Approx length: about 40 hours to complete the main game
Where to find it: Beamdog came out with an Enhanced Edition in 2018. You can buy it on Steam or Good Old Games (GOG). It's also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
If you're looking for a free way to get to know the game, there are Let's Plays available on YouTube.
What is it, in summary?: It's a 2002 third-person role-playing video game. The mechanics are based on D&D 3rd edition rules. It's set in the Forgotten Realms, a high fantasy setting full of daring adventurers, nefarious evildoers, gods, and monsters.
What do you love about it?: I particularly love the options for character creation and customization. Story-wise, I find the plot intriguing and the characters charming, especially in the expansion packs.
The game is also known for including tools for players to create their own custom content and modules. The system is fun and easy to use. There is an entire community of content creators out there (even now, 20 years later), and there are many user-created modules that are well worth playing.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?: I will likely make a request about a particular questline from Chapter 2 called Charwood.
A terrible event happened in Charwood Village a long time ago, and, unable to determine the culprit, the god Lathander suspended the village in time until a neutral party could come along to judge. The player is asked to act as an investigator and judge so that the villagers' souls can finally be put to rest.
I found this plotline heartwrenching and deserving of more exploration than the game allows. I believe it is one of the more nuanced quests of the game.
On the other hand, I'll probably leave my character requests open because I'd be happy to receive any NWN fic, no matter the subject.
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?: Yes. Since my request will likely focus on a single quest, anyone interested can simply check out this walkthrough page for the relevant information. I'm thinking of also recording the quest so all the details are available (let me know if this interests you).
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence): fantasy gore/violence, plague, child death
Neverwinter Nights (2002)
Media: Video Game
Approx length: about 40 hours to complete the main game
Where to find it: Beamdog came out with an Enhanced Edition in 2018. You can buy it on Steam or Good Old Games (GOG). It's also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
If you're looking for a free way to get to know the game, there are Let's Plays available on YouTube.
What is it, in summary?: It's a 2002 third-person role-playing video game. The mechanics are based on D&D 3rd edition rules. It's set in the Forgotten Realms, a high fantasy setting full of daring adventurers, nefarious evildoers, gods, and monsters.
What do you love about it?: I particularly love the options for character creation and customization. Story-wise, I find the plot intriguing and the characters charming, especially in the expansion packs.
The game is also known for including tools for players to create their own custom content and modules. The system is fun and easy to use. There is an entire community of content creators out there (even now, 20 years later), and there are many user-created modules that are well worth playing.
What sort of things are you likely to request for it?: I will likely make a request about a particular questline from Chapter 2 called Charwood.
A terrible event happened in Charwood Village a long time ago, and, unable to determine the culprit, the god Lathander suspended the village in time until a neutral party could come along to judge. The player is asked to act as an investigator and judge so that the villagers' souls can finally be put to rest.
I found this plotline heartwrenching and deserving of more exploration than the game allows. I believe it is one of the more nuanced quests of the game.
On the other hand, I'll probably leave my character requests open because I'd be happy to receive any NWN fic, no matter the subject.
Are there sections of canon (rather than the whole canon) that can be consumed by themselves to fulfil your requests, or that showcase particular characters and relationships?: Yes. Since my request will likely focus on a single quest, anyone interested can simply check out this walkthrough page for the relevant information. I'm thinking of also recording the quest so all the details are available (let me know if this interests you).
Content warnings (ie, rape, incest, racism, gore/violence): fantasy gore/violence, plague, child death