Neverwinter Nights Hordes of the Underdark News Archive

News Archive

New Premium Neverwinter Nights Module Released!
[Sep 13 2006] Stampede your way into the latest Premium Neverwinter Nights module, Wyvern Crown of Cormyr, which features the long-awaited addition of fully ride-able horses, plus cloaks, tabards, new tileset, new creatures, new placeable objects, and whole a lot more! Discuss.

3 Million Member Contest Closed
[Aug 23 2006] Thanks to everyone who entered the BioWare 3 Million Member Ultimate Gaming Setup contest. The contest is now closed and winners notified by e-mail. To be alerted when our next contest starts up, sign up for our newsletter. Discuss.

Legendary Adventure: The World of Higher Ground
[Aug 23 2006] Read an interview with Funky Swerve, spokesman for NWN persistent world Higher Ground, which is making the transition from NWN 1 to NWN 2. Learn about the cool features Higher Ground has to offer, such as its legendary levels system, intense action, and multi-server community. Discuss.

Wheel of Time Persistent World Part 2
[Aug 02 2006] Read the second half of our Neverwinter Nights interview with Wheel of Time persistent world co-chief, Lucky Day. Learn about what fans of the Wheel of Time can find in the world, along with what eager players can expect as well. Discuss.

Wheel of Time Persistent World
[Jul 26 2006] The Wheel of Time Persistent World has been thriving for years, and we spoke with PW co-owner Lucky Day to learn about one of Neverwinter Night's most enduring and popular gaming destinations. Discuss.

Mass Effect Video: See the Best RPG of E3 in Action
[Jul 19 2006] Mass Effect is taking the next-generation console world by storm! Watch stunning, in-game footage of Mass Effect in action with narration by Project Director Casey Hudson. You can also download this video from the Xbox Live Marketplace and watch it in beautiful, high definition! Discuss.

Mass Effect Podcast Online
[Jul 14 2006] Listen to an interview with Mass Effect Project Director Casey Hudson in a podcast hosted by Official XBox Magazine. According to OXM, Mass Effect is "the single sickest role-playing game we've EVER seen. EVER." Discuss.

New Video: See the Best RPG of E3 in Action
[Jul 13 2006] Mass Effect is taking the next-generation console world by storm! Watch stunning, in-game footage of Mass Effect in action with narration by Producer Casey Hudson. You can also download this video from the Xbox Live Marketplace and watch it in beautiful, high definition! Discuss.

The Overlooked Modules Reports
[Jul 12 2006] With a multitude of community-created modules at the Neverwinter Vault, it's easy to miss a few gems. Enter the Overlooked Modules Reports, which highlight high caliber modules that might have been missed in the avalanche of module submissions. We chat with community members actively working on the project. Discuss.

BloodSpell Anatomy Part 2
[Jul 05 2006] We continue our nuts and bolts look into the making of a feature-length NWN machinima movie. Hugh Hancock of Strange Company outlines the final stages used to craft BloodSpell: Voice Recording, Filming, Editing, and more. Discuss.

BloodSpell: Anatomy of a Feature Length Machinima Film, Pt 1
[Jun 28 2006] If you've ever wondered what goes into making a machinima film, Artistic Director of Strange Company, Hugh Hancock, gives us an in-depth, blow-by-blow account of each step in the crafting of BloodSpell. A fascinating read! Discuss.

From Talented Community Member to BioWare Staff
[Jun 21 2006] As the BioWare community continues to expand, we are always on the lookout for exceptionally talented community members who have shown not only creativity and skill, but the drive to turn a hobby into a profession. We profiled some community members turned BioWare staff when we achieved two million members, and now that the community has ballooned to three million, we wanted to add to the expanding list of outstanding new staff who got their start in the community. Discuss.

BloodSpell: A Feature Length Machinima Film
[Jun 21 2006] BloodSpell, a full-length machinima film built with the Neverwinter Nights engine, recently released the first few installments to the public! We speak with Hugh Hancock, the Artistic Director of Strange Company who heads up the massive BloodSpell project. Discuss.

Learning the Ropes of Game Design with Matt Deller
[Jun 14 2006] We speak with Assistant Principal Matt Deller, a.k.a Poetic Colossus, about teaching game design using Neverwinter Nights, and how a high score in Asteroids can actually mean something in the real world. Discuss.

Widow Hagatha, Sharing Your Dungeon, New Screens
[Jun 14 2006] In this final week for Infinite Dungeons BioWare Wednesday updates, we have for you a new boss monster article about Widow Hagatha, an article on how to share your dungeons with friends and the community, new screenshots, and a new forum portrait. Discuss.

Lord Antoine Baccha, Vizier de Guise
[Jun 07 2006] Read up on Infinite Dungeons' boss monster, Lord Antoine Baccha, Vizier de Guise, and learn about his dual nature and dark secret. Also available this week is a new Infinite Dungeons forums portrait and new screenshots! Discuss.

Infinite Dungeons Wallpaper
[Jun 07 2006] A cool wallpaper for NWN Infinite Dungeons is now available for download. It's brimming with creepy and deadly critters--can you name them all? After you've installed the desktop, read an interview with Senior Artist Todd Grenier who chats about crafting the feature Infinite Dungeons image. Discuss.

Randomization, Scalability, and Stats Collection
[May 31 2006] For the number crunchers out there, read an article about the randomization, scalability, and stats collection of Infinite Dungeons for Neverwinter Nights, written by QA Ninja, Stanley Woo. Discuss.

The Lich King of Infinite Dungeons
[May 31 2006] Not all kings are created equal. Learn about the Infinite Dungeons villain, Masterius the Lich King, and his tragic story. Plus, a new Infinite Dungeons forum portrait and screenshots are available! Discuss.

Infinite Dungeons Boss Monster Revealed
[May 24 2006] Meet Harat, Lord of Darkness, a malformed, demonic outcast from the lower planes and now Halaster's grudging servant in the uber wizard's Undermountain lair. Also check out new Infinite Dungeons screenshots and forum portraits. Discuss.

Final Writing Contest Winner Interviews
[May 17 2006] The last batch of four interviews with the talented folks who won the BioWare Writing contest are up. Read their thoughts on writing, characterization tips, and their plans for the future. Discuss.

Mass Effect a Hit at E3
[May 17 2006] Press and gamers are raving about the Mass Effect demo and presentation they experienced at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Congrats to the Mass Effect team! Browse the full list of online previews and reviews, plus view the complete set of brand new screenshots. Discuss.

Infinite Dungeons Premium Module May 24
[May 17 2006] A brand new Neverwinter Nights premium module releases May 24. Infinite Dungeons provides randomly generated adventures for characters of every level. Play with your friends or compete against your adversaries. If you dare, you can play alone.... View screenshots, read articles, and check out the module's awesome features. Discuss.

Part 2: Writing Contest Winner Interviews
[May 10 2006] Four new interviews with the BioWare Writing Contest winners are up. Read their thoughts on writing modules, finding inspiration, and more. Discuss.

Interviews With Writing Contest Winners
[May 03 2006] This week, we start an article series about the authors of the winning BioWare Writing Contest modules that were recognized for writing quality and ability to tell a good story in a tiny little 4 by 4 square. Discuss.

1.67 Update Script Articles & Demo Module
[May 03 2006] Flashy new creatures are all fine and good, but the real meat of an NWN update is the added scripting commands and features. Check out a player-friendly overview of what might be in store in upcoming modules that utilize some of the new commands, plus in-depth articles about two of the flashier new commands for the scripting enthusiastic. Discuss.

NeverTris: High Fantasy Tetris
[Apr 19 2006] This week we return to our bizarro roots with a profile about Neverwinter Tetris. We spoke with community member Primogenitor, who has created a finely crafted game of Tetris that can be added to any NWN module for an interesting diversion. Discuss.

Independent Game Festival Winner
[Apr 12 2006] This was the first year the Independent Games Festival awarded recognition to the top talent within the rich Neverwinter Nights modding community. This week, we speak with the competition winner, Challseus, about his winning module, Rose of Eternity - Chapter 1 - The Coming, and what it was like to attend the festival. Discuss.

BioWare Writing Contest Winners
[Apr 12 2006] The results are in and winners of the BioWare Writing Contest announced! Congratulations to everyone who entered and to those who won. Director of Design Kevin Barrett also shares with us his closing comments about the contest and a few tips for aspiring writers. Discuss.

The Amazing World of Layonara
[Apr 05 2006] Nearly twelve moons ago we looked at a very impressive NWN persistent world that had gone to great lengths to create a unique experience for serious fans. Since then, Layonara has evolved to produce several new, innovative world features, and we revisit their work and introduce this realm to a new audience. Discuss.

The Lands of Catara
[Mar 29 2006] This week, we profile the NWN persistent world of Catara, which recently joined the Confederation of Planes and Planets. ~ Note: only three days left for BioWare Writing Contest fan voting! Winners will be announced in an upcoming BioWare Wednesday. Discuss.

NWN Module Wins Independent Games Festival
[Mar 24 2006] Community member Challseus won the grand prize in the NWN modding category at the 2006 Independent Games Festival for his excellent adventure, The Rose Of Eternity - Chapter 1. Read more about Challseus and his winning module. Discuss.

The World of Arelith
[Mar 22 2006] We chat with folks from the Neverwinter Nights persistent world of Arelith, which began as small project between friends and grew into a huge, dynamic world for role-players. ~ Heads-up for NWN fans: there's only a week and a bit left to vote in the BioWare Writing Contest. Discuss.

Escape From The Underdark
[Mar 15 2006] What if you were a penniless, escaped slave trapped in the Underdark, desperately seeking a way back outside? This is the premise behind the NWN persistent world, Escape from the Underdark, and world founder Howland answers our questions regarding his ominous setting. ~ Note: Only two weeks left for fan voting in the BioWare Writing Contest! Discuss.

The Persistent World of Silver Spire
[Mar 08 2006] The NWN persistent world of Silver Spire not only has a great backstory, but a team of admins and DMs with a different way of approaching the fundamental cornerstones of running a successful PW as well. We spoke with World Leader Reinstag about his fantastic realm. The first round of judging for the BioWare Writing Contest is now complete, and the final modules are being narrowed down. Community voting is still open though! Discuss.

Hala, The Heroic Domain of Ysgard
[Mar 01 2006] We speak with community member and Head DM Arkon who is thick in the machinery of running Hala, a Neverwinter Nights persistent world set in a Norse theme. Also, now that March has arrived, there is less than a month to check out some of the 300+ Writer's Contest modules, so take a few moments this week to play, evaluate, and vote. Discuss.

