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Welcome to Sinfar. Unlike most other servers of Neverwinter Nights, Sinfar uses a lot of custom features that are required before you can truly connect. Below you will find all the necessary information to log in and have fun whether you're on Diamond Edition (1.69) with Windows or Linux or if you're using Enhanced Edition.
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=== Automatic Installer ===
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You can download the Sinfar installer here: https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer
  <div class="sf-eyebrow">New Player Setup</div>
  <h1>Getting Started</h1>
  <p>Choose your game version, follow the manual setup guide, install the required files, and connect to Sinfar.</p>
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The installer works for both Diamond Edition and EE on Windows, for Linux and Mac users, or if you prefer to not use the installer, please see the manual installation process below.
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  <div><b>Estimated Setup</b><br><span>10–20 minutes</span></div>
  <div><b>Difficulty</b><br><span>Easy</span></div>
  <div><b>Supported Clients</b><br><span>Diamond · Enhanced Edition</span></div>
  <div><b>Installation</b><br><span>Manual Setup</span></div>
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==== Sinfar Installer ====
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Choose Your Setup Path</h2>
Thank you for your interest in the SinfarInstaller, this installer works for both the EE and Diamond edition of Neverwinter Nights.


For any question, you can ask FieryImp on the Sinfar Discord server, or leave a comment in the issues section available on thedownload page.
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===== Feedback =====
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Please give us feedback about your experience with the SinfarInstaller, whether you think something can be improved to give a smoother experience, or if you run into any kind of issues. Our goal is to make Sinfar as easy as possible to install for new players or old players alike when installing sinfar on a new system.
    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Recommended Classic Setup</div>
    <h3>Diamond Edition</h3>
    <p>Use this path for the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client and the classic Sinfar setup.</p>
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      [https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Diamond_Edition Open Diamond Edition Guide]
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You may leave feedback in the "Issue" section above, or contact FieryImp on discord directly for immediate questions.
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    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Linux Setup</div>
    <h3>Diamond Edition on Linux</h3>
    <p>Use this path if you are installing Diamond Edition on Linux, including Lutris-based setups.</p>
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      [https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Diamond_Edition_on_Linux Open Linux Guide]
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===== For regular users =====
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Using the installer is easy, click on the download link below, download the file, unzip it, launch, and follow the instruction!
    <div class="sf-decision-kicker">Enhanced Edition Setup</div>
    <h3>Enhanced Edition</h3>
    <p>Use this path if you are connecting through Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition and the SinfarXEE setup.</p>
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      [https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Enhanced_Edition Open Enhanced Edition Guide]
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===== Download links =====
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All files are hosted by us.


* [https://git.sinfar.net/Fiery_Imp/sinfar-installer/releases/download/2.0.0/sinfar-installer.zip Download installer 2.0.0]
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Install Flow</h2>


===== Anti-virus false positive =====
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The download of the zip file and the unzipping of it seems to trigger false positive alert from windows defender sometimes. This doesn't always happen and I have to find the cause of it.
  <div><b>1</b><span>Choose Client</span></div>
  <div><b>2</b><span>Open Guide</span></div>
  <div><b>3</b><span>Install Files</span></div>
  <div><b>4</b><span>Connect</span></div>
  <div><b>5</b><span>Read Rules</span></div>
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Windows Defender will identify a supposed virus as ''Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml'' .  It's a well known error for installer programmed that are unsigned. We do not yet have means to sign the installer unfortunately as this could cost several hundred dollars per year.
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Manual Installation Guides</h2>


Please let us know if you run into this issue, and we'll keep working on trying to get that false positive to stop showing up.
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  <th>Setup Route</th>
  <th>Best For</th>
  <th>Guide</th>
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  <td><b>Diamond Edition</b></td>
  <td>Players using the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client.</td>
  <td>[https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Diamond_Edition Diamond Edition Guide]</td>
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  <td><b>Diamond Edition on Linux</b></td>
  <td>Linux players using Diamond Edition.</td>
  <td>[https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Diamond_Edition_on_Linux Linux Guide]</td>
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  <td><b>Enhanced Edition</b></td>
  <td>Players using Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition through the SinfarXEE setup path.</td>
  <td>[https://wiki.sinfar.net/index.php/Getting_Started_-_Enhanced_Edition Enhanced Edition Guide]</td>
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===== For developers of the Installer =====
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Need Help?</h2>
I'll try to list here what's needed here in order to compile the Installer.


