The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

This EE module is a faithful adaptation of the old UK AD&D modules U1, U2 and U3 The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Danger at Dunwater, and The Final Enemy (yes, this isn't just one but three modules combined into a supermodule).  Recreating this adventure is my attempt at giving back to the NWN Community who have given so much.  I’d like to give special thanks to Zwerkules, Lord of Worms, Senemenelas, Tom Banjo, Ancarion, Nexorcist, Oseryn, Amethyst Dragon, the CEP Team, Dafena, and many others that I have likely forgotten, who have contributed outstanding custom content that is used in this module.

The work itself is a collaborative effort between myself, The Krit, Mr. Zork, Nocturne, Ratik and DM Raine.  Based and grounded in the World of Greyhawk, this adventure is an example of the live action server we run, The World of Greyhawk Action Server.  This adventure is designed for solo or party play (though a party is highly recommended).  For more information on the server, or if you would like to play there after sampling the module, you may visit our forum for information: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/worldofgreyhawkfr/

This module uses all of the systems, feats and spells that we have customized on the WoG Server, so this is a sampling, if you will, of the server.  There are descriptions of those changes elsewhere in the Module Entrance.  We use our own custom deity system here, so make sure to read those changes and requirements before proceeding as a Cleric.  Additionally, our own custom HCR scripts and Loot Systems are in place.

The module is intended for starting 2^nd level characters and may take you to around level 9, give or take.  This is considered a low to mid magic setting.  It is also ACP 4.0 supported within the framework of the module if you enjoy the ACP (but not required). 

Finally, as was mentioned in the original release of the 1981 U1 Module, Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, this is a “thinking man's adventure.”  Strength of arms will not ensure victory nor even a successful conclusion to this adventure.  There are mysteries, puzzles, traps, diplomacy and all manner of things to contend with.  This module may be played single player, but it is also designed with a party in mind.  TSSoS also comes packed with a number of DM Tools and DMFI widgets and scripts, so feel free to use this as a small campaign with your friends and family if you feel so inclined to try your hand at DMing (but know that it is also hands free and all the heavy lifting is done up front).    Henchmen are also available if you play your cards right. 

I welcome all constructive comments and criticisms either at our Vault entry here or on the WoG Forums (see above).

Cheers and Good luck!

Listed below are the necessary haks you’ll need to download.  Also, make sure to download the required projects as well which are near the bottom.

Instructions for play:  Download the "Haks of Saltmarsh" and "wog_custom.hak" and extract into your hak folder.  Download the module and extract into your Module folder.  Download the tlk file (cep260wog) and extract into your tlk folder.  Make sure you either have or download the Required Projects (hyperlinks near bottom) and extract into your hak folder (for the medieval tileset, use June 2019 version, and the Mountains and More is the July 2019 version).  Place the music files from the Community Music Pack hak download into your music folder located in your local NWN directory

Fire up the game and the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh will appear in your list of Modules to play.

Update: 7/12/19: Corrected a few minor issues and added a bit more "direction". 

Update: 7/18/19: Added more polish, provided a few more context clues, added a missing hakv(wrm_mirkwood.hak) that helps clear up some mini-map issues with the Mirkwood tileset, and added Zwerkules cleaned up and slimmed down tilesets for faster load times and improved performance.  Also added more instructions for module installation (to include where to put CMP music files since I forgot to add that in the original instructions).