Neverwinter Nights announced
Vadim Rubanov
MUDом. Это совсем не МUD, а полноценная RPG, хотя и с уклоном в онлайн
(хорошо хоть он бесплатный).Single также присутствует. Впрочем, читайте
сами:
NEVERWINTER FACTS PAGE:
Neverwinter Nights (NWN) is a new Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D)
roleplaying game from BioWare, the developers of Baldur's Gate. Neverwinter
Nights has not only been designed specifically for the online, multiplayer
environment and the latest in 3D technology but it also allows you to
experience all the magic of pen-and-paper Dungeon-Mastering on your home
computer. Using NEVERWINTER NIGHTS' powerful and user-friendly Solstice
Toolset, you can create and populate entire new modular worlds and stories
for others to adventure in. Even better, enter a multiplayer module as a
Dungeon Master (DM) and you can alter the plot, possess characters, and
manage combat from behind the scenes, all in real-time.
1. How will Neverwinter Nights differ from other online games?
The approach we have taken with Neverwinter Nights is to mirror the Pen and
Paper model of Role-playing. We want to get a group of friends together,
give them a great story to play through and have a Dungeon Master to
moderate the gameplay. Our hope is to take advantage of the great
party-based adventuring experiences that are made possible by massively
multiplayer games, and at the same time give our players a gripping and
immersive storyline in which they can be full and important participants. We
are blending the best of both single-player and massively multiplayer games,
something never before attempted.
2. In what area of the Forgotten Realms will Neverwinter Nights take place?
The Neverwinter Nights story takes place in the northern Sword Coast region
in TSR's Forgotten Realms, running from Neverwinter in the south, to Luskan
in the north. However, the areas we can create using our tilesets have no
real bounds. They will include everything necessary to create two distinct
cities, a great variety of forest and grassland terrain, numerous types of
dungeons, two intricate castle styles, rural hamlets, and vast subterranean
caverns.
3. To what degree can I customize my characters?
You will be able to create any type of character you want from those
available in the new 3rd edition AD&D ruleset. You will be able to choose
your colors (major and minor clothing/armor colors, as well as skin and
hair), and either select a character portrait from our extensive library or
import your own. You will also be able to customize and import your
character sounds in the same way. Your choice from our wide selection of
clothing, armor, and weapons in the game will also significantly impact the
appearance of your character.
4. How many different races and classes can I play?
In full accordance with the new, 3rd Edition AD&D rules, Neverwinter Nights
allows you to play any combination of 7 races and 12 classes. Aside from the
traditional Humans, Elves, Half-Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, and Halflings, you
can also play the powerful new Half-Orc. Wizards, Clerics, Paladins, Druids,
Rangers, Fighters, Thieves, and Bards abound but are they any match for the
new Sorceror, Barbarian, Monk, and Assassin classes? We'll leave you to find
out.
5. Can my character wield two weapons at the same time?
Yes. According to the AD&D 3rd Edition rules, wielding a second weapon adds
one extra attack per round and is a skill that must be learned. In order to
enhance the excitement of combat, we are also adding a variety of special
abilities including the ability to parry attacks, make called shots, and
disarm your opponents. These additions should make playing a high level
fighter or thief an enjoyable and intriguing experience.
6. Can I play evil characters?
Yes. When creating your characters, you can choose from any of the nine
traditional AD&D alignments. We leave the choices between law and chaos,
good and evil, in your hands.
7. Can I play as a monster?
As the Dungeon Master of a game, you will be able to possess any creature in
that game world, including monsters, wildlife, and all of the non-player
characters (NPCs).
8. Will I be controlling an individual character or an entire party?
In Neverwinter Nights, you will play the role of a single character and your
comrades-in-arms will be other real players from around the world. Within
the context of a given module, it may be possible for a player to acquire
different types of followers and freelancers but they will always remain
under the control of the computer... or a DM with a trick up her sleeve. ;-)
9. How many levels can my character gain?
All classes in 3rd edition AD&D rules use the same experience chart, so we
will have a level cap, not an experience cap. At present, our tentative
level cap is set 20th level. Unlike many other RPG systems, a 20th level
character in AD&D is a force to be reckoned with and reaching such a level
is quite the achievement. In future expansions, the level cap will be raised
even further.
10. Can I import my character from Baldur's Gate?
You can import primary characters from any game in the Baldur's Gate
franchise. The character will be modified to fit within the 3rd edition AD&D
rules.
11. Can I carry over items and experience between modules?
Yes, you can. Of course, a DM can set his server so that items of certain
specifications are not allowed, or characters of certain levels are unable
to gain access.
12. Will I have to pay a monthly fee to play Neverwinter Nights?
No. There will be no monthly fee to play Neverwinter Nights online. While
value-added persistent worlds requiring some form of payment may be
established at a later date, these will not interfere with the free services
already provided.
13. Will Neverwinter Nights have a single-player mode?
Yes, Neverwinter Nights has a single-player mode consisting of the same game
as the online version. The only difference is that you play as a party of
one. If you have an internet or LAN connection, you can even have a live DM
moderate your single-player game.