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<center>''A world of steel and magery where no one race or philosophy predominates,''</center>
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<center>''and heroes from all perspectives battle to further their cause and make a name for themselves.''</center>
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<center>Avlis is implemented as a [[Wikipedia:Persistent world | persistent world]] for the [[Wikipedia:Neverwinter Nights | Neverwinter Nights]] (NWN) role-playing game.</center>


:Avlis is implemented as a [[Wikipedia:Persistent world|persistent world]] for the [[Wikipedia:Neverwinter Nights|Neverwinter Nights]] (NWN) role-playing game.
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===Getting Started in Avlis===
'''1. Make sure your NWN game is Avlis compatible.'''
As of this writing Avlis uses not only the original NWN game but also the Shadows of Undrentide (SoU) expansion pack and the Hordes of the Underdark (HotU) expansion pack as well. All three of these pieces of software will be necessary to play on Avlis.


Avlis is currently running on the 1.69 version of Neverwinter Nights so you might need to download the patch first.
==Getting Started in Avlis==


Check whether your computer configuration is compatible with the [[System Requirements|system requirements]] for NWN, as well.
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===Step 1: Register as a member of the forums and the authentication server.===
* Please follow these [[Player Registration | instructions for registering with the forums and the authentication server]]. 


'''2. Fill out the Player Application'''


Fill the application form [http://www.avlis.org/application.php  here]. After it has been processed (which can take roughly 24h), you will get send an email with the login data for all the Avlis servers.
===Step 2: Check NWN game compatibility.===
* Please [[NWN Requirements | ensure your NWN is updated to version 1.69 with the expansion packs and that your computer configuration is compatible]] with Avlis.




'''3. Download the necessary hakpaks.'''
=== Step 3: Get the custom content.===
* Avlis runs on Neverwinter Nights (NWN) and relies on [[Needed Files | custom content, which you will need to download before playing]].  


Avlis uses custom content such as original items and creatures as well as special files that allow one to explore tree cities, drylands, and hillocks. None of this content is in NWN – the game must be supplemented with special files called .hak files that are placed in the directory NeverwinterNights/NWN/haks. The easiest way to jump into Avlis is to go to check the [[needed files]] page of the Wiki


===Step 4: Acquaint yourself with the rules and guidelines. (IMPORTANT)===
* It is very important that you read and understand the '''[[Rules | Rules ]]'''.
* [[Player_Guide | The Avlis Player Guide]] provides helpful guidelines on how to have a positive experience when playing.


'''4. Register as a member of the forums.'''


The Avlis forums at [http://www.avlis.org www.avlis.org] offer a wealth of information as well as the chance to meet and game with other players. You can gain a lot of useful information in the forums that will further enhance your Avlis experience.
===Step 5: Make a character.===


You can make as many characters as you want on Avlis. You might play the same character all the time, you might begin with one character, decide to retire him and start another, or you may rotate between a multitude of characters as suits your fancy. Before making a character it is recommended that you read [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/role-players-guide-multiplayer-neverwinter-nights Gruush's guide to roleplaying in multiplayer NWN] as well as "[[Character Creation]]" section of the [[Player_Guide | Avlis Player Guide]].


'''5. Connect to Avlis.'''


To connect to Avlis, start NWN and press Play, followed by Multiplayer and then Join Internet Game. After that type in Direct Connect and enter the following address, depending on which server you wish to join. As of this writing there are nine servers:
===Step 6: Connect to Avlis and play. ===
* Follow [[Servers|these instructions on how to connect to Avlis' servers]].


*[[Mikona]]: world.avlis.org:5121
: '''Tip:''' Check the [http://www.avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=4 Avlis General Discussion] forum, as well as the [[Avlis Calendar | Avlis Event Calendar]] on the bottom of the forum page, and by all means stop by on [[Avlis Chat]].
*[[T'Nanshi]]: world.avlis.org:5122
*[[Elysia]]: world.avlis.org:5123
*[[Le'Or T'Nanshi|Le'Or]]: world.avlis.org:5124
*[[Deglos]]: world.avlis.org:5125
*[[Ferrell]]: world.avlis.org:5126
*[[Visimontium]]: world.avlis.org:5129
*[[The Underdark]]: world.avlis.org:5130
*[[M'Chek]]: world.avlis.org:5131


You may be asked for a password. You should have received the passwords to all of the servers in your application acceptance e-mail. Be advised that the passwords are case-sensitive (type in the password just as it is written, capital letters and all).