Four Easy Steps To Omnipotence
[Feb 22 2006] BioWare's Senior Writer for Mass Effect provides excellent tips and advice in four easy steps about building worlds that are worth spending time in. NWN fans, don't forget to play and vote for modules in the Writing Contest. Discuss.

Writing Contest Module Review Tips
[Feb 15 2006] Two top reviewers from the Neverwinter Vault share their tips and advice on reviewing module entries for the BioWare Writing Contest. Discuss.

The Hunt By The Guildhall
[Feb 08 2006] We profile the fifth finalist in this year's inaugural Best Mod awards at the Independent Game Festival. NWN module, The Hunt, was crafted and produced by students of the Guildhall at the Southern Methodist University. We chat with Guildhall members about their experiences working on a team and building mods. Discuss.

Runes of Blood & Rose of Eternity
[Feb 01 2006] Read two more interviews of NWN community members who've been selected as finalists in the Independent Games Festival mods awards: Brian Watson, who crafted Runes of Blood, a quest for revenge and glory, and Challseus, who created Rose of Eternity - Chapter 1. Discuss.

Vote For The Best Writing Contest Entries
[Feb 01 2006] The BioWare Writing Contest entry period has ended. Thanks to everyone who submitted their modules--best of luck with the voting! Speaking of which, it's now time for you to check out the horde of contest modules at the Vault and start voting for your favourites. Due to the huge volume of module submissions, we're extending the voting period so you'll have a chance to download and try them all. Discuss.

Bitter Harvest & Hythum II: The Halls Of Kilgirn
[Jan 25 2006] We introduce members of the Neverwinter Nights community who have been named finalists for their outstanding work by the Independent Games Festival. This week, read about John Platte, a.k.a Scrotok, who crafted the Dungeon Master-run module Bitter Harvest, and Earnest Noa, who created the Hythum II: The Halls Of Kilgirn adventure. Discuss.

Call For Focus Testers: BioWare Needs YOU!
[Jan 25 2006] Are you interested in participating in the game development process? Do you know what makes a good game great? BioWare is interested in hearing from you! We are currently looking for Edmonton and local area residents who are interested in participating in focus testing. More details.... Discuss.

Free Contest Entry For Community Members
[Jan 25 2006] We're giving away Xbox 360s and there's only one week left to enter. Entry is free, fast, and easy. Hit the contest page, sign into your community account, and click the Enter Contest button. That's all there is to it. Enter now! Discuss.

Enter Today: Submissions Now Being Accepted
[Jan 18 2006] For those entering the BioWare Writing Contest, submissions are now being accepted. View the short entry submission process, follow the instructions carefully, and be sure to enter your module by January 30, 2006. Discuss.

Erick D's Amazing Emitter Shields
[Jan 18 2006] Community member Erick D. treats us to new, emitter-based shields that look awesome and are free for all Neverwinter Nights fans to download and use. Discuss.

BioWare's Kevin Barrett Answers Buckets of Contest Questions
[Jan 11 2006] Back in December, BioWare announced a special contest giving writers a chance at having their material reviewed by some of the best and brightest at BioWare. This week, we answer several questions burning in fans' minds about the contest. Discuss.

Fun To Say, Fun To Use: Konfabulator Widgets
[Jan 04 2006] BioWare's very own Georg Zoeller has crafted a pair of useful tools, known as Konfabulator Widgets, to bring you the latest Jade Empire and Hordes of the Underdark forum topics right to your desktop. Read more about these cool freebies and try them out for yourself. Discuss.

Live Team Interview
[Dec 28 2005] Read an in-depth interview with Lead Live Team Designer Rob Bartel at the JeuxOnLine website. Rob shares his thoughts on Live Team history, the future of NWN, Premium Modules, the 1.67 patch, and more. Discuss.

Celebrate With Adventure
[Dec 28 2005] Looking for adventure this holiday season? Need to hide from the relatives and work on your CRT tan? Try our Plunder Packs! Our Premium Neverwinter Nights Modules are on sale and available for immediate download and play right now at the BioWare Online Store. Discuss.

NWN Project Profile: Ravenloft - Prisoners of the Mist
[Dec 28 2005] We take a look at the classic setting of Ravenloft, which a dedicated group of scripters, builders, and developers have crafted for NWN using custom content developed specifically for this project. Discuss.

NWN Writing Contest Secrets Revealed
[Dec 24 2005] Want to learn more about fine-tuning your Neverwinter Nights writing contest submission? The SciFi Channel spoke with BioWare to get the inside scoop on how to make your module a cut above the rest. Discuss.

BioWare Holiday Card 2005
[Dec 14 2005] Join Tiger Shen, Crypto, and others in having a frolicking-good time this merry season with our 2005 holiday card. Happy holidays from BioWare|Pandemic Studios! Discuss.

Attention Writers! An interview with BioWare's Kevin Barrett
[Dec 14 2005] We speak with Kevin Barrett, BioWare's Assistant Director of Design, about his work, his thoughts on new writers wanting to break into the business, and his involvement with the exceptional contest BioWare is currently running for aspiring writers. Discuss.

Official BioWare T-Shirt Now Available!
[Dec 14 2005] The BioWare t-shirt is now available at the BioWare Online Store. Each shirt ships with the essence of "Eau de Developer" infused directly into the material for an added extra-spicy bonus. Note: no developers were harmed in the making of this product. Not the cool ones anyway. Dang! Discuss.

BioWare Online Store Holiday Sale
[Dec 07 2005] Getting tense about what gift to get that gamer in your life? Look no further than BioWare's Online Store for a whole bag of limited time savings on great BioWare game gear. Be sure to also check out the special "Plunder Pack" deals on Premium Neverwinter Nights Modules to keep your gamer gaming through the holiday season. Discuss.

Support Penny Arcade's Child's Play Charity
[Nov 30 2005] Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity raises money for toys, games, and cash for sick kids in Children's Hospitals across the globe. There are no "Administrative Fees" and all gifts and donations go directly to the hospitals. BioWare is making a donation this year and we hope you will too. Visit the Child's Play website to pick the specific hospital you'd like to support. Discuss.

Students Tackle Game Development
[Nov 30 2005] Last week, we spoke with University of Alberta instructor Nathan Sturtevant about his course that takes computer science students through the process of developing a game using the Neverwinter Nights toolset. This week, we hear the students' side of things. Discuss.

The Contest That Might Become Your Career
[Nov 30 2005] BioWare is holding one of the most exciting contests in our history. Anyone who has dreamed of writing professionally will find this a unique opportunity to get their work noticed by the right people. Visit the contest web page for full contest entry details. Discuss.

Win an Xbox 360 From BioWare
[Nov 23 2005] The next generation of code crunchin', graphics totin', online enablin' consoles is here as Xbox 360 launched worldwide this week. You might already be aware, but Jade Empire and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will work on the Xbox 360, plus our upcoming sci-fi action RPG, Mass Effect, will release on the Xbox 360. If you're chompin' to get an Xbox 360, enter our giveaway contest now. Discuss.

Students Tackle Game Development
[Nov 23 2005] The University of Alberta is trying its hand at teaching game development. Computing Science 299 hopes to introduce "computing technology such as artificial intelligence, computer graphics and animation, music and sound, programming challenges, and game design" to a group of enthusiastic students. Instructor Nathan Sturtevant gave us the rundown of the course. Discuss.

The Persistent World of Ambrosia
[Nov 16 2005] This week we sit down and chat about the opening of longtime community member UO Abigail's latest project, the persistent world of Ambrosia, which features extensive custom scripting. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights The Future For Learning
[Nov 15 2005] Learn how BioWare, Atari, and West Nottinghamshire College have teamed up to improve UK national standards in education and achievement using Neverwinter Nights and tailor-made scenarios that are directly linked to qualifications. Discuss.

Profile: DLA Member Now BioWare Technical Artist
[Nov 09 2005] Meet Brian Chung, formerly of DLA, and the newest NWN community member to be hired by BioWare. Read our Community Manager's interrogation of Brian to learn more about him, how he got hired, and trout. Discuss.

BioWare & Pandemic Studios Join Forces
[Nov 03 2005] BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios announced today a creative and management partnership, forming one of the world's best-funded and largest independent game development houses. Read the official press release for full details. Discuss.

The Making of BloodSpell: Final Installment
[Nov 02 2005] In part three of our Making of BloodSpell profile, we learn the machinima team's secrets for organising and coding this upcoming feature length movie made with our beloved Neverwinter Nights. Discuss.

New Edmonton Con: Pure Speculation
[Oct 26 2005] Too long has the fine, fine city of Edmonton, Alberta been without a serious gathering of geeks. The call went out and was heeded by one Brent Jans, who took up the lordly sceptre of the Mountain Dew and multicolored dodecahedrons and got a darn convention organized. His event, called Pure Speculation, runs October 29-30 2005 and includes local luminaries and even the odd BioWarian thrall. Discuss.

BioWare Community Newsletter #24
[Oct 20 2005] Get the latest updates on Mass Effect revealed in Official Xbox Magazine, new Mass Effect previews, Neverwinter Nights Diamond edition, and more. Don't miss any community news or exclusives: subscribe today. Discuss.

The Making of BloodSpell & Trailer
[Oct 19 2005] The making of BloodSpell, the first feature length machinima using Neverwinter Nights, is a challenging undertaking, a labour of love, and at times, a rampaging hydra of wanton destruction. We begin a three part series looking at how it is all brought together. Interested in machinima? Stay tuned for an exclusive, inside look. We also have the first official BloodSpell trailer--watch it now. Discuss.

Premium Modules Worth Buying?
[Oct 18 2005] The value of the BioWare's Premium Neverwinter Nights Modules is questioned at the GamerDad website. Each of the four modules released to date is reviewed and then assessed as a group. Should you buy? Read the article to find out. Discuss.

BloodSpell: A Neverwinter Nights Machinima Project
[Oct 12 2005] We reintroduce a large Neverwinter Nights machinima project months in development by a team of dedicated professionals. Hugh Hancock, Artistic Director of Strange Company and site overlord at machinima.com, brings us new and fabulous information on the epic BloodSpell project. Discuss.

BioWare Announces New Game - Mass Effect
[Oct 05 2005] Mass Effect is BioWare's new, revolutionary, sci-fi action RPG coming to Xbox 360. Visit the official website to view the trailer (also available for download). While there, enter to win an Xbox 360 and visit the lively forums! Discuss.

