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Getting Started · Player Registration · Rules · Server List · Systems & Tools · Custom Content

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: Enhanced Edition (NWN:EE) roleplaying game.

Getting Started in Avlis

Step 1: Register as a member of the forums and create your NWN:EE player name.

New player:

Please follow these instructions for registering with the forums and creating your NWN:EE player name.

Returning player:

If you played on Avlis Neverwinter Nights v. 1.69 in the past, please follow these instructions to transfer your NWN v. 1.69 CD keys, reclaim your player name and continue playing your characters.

Step 2: Check NWN:EE game compatibility.

Please ensure your NWN:EE version is compatible with Avlis. Unless otherwise stated here, Avlis uses the latest public release by Beamdog.

If you require assistance with installing NWN:EE, review the instructions for Steam and instructions for GoG Galaxy.

Step 3: Get the custom content.

Avlis relies on custom content, which is automatically downloaded as soon as you log into an Avlis server.

You can use extras such as custom portraits but please note that we do not support overrides at this time.

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 the Character Creation section of the Avlis Player Guide.

Most Avlis Servers contain quests and dungeons appropriate for new characters, with the exception of M'Chek and Wilderness (the forests of T'Nanshi).

Step 6: Submit a Character Goal Database & Background Form.

What is it? The purpose of the CGD is fairly simple; to provide a framework through which players might share details about their character's goals, values and beliefs with the team. This is so that DMs can rapidly inform themselves of characters they intend to be DMing and can better tailor a narrative to a particular PC's values or goals. This is not a request for DM attention. Submitting to this database is not a guarantee that any of it will be actualized, it's to let the team know what your character is working towards as well as let us know a bit about your background. You can update the form whenever you want as often as you need, so don't worry if you start off simple. Even if all you include is your basic background, that's very helpful to the Event DM Team. Character Goal Database & Background Form.

Step 7: Connect to Avlis and play.

Follow these instructions on how to connect to Avlis' servers. You can communicate with other players across all Avlis servers. Type /who to find out who else is online. Type /help chat to send a message to anyone on any Avlis server. Type /lfp on to join the inter-server OOC chat channel.

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 Discord chat channel.

Step 8: 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 with the ASK AWAY! NPC in any start area, or the Player Guide. Alternatively, you can always visit our Discord channel and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: Communication, IC and OOC

Step 9: 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:

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!
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 reporting bugs and suggesting ideas.
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.
World Time Buddy - Tool to help you be on time.
Abbreviations - Used throughout this wiki and in the Avlis forums.
The World of Avlis - Neverwinter Vault Page

