Getting Started - Diamond Edition

GETTING STARTED — DIAMOND EDITION

Install the required files, connect to Sinfar, and begin play.

Welcome to Sinfar — Diamond Edition

This page covers connecting to Sinfar using Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition on Windows. For any questions, join our Discord server for the easiest access to answers.

To get a copy of NWN Diamond Edition, we recommend buying Enhanced Edition on GOG, which also includes Diamond Edition with both necessary expansion packs. The game is regularly on sale across various platforms.

For Diamond Edition on Linux, see Getting Started - Diamond Edition on Linux. For Enhanced Edition, see Getting Started - Enhanced Edition.

Connect with Us

Discord The fastest place for questions, help, and finding people to play with. Sinfar Discord

Forum Ask in-game or on Discord for the sign-up password. forum.sinfar.net

In-game Tools & Info Player tools, character lookup, and server information. nwn.sinfar.net

Vault Page The server's listing on NeverwinterVault. World of Sinfar

Setup

After installing Diamond Edition, you may need to install the 1.69 Critical Rebuild patch if installed via GOG. Be sure to retrieve your unique CD Keys — for instructions on finding these in the GOG Galaxy client or on the GOG account site, see this guide.

When launching the game for the first time, you will be presented with the Player Login screen. Even if you have never played NWN before, you do not need to use Create New Account — simply enter the account name you want and any password.

Downloads

You will need two additional downloads to play on Sinfar: the hak files and the SinfarX client extender.

1	Full hak pack (v30) — or per-file from Hak Files Core Sinfar content: haks, the Sinfar .tlk, and palette overrides. Required to connect. Install to: the game's install directory (or a manually configured hak folder).
2	SinfarX client extender — see Sinfar Client Extender Sinfar's custom launcher, adding additional functionality exclusively for the Sinfar server. Do not use this to play on other servers. Launch the game through SinfarX instead of the standard NWN shortcut. Place sinfarx.exe in your NWN install directory and launch it from there.

Connecting

Launch SinfarX, then from the Multiplayer menu click Join Internet Game. You will receive an error — Connection failed, try another Nick. Click Cancel, then select Direct Connect and enter:

nwn.sinfar.net

You can optionally include a port to connect to a specific server — nwn.sinfar.net:5121 for the main server, :5122 for the Dreaded Lands — but this is not required.

Creating a New Character

Click New Character and follow the steps. You can create as many characters as you want, so do not spend too much time on your first one. The following options can be changed freely after character creation:

• Gender
• Portrait
• Alignment
• Appearance (Customize)
• Race appearance

Only your Class, Abilities, and everything under Packages are locked in at creation. If you wish to change your class or starting abilities later, you will need to make a new character — however, you can transfer all items and gold to the new one.

Before Playing Your Character

Read the Rules Required reading before you begin play.

Understanding OOC vs IC The distinction between out-of-character and in-character conduct.

A Beginner's Guide A player-written introduction to life on Sinfar.

Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions from new players.

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