Hugo Winning Author Chooses Neverwinter Nights
[Sep 21 2005] Charlie Stross invented our beloved githyanki and slaadi. Not only is he an award-winning author, he's also an NWN fan. Read Mr. Stross's thoughts on D&D, computer games, writing, and gadgets. Discuss.

Meet NWN Bug Smasher, Craig Welburn
[Sep 14 2005] We chat with NWN Master of the Universe and Senior Live Team Programmer Craig Welburn about the great, complex programming beast that is Neverwinter Nights, update 1.67, and more. Discuss.

DLA Member Now BioWare Character Artist
[Sep 07 2005] Character Artist Francis Lacuna began working at BioWare in June 2005. He comes from a background with DLA and his work there helped get him the skills BioWare needed. We chatted with Francis about his experience, his involvement with the NWN community, and what being a character artist with BioWare is all about. Discuss.

Drow On The Prowl - Dor Maeglin Underdark
[Aug 31 2005] The chilling Underdark serves as the central theme of Dor Maeglin, a persistent world tempered into one of the best and broadest multiplayer experiences for Neverwinter Nights. Find out more about this engaging realm in our interview with boss monster Siggy. Discuss.

BioWare Community Newsletter #22
[Aug 26 2005] Take advantage of our limited time Pirates of the Sword Coast sale. Issue #22 also announces your last chance to get the Jade Empire Limited Edition Lithograph. Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe today. Discuss.

On-Going NWN Campaigns Part 2
[Aug 24 2005] Our man in the trenches of on-going campaigns continues his talk on this popular way to enjoy Neverwinter Nights. This week, he delves into big questions dungeon masters and players must answer before beginning a campaign and tips on where new DMs can get help. Discuss.

Crafting On-Going Campaigns With NWN
[Aug 17 2005] We look at a more traditional use for Neverwinter Nights this week: the pen and paper type of on-going campaign where players gather regularly to play with the same group of friends and characters. Discuss.

Fellowship of the Dragonsong Guild
[Aug 10 2005] Read about the two year old Fellowship of the Dragonsong Guild formed by a group of people who have crafted a persistent world and a thriving guild to suit their own gaming style, preferences, and philosophy. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Machinima Tutorial
[Aug 03 2005] The new industry of Machinima is on the rise with its own celebrities, award shows, and multitude of fans. This sort of animation is something virtually anyone can get started in without extensive training or resources. This week, we profile Hugh Hancock who has developed a quick tutorial on using our beloved Neverwinter Nights to make movie magic. Discuss.

NWN Selected for IGF 2006 Mod Competition
[Aug 02 2005] The Independent Games Festival 2006 will include a new Modding Competition. Awarding a total of $10,000 in cash prizes, they will honour the best mods for Neverwinter Nights and three other games. Enter by Oct 10, 2005. Discuss.

NWN Community Expansion Pack Upgraded
[Jul 27 2005] The CEP team has just released an updated Community Expansion Pack! The new version 1.52 includes all the features of previous releases and is fully compatible with NWN v1.66. Find out what has been updated and download it today. Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #21
[Jul 20 2005] Vote For Jade. Issue #21 has news about the 2005 G-Phoria awards, Jade Empire soundtrack restock, Pirates of the Sword Coast articles, and more. Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe today! Discuss.

Artwork for the High Seas! Creating Imagery for Pirates of the Sword Coast
[Jul 20 2005] Working for BioWare gives one access to amazing artists. Todd Grenier has been creating art for many years and was asked to put his talent to work creating a central image for BioWare's latest premium module, Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast. This week, we speak with Todd to learn more about his craft and how the gorgeous feature image for Pirates of the Sword Coast came about. Discuss.

New Pirates of the Sword Coast Wallpaper
[Jul 13 2005] Avast me hearties! Best ye be downloadin' and installin' the beautiful new wallpaper for Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast. It be featurin' the likes of grizzled ol' Captain Allendry, wretched Poly the parrot, and Garm the troglodyte aboard the Midnight Rose, the most notorious ship ever to sail the untamed seas. Get it today or ye'll be kissin' the Gunner's Daughter! Discuss.

The Crew of the Midnight Rose
[Jul 06 2005] This week, we introduce you to the crew of the Midnight Rose--the most notorious ship ever to sail the untamed seas and your home in the BioWare Premium Module, Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast. Also, five new Pirates forum portraits are available for registered NWN owners. Discuss.

Pirates of the Sword Coast Content & Portraits
[Jun 29 2005] Preview the awesome content NWN: Pirates of the Sword Coast offers, including the Undersea Cavern Tileset, underwater placeables, sahaugin, sharks, and the tropical tileset. Plus, read a batch of tips and tricks and check out three new forum portraits. Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #20: Our Biggest Premium Module Ever!
[Jun 28 2005] Issue #20 announces the release of a brand new Neverwinter Nights Premium Module: Pirates of the Sword Coast, which is now available at the BioWare Online Store. Also featured is the NWN 1.66 update, the Jade Empire soundtrack CD, and more. Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe for free today! Discuss.

NWN: Pirates of the Sword Coast Released!
[Jun 22 2005] Ahoy mateys! Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast, the newest premium BioWare module, is now ready for plunderin' at the BioWare Online Store. Our largest premium module ever brims with new content, multiplayer options, a dozen hours of gameplay, and much more. Visit the BioWare Online Store for more information today. Discuss.

Ahoy! New Neverwinter Nights Premium Module Announced
[Jun 15 2005] BioWare is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Neverwinter Nights: Pirates of the Sword Coast, a tale of pirates, parrots, and peril! This exciting adventure boasts a dozen hours of gameplay, multiple endings, single and multiplayer modes, new creatures, new tilesets, and much more! Visit the full site for more details, screenshots, and a wallpaper. Discuss.

What Role Can You Play At BioWare?
[Jun 08 2005] BioWare is a growing company with multiple exciting projects on the horizon, and we want to add YOU to our talented, creative, hard-working team! You have enjoyed our great story- and character-based roleplaying games in the past - now we challenge you to play a role at BioWare in the future! Discuss.

The Persistent World of Layonara
[Jun 08 2005] A persistent world is a labour of love. It requires a tremendous amount of work to establish and even more work to keep it running. Pen and paper gamers often take their worlds online to open them up for everyone to play. Leanthar has taken his 10 years of campaign details and created a lush world to explore for courageous adventurers that welcomes new players and veterans. In this interview, we speak with Leanthar about his world. Discuss.

Do You Have Community News To Report?
[Jun 01 2005] Found something innovative and cool that deserves some recognition? Have a project you are working on that relates to a BioWare game you would like to call attention to? Send us an e-mail and tell us about it! Everything from Neverwinter Nights to Jade Empire is welcome. Discuss.

NWN World of Aventia
[Jun 01 2005] Aventia is a huge persistent world of vastly powerful characters, nefarious villains, and hideous creatures. It offers great features, such as PvP battlegrounds and Clans, Tournament Arenas, Guilds for Classes, Infinite Casting Nerf, Pick Pocketing Nerf, and more. We spoke with founding organizer Jason de Cordoba, aka Oclair Monanari, and PinkFuzz on how this PW got started and what's in store for the future. Discuss.

Back to School for Neverwinter Nights
[May 25 2005] It is always a treat to hear when Neverwinter is used in a completely new and surprising way beyond the gaming world. Peter Gorniak, a.k.a. Sumpfork, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) joins the educators of West Nottingham Shire for crafting NWN into a tool entirely different than what BioWare expected. Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #19
[May 18 2005] New Gear Is Here. This issue announces BioWare and Jade Empire themed goods are now available at the BioWare Online Store, plus features on Jade Empire game secrets and reviews, and recent NWN articles. Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe today!

Neverwinter Nights Profile: Murder At Avedon Hill
[May 18 2005] One of the most enduring story archetypes involves solving a mystery. Add to this a sensational murder and a line-up of diverse and captivating characters as suspects and you have a setting for a fine story of sleuthing and intrigue. P.G. Holyfield, aka gurney9999, has used Neverwinter Nights as a springboard to present a scandalous story of murder most foul and is closing in on completing his first novel from the experience. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: French Connection
[May 11 2005] French-speaking Fabien Cerutti is one of the top rated module makers in the Neverwinter Nights community today, and he has been kind enough to answer some questions about his modules and methods. With the help of BioWare Localization Producer Jenny McKearney, we present Fabien's thoughts this week in both French and English. Discuss.

Hot New Gear Now Available at the BioWare Online Store
[May 11 2005] Responding to numerous community requests, polls, and surveys, we are pleased to announce BioWare and Jade Empire official merchandise is now available from the BioWare online store. Several high quality new products have been added, such as Jade Empire mousepads, Jade Empire t-shirts, BioWare toques, exclusive Jade Empire signed lithographs, and more! Discuss.

NWVault New Design Launch!
[May 04 2005] A year in the works, the NWVault now has a slick new design offering many improvements, such as unification of user features under one account, revised gameworld listings, revised comments system, blog, and more. Visit the NWVault for the full scoop--and download a few modules to play while you're there! Discuss.

Shadowrunner Nights
[May 04 2005] Set in a future where magic has seen a rebirth, the crazy world of Shadowrun is still adjusting to the fact that Dragons and wizardry exist alongside advanced technology and global corporations that have more power then governments. Peacekeeping duties in Iraq have not stopped community member SDX from gearing up to reshape Neverwinter Nights into something that comes with a full clip. Discuss.

An Interview with Rick Burton
[Apr 27 2005] Using the well-crafted community name 'Rick Burton', Rick Burton became well-known to fans as the author of several impressive Neverwinter Nights modules, including his 'Paladin' series, which is planned as a trilogy. His work garnered the attention of the BioWare design department, which concluded that he was the stuff that professionals were made of. Rick took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions on being the latest community talent to start working as a professional game developer. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: World of Amon
[Apr 20 2005] One of the best parts of the Neverwinter Nights community is exploring private worlds created for pen and paper gaming that have been recreated through the NWN Toolset for all to enjoy. Some have even gone so far as to run their home-brewed lands as Persistent Worlds, allowing players around the world to create even more detail and stories. We spoke with Craig Suter who has taken his pen and paper world of Amon and recreated it in NWN. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Resurrection
[Apr 13 2005] Attention Old Schoolers, you'll find this week's profile about the revival of the Neverwinter Nights hosted by AOL in the '90s a great read and a fun trip down memory lane. We spoke with Snake, project lead designer, to learn more about this great mod of a classic game. Discuss.