Lists of In Game Resources

Interviews, Comments and Accolades about the World of Avlis

Wiki Map

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-It is assumed that if you are reading this that your application to Avlis has already been approved and you have received the passwords to the Avlis servers. So what do you do now?
+{{InfoList}}
-'''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.
-Also, as of this writing the version 1.65 patch of the game is necessary. If you do not have the version 1.65 patch installed, you can download an update when you attempt to play NWN in multiplayer mode.
+<font face="Garamond"><big>
+<center>[[File:Avlisbannerstart.png|750px]]</center>
+<center>''A world of steel and magic where no one race or philosophy predominates,''</center>
+<center>''and heroes from all perspectives battle to further their cause and make a name for themselves.''</center>
+</big></font>
+__NOEDITSECTION__
-'''2. Download the necessary hakpaks.'''
+<center>Avlis is implemented as a [[Wikipedia:Persistent world | persistent world]] for the [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]] (NWN:EE) roleplaying game.</center>
-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. As of this writing, the easiest way to jump into Avlis is to go to our webpage (www.avlis.org), then click on the Downloads link. Then click on the Hakpaks link. There you should see a link called Universal and CoPaP Install. Click on that link to download an executable file. If you double-click on the executable it will install the main .hak files to the proper directory for you. Now you will be able to play on the Elysia and Mikona servers, which are geared to player characters (PCs) of all levels.
-'''3. Register as a member of the forums.'''
+==Getting Started in Avlis==
-The Avlis forums at 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.
+<div style="float:right; max-width:50%">__TOC__</div>
-'''4. Connect to Avlis.'''
+===Step 1: Register as a member of the forums and create your NWN:EE player name.===
+* '''New player:'''
+: Please follow these [[Player Registration | instructions for registering with the forums and creating your NWN:EE player name]].
+* '''Returning player:'''
+: If you played on Avlis Neverwinter Nights v. 1.69 in the past, please follow these [[Player_Registration#Returning_Player_Instructions|instructions to transfer your NWN v. 1.69 CD keys, reclaim your player name and continue playing your characters]].
-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 six servers:
-*Mikona: avlis.blackdagger.net:5121
+===Step 2: Check NWN:EE game compatibility.===
-*The Wilderness: avlis.blackdagger.net:5122
+* Please [[NWN Requirements | ensure your NWN:EE version is compatible]] with Avlis. Unless otherwise stated here, Avlis uses the latest public release by [https://www.beamdog.com/news/category/neverwinter-nights/ Beamdog].
-*Elysia: avlis.blackdagger.net:5123
+: If you require assistance with installing NWN:EE, review the [[Avlis:EE_Steam|instructions for Steam]] and [[Avlis:EE_GOG_Galaxy|instructions for GoG Galaxy]].
-*Le'Or: avlis.blackdagger.net:5124
-*Deglos: avlis.blackdagger.net:5125
-*Ferrell: avlis.blackdagger.net:5126
-You will 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 either 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 four 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 3: Get the custom content.===
+* Avlis relies on [[Needed Files | custom content, which is automatically downloaded as soon as you log into an Avlis server]].
+: You can use extras such as [[Custom_Portrait|custom portraits]] but please note that we do not support overrides at this time.
-If you have trouble connecting directly by typing in one of the above addresses, then replace avlis.blackdagger.net with the numerical IP address, 67.81.238.140.
-'''4. Make a character.'''
+===Step 4: Acquaint yourself with the rules and guidelines. (IMPORTANT)===
+* It is very important that you read and understand the '''[[Rules | Rules]]'''.
+* The [[Player_Guide | Avlis Player Guide]] provides helpful guidelines on how to have a positive experience when playing.
-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 "The Nine Major Races" section of this guide.
-'''5. Log on and play!'''
+===Step 5: Make a character.===
-'''6. Have your questions answered.'''
+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 the [[Character Creation]] section of the [[Player_Guide | Avlis Player Guide]].<br>
-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' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) homepage, located at www.avlis.org.
+Most [[Servers|Avlis Servers]] contain quests and dungeons appropriate for new characters, with the exception of [[M'Chek]] and Wilderness (the forests of [[T'Nanshi]]).
-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 program's spam filters will block the acceptance message, so that may explain why you have not received a reply after 48 hours.
+===Step 6: Submit a Character Goal Database & Background Form.===
+What is it? The purpose of the CGD is fairly simple; to provide a framework through which players might share details about their character's goals, values and beliefs with the team. This is so that [[DM]]s can rapidly inform themselves of characters they intend to be DMing and can better tailor a narrative to a particular [[PC]]'s values or goals. This is not a request for DM attention. Submitting to this database is not a guarantee that any of it will be actualized, it's to let the team know what your character is working towards as well as let us know a bit about your background. You can update the form whenever you want as often as you need, so don't worry if you start off simple. Even if all you include is your basic background, that's very helpful to the Event DM Team. [https://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=423&t=131882 Character Goal Database & Background Form].
+===Step 7: Connect to Avlis and play. ===
+* Follow [[Servers|these instructions on how to connect to  Avlis' servers]]. You can communicate with other players across all Avlis servers. Type <code>/who</code> to find out who else is online. Type <code>/help chat</code> to send a message to anyone on any Avlis server. Type <code>/lfp on</code> to join the inter-server OOC chat channel.
+: '''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|Discord chat channel]].
+===Step 8: 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 with the [[ASK AWAY]]! NPC in any start area, or the [[Player Guide]]. Alternatively, you can always visit our '''[[Avlis Chat | Discord channel]]''' and get directions to the relevant forum/wiki section. See also: [[Communication]], [[IC]] and [[OOC]]
+===Step 9: 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!
+==Additional Useful Information ==
+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]].
+* [[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.
+* [https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ World Time Buddy] - Tool to help you be on time.
+* [[Abbreviations]] - Used throughout this wiki and in the Avlis forums.
+* [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwnee/module/gameworld/world-avlis The World of Avlis - Neverwinter Vault Page]
+== Lists of In Game Resources==
+* [[Systems_and_Tools | List of Avlis Custom Systems]]
+* [[Tavern Locations | List of Avlis Taverns & Inns]]
+* [[Shop Locations | List of Avlis Merchants]]
+* [[List_of_quests | List of Avlis Quests]]
+* [[List_of_dungeons | List of Avlis Dungeons]]
+==Interviews, Comments and Accolades about the World of Avlis==
+<font size="2">
+* On [[Neverwinter Nights|Neverwinter Nights v. 1.69]]
+**[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])
+**[http://www.nwnx.org/ Neverwinter Nights Extender (NWNX)]
+**[http://www.nwnx.org/index.php?id=doc_vaultster NWNX Profile of Vaultster]
+**[http://neverwintervault.org/article/interview/neverwinter-vault-hall-fame-interview-avlis-orleron Archived NWVault Interview with Orleron (Avlis 6th Anniversary)]
+* On [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]
+**[https://avlis.org/viewforum.php?f=87 Stay tuned!]
+</font>
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