It is highly recommended that you start on [[Mikona]] or [[Elysia]]. After you have gained some experience and learned a bit about the world of Avlis then trips to the other servers will be more survivable. Also, Mikona and the other servers need additional hakpaks to be played, all of which can be found as self-installed executable files on the Avlis webpage listed above.
===Step 7: Have your questions answered.===


If you have trouble connecting directly by typing in one of the above addresses, then replace '''world.avlis.org''' with the numerical IP address: '''96.57.173.162'''
You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in the [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 FAQ thread] on the Avlis forums. Alternatively, you can always visit our '''[[Avlis Chat | IRC channel]]''' and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: [[Communication]], [[IC]] and [[OOC]]




'''6. Acquaint yourself with the rules.'''
===Step 8: Sign up for our newsletter!===
Don't forget to [http://avlis.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=22b1b9a054c1a56534a9c8590&id=3e00ce01c6 sign up for our newsletter], '''The Avlissian''', to receive news, rumors, game updates, player interviews, contests, and announcements about special events!


Before creating your character, read the [[Rules:Summary|Rules Summary]], and the [[avlisdocs:Player_Guide|Avlis Player Guide]].


==Additional Useful Information ==


'''7. Make a character.'''
Other useful information:
* [http://avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=131882 Avlis Player Character Goal] - If you have spent some time on Avlis, you might have plans for your character's future. Send them to the staff!
* [[:Category:Systems | Custom Avlis Systems]] - There are numerous Avlis-specific customizations constantly being added, which enrich the existing systems and tools available in the original NWN game.
* [[Player Feedback]] - The Avlis environment is in no small part dependent on the Avlis players, who can contribute by [[Player_Feedback#Bug_Tracker | reporting bugs]] and [[Player_Feedback#Player's_Idea_Box | suggesting ideas]].
* [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 FAQ thread] at the Avlis forums - Frequently Asked Questions about the ''World of Avlis''.
* [[Getting Started on the Avlis Wiki]] and [[Avlis Player Wiki FAQ]] - Create a wiki account and home page.
* [[How to search the Avlis Forum]] - How to find the answers you are looking for.
* [http://greenwichmeantime.com/gmt-converter.htm GMT Converter] - Tool to help you be on time.
* [[Abbreviations]] - Used throughout this wiki and in the Avlis forums.
* Neverwinter Nights Online Detailed Player Information
** [http://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/module/gameworld/world-avlis The World of Avlis - Neverwinter Vault Page]
** [http://www.gamebanshee.com/neverwinternights/ Neverwinter Nights @ gamebanshee] - Use this instead of the NWN users manual. Much easier.


You can make as many characters as you want on Avlis. You might play the same character all the time, you might begin with one character, decide to retire him and start another, or you may rotate between a multitude of characters as suits your fancy. Before making a character it is recommended that you read Gruush's guide to roleplaying in multiplayer NWN as well as "[[Character Creation]]" section of the [[Avlis Player Guide]].


== List of Dungeons==
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rILSaaeUDaW7S_Ku7HQKkjg&single=true&gid=0&output=html Dungeon List]
* [[List_of_dungeons | Wiki - List of Avlis Dungeons]]


'''8. Log on and play!'''


==Interviews, Comments and Accolades about the World of Avlis==


'''9. Have your questions answered.'''
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24PUKV1RzxQ NWNPodcast Episode 108 Interview on You Tube with spool32] ([https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11117719/Avlis/Misc/Podcasts/NWNP-00108.7z Episode 108 mp3 - 7zipped])
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omU656oJBKw NWNPodcast Episode 118 Interview on You Tube with spool32] ([https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11117719/Avlis/Misc/Podcasts/NWNP-00118.7z Episode 118 mp3 - 7zipped])
You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in [[Avlis Player Wiki FAQ]], [http://www.avlis.org/portal.php?getpage=faq Avlis FAQ] or [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 (FAQ thread)]
*[http://www.nwnx.org/ Neverwinter Nights Extender (NWNX)]
 
*[http://www.nwnx.org/index.php?id=doc_vaultster NWNX Profile of Vaultster]
<small>One question will be answered here. "Why hasn't my application been processed yet? It's been over two days." On average applications are processed within 24-48 hours. However, we get many applications, and there are times when it may be a week before one's application is accepted. The Avlis team is made of volunteers who give their time to make Avlis as good as it can be. But even they have real lives – when real life interferes, applications may take longer than usual to go through. Also, often many e-mail programs' spam filters will block the acceptance message, so that may explain why you have not received a reply after 48 hours.</small>
*[http://neverwintervault.org/article/interview/neverwinter-vault-hall-fame-interview-avlis-orleron Archived NWVault Interview with Orleron (Avlis 6th Anniversary)]
 
 
 
===Need to Know===
 
This all is useful information, but not essential. Be advised, we will expect you to know the rules that pertain to your character!
 