Neverwinter Profile: Bastions of War
[Apr 06 2005] Bastions of War is a team-based, player versus player, arena module where NWN fans can flex their powergaming muscles, work out their daily stress, and beat the crap out of gnomes, bards, elves, and other deserving folk. :P We spoke with Alec Usticke, BoW's chief admin and scripter, to find out more about this entertaining mod. Discuss.

Neverwinter Community Tileset Pack
[Mar 30 2005] A group of special and slightly crazy people have been tirelessly working on a project to bring Neverwinter fans new and previously released tilesets in a convenient package accessible to the whole community. We spoke with project leader Banshe to learn how the project is going and to find out what exactly will be in the Neverwinter Community Tileset Pack. Discuss.

Super-Powered Tools for ModForce!
[Mar 23 2005] The foundation of any community is based on the enthusiasm and talent of its members and the tools that are available to create new content. In our first article on the new partnership between BioWare and Irrational Games, General Manager and Creative Director Ken Levine hinted at what was coming down the pipe for Modder fans of Freedom Force. In this week's scoop, Ken gives the Mod community some tips on the fabulous new tools. Discuss.

NWN Profiles: Eye of the Beholder Project & David Gaider Interview
[Mar 23 2005] The original Eye of the Beholder grabbed gamers by their keyboards and wouldn't let them go. Now, 14 years later, a team of community members have made a gigantoid mod of the original adventure for Neverwinter Nights; plus, they've added a bevy of new NWN content. We spoke with team members Rick and Mika about the project. In other NWN related news, be sure to also read an interview with BioWare Designer David Gaider recently posted at the Ladies of Neverwinter site. Discuss.

News From The DM Friendly Initiative
[Mar 16 2005] Being a Dungeon Master is hard work. You need to be organized, dedicated, play a 1000 parts to tell your players a story, and somewhere along the way, have some fun yourself. The DM Friendly Initiative (DMFI) focuses on creating tools to help the beleaguered DM run adventures with the fewest hiccups and stalls as possible. This week, we speak with Carlo, the DMFI project coordinator. Discuss.

Neverending Nights - A Machinima Project
[Mar 02 2005] It took little time for fans to break the boundaries of the Aurora Toolset in pursuit of telling their personal stories when Neverwinter Nights was released, and now a pair of creative souls have teamed up to create an NWN Machinima project. Read how and why Adam Freese and Tawmis have produced a series of video shorts that bring out the humorous side of being a hero. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Premium Module Updates Now Available
[Feb 23 2005] Version 1.1 for Neverwinter Nights premium modules Kingmaker, ShadowGuard, and Witch's Wake is now available. The 1.1 updates address various known issues based on feedback from the community. If you have already purchased a premium module, you can download the updated version at your BioWare Store Downloads page. Discuss.

Chaos Harbinger and Primeval Champion - New NWN Epics
[Feb 16 2005] A brand new pair of epic character builds, complete with downloadable character files so you can tweak and fiddle with them yourself, are up at the Neverwinter Nights web site. This week, we offer you the Chaos Harbinger and the Primeval Champion built by Imna Lias. Discuss.

New NWN Epics: Devastating Rogue and Troubadour Guardian
[Feb 09 2005] Roll up your sleeves and dig into another pair of great epic character builds. This week, we feature the Devastating Rogue and the Troubadour Guardian created by Brian "Flameoftheabyss" Quah. In related news, the Community Expansion Pack team has recently updated the CEP to 1.51. Download it today. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker RPG of the Year!
[Feb 03 2005] The 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards took place February 1st, and Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker was awarded with Roleplaying Game of the Year. Congratulations to Dan, Cori, and the BioWare Live Team! Discuss.

Jade Empire Pre-Order Bonus!
[Feb 02 2005] Jade Empire Limited Edition is now available for pre-order at no extra cost. The Limited Edition contains exclusive bonus content, such as the devastating new fighting style Spade Staff, "The Making of Jade Empire" video documentary on DVD, and this week's BioWare Wednesday feature: the new and completely playable character Monk Zeng. Be sure to also download the cool Monk Zeng desktop today as well. Discuss.

NWN Epic Builds Are Back!
[Feb 02 2005] The epic PC builds are back, baby! Check out these elite PCs with complete character advancement history from 1st to 40th level. Plus, you can download 20th and 40th level snapshots of each build to tinker and game with on your own. This week, we feature a pair who wouldn't be caught dead wearing pink and fuzzy bunny slippers: the Death Hunter and the Wrathful Berserker. Discuss.

Jade Limited Edition Now Available!
[Jan 31 2005] Jade Empire hits store shelves April 14, however, a Limited Edition is available for pre-order today that features a bonus character, a bonus fighting style, and a behind-the-scenes "making of" video on DVD produced by G4 Tech TV! Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #16
[Jan 28 2005] This issue tells how you can save over 25% on Premium Neverwinter Nights modules for a limited time. It also has links to exclusive community Jade screenshots and more. Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe today! Discuss.

Save Over 25% on Neverwinter Nights Premium Modules
[Jan 26 2005] For a limited time you can save more than 25% on the critically acclaimed premium Neverwinter Nights modules. Grab them at these great prices while you can! Discuss.

NWCON3: Con of the Dead Has Begun
[Jan 26 2005] NWCON 3: Con of the Dead has begun and there is a treasure chest full of games, events, and seminars for you to discover and enjoy. Check out the fantastic week of activities ahead, including DM and player seminars, roundtable discussions, ghost stories, and of course, games! Discuss.

Official Neverwinter Nights 2 Forums Launched
[Jan 19 2005] We are pleased to announce the launch of the official discussion forums for the upcoming Neverwinter Nights 2 game that is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment using the BioWare Aurora Engine® technology. Swing by the new forums to join the community, or use your existing account, and read and discuss all things NWN2 with Obsidian developers and Neverwinter Nights fans! Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights 2 Developer Interview
[Jan 19 2005] Obsidian Entertainment is hard at work developing Neverwinter Nights 2. Lead Designer Ferret Baudoin graciously gave us some of his time to chat about NWN2, the toolset, and the D&D rules set that will be used in the game. Discuss.

AIAS Kingmaker Nomination Interview
[Jan 19 2005] Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker was recently nominated by the prestigious Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for the RPG of the Year award. We waded through the paparazzi and blinding flashes to get developer reactions from Dan and Cori. Discuss.

Kingmaker Nominated For RPG Of The Year
[Jan 17 2005] The premium Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker module has been nominated for RPG of the Year by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Congratulations to Cori, Dan, and the BioWare development team! Visit the Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker full site for more details about this fun and highly replayable premium module. Discuss.

NWCON 3: Con of the Dead - Jan 26-30
[Jan 12 2005] Start the New Year with some flesh-consuming horror from the damned! Lead Coordinator Danebo gears up for the next huge Neverwinter Nights online convention, January 26-30, filled with special events, contests, and of course, games of spleen-spasming terror in the name of wholesome fun. Organizers Danebo, Festivus, J'Dai, and even grizzled Con veteran Eliandi, gave us the details of the upcoming NWCON 3. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Extender V2 Profiled
[Jan 05 2005] Exploring a persistent world with friends is a favourite way fans play NWN multiplayer. The ground-breaking program, Neverwinter Nights Extender (NWNX), addresses the community's desire for a true persistent world--it ensures character actions are permanently remembered. NWNX was recently updated, and we spoke with Papillon about the latest version, NWNX2. Discuss.

West Nottinghamshire Wins Beacon Award!
[Dec 22 2004] The Computing Science team at West Nottinghamshire College crafted Neverwinter into a learning tool that just won one of the top awards in education in the UK: a Beacon. Members of the team share their experiences with winning the Beacon Award and their thoughts on the future. Discuss.

Holiday Top 10
[Dec 22 2004] 'Tis the season to overindulge on kidney-damaging sweets like "Chocolate covered Suger Fried Icing Smacktee-Loops" and put yourself into an endless dreamy glucose stupor. Put down grandma's fruit cake and catch up on the Top 10 reasons to give premium Neverwinter Nights modules this holiday season. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Profile of Composer David John
[Dec 15 2004] Adding music can have a profound affect on gameplay. Just ask David John, a Canadian composer who was recently contracted to conjure up some exceptional music for the premium Neverwinter Nights modules on sale now at the BioWare Online Store. This week, we chat with David to learn more about his instrumental game craft. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Witch's Wake Developer Put To The Question
[Dec 08 2004] Witch's Wake I was a huge hit among NWN community members, with over a million downloads since its release over a year and a half ago. The remastered premium Neverwinter Nights: Witch's Wake module is now available at the BioWare Online Store, and we took a few moments to chat with the module's developer, Rob Bartel, to learn about the module's design and to see if we could pry some information from him about the future of the series. Discuss.

Developer of Neverwinter Nights: ShadowGuard Interviewed
[Dec 01 2004] Ben McJunkin was one of the first community members to be approached to create a module exclusively for BioWare. In this week's article, our intrepid Community Manager learns how Ben approached the creation of Neverwinter Nights: ShadowGuard and some of the challenges involved in making a BioWare Online Store premium module. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker Developer Interview
[Nov 24 2004] We recently caught up with the Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker module developers to get their thoughts and views on the making of this premium module that's now available at the BioWare Online Store. Read about what they enjoyed most about crafting the adventure, their favourite module character, and more. Discuss.

NPCs of Neverwinter Nights: ShadowGuard
[Nov 17 2004] Keep your enemies close and your friends closer--it pays to know who you're adventuring with! Read this week's NPC profiles for the premium Neverwinter Nights module, ShadowGuard, to learn more about your companions--perhaps more than they'd like you to know. Heh. Discuss.

Catch These Premium Neverwinter Nights Module Tips
[Nov 17 2004] Check out cool tips and secrets from the writers and designers of the premium Neverwinter Nights modules that are on sale now: Kingmaker, ShadowGuard, and Witch's Wake. Use these tips to get the most out of your gameplay experiences and to replay the adventures with different objectives and perspectives in mind! (Spoiler warning.) Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker NPCs Profiled With Audio!
[Nov 10 2004] Kingmaker offers some wonderful, non-linear story-telling and roleplaying possibilities. The quality of personality, writing, and voice-over of non-player characters definitely impacts how enjoyable an adventure is to play, and Kingmaker's designers spent a lot of time making sure this module's NPCs are fun to roleplay and interact with. Read, look, and listen to a sample cast of henchmen from Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker in this week's NPC profile. Discuss.

