 2 play this module?
Posted by sirchet at on09/19/09
A wonderful experience, time well spent. I especially enjoyed the companion's dialogs, (when right clicked and choose talk) staying current with what quest you're working on. A well written, perfectly executed and masterfully presented story. Thank you slowdive_fan. _________________________ Help is good when asked for, Better when needed. Gaming Parents Studios
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