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This Game Rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I started playing this when I was seven. I've loved it ever since. See, The graphics are really cool, but could use some getting used to. First you start in a training place after you make a character. The character can be a wizard, sorceress, druid, fighter, ect. It is alot of fun because you can pick from already made characters or you can make your own. Then you have to complete your training and then talk to Aribeth where mages attack you. Then you gotta get to the Waterdavien creatchers, but they escape. Basically its alot of fun. You have to get them. Thats all I got up to. Once outside, there are four places you can go to to fight. I say you should first go to the Beggars Nest specially if you have the power to turn the dead. If you can, it will be so easy to kill all the zombies. You can even make up your own game. And your own conversations, you can even make up people to fight in the game and place them anywhere you want. The bad part is that when you can do majic and you find a scroll that can summon a dire boar, when you go to sleep to regenerate, the boar disappears and you have to sommon it again, so if you are planning to summon something like that, either become a scorceress and when you're making the character, all you have to do is put that under your 'spells' or you can become a wizard and learn that by putting the scroll in your spellbook. Basically, I reccomend this for all people who like RP games and Fighting. If you've played Diablo, or Diablo 2, this game is somewhat like that only better.

improved perfection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The world of RPG has always been a rocky one. It is like a group of statisticians looking for the grail. Still, it is one of the purest game forms. not bend on impossibility, but on imagination. A world that was formed by hundreds of books telling tales of mystical times, of magical challenges and the principles of the war artisans.
A game like that partially existed and was called "Baldurs Gate". These designers took a long look and improved an a great concept. the result is "Neverwinter Nights". It starts with the challenge of finding 4 creatures that form the cure for a plague. When at last you find the 4, and when you make the cure, then you will learn that it is only the introduction to something far more. walking around this world. fighting the creatures of evil, searching the places of darkness is so compelling, you can be at this for many many months. And to top this all off, there is a toolkit that will allow you to design your own challenges. For you or for your friends.
If you are new to the RPG world, then this game is a great place to start. If you are a RPG fan, then you cannot afford, not owning this game.

Excellent RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: July 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

What an excellent RPG. It was well worth the price. Sure it doesn't conform 100% to D&D 3E rules, but heck, it's tons more fun that way. I've started playing RPGs since Final Fantasy I for the NES (another excellent series), and I would have to say this is all around one of my favorite RPGs of all time.

Realistic review from avid D&D GM and computer gamer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: June 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have played and GMed D&D games for about 10 years now and have been a computer gamer since I was a kid. I have also completed the game all of the way through twice with different character classes.

Of all the D&D computer games I have played, this one has far been the best. For those who are not used to rotating camera angles, this game can take some getting used to. Try the different camera options in the settings panel if you are not comfortable with it in a day.

The games overall graphics are great. The character models are not a strong as they could be but, they get the job done. Storyline is interesting and fun for 1 player. For multi-player it is better is you are playing either with someone you know or someone you meet that is interesting. I found that playing in or near the same room where you can have running commentary the best.

For those from the tabletop game, this has the closest implementation on 3rd edition rules that I have seen. There have been some modifications to make it fit better in the video game environment but these have been for the better from what I have experienced.

Overall, this has been a great game and I recommend it to anyone that loves computer RPG's - even if your not really a fan of D&D (or have no idea what I'm talking about when I say D&D).

For the special edition, if you like art and extra features, this kit is for you. If all you want is the game, save your money and get the standard because this has nothing extra for you.

I hope you found this useful.

Great Package, Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 16
Date: April 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

