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NWN2 Client Extension
The Client Extension is an add-on to the standard NWN2 game client that fixes various crash bugs, restores the Internet Server Browser for multiplayer listings, and adds new multiplayer functionality to the game (for example, a better reply function, command history, and a host of other improvements).
Direct download link for latest version: http://www.nynaeve.net/Skywing/NWN2/cliext/ClientExtension_Latest.zip (53899) (the Client Extension includes built-in self-update functionality when a new version is released).
There are also significant improvements to the capabilities of the DM client included (compatible with DMFI, although not dependent on DMFI). For example, you can teleport objects to specific points in other areas without jumping to the area first, and (with some server script support) you can view creatures on the map in a different area than you're currnetly in.
A brand new, "headless" standalone DM client for NWN2 is also included that allows PW admins to log on to the server without launching the full game DM client.
You can now also create a shortcut to directly connect to a PW from the desktop with the +connect argument supported by the included NWLauncher.exe (see the included readme file for details).
See the following tutorial for help getting started using the Client Extension, should you get stuck.
Zelknolf's NWN2 Server Monitor can be used as a front-end to launch the game to connect to any server if the NWN2 Client Extension is installed.
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Apparently, I can't use creatures abilities with "/talent " command. I only get this message on the combat log: "Failed to use talent 'talent name' " (for example, Dragon Breath, Fire when i possess red dragons which may breath fire). Do you have any suggestion to help me please? This add-on is a real lifesaver :D
I can't bring up any of the server lists today. I tried reinstalling using the current version posted, but when I try to 'join internet game', it repeatedly tries to connect to Gamespy until it timesout. I am using the 0.0.0.0 hack in my hosts file, but that was never a problem before.
Is this just periodical server downtime or does this .exe need to be updated?
EDIT Corrected the issue thanks to Skywing
No, this looks like one of the remaining parts of GameSpy that the CE was letting the game residually connect to (i.e. chat infrastructure) is down today.
If it doesn't come back up, further CE changes may be necessary to adapt.
A set of changes that re-enables server browser service is undergoing testing now.
Server browser functionality should be restored with new release 1.0.0.28.
shiver89: Are you sure that you've got the right talent name? This needs to be the talk string name for that talent.
Yes! The client extension is working again. Thank you for your great contribution Skywing :D
Added earlier IGN Vault versions from original page...
Thanks. These were all pointers to the same file after the advent of the the CE's auto-update capability, so I have trimmed the list back to just the latest build in order to reduce confusion.
Hi, thanks one more for that !
Anyway, i have a problem with the CE : I don't know how, but when i launch the game with the CE, it crash, since the path is wrong (i see it on log).
With the original launcher it works. I reinstall all the files of the CE, but the path is unchanged. Do you know how change the path of the CE Launcher ?
The error message i have when i try to launch with the CE : Failed to launch Neverwinter Nights 2 (error 267)
The CE looks in these registry locations for the install path. The first that exists is used. You can correct an invalid entry using regedit.exe (these locations should point to the directory that the game is installed to):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Obsidian\NWN 2\Neverwinter\Path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Obsidian\NWN 2\Neverwinter\Location
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\GOG.com\GOGNWN2COMPLETE\PATH
On 64-bit Windows, under regedit.exe, these paths will be under Software\Wow6432Node instead of under Software\ . For example, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Obsidian\NWN 2\Neverwinter\Path .
Alternatively, you can use hdlinstall.reg, launch the game manually, and double click ClientExtension.hdl to enable the CE for that game session.
It works fine now after using regedit ! Thanks a lot ! The Path way was wrong :)
I rate this a 10. Can't live without it.
Thx a lot, this helped with glitchy character movement and the game is running a lot smoother now!!!
Not sure if anyone still monitors, but I am having a heck of a time with the CE while trying to log in to the PW BGtSCC. I can get in game easily without the Client Extension, but being QC I often need to refer back to the combat and/or chat log, which is not possible without using the CE. However, when I log in with the CE I sometimes can get in game, sometimes not... I get an error in the NWN2errorlog (posted below) in regards to a granny2.dll access violation. I have done some google searches, but not sure anything really applies to me and this being such an old game support is hard to come by. I am also asking for help on the BGtSCC forums, but thought I would also check in here in case any experts can help... Thanks, here is the error log:
OK, client status for Apr 15, 2016.
I tried opening the Internet games available through Steam opened NWN2, but alas, there were no games. So I then tried opening NWLauncher and receive an Application load error 5:0000065434. I reinstalled the latest version and tried to copy over the last, but noticed it was still running in the background, so I terminated the program and copied over it. I then tried to start again from NWLauncher but receive the same error.
Realizing the program is still running in the background, I start NWN2 using steam. Ta da, the internet games come up...
but this is a new bug.
*I did install the CP2.60 today, I wonder if this affected the client extension?
just wanted to thank you for this. it allowed nwn2 to actually be playable on my pc.
was running like dog crap beforehand, dont quite understand why, but really, thanks!
how does it work? do i install it and run NWN2 as usual?
Hey, im new to all of this. how do i download this client in order to play nwn2 online?
Is there a way to prevent the Client Exstension from outputting log files?
Been having alot of issues lately with the client just crashing every time I try to access it
Uninstalled / Reinstalled and it sill does it intermittently . . . when the client will not work NWN2 is still accessible via the regular non client log in