===== Requirement =====
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  <div><b>Setup Support</b><br>[https://discord.gg/sinfar Ask for help on the Sinfar Discord.]</div>
  <div><b>Connection Issues</b><br>[[Solving Client or Connection Issues|Fix common setup and login problems.]]</div>
  <div><b>Recommended Settings</b><br>[[Recommended Settings|Configure your client before play.]]</div>
  <div><b>Chat Channels</b><br>[[Chat Channels|Learn where to ask, speak, and coordinate.]]</div>
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* Rust SDK (Download here)
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Before You Enter Sinfar</h2>


=== Manual Installation ===
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You can also install everything manually. For detailed instructions, please see the relevant pages:
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  <th>Step</th>
  <th>Why It Matters</th>
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  <td><b>Confirm your client path</b></td>
  <td>Diamond Edition, Linux, and Enhanced Edition use different setup routes.</td>
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  <td><b>Install required files from the guide</b></td>
  <td>Missing hak, tlk, override, or compatibility files can prevent login or cause content errors.</td>
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  <td><b>Apply recommended settings</b></td>
  <td>Client settings can affect stability, visuals, and playability.</td>
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  <td><b>Read the communication guide</b></td>
  <td>Sinfar uses several custom chat channels and visibility modes.</td>
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[[Getting Started - Diamond Edition]]
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[[Main Page|Return to Main Page]] · [[Recommended Settings]] · [[Solving Client or Connection Issues]] · [[Chat Channels]]
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[[Getting Started - Diamond Edition on Linux]]
<h2 class="sf-section-title">Change Log</h2>
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  <li>Removed automatic installer guidance because the installer is not currently functional.</li>
  <li>Repositioned the page around manual setup paths instead of installer use.</li>
  <li>Preserved the compact onboarding structure: hero, status tiles, setup path cards, install flow, tables, and support links.</li>
  <li>Updated manual setup links to point directly to the correct Getting Started guide pages.</li>
  <li>Removed installer download, Windows Defender, installer issue tracking, and Rust developer notes from the main onboarding flow.</li>
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[[Getting Started - Enhanced Edition]]
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 18 July 2026

New Player Setup

Getting Started

Choose your game version, follow the manual setup guide, install the required files, and connect to Sinfar.

Estimated Setup
10–20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Supported Clients
Diamond · Enhanced Edition
Installation
Manual Setup

Choose Your Setup Path

Recommended Classic Setup

Diamond Edition

Use this path for the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client and the classic Sinfar setup.

Open Diamond Edition Guide

Linux Setup

Diamond Edition on Linux

Use this path if you are installing Diamond Edition on Linux, including Lutris-based setups.

Open Linux Guide

Enhanced Edition Setup

Enhanced Edition

Use this path if you are connecting through Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition and the SinfarXEE setup.

Open Enhanced Edition Guide

Install Flow

1Choose Client
2Open Guide
3Install Files
4Connect
5Read Rules

Manual Installation Guides

Setup Route Best For Guide
Diamond Edition Players using the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition client. Diamond Edition Guide
Diamond Edition on Linux Linux players using Diamond Edition. Linux Guide
Enhanced Edition Players using Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition through the SinfarXEE setup path. Enhanced Edition Guide

Need Help?

Before You Enter Sinfar

Step Why It Matters
Confirm your client path Diamond Edition, Linux, and Enhanced Edition use different setup routes.
Install required files from the guide Missing hak, tlk, override, or compatibility files can prevent login or cause content errors.
Apply recommended settings Client settings can affect stability, visuals, and playability.
Read the communication guide Sinfar uses several custom chat channels and visibility modes.

Return to Main Page · Recommended Settings · Solving Client or Connection Issues · Chat Channels

Change Log

  • Removed automatic installer guidance because the installer is not currently functional.
  • Repositioned the page around manual setup paths instead of installer use.
  • Preserved the compact onboarding structure: hero, status tiles, setup path cards, install flow, tables, and support links.
  • Updated manual setup links to point directly to the correct Getting Started guide pages.
  • Removed installer download, Windows Defender, installer issue tracking, and Rust developer notes from the main onboarding flow.
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