Start to finish create-a-module tutorial for NWN2 toolset.
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For people getting used to the toolset that shipped with NWN1, Bioware created a tutorial that went over nearly every aspect, from start to finish, of creating a module. It dealt with a town called Fern and its goblin troubles.
I took that tutorial and ported it to the NWN2 toolset. It covers terrain, indoor and outdoor areas, conversations, items, custom creatures, journal entries, and even a little bit of scripting.
Re: photos, I think my next version of this will be nothing but screenshots. At first I couldn't think of any more to add than what I have there, but it occurred to me that I'm always going out of my way to explain where a certain button is, I might as well include screenshots :)
The word processor I used is LyX, which uses LaTeX as its backend. Very handy word processor, keeps track of sections, cross-references, figure nubmbers, etc. For example, when I add more screenshots, I don't have to change the parts of my text that say "Figure 2" just because there are more figures, it'll update that for me. It's a documentation writer's best friend :) _________________________ --
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Posted by ladyelvenstar at 2007-10-12 08:52:04 Voted 8.50 on 10/12/07
Posted by DMRem at 2007-10-11 21:49:15 Voted 9.00 on 10/11/07
Really good job! Newbies don't know where to start and this tutorial is a great start for them.
Also, I noted that you used LaTeX, am I right? :) _________________________ I would like to make wonders.
Posted by Qkrch at 2007-10-09 10:08:04 Voted 8.00 on 10/09/07
I learnt to build nwn with that tutorial. I'm glad to see it reconverted for nwn2.
Excellent, recommended to anyone who wants to move the toolset on the begginings _________________________ The Ancient NWN Spanish Community Link
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Posted by ladyelvenstar at 2007-10-09 08:33:06 Voted 8.50 on 10/12/07
Wonderful! Thanks for converting this over for NWN2 - I could have really used this when I started. :)
It's a great introduction to the toolset. In your next update, could you add more photos? Also, you might want to explain how to rotate a tile in the toolset as well as how you choose different variations of a tile using the up and down arrows on the keyboard (beginners may not know this.) I'll reserve my vote after I have reviewed the whole tutorial. _________________________
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