Don't Panic: read this guide and get to grips with the basics of the toolset.
The guide assumes no knowledge, and is written for anyone, whether they have experience with the Neverwinter Nights 1 Toolset or not.
The guide currently covers:
The general interface
Creating external and internal areas
Placing trees, buildings and doors
Camera controls
Day/Night lighting
Editing properties
Selecting music for an area
Tinting objects
Rotating objects
Laying down interior tiles
Creating transitions between areas
Installing plugins
The external terrain tools
Baking and walkmeshes
Chests and inventories
Creating custom characters
And more...
There are plenty of screenshots so you can easily follow the tutorial.
I hope this guide helps people to create the adventures they want to share. I encourage you to leave feedback for me so I can keep improving it.
I'm off to try and create my first mod. Thanks for the guide.
Posted by Magonian at on02/14/09
Sweet! _________________________ Repent Sinners for the time of your Lord draws NEAR!
Posted by RyanJ at on02/06/09
Outstanding. After playing this game for so long and wanting to get started using the toolset, this guide is a perfect introduction!
Posted by olafquimbyII at on12/30/08
Hi there, This is an excellent guide, however, it could probably stand a tweak now that the toolset is gradually improving, for instance some of the links are dead, there is now an undo facility, etc
Posted by LeoArctica at 2008-12-0405:01:52
the only prob i have is creating using tiles, i cannot change the default ground from grass to something else XP
Posted by Newwisdom01 at on10/07/08
To be honest, I've always been into modifying games, or making custom content, but I easily get discouraged when I don't know what I'm doing, and then never touch it again. I briefly looked over your tutorial here, and I must say that the content looks like the most in-depth content I have ever seen for any tutorial on anything involving this kind of work. Very impressive. I've viewed this site multiple times, but found that it was necessary to create an account now, because I felt compelled to comment on this. Hopefully this will take me straight home in this, and by looking at more advanced tutorials, I will be able to make rewarding content. Thanks again.
Posted by Berra at on09/18/08
Awesome document. You've made history, man. :) _________________________ /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 Leoplurodon at on08/31/08
You're a hero mate! Awesome stuff! This makes the whole experience of learning a whole heap less stressful. _________________________ He's more internet than man now, twisted and evil
Posted by Deleverator at on08/09/08
i will no longer panic when using the toolset, thanks to you
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