Draeze
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
 Colgado: domingo, 01 noviembre 2009 11:25 |
I've done a few projects in the past, and was curious if you all think there's a point in starting a new project at this point.
I was looking to start a new mod for online play, where players get right into the action right away, and don't need to play copious hours to progress. The mod will also feature the ability to customize your items, solo for experience, and group for legendary items, without having to explore hundreds of areas.
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MikeLM9215
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
SW: KotOR PC
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
NWN 2: SoZ
Mass Effect PC
Suscrito: 05 may 2004 |
Colgado: lunes, 02 noviembre 2009 12:16 |
Sure, I start a new project practically every other week. As long as the vault hosts NWN1 modules, keep making 'em. People are still making FRUA mods.
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Olivier Leroux
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 01 sep 2007 |
Colgado: lunes, 02 noviembre 2009 12:39 |
Quote: Posted 11/02/09 00:16 (GMT) by MikeLM9215
People are still making FRUA mods.
Glad someone noticed. 
Anyway, if you think it's fun to build it, go ahead. People are still playing NWN online and if you build a mod you like, chances are other players will like it too. |
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Draeze
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
Colgado: miércoles, 04 noviembre 2009 01:28 |
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See, I am worried that if I build, I won't see one player come play on my server. It seems theres only about 1500 people playing this game consistantly at any one time, unless this is higher (I remember an old gamespy link that showed the actual amount of players, but that link doesn't work anymore). |
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Olivier Leroux
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 01 sep 2007 |
Colgado: miércoles, 04 noviembre 2009 01:42 |
I understand, it's a thought not to be dismissed that easily. There's always a certain risk. Whenever I look at the Gamespy tabs there are lots of servers currently empty, and quite a few of them are not bad servers at all.
But there are also younger servers like World Serpent Inn or Heartlands (1 or 2 years old, I guess?) that seem to be a success, so I assume it's still possible to get a decent playerbase, although a well built server is no guarantee yet.
The question is WHY do you want to build? Is it because you have fun building the mod you'd like to play yourself? Is it because you want to play with like-minded people? Is it because you want to be a DM? Are there any alternatives for you, like building a Single Player mod or running games as a DM on NWN Connections?
And how long would it take you to build that server you're talking about?Edited By Olivier Leroux on 11/04/09 01:44 |
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Draeze
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
Colgado: miércoles, 04 noviembre 2009 02:18 |
I want to build because I love the in game mechanics of NWN, and have been inspire by some action servers in the past and want to build something straightforward but challenging with lots of replay and easy expandability.
I want to build because every time I play some RPG or MMO I always think about certain game mechanics I would love to see, and by building I would get to implement those mechanics. |
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Hardblade
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Jade Empire:SE
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
Suscrito: 09 ago 2003 |
Colgado: jueves, 05 noviembre 2009 02:34 |
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I don't think the issue is whether it is still relevent to build but rather the fact that populating a new mod is difficult. I spent years building one only to be walking around it 80% of the time alone. |
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Eva Galana
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
Suscrito: 14 ene 2006
De: There I am |
Colgado: viernes, 06 noviembre 2009 02:13 |
Quote: Posted 11/04/09 02:18 (GMT) by Draeze
I want to build because I love the in game mechanics of NWN, and have been inspire by some action servers in the past and want to build something straightforward but challenging with lots of replay and easy expandability.
I want to build because every time I play some RPG or MMO I always think about certain game mechanics I would love to see, and by building I would get to implement those mechanics.
My friend, you now have your answer.
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Draeze
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
Colgado: viernes, 06 noviembre 2009 06:54 |
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I guess if worse comes to worst I can just release my mod on the vault. I wasn't looking to host a huge server, maybe 16-20 people, so the starting player base would have largely to do with how much advertising I do. |
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Eva Galana
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
Suscrito: 14 ene 2006
De: There I am |
Colgado: viernes, 06 noviembre 2009 07:12 |
Quote: Posted 11/06/09 18:54 (GMT) by Draeze
I guess if worse comes to worst I can just release my mod on the vault. I wasn't looking to host a huge server, maybe 16-20 people, so the starting player base would have largely to do with how much advertising I do.
You know, I almost made that suggestion. But, then, I don't play PW or multiplayer much at all, so of course that would be my first thought.
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-Doppel-ganger-
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
Suscrito: 25 jun 2007 |
Colgado: sábado, 07 noviembre 2009 11:46 |
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If you build it without cep or haks (maybe just with the top content) I will surely play on your server. |
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Draeze
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
Colgado: sábado, 07 noviembre 2009 05:19 |
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I thought CEP was almost a requirement for servers nowadays. I have it imported into my mod but its only top content and basics, for place-ables mostly. |
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Fester Pot
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: HotU
NWN 2
NWN 2: MotB
Suscrito: 14 jul 2004 |
Colgado: sábado, 07 noviembre 2009 08:20 |
Sure is still worth it to build because if you enjoy doing it, it's still worth it.
Check out the thread below and see all the great new adventures that are brewing.
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FP!
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CalSailX
Game Owner
 NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 28 sep 2004
De: USA |
Colgado: domingo, 08 noviembre 2009 03:35 |
If you build because you enjoy building, it sure is! I've
been working on a module for a few years now, most of
that time going into the nuts and bolts of making it the
module "I" want to play.
I've scrapped three different versions so far, taking the
best of what they had and rolling it into the next. Not
sure I'll ever "finish it", but just being able to do
things in the current version that weren't possible in
the last keep me happily chugging along. I'm scratching
my itch and having a good time doing it, what more can
I ask for!
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Draeze
Game Owner
NWN
NWN: SoU
NWN: HotU
Suscrito: 19 jul 2008 |
Colgado: lunes, 09 noviembre 2009 06:11 |
Thanks everyone for the motivational kick in the pants! I've got some work done in the toolset over the weekend, mostly just base scripting and a few areas, and now I'm reading to go full board this week!
I suppose the idea is 'as long as I'm enjoying myself, there's no such thing as waste', although I'm going to try like a madman to promote my mod and server when I go public~ |
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