An FRC FAQ

[ShadowCatJen]

I'm pretty sure most that frequent the forums often have noted the most commonly asked questions. You would think that just by looking around (like in the Server Rules section) folks would be able to find the answer to these questions themselves.

After looking around myself, though, I have to give this opinion: The forums are now so large and cumbersome that it's sometimes hard to find the answer to a question. And when you don't have that much time on your hands to search the forums the only solution is to post the question yourself.

Sometimes what a place needs is a good ol' fashion FAQ. One single solid thread that holds several of the most asked about questions with answers and links to where to find them. It gets stickied to the very tippy top of the forums so people can quickly just look there and see if their question is already answered.

How's this for an example:

Q: What spells have been altered on FRC?

A: Darkfire, Flame Weapon, Greater Magic Weapon, Keen Edge, Magic Vestement, Find Traps, Gate, Greater Planar Ally, Planar Ally, Knock, Familiars/Animal Companions, Summon Creatures/Monsters, Stoneskin, Greater Stoneskin, Barkskin, True Seeing, Animate Dead, Create Undead, and Create Greater Undead have all been altered on the server. Please refer to this thread for more details: frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=frcnewsandannouncements&action=display&thread=1157527978

Q: Can I play a ... (drow/tiefling/half-dragon/vampire/ect)?

A: As per the server rules located here: frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=serverrules&action=display&thread=1165925632 FRC does not support non-standard races. Please do not make characters like this as it will be an illegal character and you will be asked to remake them as a standard race.

Q: How can I get a language token and/or what/how many languages am I allowed?

A: You can ask a DM while in game to receive a specific language token. However, any additional languages beyond starting automatic and bonus languages need to be learned in-character through roleplay. Your character's natural INT modifier will be taken into account, so if you maxed out on your languages you'd have to put another point or two into your Intelligence to 'open the slot' for the new language. For a list of available languages please look here: frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=dmqa&action=display&thread=1162687829 You can refer to the following thread for more information: frc.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=dmqa&action=display&thread=1166835632

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These three questions I got just from a casual glance over the forums in general and I'm certain there are more that can be answered. Long story short it will lighten the load for the crew if we do this.

[hexer]

I love this idea. I think I'll hop to it.

[hexer]

I'm stealing some of your answers.

[hexer]

By the way, if any other players can think of any questions that might come up that could be covered by a FAQ, please feel free to post them here for consideration. ;D

[Retired DM Gallin]

Hexer/Shadowcatjen, you are my hero/heroine respectively. Fantastic idea!

~Gallin

[Munroe]

I added another hyperlink to the FAQ regarding languages. SCJen missed one. The one where I posted all the regional languages of Faerun (not just the ones we have widgets for). Just for informational purposes. I'd hate to let all that retyping go to waste. :-P

[Quadhund/Greenhouse]

BAH! Someday soon my language distributor will be in the module and you will reap it!!! That and the deity selector. I swear ... Hex gets all the ladies

[ShadowCatJen]

Wow, glad you all like the idea so much! And I thought there was one more language thread, just couldn't find the sucker. And I definitely don't mind you snatching what I wrote, nor do I mind any editing anyone needs to do with it. Use any of it as you see fit.

Here's another set of questions you could add:

This one could go under the mechanics section I think...

Q: I know of a hak/script FRC could use. Who do I send it to?

A: It's the general policy on FRC to not use any haks beyond that of the CEP. It would rather be kept that not much is needed to be downloaded in order to play on the server. For scripts, please post what the script does HERE first to see if the community would even be interested in implementing it. Also mind that it's preferred if the script is already pre-written. Please do not ask for a script to be written for your idea. Script writing takes time and the building/scripting crew already has work to do.

Q: Can I have a custom item made for my character and/or I have an idea for an item to add to the mod, who do I ask?

A: If you've a general idea for an item you can post the idea HERE. Please put what bonus attributes the item has and write a description for it. For custom items.... ((actually I'm not sure what the general policy on FRC is for custom items so one of you DM sorts would have to write this bit up)).

Q: I can't seem to connect to the server, help!

