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NeverWinter Nights Dedicated Linux Server Released

Posted by timothy on from the for-those-who-care dept.

Ivan writes: "Bioware has released a dedicated Linux server for NeverWinter Nights. It requires a Windows install to use, but it definitely shows that they care about Linux users and are making progress towards the Linux client."

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  1. Re:Wanna bet? by Dunkalis · · Score: 5, Informative

    What do you mean? If you buy the Windows client, the Linux client is free. I'm getting it, and so are many other people. This is just another misguided AC...

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  2. it requires a windows installation because by atari2600 · · Score: 5, Informative

    from the article

    4. Transfer the following files from your Windows installation to a directory in Linux:

    Required Files:
    data/*
    override/*
    chitin.key
    dialog.tlk

    Recommended Files:
    nwm/* - Official campaign modules
    modules/* - User modules
    hak/* - Hak paks
    patch/* - Updated files
    nwnplayer.ini - User settings

    So once you get these files, someone make a tar of them and keep them for peeps to use and mention the configuration of the windows thing (like what kind of install was used) and there you go - you dont need windows no more :)

    1. Re:it requires a windows installation because by Jace+of+Fuse! · · Score: 5, Informative

      You go right ahead and copy the data-files off of someone else, as long as you bought the original you are complying with fair use.

      The problem however, is that CHITIN.KEY -- Assuming that of course IS the Keyfile. You see, every copy of Neverwinter Nights has a unique Key associated with the user who registered at Bioware for multiplayer gaming.

      I sure as heck wouldn't want to be the person whose key is tagged as "pirated", since I paid enough for this game I'd actually like to play it.

      Oh, and since I fully intend to host a dedicated server running the MUD-LIKE opened-ended module I'm writing, I'd also like to have my friends to be able to actually log into my server and play.

      Assuming the Linux people play fair and don't take Bioware's generosity as an opprotunity to "stick it to the man", I think the Linux client is an absolutely awesome thing. Unfortunately, I fully expect warezed copies of NWN to ruin things for a whole lot of people.

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  3. Re:WARNING! Trust your server admin! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    "I really recommend _not_ to play on public servers, since the admin can see your cd key _VERY_ easy. "

    Every key has a public part and a private part. Admins can see the public part of the key. This is so the admin can ban a specific key tied to a specific player

  4. Re:Concerns about neverwinternight: by barzok · · Score: 5, Informative

    You neglected to mention that the EULA has been revised.