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**Any version of NWN1 obtained after 2003 (Hordes of the Underdark) can be made compatible with Sinfar** but you will have to apply multiple patches and then you will hardly know if you done things right. So it is recommended that you proceed with the [[#starting_from_scratch_recommended|Starting from Scratch]] steps, even if you have an installation that appears to be working. | **Any version of NWN1 obtained after 2003 (Hordes of the Underdark) can be made compatible with Sinfar** but you will have to apply multiple patches and then you will hardly know if you done things right. So it is recommended that you proceed with the [[#starting_from_scratch_recommended|Starting from Scratch]] steps, even if you have an installation that appears to be working. | ||
- | If you have any issue, we can help you on Discord: [[https://discord.gg/pM3ja9n|https://discord.gg/pM3ja9n]] | + | If you have any issue, we can help you on Discord: [[https://discord.gg/jVaNBmj|https://discord.gg/jVaNBmj]] |
===== Starting from Scratch (Recommended) ===== | ===== Starting from Scratch (Recommended) ===== | ||
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==== Copy Your nwncdkey.ini File ==== | ==== Copy Your nwncdkey.ini File ==== | ||
The only file that matters from your previous installation is this nwncdkey.ini file. You can Find it at one of the following locations: | The only file that matters from your previous installation is this nwncdkey.ini file. You can Find it at one of the following locations: | ||
- | * **At the root of your previous NWN installation:** \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-131756.png?200}} \\ | + | * **At the root of your previous NWN installation:** \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-131756.png?200}} \\ \\ |
- | * **From your GoG library:** \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-133402.png?300}} \\ In this case, you will have to create a new text file (using notepad for example) and add the following: <code>[CDKEY] | + | * **From your GoG library:** \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-133402.png?300}} \\ In this case, you have 2 options: |
+ | * Create a new text file (using notepad for example) and add the following: <code>[CDKEY] | ||
Key1=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX | Key1=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX | ||
Key2=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX | Key2=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX | ||
Key3=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</code>Then replace the "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" by your keys, where: \\ Key1 = Neverwinter Nights Key \\ Key2 = Shadows of Undrentide Key \\ Key3 = Hordes of the Underdark Key | Key3=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX</code>Then replace the "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" by your keys, where: \\ Key1 = Neverwinter Nights Key \\ Key2 = Shadows of Undrentide Key \\ Key3 = Hordes of the Underdark Key | ||
+ | * Or wait to launch the game to enter your CD keys manually when it starts: \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-160156.png?600}} | ||
==== Download the Required Game Data Files ==== | ==== Download the Required Game Data Files ==== | ||
You will need the base game data files: [[https://sinfar.net/files/NWNDiamondData.exe|NWNDiamondData.exe]]\\ | You will need the base game data files: [[https://sinfar.net/files/NWNDiamondData.exe|NWNDiamondData.exe]]\\ | ||
- | and Sinfar .hak files: [[http://sinfar.net/haks/sinfar_all_files_v27.exe|sinfar_all_files_v27.exe]]\\ | + | and Sinfar .hak files: [[http://sinfar.net/haks/sinfar_all_files_v30.7z|sinfar_all_files_v30.7z]]\\ |
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==== Start Playing! ==== | ==== Start Playing! ==== | ||
- | To launch the game, you need to run sinfarx.exe: \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-142958.png?600}} | + | To launch the game, you need to run sinfarx.exe: \\ {{:getting_started:how_to_play:using_nwn_diamond_20190402-142958.png?600}} \\ |
+ | For the next steps, go back to [[/getting_started/how_to_play]] | ||
===== Using an Existing Installation (Advanced Users) ===== | ===== Using an Existing Installation (Advanced Users) ===== | ||
If you want to use your own custom NWN installation, then you will at least need those Sinfar-specific files: | If you want to use your own custom NWN installation, then you will at least need those Sinfar-specific files: | ||
- | * Sinfar client extended: [[:getting_started:sinfarx]] | + | * SinfarX: [[:getting_started:sinfarx]] |
* Sinfar .haks/.tlk and override files: [[:getting_started:haks]] | * Sinfar .haks/.tlk and override files: [[:getting_started:haks]] | ||
===== Linux Users ===== | ===== Linux Users ===== | ||
- | + | NWN Diamond works well on Linux too, instructions are here: [[.:using_nwn_diamond:linux]] | |
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