A: Please follow the instructions on this thread HERE. It gives directions on how to direct connect to the server which is the method we'd like everyone to use. The server is passworded and current password is marsember. If you still can't seem to connect to the server, please wait a few minutes to try and log on again. If you have been booted or the server has been reset sometimes it takes a few minutes for the server to settle and/or register that you are off. Please do not "spam log" as that will force the server to put a temporary ban on your IP. Spam logging is when you try to log on, fail, and quickly try to log on over and over again.

Q: Why does Hexer seem to get all the ladies?

A: Because he is evil, tentacled, and squishy. What more could a girl want?

[ShadowCatJen]

Here's some more possible ones:

Q: I lost some XP/gold because of a bug/issue, what do I do?

A: The biggest thing that is needed to help with the issue is to get a screen shot. For one it can give proof that it was indeed a bug/issue that caused the loss and second it gives record as to how much xp/gold was actually lost. To get a screen shot, simply press the "Print Scrn" key. This will place a file into your NWN folder that you can show as proof. Post about the bug HERE or PM a DM if it's more of an issue.

Q: What is metagaming and why is it not allowed?

A: Metagaming is the act of using OOC (Out of Character) or game mechanic information to get an unfair advantage for your character. This includes, but is not limited to...

- Reading OOC information on the forums and having it your character suddenly knows the information In Character.

- Seeing the words "Death Attack" float above another PC during combat and automatically having your character "just know" he/she is an Assassin.

- Using a game mechanic like weapon swapping or toggling on and off Hide in Plain Sight to gain an unfair advantage during combat.

- Sending a tell to another player that you have died in a dungeon by yourself and have them come by to raise you so you can avoid the xp/gold penalty for respawning.

Metagaming is not allowed because it's basically cheating. Where as one player may spend hours roleplaying gathering information, you have unfairly acquired the same information by non-roleplaying means. Or you have gained xp/gold by cheating the game system instead of playing fairly like everyone else. For more information look under the Server Rules section and this thread HERE.

Q: I have a quest/situation idea for the DMs to run my character through. Who do I talk to?

A: It's general policy for the DM crew to not run player specific quests. Reason being is if the crew gave in to all the requests they would never have time to run any of thier own quest ideas. You can, however, post a story or bio regarding it under the Adventurer's Registry forum. DMs will often read what is there and may get a quest idea from your post.

[hexer]

shadowcatjen said:

Q: Why does Hexer seem to get all the ladies?

A: Because he is evil, tentacled, and squishy. What more could a girl want?

What can I say...? You know you love me.

[Aodhan the Unusual]

*tacklehugglesgropes Hexer* Woohooo!!

[hexer]

aodhan said:

*tacklehugglesgropes Hexer* Woohooo!!

*Wiggles tentacles.* Mhm. Yeah.

[soulfien]

I didn't see instructions on installing CEP on the download site you linked in the FAQ.

Could you add in the install instructions? It's been asked a thousand times on this server especially since now CEP 2 has a lot more files that come with it.
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Q. Where do I place the CEP files?

A. There are 2 different types included in CEP: hak and .tlk that you need to worry about. Look at the extensions of each file and place them in the appropriate directories.

.hak files go in the Hak subdirectory located in your Neverwinter Nights directory and

.tlk files go into the TLK subdirectory also located in Neverwinter Nights directory.

The tlk directory may not exist as is the case with some installation disks. If it isn't there then go ahead and create it yourself and place the appropriate file inside.

[Talus]

soulfien said:

I didn't see instructions on installing CEP on the download site you linked in the FAQ.

Could you add in the install instructions? It's been asked a thousand times on this server especially since now CEP 2 has a lot more files that come with it.
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Q. Where do I place the CEP files?

A. There are 2 different types included in CEP: hak and .tlk that you need to worry about. Look at the extensions of each file and place them in the appropriate directories.

.hak files go in the Hak subdirectory located in your Neverwinter Nights directory and

.tlk files go into the TLK subdirectory also located in Neverwinter Nights directory.

The tlk directory may not exist as is the case with some installation disks. If it isn't there then go ahead and create it yourself and place the appropriate file inside.

The "read me" file for the CEP tells you this.

[♥Zach♥]

hexer said:

*Wiggles tentacles.* Mhm. Yeah.

May I grope you to hexer the illithid? ;D lol