First off, for the game 4 stars(I'll explain in a bit). For the Collector's Edition you get the VIP treatment as with some game boxes in the 80's. You get a very nice Jersey(Tee-shirt with long-sleeves)that has not just some... decale, but writing on the sleeve, chest, and back. You get a huge cloth poster of a Warrior woman wielding dual swords(very nice) a mouse pad map(exact duplicate from the paper map in the regular ED)that you can look at as you wheel your mouse in for attack. You get an art book with a nice picture of Lady Aribeth de Tylmarande (also beautifully done on the DVD case of your game disks.) And you get a nice box with the warrior/ranger to put it all in.
Now for the game:
Although this is a very fun and addictive game, it is weak in some areas, namely the lone wolf character along with his hired help. No party. You cannot control the leveling attribute/feat placement of your significant other either. Another thing is the level 20 cap. I don't mind so much except that the expansion pack isn't going to expand on that either(so I've heard).
Other than these two pretty major flaws, it's a dang good hack-n-slash with RPG elements. The nice thing about 3rd Edition is that you can multi-class(even a paladin) and have a Paladin/fighter that can dish out Specialzing(if you know what I mean) damage with his... Sword. 2nd Ed you couldn't. Furthermore, Paladins were useless in 2nd because the fighter/cleric(a class that should've been forbidden in those rules) was always better and not very balanced. Like I said in IWD2, if you don't like it, that is your opinion and nothing more. Fighters have more feats and Paladins(of Helm) loose part of thier paladin powers because they have to wait until level 5(when weapon specializing) to become a Paladin again. In this game multi-classing is free game for paladins, but I like it that way(and so do a lot of Wizard/Paladins).
I once had the original edition of NWN but returned it promptly... Amazon is the first place I saw it...

Get your own Copy! And then enjoy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: March 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well of course, being a true gamer I frist tried to play the game off of a bured copy I got from my roommate. Well soon to find that it don't quite work that way. The copy protection is pretty high, mainly with the multi-player feature. Not a problem for the single-player. Well after playing the game for even a little while I went out to get my own copy, becuase man does this game rock. Seriously... though buyer beware, there are many hazards that away you. Here's the lowdown on the game itself.

Genre: RPG
Rules System: D&D 3rd edition, d20. As opposed to 2nd edition ruled used in the Balders Gate series.
Graphic level: From high to low, but even the lowest setting is pretty detailed, beware on the requirements for this though.
Gore Level: Can be high, can be adjusted too.
Gameplay: Single player, multi-player option
Collectors edition: Very much worth it. Can't believe the value.

Alright, so the game is great... well first off the question is CAN YOU PLAY IT? Well I couldn't originally. I had a P3 800 with 384mb RAM, 30gb HD and an onboard graphics card with 16mb graphicRAM. Well... that didn't even work despite the minimum requirements. They say a P2 300, 96 RAM, DirectX 8.1, and a 16MB OpenGL compliant card. Well i had all that... did it work. Yeah... but no. If I left it like that then it would have not been fun at all. So well I upped by graphics card to an ATI 7500 64mb RAM card and that did the trick. Next thing I did was install WIN2000 on my machine becuase it won't work with my XP. It'll get to a certain point but won't load past that point. But it took a lot of work and what did I get out of it?

A GREAT GAME. This game has just about everything I would want in a PC game using the 3rd edition D&D. The spell list isn't as extensive, not all the feats are available, and not nearly all the skills... but who used balance all that often anyway. It took the good parts and trimmed some of the most complex area away to give you a game for PC, one with an AI and a script for a DM.

What is really cool about this game is the customization for it. You can create your own portrait, even your own clothes if you go for it. "Cheating" your way through the game is as easy as it was in Quake3, and it even gives you a list of commands to use. The game comes with it's own editor, called Aurora Engine, it allows you to make your own modules for playing with your friends. And the rule system is very diverse, allowing you to create new spells, distribute points diffrently, exceed lvl 20, be uncommon races, add templates to characters. It also comes with a DM client that allows you to DM a multiplayer game. You are Dunge Onmaster, short and speedy and all powerful. This comes in handy with custom modules that you want to have even further control over.

The main game itself coems with 4 chapters and a prelude, of which you will hit lvl 20 by the end of it all. It is first player, but you can hire a henchman to help you. You don't control him directly, but issue him commands such as Stop, Attack, Heal Me, Follow. If you get a Rogue, he'll help you unlock things, disable traps, if you get a Cleric, she'll heal you and turn the undead for you. On top of that you can summon creatures into your party, controling them the same as a henchman, and a familiar for wizards and sorcerers.

