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This page will detail how to connect to Sinfar, where to find the various resources needed to both optimise your experience on the server as well as ones that are necessary to connect in the first place. For any questions, concerns or queries, join our [https://discord.gg/sinfar Discord server] for the easiest access to answers.
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This page will have some details specifically for using the Diamond Edition on Windows. For Diamond Edition on Linux, see [[Getting Started - Diamond Edition on Linux|this page]]. For using the Enhanced Edition, see [[Getting Started - Enhanced Edition|this page]].
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== Connect with us ==
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Be ready to ask questions and find friends to play with already, the best place is our Discord server: https://discord.gg/sinfar
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You can also use our forum: https://forum.sinfar.net (Ask players in game or discord for the password to sign up)
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GETTING STARTED — DIAMOND EDITION
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There is various in-game tools and information available on https://nwn.sinfar.net
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Install the required files, connect to Sinfar, and begin play.
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== Enter the Persistent World of Sinfar ==
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To play on the Sinfar server, you will need copy of Neverwinter Nights 1 as well as the Sinfar custom launcher and hak files. Sinfar does '''not''' use the newer Enhanced Edition (EE) of Neverwinter Nights. To get a copy of NWN1, we recommend buying EE on https://www.gog.com/ which also gives an extra copy of the base Diamond Edition, which includes the two necessary expansion packs. The game is regularly on sale on various platforms, whether you use the recommended GOG one or another.[[File:NWN Account Login.png|thumb]]After installing Diamond Edition, you may need to install the patch [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/169-critical-rebuild-english 1.69 Critical Rebuild] if installed via GOG. '''Be sure to get your unique CD Keys'''. For instructions how to find these in the GOG Galaxy client or on the GOG account site, look [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010674374-Neverwinter-Nights-Enhanced-Edition-Where-to-find-the-key-?product=gog here].


To play on Sinfar, you additionally need to download our custom [[Hak Files]]. You can use the full download link [https://sinfar.net/haks/sinfar_all_files_v30.7z here], or visit the hak page for individual downloads. The hak files must be installed in the game's install directory unless manually changed to different folders.


Lastly, you will need the [[Sinfar Client Extender|Sinfar Client Extender (SinfarX)]] ([https://nwn.sinfar.net/files/sinfarx.exe direct download link.]). This is a custom launcher similar to NWNCX that adds additional functionality for the Sinfar Server exclusively. You should never use this to play on other servers.
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Launching the game and going to the Multiplayer Menu, you will be presented with the Player Login screen. Even if you never played NWN before, you do not need to use the Create New Account feature - simply put in the account name you desire and any key for a password.
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After setting your account name, click ''Join Internet Game''. You will get an error that "''Connection failed, try another Nick."''  Click ''Cancel'' and select ''Direct Connect'' and type in the DNS for Sinfar: nwn.sinfar.net and click OK (you can include the port, ''nwn.sinfar.net:5121'', to connect to the main server or '':5122'' to connect to the Dreaded Lands server, etc, but this is not necessary).
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Welcome to Sinfar — Diamond Edition
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== Create a New Character ==
This page covers connecting to Sinfar using '''Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition''' on Windows. For any questions, join our [https://discord.gg/sinfar Discord server] for the easiest access to answers.
Click the “New Character” button and follow the steps. You can create as many characters as you want so don't spend to much time on your first one. Also, the following new character options can be fully changed later:
 
To get a copy of NWN Diamond Edition, we recommend buying Enhanced Edition on [https://www.gog.com/ 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]].
 
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Connect with Us
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'''Discord'''<br>
The fastest place for questions, help, and finding people to play with.<br><br>
'''[https://discord.gg/sinfar Sinfar Discord]'''
 
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'''Forum'''<br>
Ask in-game or on Discord for the sign-up password.<br><br>
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'''[https://forum.sinfar.net forum.sinfar.net]'''
 
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'''In-game Tools & Info'''<br>
Player tools, character lookup, and server information.<br><br>
'''[https://nwn.sinfar.net nwn.sinfar.net]'''
 
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'''Vault Page'''<br>
The server's listing on NeverwinterVault.<br><br>
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'''[https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/module/gameworld/world-sinfar World of Sinfar]'''
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Setup
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After installing Diamond Edition, you may need to install the [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn1/other/patch/169-critical-rebuild-english 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 [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010674374 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.
 
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Downloads
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You will need two additional downloads to play on Sinfar: the hak files and the SinfarX client extender.
 
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'''[https://sinfar.net/haks/sinfar_all_files_v30.7z Full hak pack (v30)]''' — or per-file from [[Hak Files]]<br>
Core Sinfar content: haks, the Sinfar <code>.tlk</code>, and palette overrides. Required to connect.<br>
<span style="color:#b7a995;">Install to: the game's install directory (or a manually configured hak folder).</span>
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'''[https://nwn.sinfar.net/files/sinfarx.exe SinfarX client extender]''' — see [[Sinfar Client Extender]]<br>
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.<br>
<span style="color:#b7a995;">Place <code>sinfarx.exe</code> in your NWN install directory and launch it from there.</span>
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Connecting
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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:
 
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nwn.sinfar.net
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You can optionally include a port to connect to a specific server — <code>nwn.sinfar.net:5121</code> for the main server, <code>:5122</code> for the Dreaded Lands — but this is not required.
 
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Creating a New Character
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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
* Gender
* Portrait
* Portrait
* Alignment
* Alignment
* Customize
* Appearance (Customize)
Additionally, the race appearance can be changed later. That means that only your '''Class''', '''Abilities''' and everything under '''Packages''' is locked in place upon character creation. If you wish to change class or your starting abilities in the future, you will have to make a new character from scratch - however, you're able to transfer all your items and gold to the new one.
* 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.
 
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Before Playing Your Character
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'''[[Rules|Read the Rules]]'''<br>
Required reading before you begin play.
 
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'''[[OOC vs IC|Understanding OOC vs IC]]'''<br>
The distinction between out-of-character and in-character conduct.
 
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'''[https://forum.sinfar.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5520 A Beginner's Guide]'''<br>
A player-written introduction to life on Sinfar.
 
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'''[https://forum.sinfar.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10911 Frequently Asked Questions]'''<br>
Answers to common questions from new players.
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[[Getting_Started|Return to Getting Started]] · [[Getting Started - Diamond Edition on Linux|Diamond Edition on Linux]] · [[Getting Started - Enhanced Edition|Enhanced Edition]] · [[Recommended Settings|Recommended Settings]]
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== Before Playing Your Character ==
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# [[Rules|Read the Rules]]
# [[OOC vs IC|Understand OOC vs IC]]
# [https://forum.sinfar.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5520 A Beginners Guide]
# [https://forum.sinfar.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10911 Frequently Asked Questions]
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[[Category:Pages with links to the forums]]

Latest revision as of 02:46, 22 June 2026


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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