Premium Neverwinter Nights Modules Now Available!
[Nov 10 2004] The doors opened November 10th to BioWare's Online Store. Sporting fresh new adventures for Neverwinter Nights fans to explore is only the beginning of what fans can expect! We caught up with BioWare Joint-CEO Ray Muzyka, Marketing Director Craig Priddle, Live Team Lead Designer Rob Bartel, Client Care Specialist Jason Barlow, and Community Manager Jay Watamaniuk to answer a few questions about the bright future of the BioWare Online Store. Discuss.

BioWare Online Store Interview
[Nov 08 2004] Read what BioWare Joint-CEOs, Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka, have to say about the November 10th launch of the BioWare Online Store and the release of new premium Neverwinter Nights modules. View the article at the GameSpot web site. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights: Witch's Wake Remastered Sub-Races
[Nov 03 2004] Great news for Witch's Wake fans! There are now 27 new subraces for you to choose from when creating your character for Witch's Wake Remastered! These races were added to flesh out the game world of Witch's Wake and to enhance the roleplaying aspects of the module. Visit the Witch's Wake site for subrace pics and profiles. Discuss.

NWN Community Expansion Pack 1.50 Upgrade Now Available
[Oct 27 2004] Not only is the NWN Community Expansion Pack 1.50 upgrade compatible with NWN 1.64, but it comes with a cornucopia of new content, such as CODI's osyluth and maugs, DLA's treant and gem golems, exotic new weapons, additional shields, more clothing, new placeables, and much, much more. The long-awaited CEP sequel is now available for download--get yours today! Discuss.

All-New Adventures For Neverwinter Nights!
[Oct 27 2004] Neverwinter Nights fans rejoice for more official content is coming your way. BioWare has announced three new premium Neverwinter Nights modules: Kingmaker, ShadowGuard, and Witch's Wake. Each will be available November 10th when the BioWare Online Store opens its online doors. The premium modules will host a wide variety of features, including engrossing storylines, professional voice-over, musical scores, brand new in-game content, and much more. Discuss.

NWN Goes To School
[Oct 20 2004] Crushing your foes and driving them before you amongst the lamentations of their women (and men...this is an equal opportunity lamentation) is how Neverwinter Nights is generally expected to be used. Team staff at the West Nottinghamshire College are changing that expectation though, and they're building excitement in their students at the same time by taking Neverwinter Nights and turning it into a learning tool. Read the article for the full scoop. Discuss.

NWN Player Profile: Skullport Game Guides
[Oct 13 2004] Game walkthroughs are awesome tools for extracting every last ounce of entertainment from a game. The Skullport website has embraced computer games set in the Forgotten Realms and provides walkthroughs for games such as the Baldur's Gate series and Neverwinter Nights. Each walkthrough is crazy with detail on plots, gameplay tips, PC classes, spells, items, and more. We caught up with founder and obvious worklunatic, Sylvus Moonbow, to get the goods on Skullport. Discuss.

New Skies For Neverwinter Nights
[Sep 29 2004] Three great new skies will be included in the upcoming Neverwinter Nights update. Fly over to the NWN screenshots page to see the crisp Desert Clear sky, the ominous Grassy Storm sky, and the chilly Winter Clear sky. Discuss.

NWN Platinum Now In Stores!
[Sep 22 2004] Finally, your RPG collection will be complete! The NWN Platinum Edition is unleashed and on store shelves. It comes complete with the 100-hour official campaign and both official expansion packs, Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark for one low price. Discuss.

NWCon 2.5 The Madness Continues...
[Sep 22 2004] NWCon takes places this weekend, Sept 25-26. It's a free, online convention for Neverwinter Nights players that includes in-game and chat-based seminars where experts will share their NWN knowledge on DMing, gaming, building, and more. And, of course, there are games. Lots of games! New players and experts alike are welcome to join in and share the fun. For more info, hit the NWCon site. Discuss.

NWN - The Stink On Trogs
[Sep 15 2004] Devilish creatures of heartless evil, Troglodytes delight in feasting on their defeated enemies and thus carry a variety of exotic mustards and other condiments at all times. Although cunning and fierce in battle, when the Troglodyte is angry or frightened they secrete an oily musk-like substance similar to what you smell at gaming conventions and LAN parties. The Trog is a new critter appearing in the upcoming NWN update. Discuss.

NWN Profile - The Confederation of Planes & Planets
[Sep 01 2004] The Confederation of Planes & Planets is a group of linked NWN persistent worlds that players can seamlessly adventure in and travel through. CoPaP's goal is to create the entire D&D setting in Neverwinter Nights, piecing together every plane, planet, wildspace area, and every campaign setting, both official and unofficial. We spoke with some of the head honchos of these worlds to get a better idea of what they have set-up for our gaming giddiness. Discuss.

NWN Gen Con Report
[Aug 25 2004] Our brave Community Manager, Jay Watamaniuk, reports from the field at this year's Gen Con in Indianapolis. Read how he avoids a close brush with death by taking photos of a Tigerlady and his experience being on the show floor meeting and greeting BioWare fans from around the world. Discuss.

The NWN Roundtable Discussion - Part 2
[Aug 25 2004] Last week, we asked our panel of experts to talk about the persistence of the Neverwinter Nights community, how people play, and why. This week, we gaze a little further into the crystal ball and get some impressions on what is in store for our favorite game. Discuss.

2 Million Member Giveaway Closed
[Aug 25 2004] The entry deadline is over and winners of the Alienware PC, video cards, Xboxes, and a horde of games will soon be notified by e-mail. The entire BioWare staff would like to thank everyone who entered this amazing, unique, BioWare community event. We have the best community in the world! Be sure to surf to the web site and read the past weeks' 2 Million Member celebration articles. Discuss.

Looking Into The Crystal Ball - The NWN Roundtable
[Aug 18 2004] As part of the 2 Million Member Celebration bonanza event this month, we asked a group of Neverwinter Nights community members to talk about the BioWare's community, persistent worlds, multiplayer and DMed NWN play, and the future of NWN. Reminder: the last day to enter the giveaway is Monday, so enter now! Discuss.

Dragonlance Adventures Update, Part 2
[Aug 11 2004] In part I, we introduced the massive NWN community-made project known as DragonLance Adventures. This week, we get the scoop on some of the details about what fans can expect when DLA is completed. If you're curious about cloaks, rideable horses, new tilesets, and other cool new goodies, read on. Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Platinum Edition Announced!
[Aug 05 2004] Finally, your RPG collection will be complete! This fall, the NWN Platinum Edition will be unleashed, complete with the 100-hour official campaign and both official expansion packs, Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

Dragonlance Adventures Progress Update, Part 1
[Aug 04 2004] Ever wanted to throttle a kender? Well, your chance is coming. This week, we speak with Steel_Wind, Project Lead on the DragonLance Adventures fan expansion for Neverwinter Nights. Find out how the project got started, what the biggest challenges were in bringing DragonLance to NWN, and info about the upcoming downloadable version of the classic PnP module, DL1: Dragons of Despair. By the way, that Kender's turning blue now--and your wristwatch is missing... Discuss.

A BioWare Community Timeline
[Aug 04 2004] We take a walk down memory lane in the first part of our 2 Million Member celebration article series. Where were you October 2001 when forums.bioware.com first launched? Dancing fleetfootedly to "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi perhaps? Hmmm, maybe not. If you haven't already, be sure to enter the contest for your chance to win an Alienware PC, Xboxes, and more! Discuss.

KotOR Wins 4 At G4
[Aug 03 2004] KotOR took home 4 awards at the G-Phoria/TechTV 2004 awards down in Los Angeles: Best Game of the Year, Best RPG of the Year, Best (Movie) Adaptation of the Year, plus the Electronics Boutique customer-voted Best Game of the Year! Congrats to the KotOR team! Discuss.

Win With BioWare Community 2 Million Celebration!
[Jul 28 2004] The BioWare community is now over 2 million members! To show our thanks we are giving away some fantastic loot, including an Alienware PC, Xboxes, NVIDIA graphics cards, games, and more. Visit the contest page today for details and entry form. Discuss.

New NWN Epics!
[Jul 07 2004] Two new Epic Character builds are out this week. The first is the Versatile Kensai, a jack-of-all-trades of epic proportions with a skill list a mile long. A veritable Swiss army knife of characters. The next one gives us the willies--the Infernal Warrior. Here's a dude who'd just as soon eat your soul as look at ya. Yikes! Discuss.

Download A New Dragon Age Wallpaper!
[Jul 07 2004] Download a brand new wallpaper for our exciting PC fantasy roleplaying game in development, Dragon Age. This wallpaper depicts a barbarian from some of our early, early concept art for the recent E3 trade show demo. Check out a full body shot, a profile, head shots, and a couple of conceptual equipment items. Discuss.

New Epic Characters - Marauder & Medic
[Jun 30 2004] The epic characters are back with a pair of cool new builds. The Magical Marauder is a harmonious combination of magic and might who can dish out arcane mayhem and devastating greatsword criticals. With a measely AC of 70, The Combat Medic is a bastion of defense who can leap into battle, grab those bandages, and patch up the fallen so they can jump back into the fray. Discuss.

CEP in Spanish!
[Jun 30 2004] The Neverwinter Nights Community Expansion Pack now includes Spanish versions of all the CEP items, creatures, clothing, and placeable names and descriptions. As a special bonus, it also includes updated crafting scripts in Spanish. Download it today from the NWVault. Discuss.

NWN Profile: NWTactics
[Jun 23 2004] Do you yearn to crush your friends like the dogs they are in gleeful player versus player (PvP) gaming under the Neverwinter roof? If so, look no further than the world of NWTactics! NWTactics is a tested, balanced, and exciting way to flex your might. Recently, we chatted with PDL Northpal, NWTactics developer and PvP enthusiast. Discuss.

The First Dragon Age Wallpaper Just Released
[Jun 23 2004] The first Dragon Age wallpaper has just been released! Based on a piece of awesome concept art, the wallpaper is sure to spruce up even the dullest monitors. Visit the official Dragon Age web site to download the wallpaper today. Discuss.