It is a very sweet game that has a lot of diversity and even more versatility and potential. You'll spend hours playing and maybe hours creating your own games. And along with this Collectors edition you get a T-shirt (long sleeve actually), a "canvas" poster, which is really cotton pressed paper, kinda like money. A nifty DVD case for the game disks, an art book which is really cool and the OST, which is really neat for using as background for table-top games. You'll still have to update the game as it has already moved into several patches. Try out some fo the official modules and even some of the IGNvault custom modules.

I highly recommend this game to any D&D fan or fan of Balders Gate.

A real review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 19 / 19
Date: January 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Aren't you tired of reviews where people just say, "this is awesome," or, "I love this game!" Or, how about the ones where the game isn't even out yet, and people are rating it with 5 stars and saying, "I haven't seen it, but it will be great!" Well, here is some information you can actually use. I have owned the game for a couple of weeks now. I was waiting to write until I had played it for several hours. I am an avid gamer and love games like Baldur's Gate 2 and Diablo 2. If you are looking for another BG2, this really isn't it. It's probably as close as you can get, but plays somewhat different. It looks similar and the graphics are great, but it is not as huge as BG2. You can only have one "henchman" and your summoned/familiars with you, where you could have five others + familiars in BG2. That makes it a little easier to manage your party. The characters, enemies and quests are good, but the overall story-line isn't as intriguing as BG2. Again, don't expect this to be another expansion for BG2, as there will be a short adjustment period. However, if you like games of this ilk and are just looking for a good overall gaming experience, I highly recommend it. The best thing about the game is its expandability. There is a 40hr. expansion due this spring and another this summer, not to mention the toolset which allows you to make your own world. I don't know if I will ever make an interesting module, but others have, and they can be downloaded from the net. Don't let the fact that this game is smaller than BG2 deter you, since expansions could potentially make it even bigger. I do not know D&D rules except from computer gaming, so I cannot tell you how 3E rules translate in NWN. As far as the collector's edition goes, I got it on sale (50% off) and that made it worthwhile. If I had to pay full price, I would stick to the regular edition and save my money for expansions. It comes with a couple of nice things (the box is probably the best part), but the game is really all you need. Unless you are just a huge fan of the game and actually "collect" special editions, or you just have a ton of money to spend, get the regular one. If you shop around (ebay, gamespot, etc.) you should find it for under $... Overall, it is a really fun game with great graphics and infinite expandability. Well worth trying.

BEST RPG IN THE WORLD!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is definitely the best RPG ever!!! When I started playing it, I couldn't get off the computer for a week!!! If you're a fan of RPG's at all, then you should defintely buy this game!!! Even if your not, you should still buy it!!! that's how great it is!!! This is also a totally great deal!!! For just $..., you get the game($...), which comes in a collector's edition DVD case, a book of never-before-seen Neverwinter Nights art, an official BioWare t-shirt, a huge poster of Aribeth (thats printed on canvas, not paper), a mousepad that doubles as a map of the Sword Coast region, a game guide, and the official soundtrack on a CD!!! The box is also totally great!!! It has a picture of Aribeth on it, and is made of this hard, heavy duty cardboard, so it wont break or get damaged!!! The price might seem a little high, but it's not. I bought it at the reduced holiday price, which was only $...!! If you guys didn't then you totally missed out!!!
Also, even if you didn't like the game, Aribeth is still totally SEXY!!! ; )

o my god!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: January 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

holly cow, this is the coolest game ever. if your thinking of buying it, say goodbye to your life!hahhahahahaha, i got it for only 39.99 though!what a huge frickin' deal!!!!i got it like Dec. 31st on Amazon.too bad it's regular price now, but it's worth it. this is probably the best game i have ever played!EVER!and the extra stuff is amazing too! JUST BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Not so hot

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 29
Date: January 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Everyone is saying that oh man this game is great! But I believe it is not. I am a fan of just about all RPG's but I have to say that this did not meet my expectations.
First off this game requires a tremendous system with a 3d accelerator which is not included in most video cards.
Next is the complexity level.. To do most things like casting spells it requires clicking on average about 10 times.. now you can set hot keys but they do not make it very easy.
Lastly the amount of reading you have to do is just to much to handle. I've beaten the campaign that came with the game and for about half the time i was playing, I was reading.
I would ONLY reccomend this game if you have a amazingly powerful system, a knack for being in COMPLETE control, and a lot of patience.

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