[[Rules]] - Rules of Conduct. All Avlis players are expected to know these rules.
 
[[avlisdocs:Player_Guide|Avlis Player Guide]] - A good place to start for learning more about Avlis.
 
[[Systems_and_Tools|Custom Avlis sytems and tools]] - There are numerous Avlis-specific customizations constantly being added, which enrich the existing systems and tools avaliable in the original NWN game.
 
[http://www.avlis.org/faq.php Avlis FAQ] [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=42866 (FAQ thread)] - Frequently Asked Questions about the ''World of Avlis''
 
[[Getting Started on the Avlis Wiki]] - Create a wiki account and home page.
 
[[How to search the Avlis Forum]] - How to find the answers you are looking for.
 
[http://greenwichmeantime.com/gmt-converter.htm GMT Converter] - Tool to help you be on time.
 
[[Abbreviations]] - Used throughout this wiki and in the Avlis forums.
 
 
 
== Neverwinter Nights Online Detailed Player Information ==
[http://www.gamebanshee.com/neverwinternights/ Neverwinter Nights @ gamebanshee] - Use this instead of the NWN users manual. Much easier.
 
[http://nwn.bioware.com/about/faq.html Neverwinter Nights FAQ] - Frequently Asked Questions about bioware's Neverwinter Nights.
 
[http://nwn.bioware.com/players/pw_guide.html Bioware's Player's Guide to Persistent Worlds] - What is a Persistent World?
 
[http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Other.Detail&id=729 Lord Xyphus' Neverwinter Grimoire] - It includes information the manuals does plus correcttions and more from the 2da's.
 
 
==Interviews Comments and Accolades about the World of Avlis==
 
*[http://nwn.bioware.com/players/profile_persistent_worlds_avlis.html Bioware's Profile of Avlis]
*[http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=gameworld.Detail&id=89 NWVault Profile of Avlis]
*[http://www.neverwinterconnections.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewserver/id/632.htm Neverwinter Connection entry on Avlis]
*[http://www.nwnpodcast.com/nwnp/index.php/2009/06/26/nwnp-episode-108-the-world-of-avlis NWNPodcast Interview with spool32]
*[http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Interviews.Detail&id=338 NWVault Interview with Orleron (Avlis 6th Anniversary)]
*[http://nwn.bioware.com/players/profile_persistent_worlds_avlis.html  NWVault Interview with Orleron (Avlis Profile)]
*[http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=interviews.Detail&id=18 NWVault Interview with Athena and Orleron (Joining Persistent Worlds)]
*[http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=interviews.Detail&id=136 NWVault Interview with Papillon/Avlis team (APS/NWNx)]
*[http://www.nwnx.org/ Neverwinter Nights Extender (NWNx)]
*[http://nwn.bioware.com/builders/builder_profile_nwn_extender_v2.html NWVault Profile of NWNx v2]
*[http://www.nwnx.org/index.php?id=doc_vaultster NWVault Profile of Vaultster]
 


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Revision as of 16:48, 23 January 2017



A world of steel and magic where no one race or philosophy predominates,
and heroes from all perspectives battle to further their cause and make a name for themselves.


Avlis is implemented as a persistent world for the Neverwinter Nights (NWN) role-playing game.


Getting Started in Avlis

Step 1: Register as a member of the forums and the authentication server.


Step 2: Check NWN game compatibility.


Step 3: Get the custom content.


Step 4: Acquaint yourself with the rules and guidelines. (IMPORTANT)

  • It is very important that you read and understand the Rules .
  • The Avlis Player Guide provides helpful guidelines on how to have a positive experience when playing.


Step 5: Make a character.

You can make as many characters as you want on Avlis. You might play the same character all the time, you might begin with one character, decide to retire him and start another, or you may rotate between a multitude of characters as suits your fancy. Before making a character it is recommended that you read Gruush's guide to roleplaying in multiplayer NWN as well as "Character Creation" section of the Avlis Player Guide.


Step 6: Connect to Avlis and play.

Tip: Check the Avlis General Discussion forum, as well as the Avlis Event Calendar on the bottom of the forum page, and by all means stop by on Avlis Chat.


Step 7: Have your questions answered.

You may come up with some questions when trying to log in to Avlis, or when something happens in Avlis that you do not understand. Worry not! The answers may be found in the FAQ thread on the Avlis forums. Alternatively, you can always visit our IRC channel and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: Communication, IC and OOC


Step 8: Sign up for our newsletter!

Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, The Avlissian, to receive news, rumors, game updates, player interviews, contests, and announcements about special events!


Additional Useful Information

Other useful information:


List of Dungeons


Interviews, Comments and Accolades about the World of Avlis

Wiki Map

Categories