Avlis:EE Steam - Revision history

VoidHamlet: No ini? No problem

2022-11-01T21:58:18Z

No ini? No problem

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	This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>		This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>
	The username you use will be the same as Diamond Edition.~~<br>~~		The username you use will be the same as Diamond Edition.

	===How do I transfer from an older Neverwinter Nights game (e.g., original Bioware disk collection)===		===How do I transfer from an older Neverwinter Nights game (e.g., original Bioware disk collection)===
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	You will need to find the file <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file in your install location for older Neverwinter Nights and copy it, as above. Note that your install location will be different.		You will need to find the file <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file in your install location for older Neverwinter Nights and copy it, as above. Note that your install location will be different.

	For example (if NWN was installed on the C drive): <code>C:\NeverwinterNights\NWN\nwncdkey.ini</code> needs to be moved to <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code>		For example (if NWN was installed on the C drive): <code>C:\NeverwinterNights\NWN\nwncdkey.ini</code> needs to be moved to <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code><br>
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			===I have my old CD keys but I do not have NWN v. 1.69 installed. What do I do?===

			'''Steps:'''<br>
			1. Create a plain text file and save it as <code>nwncdkey.ini</code><br>
			2. Type <code>[CDKEY]</code> on top.<br>
			3. Enter each of your CD keys on a new line (i.e. Key1 for original campaign, Key2 for [[nwn:SoU\|SoU]] expansion, Key3 for [[nwn:HotU\|HotU]] expansion. Diamond edition has only one CD key)<br>

			'''Example:'''<br>

			<sup>[CDKEY]<br>
			Key1=AAAAA-BBBBB-CCCCC-DDDDD-EEEEE-FFFFF-GGGGG-HHHHHH<br>
			Key2=KKKKK-LLLLL-MMMMM-NNNNN-OOOOO-PPPPP-QQQQQ-RRRRRR<br>
			Key3=SSSSS-TTTTT-UUUUU-VVVVV-WWWWW-XXXXX-YYYYY-ZZZZZ<br></sup>

	===What is the role of CD keys on Avlis EE and Avlis 1.69?===		===What is the role of CD keys on Avlis EE and Avlis 1.69?===

Darkfire: /* How do I transfer from GOG NWN Diamond Edition? */

2022-10-13T13:10:07Z

How do I transfer from GOG NWN Diamond Edition?

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	===How do I transfer from GOG NWN Diamond Edition?===		===How do I transfer from GOG NWN Diamond Edition?===

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			❗❗❗Important Info❗❗❗<br>
			⚠️ Do '''NOT''' open the <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> and copy the keys. Copy ''only'' the FILE itself, ''not'' the contents.<br>
			⚠️ Follow the steps below and you should have two files: <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> and <code>NWN:EE cdkey.ini</code><br>


			'''Steps:'''<br>
	1. Find the file <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> in your Diamond Edition install folder from GOG.<br>		1. Find the file <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> in your Diamond Edition install folder from GOG.<br>
	This should be something similar to <code>YOUR_GOG_INSTALL_LOCATION\GOG Galaxy\Games\NWN Diamond</code><br>		This should be something similar to <code>YOUR_GOG_INSTALL_LOCATION\GOG Galaxy\Games\NWN Diamond</code><br>

Darkfire: /* How to Transition to Steam */

2022-10-05T19:43:11Z

How to Transition to Steam

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	==How to Transition to Steam==		==How to Transition to Steam==

	Avlis ~~is migrating~~ from NWN to [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]. Steam is one of the options for purchasing NWN:EE in order to play on Avlis:EE.		Avlis has migrated from NWN to [[Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition]]. Steam is one of the options for purchasing NWN:EE in order to play on Avlis:EE.

	<div style="float:right; max-width:50%">__TOC__</div>		<div style="float:right; max-width:50%">__TOC__</div>

VoidHamlet: Leave that key alone.

2022-10-02T19:56:52Z

Leave that key alone.

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	# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.		# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.
	# After install, you must RUN the game once for the folders to get created ''(see [https://wiki.avlis.org/Avlis:EE_Steam#Where_Are_Steam_Game_Files_Located.3F Where Are Steam Game Files Located?])''		# After install, you must RUN the game once for the folders to get created ''(see [https://wiki.avlis.org/Avlis:EE_Steam#Where_Are_Steam_Game_Files_Located.3F Where Are Steam Game Files Located?])''
	# At this point, you ~~will~~ be prompted to enter your NNW:EE CD key. Visit the Steam Support portal for [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2FF7-8298-9409-BC1D instructions on how to locate it].		# At this point, you may be prompted to enter your NNW:EE CD key. Visit the Steam Support portal for [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2FF7-8298-9409-BC1D instructions on how to locate it].