Player's Guide to Neverwinter Connections Released
[Jun 16 2004] The world's leading Neverwinter gamer matchmaking service has recently posted a new guide to their services. The guide tells you what you need to know about NeverwinterConnections.com, how to get involved with online multi-player games, what multiplayer Neverwinter Nights is like, and more! The guide is also available in a handy print-frienldy format. Be sure to check out upcoming scheduled games at www.neverwinterconnections.com or the official NWN site as well. Discuss.

NWN Profile: The Persistent World of Brynsaar
[Jun 16 2004] Brynsaar (pronounced BRIN-saur) is a Neverwinter Nights persistent world where serious roleplayers come to pursue epic quests in search of glory and renown. Caught in the crux between law and chaos, good and evil, Brynsaar is brimming with exciting areas, epic quests, and roleplaying possibilities. Discuss.

NWN Profile: The Persistent World of Glorwing
[Jun 09 2004] With engaging quests, glowing standing stones that transport you to far flung parts of the world, and interesting characters, Glorwing has become known for being an easy place in which to start your persistent world journeys with Neverwinter Nights. We spoke with founder and organizer Cornflower to find out more about the world of Glorwing. Discuss.

NWN Now An MMORP Educational Tool!
[Jun 07 2004] The Education Arcade is using the NWN engine to power a multiplayer online roleplaying game set during the American War for Independence. Designed for classroom use, students choose a pre-defined character and explore the game world. The story of the war is told through a series of chapters where players can take a role in, or interact with, events surrounding the epic struggle. Very cool! For more information, visit the Revolution page and gallery. Discuss.

NWN Profile: The Persistent World Of Avlis
[Jun 02 2004] Avlis is one of the original NWN persistent worlds and has grown to include 2500+ areas to explore and offers exceptional roleplaying to experience. New players can read through over one hundred pages of history and details about this very mature world. Josh Simon, Team Leader, found the time to respond to some our questions about Blackdagger: The World of Avlis. Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #13
[Jun 01 2004] Hot off the digital presses is lucky newsletter issue #13. Catch the full 20 minute E3 Jade Empire demo video, Dragon Age info, Jade community exclusive screenshots, and more! Don't miss any community updates or exclusives: subscribe today! Discuss.

NWN Profile: Introduction To Persistent Worlds
[May 26 2004] Have you finished Neverwinter Nights? Do you still lust for adventure? Neverwinter Nights is far more than just the official campaign. An entire universe of quests, treasure, danger, and monsters await you in the many persistent worlds that have been created by the community. Not sure what persistent worlds are? Lycius, founder and owner of Brynsaar, explains what a persistent world is and how you can continue your endless adventures. Discuss.

Dragon Age FAQ, Forum, and Awards
[May 24 2004] We've updated the Dragon Age site with an official FAQ and opened a new Dragon Age forum. Recently, Actiontrip declared Dragon Age E3 Best of Show, 1UP nominated it best PC game, and it was a finalist for best RPG at IGN and Yahoo!

Jade Empire Wins Best Xbox RPG
[May 24 2004] New awards are being heaped on Jade. IGN declares it Best Xbox RPG of E3, Yahoo! says it's the best RPG, and GameSpy has awarded it Best Xbox and Best RPG of E3 2004. Check out the News & Previews page for detailed info.

Jade Empire Best Xbox Game and RPG of E3!
[May 20 2004] Gamespy has awarded Jade Empire the Best of Show: Xbox Game and RPG for E3 2004! GameInformer placed Jade in the top five best games E3 2004. Read previews at Xbox.com, GameSpot, GameSpy, IGN, TeamXbox, 1Up, XboxAdvanced, and Games Domain.

Jade Empire a Huge Success at E3
[May 19 2004] E3 attendees were wild about Jade Empire. Read the detailed reviews and previews at GameSpot, GameSpy, IGN, TeamXbox, 1Up, XboxAdvanced, and Games Domain. Jade Empire has also been nominated by 1UP.com for best Xbox Game at E3.

Dragon Age Official FAQ and Forum Up!
[May 19 2004] We've updated the Dragon Age site with an official FAQ and opened a new, official Dragon Age forum. In related news, Dragon Age also won E3 Best of Show from ActionTrip and was nominated for best PC game by 1UP.com!

NWN Profile: Player Resource Consortium
[May 19 2004] The lack of career choices starting to chaff just a tad? Having trouble relating to the somewhat conservative fighter, wizard or rogue? Does your complex soul scream for more? Rejoice, for the Player Resource Consortium has the solution. Take a look at this exceptional group of people who have been hard at work creating huge extras for players of Neverwinter Nights. Discuss.

Dragon Age Previews!
[May 13 2004] New previews are up for BioWare's recently announced RPG, Dragon Age. Get the scoop at GameSpot, the Neverwinter Vault, Gamespy, Homelan, and IGN. For more information, visit the Dragon Age site and join the official discussion.

Jade Empire Is A Big Hit At E3!
[May 13 2004] Fans and press are raving about Jade Empire. Check out the latest pics from the show floor and last night's BioWare hosted Fan Party at the Microsoft booth. Also check out new previews and videos at GameSpot, Gamespy, IGN, and Team Xbox.

NWNCon II: Wrap-Up Thoughts
[May 12 2004] The second online Neverwinter Night convention wrapped up after a very successful three days of non-stop gaming, chatting, and smacking the XP out of their enemies. J'Dai Voisin and Danebo, two of the chief organizers of the convention, give us their thoughts on how the event went and what we can expect in the future. Discuss.

NWN Community Expansion Pack Patch Released
[May 12 2004] There have been over 185,961 downloads of the CEP, and thanks to our great community, a number of bugs have been identified and reported. The CEP Team has been listening and a new patch is out and ready for everyone to download. Over 30 bugs have been stomped out, including crafting script issues, misbehaving placeables, and non-gurgling slimes! Download the patch today. Discuss.

Dragon Age by BioWare Corp. Announced
[May 07 2004] BioWare has just announced a new RPG, Dragon Age. For more information, visit the Dragon Age site, and join the official discussion. Check back for previews during E3 next week! Discuss.

Ray & Greg Chat About E3
[May 06 2004] Watch GameSpot's new video interview with BioWare Joint-CEOs Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka. Catch their thoughts on the upcoming E3 show in LA, Jade's awesome "twitch" game play and great epic roleplaying story line, and more.

2 New NWN Epics: Dragon Kin and Dwarven Wall
[May 05 2004] Fresh meat! The Dragon Kin is a combination of epic wizard and formidable, shape-shifting druid. Epic enemies might not fear a regular dragon, but they will fear the Dragon Kin! Those who attack our second epic PC offering will learn the full meaning of futility as their blows bounce off his incredibly hard form. Those who stick around afterwards will learn what the afterlife holds in store for them, as the Dwarven Wall will neatly separate their head from their shoulders with devastating blows. Discuss.

The Community Expansion Project Is A Hit!
[Apr 21 2004] The wildly successful CEP has been downloaded a stunning 142,871 times since its release March 24. The community has embraced the custom content package with open arms, no doubt because of the huge amount of free, high quality content it contains. Also note that the CEP team is working hard on the first CEP patch as we speak. NWCon II took place last weekend and was a great success. The transcript of Thursday's kickoff chat has been posted at the Neverwinter Vault. Discuss.

Two New NWN Epic Characters Posted
[Apr 21 2004] Ding, ding! It's round four of the NWN Epic Character builds. Check out the gruesome Undead Lord who calls demiliches pets and the half-dragon Blade Juggernaut who enjoys a good fire belch every day. Created by Christopher "cdaulepp" Aulepp, you don't want to miss these epic builds. Discuss.

NWCon II Kicks Off This Thursday Eve!
[Apr 14 2004] Be sure to attend the kickoff chat for the second NWCon on April 15th at 7pm CST (GMT-5). Hobnob with members from the City of Doors Initiative, Dragonlance Adventures, d20 Modern Group, and BioWare staff. And then Friday through Sunday will be overflowing with awesome gaming events and informative panels; so clear your schedule, adjust your chair, and stock up on the pop and chips--it's gamin' time! This week we've also posted a new profile about NWCon that's an interesting read. Discuss.

Builder Alert: Awesome NWN 3d Tool
[Apr 14 2004] Ever wanted to craft your own critters, weapons, or placeables? Check out NWMax. Produced by the DragonLance Adventures team to manage the huge content demands for their upcoming module, this wonderful, time-saving tool will help you craft new models and tilesets faster and easier than ever before. It's based on discreet's free gmax software, and while NWmax won't model for you, it does remove the barriers to community creation of 3d content. From the interested amateur to the advanced builder - this is an exceptional tool at the very best price - FREE. Discuss.

NWN City Of Doors Initiative Profile
[Apr 08 2004] Heads up berks! The City Of Doors Initiative, "Foundation", is almost here. We tracked canny CODI team leader Papermonk down in his birdcage and got the latest chant about the project before he could wriggle away and give us the laugh. CODI is all about bringing the revered Planescape setting to NWN, and if you're not barmy, you'll check it out. If you are barmy, drop me a note 'cause I got some prime Gehenna real estate if you've got the jink! Discuss.

NWCon II is coming April 16-18!
[Apr 08 2004] Last Year's NWCon was a huge success and this year's event will be even better. Swing by and attend DMed sessions, multiplayer DM-less mods, PvP arenas, and team events, all scheduled through the Neverwinter Connections player matching service. Plan to attend the expert panel discussions on a wide variety of topics that include Designing and Building Long Term Campaigns, Playing PnP Style, Custom Content Creation, and much more! NWCon events will run Friday April 16 to Sunday April 18, with a kickoff extravaganza on the evening of Thursday, April 15. For more information, visit the NWNCon Site, forums, and online store. Discuss.

BioWare Newsletter #12
[Apr 07 2004] Release the hounds, the new BioWare Community Newsletter is here! Want access to exclusive content and news about our games? Sign up for future newsletters with a BioWare Community account and set your preferences here! Discuss.

Neverwinter Nights Goes Modern
[Mar 31 2004] Ditch the dragons and bring on the tanks. Booyah! Thanks to the d20 Modern Mod group, the Neverwinter Nights game is being dragged into the 21st century, replete with guns, skyscrapers, cyberpunk duds, and more. Read about the evil geniuses behind this ambitious plot and learn details about what's shakin' in the modern world. On an NWN related note, NWCon events are running Friday April 16 to Sunday April 18, with a kickoff extravaganza on the evening of Thursday, April 15. For more information, visit the NWNCon Site, forums, and online store. Discuss.

