Multi-Link Newbie Guide

Helpful Hints for Both the Technical and Roleplaying Aspects of the Game

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Multi-Link Newbie Guide

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Multi-Link Newbie Guide
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I was talking to a few new players today whilst chilling in the Fugue (as you do) and though I haven't been here as long as some of our long-standing members, I was chatting and helping about what I could. I offered to PM them some helpful links on the forums once I found them, and then thought maybe it was a good idea to collect all of them up and share them as I pretty much taught myself and learnt from others. If anyone has any further suggestions, post away! : )

Firstly, a few opening (though a little outdated) words:
Administrator wrote:First off welcome to our world, we hope you enjoy your time with us. We are seeing more and more new people logging into both the PW and the forums. To someone new, information might seem hard to come by. So here is a little run down of where we are coming from, and where we are going.

The overall goal of BG:TSCC is to provide a PW that everyone can play on and enjoy. From the hardened role-player to the hardened monster slayer, we welcome everyone. All that we ask is that you be kind to those around you, don't argue with other players, and please don't complain.

BG:TSCC is currently made up of 21 staff members. This includes the Developer’s, Builders and the Dungeon Master's. Each of them working for free in their spare time because of their love of NWN2 and the Forgotten Realms. Together we are building a PW that spawns the Sword Coast and beyond.

As we grow we will continue to add more areas, better monsters (this could be monster difficulty, spawn rate, spawn groups, CR flow, etc.), new features, quests and more. So remember that what you see is not necessarily how things will be in the end. Lots of things are still under construction and quite a few things need further tweaking before they are at their end result. But if you are eager to play now, feel free to join the 100's that log in each week and play in a fully functioning online world. Also please remember that if you log in and don't find things to your liking, we encourage you to check us out again when we go live.

Thank you for joining us in Ed Greenwood's the Forgotten Realms. The greatest fantasy creation of our time.
Rules & Guidelines:
- The Server Rules (MUST READ)
- PVP Rules and Guidelines (MUST READ)
- Courtesy on The Sword Coast (recommended)

Character and RP Help:
- Creating a Well-Rounded Character
- 11 Ways to Become a Better RPer

Helpful Guides and Information:
- Comprehensive Quest List (SPOILERS)
- A Map of the Forgotten Realms
- Baldur's Gate: Getting Started
- Alignment Definitions



///I hope this has helped in some small way, my apologies if this is a duplicate thread. Feel free to lock or delete if so.
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Re: Multi-Link Newbie Guide

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A proper Guide could and should include a lot more... a good start though! :D

For a map DM Xzar has made one specifically for the server which is also updated with the recent happenings. Not Darkhold & Corm Op yet however but I hope they will be coming :)
Deathgrowl wrote:
OOC stuff:
Server Rules - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36831 (Must read!)
PvP rules - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3170 (Must read!)
Custom changes - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6 (these list custom changes from the original game, not changes from Kaedrin)
Server Timeline - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=18957

IC stuff:
Laws of the surface - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=21492 (Must read!)
Laws of the underdark - http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=428 (Must read!)
Elfsong Tavern (IC threads and rumours on the surface) - http://bgtscc.net/viewforum.php?f=17
Gloura's Wings (IC threads and rumours in the underdark) - http://bgtscc.net/viewforum.php?f=18

Additional:
BGTSCC Wikia - http://bgtscc.wikia.com/wiki/Baldur%27s ... icles_Wiki
Character Builder - http://nwn2db.com
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Re: Multi-Link Newbie Guide

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I am hoping others will contribute, yes. : )
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Most of the following is from a senior tabletop / PnP DM and is a worthy read for anyone who wish to gain a few insights into D&D and how to RP certain aspects.

The basics:
Introduction to Roleplaying Games (PDF)

Introduction to D&D (part 1)
Introduction to D&D (part 2)

Naming your character
Sample character names (PDF)
WotC Name Generator

The female gamer:
Women in gaming
Thoughts on female roles

Drow characters *:
Drow History 101
Society (not everything may apply to Sshamath)
Further reading

Romance RP *, **:
Attraction
Courtship
Marriage
Divorce
Pregnancy

*: Taken from a DM perspective, but still offers a lot of valuable insights to players
**: Not to be confused with ERP, which is illegal on the server (PG-13)
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If you are new, then download and install the client extension. It fixes many bugs, restores online functions, adds many new functions, and is needed by all players for a fully optimal experience. http://www.nynaeve.net/Skywing/nwn2/cli ... Latest.zip
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I wish to take the liberty of adding this link. This is auto-promotion, I know, but I find it quite useful

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This common bugs list should be here as well, to raise awareness for us new to NWN2.
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