	===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===		===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===
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	This should be <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> by default.<br>		This should be <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> by default.<br>
	3. Copy the <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file from your Diamond Edition folder to your Enhanced Edition game files folder.<br>		3. Copy the <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file from your Diamond Edition folder to your Enhanced Edition game files folder.<br>
	🛈 You will see a cdkey.ini file there as well. Leave it alone.<br>		🛈 ''You will see the NWN:EE cdkey.ini file there as well. Leave it alone.''<br>
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	This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>		This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>

VoidHamlet: NWN:EE CD keys

2022-10-02T19:54:15Z

NWN:EE CD keys

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	# Select the '''Install''' button then progress through the installation prompts.		# Select the '''Install''' button then progress through the installation prompts.
	# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.		# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.
	# ~~Note:~~ After install, you must RUN the game once for the folders to get created ''(see [https://wiki.avlis.org/Avlis:EE_Steam#Where_Are_Steam_Game_Files_Located.3F Where Are Steam Game Files Located?])''		# After install, you must RUN the game once for the folders to get created ''(see [https://wiki.avlis.org/Avlis:EE_Steam#Where_Are_Steam_Game_Files_Located.3F Where Are Steam Game Files Located?])''
			# At this point, you will be prompted to enter your NNW:EE CD key. Visit the Steam Support portal for [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2FF7-8298-9409-BC1D instructions on how to locate it].

	===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===		===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===
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	'''NOTE1:''' ''You must run ~~NWNEE~~ once before the folders are created. THEN you can do things like move CD Keys, portraits, etc.''		'''NOTE1:''' ''You must run NWN:EE once before the folders are created. THEN you can do things like move CD Keys, portraits, etc.''

	'''NOTE2:''' In some cases, the files may reside in your OneDrive folder. <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> Please see [https://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=1469107#p1469107 HERE] for important information if you want your NWN folder to be somewhere else.		'''NOTE2:''' In some cases, the files may reside in your OneDrive folder. <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> Please see [https://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=1469107#p1469107 HERE] for important information if you want your NWN folder to be somewhere else.
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	==CD Key Transfer==		==CD Key Transfer==

	1. Copy your CD keys from your old NWN installation to the NWN EE installation (see '''How do I transfer''', below).		1. Copy your CD keys from your old NWN v. 1.69 installation to the NWN:EE installation (see '''How do I transfer''', below).
	2. ONLY THEN connect to NWN EE multiplayer.		2. ONLY THEN connect to NWN:EE multiplayer.
	3. You will be prompted to create a NWN EE player name. Enter your non-EE player name (what used to be known as Gamespy ID or GSID), that you use on Avlis.		3. You will be prompted to create a NWN:EE player name. Enter your non-EE player name (what used to be known as Gamespy ID or GSID), that you use on Avlis.

	Both your player name and your CD keys need to match our pre-EE records, in order to allow access to your Avlis PCs (Player Characters).		Both your player name and your CD keys need to match our pre-EE records, in order to allow access to your Avlis PCs (Player Characters).

Darkfire: /* Where Are Steam Game Files Located? */

2022-09-03T16:49:35Z

Where Are Steam Game Files Located?

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	'''~~NOTE~~:''' ''You must run NWNEE once before the folders are created. THEN you can do things like move CD Keys, portraits, etc.''		'''NOTE1:''' ''You must run NWNEE once before the folders are created. THEN you can do things like move CD Keys, portraits, etc.''

			'''NOTE2:''' In some cases, the files may reside in your OneDrive folder. <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> Please see [https://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?p=1469107#p1469107 HERE] for important information if you want your NWN folder to be somewhere else.

	==CD Key Transfer==		==CD Key Transfer==

Darkfire: /* Where Are Steam Game Files Located? */

2022-08-30T12:40:35Z

Where Are Steam Game Files Located?

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	* <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code>		* <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code>


			'''NOTE:''' ''You must run NWNEE once before the folders are created. THEN you can do things like move CD Keys, portraits, etc.''