NWN Community Expansion Pack Released!
[Mar 24 2004] The CEP team has just released the much anticipated Community Expansion Pack! Once you download the free CEP you can use it to run any CEP-compatible modules. If you have never used custom content before, don't worry: the CEP does not affect your NWN game installation. It's simple and takes minutes to install. You will be amazed at what it can do for the look and feel of you game. The CEP also contains a fully playable module, so you can try out the new content right away. Be sure to check out the CEP trailer for a guided tour as well. Discuss.

Community Expansion Pack Coming March 24!
[Mar 17 2004] BioWare is excited to announce the official public release for the highly anticipated Community Expansion Project (CEP) will be March 24th! For more information about the CEP, visit BioWare's CEP info page. While you have your calendar open, note that NWCon II: Hordes of the Internet will take place online April 16th-18th. Play in games and attend expert panel discussions on a wide variety of topics! Want to get involved? Visit www.neverwinterconnections.com. Discuss.

NWN Epic Character Builds: Part III
[Mar 17 2004] This week, we feature two more awe-inspiring epic character community contributions. The Devastating Kukri Master is the consummate combatant, combining a blenderific attack style with a stainless steel defense. The Rogue Archer was built to deliver the best sneak attack damage and employ hit and run guerilla tactics. Discuss.

NWN Epic Character Builds: Part II
[Mar 10 2004] This week, we feature two new cool epic character community contributions. Whirling Death was designed to maximize the odds of getting critical hits and doing massive damage against multiple melee opponents in a round. The Damage Adept was built around the concept of delivering the most damage in one hit with a scythe. Discuss.

NWN Community Expansion Pack Team Profile
[Mar 10 2004] Meet the masterminds behind the upcoming Community Expansion Pack for Neverwinter Nights. Learn why the project got started, who is a secret geneticist in disguise, and what the team hopes you'll use the expansion pack for. The CEP is an upcoming, community created, simple download that contains a ton of high-quality, custom content for Neverwinter Nights. For more information and screenshots, check the CEP information page. Discuss.

Show Your Support! Vote Today.
[Mar 05 2004] Vote for Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic or Baldur's Gate II in GameSpy's Extra Life Title Fight. Do you love BioWare's games? Now's your chance to show your support. Visit GameSpy today to vote for your favourite title.

NWN Epic Character Builds
[Mar 03 2004] Munchkins are people too. We think. So, for all you power mongers, we have a special treat. Check out these epic characters, built ground up from level one to forty by community uber-moderator, Christian "Torias" Gillott, tweaked for cosmic power. This week, we feature the Divine Warrior and the Reliable Archer, complete with downloadable character files! Discuss.

GameSpy Title Fight - Vote for KotOR and BGII Today!
[Mar 02 2004] Do you love BioWare's games? Now's your chance to show your support! Head on over to GameSpy today (March 2) and vote for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn as they vie for the championship in GameSpy's Title Fight! Discuss.

Community Expansion Pack Preview Part II
[Feb 25 2004] The CEP is a community created, simple download that contains a ton of high-quality, custom content for Neverwinter Nights. For this week's sneak preview update, we feature a new FAQ with questions from fans and answers from the CEP team. Also new are 6 new galleries, featuring some of the new creatures, structures, PC races, and more! Check out the sneak preview now! Discuss.

Community Expansion Pack Preview
[Feb 18 2004] The CEP is the result of over two years' community development and contributions and contains a ton of high-quality, custom content for Neverwinter Nights. When it's available, it will be a simple download that takes just minutes to install and inlcudes such things as 450 creatures, 14 new weapons and thousands of components, 324 shields, 1448 new placeables, and more. Check out the sneak preview right now! Discuss.

Cool Winter Skies
[Feb 11 2004] Brrrrr. Check out the cool Winter Skies addition to the upcoming Neverwinter Nights update. These skies are replacing the Stormy set, which will appear in a later update after we do some touch-ups to those tempestuous items. Discuss.

Nasher Leaves His Stuff Around
[Feb 04 2004] Remember the young Lord Nasher battling the minotaur in the opening cinematic of Neverwinter Nights? Well, he's a wee bit older now, and several important and magical pieces of his equipment have gone missing! Finding these items is a fun mini-quest in Chapter 2 of Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

Find Multiplayer Games Easier
[Feb 04 2004] The Neverwinter site now features a live, 24/7 feed of available servers, games, players, and DMs from Neverwinter Connections. Find this information in the "Scheduled Games" side panel of the Neverwinter Community site. Discuss.

Stormy Skies Screenshots
[Jan 21 2004] It was a dark and stormy night.... Add some squall to your adventure with these stormy skies appearing in a future Hordes of the Underdark update. Discuss.

Top Hordes Modules
[Jan 14 2004] The Neverwinter, Shadows, and Hordes sites now list the top rated Hordes of the Underdark modules hosted at NWVault. You will find this information listed in the "Modules" side panel of each site, as well as the modules page. The % of online players with Hordes installed is now also shown in the "Site Status" side panel. Discuss.

Guilds and Registries and NWN Lexicon Hordesified
[Jan 14 2004] The Guilds and Registries section has been updated with Hordes of the Underdark classes, skills, and feats so you can now search players and guilds by Hordes prestige classes, or add example characters to your registry profile that use Hordes skills and feats! Additionally, NWN Lexicon (the reference bible for builders) has recently been updated with scripting functions and constants up to and including patch 1.61, including the scripting additions introduced in Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

Gelatinous Cube
[Jan 14 2004] Just when you thought that unsightly pasta stains had no champion, and you were comfortable in a world where mayonnaise didn't fight back, comes a creature made entirely of the stuff that bursts out of mashed caterpillars. A wobbly favorite of roleplayers young and old, the Gelatinous Cube is one of the new creatures in Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

BioWare Wins Big at RPGVault!
[Jan 12 2004] Knights of the Old Republic won numerous awards over at RPGVault, including Game of the Year and RPG of the Year. James Ohlen won the "Unsung Hero" award, while Hordes of the Underdark took home RPG Expansion of the Year! Discuss.

Sea Hag
[Jan 07 2004] Gibbering, wretched, seaweed-covered, screeching horrors of the sea, these watery minxes used to lure sailors to their death with their seductive, haunting call. The Sea Hag is a new creature that will be included in a future Neverwinter Nights update. Discuss.

Happy Holidays! BioWare Community Newsletter #11
[Dec 19 2003] Get a load of the new BioWare Community Newsletter. Want access to exclusive content and news about our games? Sign up for future newsletters with a BioWare Community account and set your preferences here! Discuss.

Dracolich and Adamantine Golem
[Dec 17 2003] Two Hordes of the Underdark creatures are revealed this week! Nothing says 'paladinhood is for chumps' like a giant dragon shaped skeleton. The Adamantine Golem has been also been released to fan sites, and is truly one of the most feared and unstoppable juggernauts in existence! Discuss.

Prismatic Dragon
[Dec 10 2003] These magnificent magical creatures are fun, festive, and prone to unexpected mood swings. Prismatic Dragons keep a very neat lair with tasteful, yet bold use of space and color. They're also 40th level, and have over 1000 hit points! Discuss.

Deep Rothe and New Spell
[Dec 10 2003] Similar to the very unterrifying cockatrice for sheer undiluted lack of horror, the Deep Rothe is a big cow. The only way that a party of adventurers might give these creatures a second thought would be if the Deep Rothe fell asleep on the road! There is also a new Paladin spell released to fan sites this week, Deafening Clang. Discuss.

Red Dragon Disciple Prestige Class
[Dec 03 2003] It is rumored that the magical powers of sorcerers and bards are somehow connected to the presence of dragon blood in their family tree. Red Dragon Disciples are sorcerers, and sometimes bards, who use their magical power as a catalyst to ignite their red dragon blood, and are one of 6 new Prestige Classes in Hordes of the Underdark! Discuss.

NWVault Module Contest has Two Winners!
[Dec 03 2003] In a flurry of voting, the community has selected Papermonk’s The Nether Scrolls and Xxtayce’s Shadohaunt! Both will receive prizes, and sometime this month the overall winner will be choosen. All 11 entries from this talented community are impressive, so give them a try! Discuss.

Shadow Dragon
[Dec 03 2003] Many, many layers of oil-black evil coat this vilest of the living dragons. So baby-seal taunting evil is the shadow dragon that prancing do-gooders simply detonate in a shower of law-abiding fragments within 30 feet of this foul wyrm. One of 16 new creatures in Hordes of the Underdark! Discuss.

New Game Owner Forum and Portraits, plus Spell!
[Dec 03 2003] Register your copy of Hordes to unlock 21 new class-specific account portraits, and gain access to discuss the Official Campaign in the HotU Spoilers Forum. Then check out the new Hordes spell released, Stone Bones! Discuss.

Dwarven Defender Prestige Class
[Nov 26 2003] Dwarven defenders are skilled combatants trained in the arts of defense, and are one of six new Prestige Classes featured in Hordes of the Underdark. A line of dwarven defenders is a far better defense than a 10-foot-thick wall of stone, and much more dangerous! Discuss.

Deekin's Big Adventure Part 4
[Nov 26 2003] Hordes of the Underdark will take adventurers to a vile, lightless world of festering evil and corpulent nightmares fashioned from horrors undreamt. Who better to brave this dark world of creeping malice and lurking doom? Deekin of course! Check out Part 4 of Deekin's Big Adventure featuring the new Mind Flayer Tunnels tileset! Discuss.

New Hordes of the Underdark Spell and Feats
[Nov 26 2003] Summon a dagger as your loyal servant you with Shelgarn's Persistant Blade, the new spell released to fan sites this week! Feel like rampaging through the forest as a dragon? Then check out the 3 new Epic level feats posted on RPG Vault, including Wildshape (Dragon)! Discuss.

Hordes of the Underdark previews!
[Nov 25 2003] GameSpot proclaims that "it's safe to say that Neverwinter Nights fans will enjoy this expansion pack", while ActionTrip says "hard-core fans have plenty to look forward to." Be sure to check out those previews!

Pale Master Prestige Class
[Nov 19 2003] NWN: Hordes of the Underdark will be in stores Dec 2 and includes 6 new Prestige Classes! For those who desire power over undead, the pale master draws on a font of special lore that provides a macabre power all its own. Discuss.

Hordes Spell and Feats!
[Nov 19 2003] In celebration of the Dec 2 release date for Hordes of the Underdark, head over to RPG Vault and drool over 3 new Epic level feats, including Improved Ki Strike and Overwhelming Critical, and then visit your favorite fan site to find details on the newest spell, Death Armor. Discuss.

