Shall we go EE?

[Howlando]

Dear friends,

This thread is a way for us to get some feedback about what you think about switching to NWN EE (when it is ready). For some of you paying an additional 20$ may be a deal breaker, there may also be technical considerations. Feel free to comment and tell us your thoughts.


NWN: EE FAQ
1.74 Release Notes
NWN: EE Beamdog Forums

[Charnelist]

I am totally neutral on this.
For me, it depends on the availability of the game to players. If we're /all/ willing and able to switch, /and/ EE brings new players in? Then yes, totally.
If, on the other hand, EE locks old players/players who don't have excess cash lying around out? Er, no thank you.

[CluelessNoob]

I'm switching for sure.

[Yalta]

For the uninitiated whats the benefits/downsides of this move? For example I presume would it require loads of re-modelling and thus a huge effort of time from the DM's? ON the upside do we have a good view on what the improvements will be?

[Starmonger]

Honestly, I would totally switch, just depends on what changes, how much of a hassle it would be on haks and overrides, (will it be a fresh remake essentially or just an uplift/coat of pain)... as said, if we can get new players and its feasable, absolutely!... we need way more players lol

And also if people literally cant pay 20$ for EE, I will personally buy a few copys and steam gift them! Even if I only buy 4... thats basically the price of a new game and worth it.

[Haer Dalis 83]

Paying 20 bucks is totally worth the chance to have an influx of new players. I also extend Starmonger's invitation: given the kind of close-knit community we are, I would totally be willing to help those that may struggle with financially affording the switch to EE.

[Starmonger]

Right just pre-ordered and probably going with the head start (if I can), see whats what.

I did some reading and it looks like most fears when it comes to technical stuff is unfounded, supposedly everything is backwards compatable(haks, modules, saves etc)  so yay!  I'm actually hyped for (technically) a 14 year old game lol

[RagingPurpleGiant]

I want to see some new players in here. It'd totally be worth the 20 bucks plus all the griefing and metagaming that comes with new players. I'm in.

[Halfbrood]

Just for everyone's benefit, see the below:

NWN: EE FAQ
1.74 Release Notes
NWN: EE Beamdog Forums

[Uriyel]

My two cents, players are the lifeblood of a online game. This gives us the opportunity to attract new players with what seems like relatively minor costs. I am all for it.

Edit: To be clear I am talking about the financial cost of the new edition. Defer to the DMs & Builders on the time cost of transitioning EfU to the new edition.

[Valo56]

I think that EE is going to be amazing for NWN communities. It's important to keep in mind it's not just some improved graphics options, the new version has a lot of fixes and stability improvements, some of which I'm very happy about (such as a fix to containers being stuck open, and the ability to outrun an aura effect such as magic circle against alignment). The game will also be more open to modding and hopefully will have far less issues with some things being "hard coded." The game will be released on Steam as well, so we'll likely see a pretty large influx of new players, with more coming in every time there's a sale.

[domare]

Agreed.  I think the transition is going to be an amazing thing.  Obviously, it is going to take a lot of work and some extra cash.  But, the gaming experience would be enhanced greatly.  Count me in.  

[Captain Black Sparrow]

Truth be told, with a newborn son, I can't afford to drop $20 on NWN :\

[Starmonger]

When it comes out, I got you

Remind me later.

[Pentaxius]

Also happy to chime in and sponsor those for who budget is tight. Just drop me a PM when the time is near.