	==CD Key Transfer==		==CD Key Transfer==

Darkfire: /* How Do I Install Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition? */

2022-08-30T12:39:21Z

How Do I Install Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition?

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	# Select the '''Install''' button then progress through the installation prompts.		# Select the '''Install''' button then progress through the installation prompts.
	# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.		# The game will download via the Steam client and once it completes the Install button will change to a Play button.
			# Note: After install, you must RUN the game once for the folders to get created ''(see [https://wiki.avlis.org/Avlis:EE_Steam#Where_Are_Steam_Game_Files_Located.3F Where Are Steam Game Files Located?])''

	===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===		===Where Are The Application Executables (exe files)?===

VoidHamlet at 15:21, 25 August 2022

2022-08-25T15:21:26Z

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	This should be <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> by default.<br>		This should be <code>C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\Documents\Neverwinter Nights</code> by default.<br>
	3. Copy the <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file from your Diamond Edition folder to your Enhanced Edition game files folder.<br>		3. Copy the <code>nwncdkey.ini</code> file from your Diamond Edition folder to your Enhanced Edition game files folder.<br>
	~~''(~~You will see a cdkey.ini file there as well~~; leave~~ it alone.~~)''~~<br>		🛈 You will see a cdkey.ini file there as well. Leave it alone.<br>
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	This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>		This is to ensure that the username you enter in Multiplayer mode is reserved for your keys.<br>

VoidHamlet at 15:11, 25 August 2022

2022-08-25T15:11:00Z

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	This is relevant to Avlis. Everything for the 1.69 (non-EE) version of Avlis is based on your login name because it uses actual password authentication. So it does not matter which old CD keys you use to log into the current 1.69 version of Avlis. As long as you know your login name and the right password you were using, you'll always see your existing characters. The database records a short form of your CD key every time you login. If you forget your password, there are ways we can reset it and send you through the login setup process again.<br>		This is relevant to Avlis. Everything for the 1.69 (non-EE) version of Avlis is based on your login name because it uses actual password authentication. So it does not matter which old CD keys you use to log into the current 1.69 version of Avlis. As long as you know your login name and the right password you were using, you'll always see your existing characters. The database records a short form of your CD key every time you login. If you forget your password, there are ways we can reset it and send you through the login setup process again.<br>

	EE does not use password authentication. If you want to migrate your existing characters over, then the CD keys you use become a little more important. As outlined in "How do I transfer", you need to make a copy of your old CD key file (nwncdkey.ini). That copy goes in the same EE folder that the EE key file is located. So in the end you'll have cdkey.ini and nwncdkey.ini. When you log into Avlis EE the first time, it checks your EE key from cdkey.ini, makes an entry if there is none, then checks your old key from the nwncdkey.ini file. A mapping file ties your login name and CD key. If those all match, then it copies your old characters over to the new EE vault and you're good to go.<br>		EE does not use password authentication. If you want to migrate your existing characters over, then the CD keys you use become a little more important. As outlined in "How do I transfer", you need to make a copy of your old CD key file (nwncdkey.ini). That copy goes in the same EE folder that the EE key file is located. So in the end you'll have cdkey.ini and nwncdkey.ini.<br>

			When you log into Avlis EE the first time, it checks your EE key from cdkey.ini, makes an entry if there is none, then checks your old key from the nwncdkey.ini file. A mapping file ties your login name and CD key. If those all match, then it copies your old characters over to the new EE vault and you're good to go.<br>

	Worst case scenario that some players with a pile of keys on record may run into, is getting a "Player Name in Use" message the first time they try EE. This will be expected with some players that have multiple keys recorded. It's nothing to worry about as the Avlis server administrator can sort it out for you ([https://avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=26188&subject=My%20player%20name%20is%20taken%20in%20NWN%20EE&message=My%20player%20name%20is: PM avliswebadmin]). It may take a little effort as the fix for these involve some mapping changes on the back end and then a restart of the Avlis servers to reread the files.		Worst case scenario that some players with a pile of keys on record may run into, is getting a "Player Name in Use" message the first time they try EE. This will be expected with some players that have multiple keys recorded. It's nothing to worry about as the Avlis server administrator can sort it out for you ([https://avlis.org/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=26188&subject=My%20player%20name%20is%20taken%20in%20NWN%20EE&message=My%20player%20name%20is: PM avliswebadmin]). It may take a little effort as the fix for these involve some mapping changes on the back end and then a restart of the Avlis servers to reread the files.