Robes and Skies Screenshots!
[Nov 12 2003] The beauty of the open night sky is upon us! Check out the new Hordes of the Underdark screenshots featuring Robes and Skies, including a new panorama image showing a day to night sky transition! Discuss.

Eyeball, Feats, and New Wallpaper!
[Nov 12 2003] Known for causing a lot of embarrassing running and screaming in seasoned adventures who mistake it for its soul-devouring older cousin the Beholder, the Eyeball has been posted to fan sites. A new wallpaper featuring the Drow Matron is now available, and RPG Vault has also released 3 new Epic level feats. Discuss.

Deekin's Big Adventure Part 3
[Nov 12 2003] Hordes of the Underdark will take adventurers to the vile, lightless world of festering evil and corpulent nightmares fashioned from horrors undreamt. Who better to brave this dark world of creeping malice and lurking doom? Deekin of course! Check out Part 3 of Deekin's Big Adventure! Discuss.

Module Contest Update - 11 Finalists!
[Nov 12 2003] The submission date for the NWVault Module Contest to create a module that bridges the Shadows and Hordes expansions has past, and the final entries are in! There are a total of 11 qualifying adventures and voting will tentatively take place at the end of the month (details soon). So start playing today and note your favorites! Discuss.

BioWare Community Newsletter #9
[Nov 12 2003] Get a load of the new BioWare Community Newsletter. Want access to exclusive content and news about our games? Sign up for future newsletters with a BioWare Community account and set your preferences here! Discuss.

White Slaad, Black Slaad - Quite Mad, So Bad!
[Nov 05 2003] Slaadi are representatives of planes that are entirely alien, wholly violent and utterly lethal. Hordes of the Underdark will introduce the White and Black Slaadi - caffeinated, extra-salted, high in fat versions of their multi-colored cousins, and not to be messed with! Discuss.

Deekin's Big Adventure Part 2
[Nov 05 2003] Hordes of the Underdark will take adventurers to the vile, lightless world of festering evil and corpulent nightmares fashioned from horrors undreamt. Who better to brave this dark world of creeping malice and lurking doom? Deekin of course! Check out Part 2 of Deekin's Big Adventure featuring the new Beholder Tunnels tileset! Discuss.

Hordes Feats, Spell, and New Screenshot!
[Nov 05 2003] A new Hordes screenshot has been added, and a new Druid spell Vine Mine is posted up on fan sites! Then check out the 3 new Epic level feats at RPG Vault: Epic Skill Focus, Bane of Enemies, and Improved Combat Casting! Discuss.

Deekin's Big Adventure
[Oct 29 2003] Hordes of the Underdark will take adventurers to the vile, lightless world of festering evil and corpulent nightmares fashioned from horrors undreamt. Who better to brave this dark world of creeping malice and lurking doom? Deekin of course! Check out Part 1 of Deekin's Big Adventure featuring the new Underdark tileset! Discuss.

NWCon Chat Log - Robes Are In Hordes!
[Oct 29 2003] Last night BioWare employees attended a community chat organized by Neverwinter Connections as a part of NWCon. Maximus has organized a chat log available on NWVault, revealing tidbits like Robes being included in Hordes of the Underdark! Discuss.

Hordes Spells, Feats and a Screen!
[Oct 29 2003] Cover your ears before checking out this loud new spell released to fan sites, Horizikaul’s Boom. 3 new Epic level feats have also been posted at RPG Vault, and a new Hordes screenshot has been released! Discuss.

Module Contest Update - Close Date Nov 9th
[Oct 29 2003] The close date is nearing for the NWVault Module Contest to create a module that bridges the Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark expansions. Everyone is invited to participate - so check out the details and submit your module before Nov 9th! Discuss.

New Prestige Class - Champion of Torm
[Oct 22 2003] Champions of Torm are mighty warriors who dedicate themselves to Torm's cause, defending holy ground, destroying enemies of the church, and slaying mythical beasts. Champions of Torm are one of the 6 new Prestige Classes included in Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

New Hordes Scripting Commands
[Oct 22 2003] Get the technical details on a collection of the new scripting commands coming in Hordes of the Underdark, including the oft-requested function to change a creature's appearance. Discuss.

Hordes Spells, Feats and a Screen!
[Oct 22 2003] Get your sneak on with Improved Sneak Attack, Self Concealment 10% and Epic Dodge, three new Hordes feats posted at the RPG Vault. Absorb the Scintillating Sphere, a new Hordes spell currently electrifying fan sites. Feast your eyes on a new Hordes screenshot and a Harpy profiled. Discuss.

Harpy and 3 New Feats
[Oct 15 2003] Shrieking horrors sporting razor sharp nails, and capable of dropping from the sky like a falcon to tear hapless adventurers to shreds, the Harpy has been released to fan sites this week! As an added bonus, RPG Vault has posted 3 new Feats. Discuss.

NWCon: A Neverwinter Nights Online Gaming Convention
[Oct 15 2003] Bioware and Neverwinter Connections are proud to announce the first online Neverwinter Nights convention, NWCon. This community organized 10 day event, running from Oct 25th to Nov 2nd, will feature some of the best Neverwinter Nights gaming action found in the community, as well as a number of expert panels to be held via IRC. Discuss.

Azer
[Oct 15 2003] There is no denying the fact that, however mighty you think you are, the diminutive Azer walk around with their heads on fire! The Azer is one of 16 new creatures in Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

Demilich
[Oct 08 2003] No matter how huge your holy sword is, when you encounter a floating skull with gems for eyes, you know you're in for a challenging fight! The Demilich is one of 16 new creatures in Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

New Hordes Spells and Feats!
[Oct 08 2003] Blade Thirst and Bless Weapon are the spells released to fan sites this week, and allow you to magically enhance weapons! RPG Vault has also posted up 2 new feats: Perfect Health and the Epic level Mighty Rage. Previous weekly releases can be found in the Hordes feats and spells sections. Discuss.

Demonflesh Golem, Spells and Feats!
[Oct 01 2003] A nightmarish collection of body parts, the Demonflesh Golem is one of 16 new creatures in Hordes of the Underdark (it will also be released to all NWN owners in an upcoming update). Additionally, 2 new Hordes feats, Curse Song and Improved Spell Resistance, have been posted up at RPG Vault, and 2 new Hordes spells, Infestation of Maggots and Monstrous Regeneration, are available from fan sites. Discuss.

Hordes Fan Site Kit
[Oct 01 2003] The Fan Site Kit for Hordes of the Underdark is now available for download, and contains goodies you can add to your site such as screenshots, creature images, fact sheet, logos, and game art! If you have a fan site, and want to participate in our NWN Fan Site Guild to gain access to exclusive fan site content, please submit your site into our links section. Discuss.

BioWare Community Newsletter #8
[Sep 26 2003] Check out the latest BioWare Community Newsletter for the latest buzz on our games, and access to exclusive content! Want to sign up for future newsletters? Then create an account here and set your newsletter preferences here! Discuss.

New Prestige Class - Shifter
[Sep 24 2003] Shifters have no form to call their own, instead they change into one of many possible shapes, choosing one that is suitable for their current situation. Shifters are one of the 6 new Prestige Classes included Hordes of the Underdark. Discuss.

Hordes of the Underdark Chat
[Sep 24 2003] Last night Neverwinter Stratics hosted a House of Commons chat where several loose-lipped BioWarians discussed the upcoming Hordes of the Underdark expansion with the community. You can *head* over to chat log here, which is worth a read as it contains many interesting tidbits about Hordes of the Underdark, including several features that have not previously been discussed! Discuss.

Hordes Spells and Feats!
[Sep 24 2003] 2 new spells from Hordes of the Underdark have been released to fansites, and will provide a sting your enemies will remember! Additionally, 2 new epic-level feats have been posted up at RPG Vault! Discuss.

Weapon Master
[Sep 17 2003] The Hordes of the Underdark Prestige Class featured this week is the Weapon Master, for whom perfection is found in the mastery of a single melee weapon. Additionally, a new Hordes spell has been released to fan sites, and 2 new feats have been posted up at RPG Vault! Discuss.

New Hordes Spells
[Sep 10 2003] The Hordes of the Underdark spells featured this week are Battletide, Great Thunderclap, and Iron Guts! There is also an additional spell released to fansites this week - you can find a list of participating sites here. Discuss.

Mithral Golem
[Sep 03 2003] The Hordes of the Underdark creature featured this week is the Mithral Golem, a construct of such power that iron golems will regularly gather around it at parties and act all giddy. A new Hordes spell has also been released to fansites - participating sites listed here! Discuss.

Module Contest Update
[Sep 03 2003] Several weeks ago Maximus from NWVault announced a new contest to create a module that bridges the Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark expansions. This week we have some new details regarding the requirements and parameters of the module so that it smoothly transitions to the beginning of Hordes. Everyone is invited to participate - so check out the details and start your module today! Discuss.

Hordes Treats!
[Aug 27 2003] Several Hordes of the Underdark goodies have been unchained for you to feast on. Several spells including the fiery Flame Weapon have been posted up, and some cool screenshots have been added to the gallery. In addition, 3 new feats have been released to fansites - you can find a list of participating sites here! Discuss.

BioWare Community Newsletter #7
[Aug 26 2003] Check out the latest BioWare Community Newsletter for all the latest buzz on BioWare and our games! Want to sign up for future newsletters? Then create an account here and set your newlsetter preferences here!

Previews of the Underdark
[Aug 25 2003] Atari recently held a press event at which we showed off Hordes of the Underdark, the upcoming expansion pack for Neverwinter Nights. A couple previews have been posted so far at GameSpy and GameSpot. Go check them out!

Early Hordes Details
[Aug 20 2003] Head on over to GameSpot, GamesDomain, or The Adrenaline Vault for some early details on Hordes of the Underdark, the upcoming second expansion for last year's Neverwinter Nights. Watch our site for more details as they're released!

Hordes Preview at GameSpy
[Aug 15 2003] The fine folks at GameSpy have taken a quick look at Hordes of the Underdark, the upcoming second expansion pack for Neverwinter Nights. Check out the preview, as well as a handful of great new screenshots right over here!

Rural Winter Tileset
[Jun 04 2003] The Shadows of Undrentide expansion will also include 3 new tilesets, and this week we feature the Tiny Turf Hut, Giant Turf Hut, and Caravan tiles from the Rural Winter Tileset. Discuss.