Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition Keeps Crashing Pc Windows 10

This page is for the 2002 game. For the enhanced edition, see Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. For the 1991 game, see Neverwinter Nights (1991).

Neverwinter Nights
Developers

	BioWare
Shadows of Undrentide	Floodgate Entertainment^[1]
Publishers
	Atari
Japan	Sega
Engines
	Aurora
Release dates
Windows	June 18, 2002
macOS (OS X)	August 5, 2003
Linux	June 20, 2003
Reception
Metacritic	91
Taxonomy
Series	Neverwinter Nights

Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights (1991)	1991
Neverwinter Nights	2002
Neverwinter Nights 2	2006
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition	2018

1 Availability
- 1.1 Version differences
- 1.2 DLC and expansion packs
2 Essential improvements
- 2.1 Skip intro videos
- 2.2 Patches
  - 2.2.1 NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69
  - 2.2.2 NWN Community Patch 1.72
  - 2.2.3 Community Enhancement Pack
3 Game data
- 3.1 Configuration file(s) location
- 3.2 Save game data location
- 3.3 Save game cloud syncing
4 Video
- 4.1 Windowed
5 Input
6 Audio
- 6.1 Localizations
7 Network
- 7.1 Multiplayer types
- 7.2 Connection types
8 VR support
- 8.1 Online play
9 Issues fixed
- 9.1 Crash on Start
- 9.2 Multiplayer on the GOG.com version
- 9.3 General Fixes for Poor Performance on Modern Systems
  - 9.3.1 Errors or crashes when starting game
  - 9.3.2 Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound
  - 9.3.3 Dual-core or multi-core processors
  - 9.3.4 For Nvidia cards
  - 9.3.5 For AMD/ATI cards
  - 9.3.6 Other general performance issues
- 9.4 Can't download Premium Modules
10 Other information
- 10.1 API
- 10.2 Middleware
11 System requirements
12 Notes
13 References

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Key points

Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch^[2] but the authentication server has been shut down; use Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Availability [edit]

Free demo is available here.

Version differences [edit]

There is no complete edition of the original game; the Diamond Edition is the most complete. The enhanced edition includes all official content, and more.

The Linux version was not released in a boxed format.

DLC and expansion packs

Premium Modules from the BioWare Store require an internet connection at launch^[2] but the authentication server has been shut down; use Premium Module Offline Authenticator Generator. Diamond Edition and enhanced edition modules do not require this.

BioWare Store DLC is not available on OS X.

Name	Notes
Shadows of Undrentide	Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Gold, Legends, 3-Pack).
Hordes of the Underdark	Sold as an expansion or in compilations (Platinum, Legends, 3-Pack).
Kingmaker	Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
ShadowGuard	Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
Witch's Wake	Included in compilations (Platinum, Kingmaker). Previously sold on the BioWare Store.
Pirates of the Sword Coast	No longer sold (only available as a DLC for the Enhanced edition).
Infinite Dungeons	No longer sold (only available as a DLC for the Enhanced edition).
Wyvern Crown of Cormyr	No longer sold (only available as a DLC for the Enhanced edition).

Essential improvements [edit]

Skip intro videos [edit]

Edit nwn.ini^[3]
Go to the installation folder. Open `nwn.ini`. Go to `[Display Options]` Add the line `Disable Intro Movies=1` Save your changes and close the file.

Patches [edit]

NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69 [edit]

NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69 updates the game to the latest version.

The GOG.com version indicates it is patched to 1.69 but often has issues which the actual 1.69 Critical Rebuild will fix. ^{[citation needed]}

[edit]

The NWN Community Patch is a collection of miscellaneous tweaks/fixes/adjustments above and beyond the official 1.69 patch. It mainly aims to fix various small mistakes that persist in the game even past the final official patch, so it can be suggested (though isn't absolutely necessary) for anyone. Many of the fixes work on their own with the base game, and as such do not require any additional modules/addons to see a benefit, though there are many usability adjustments that help with extended modules.

[edit]

The Community Enhancement Pack adds a wide variety of new items, clothing, and features, such as rideable creatures. Note that these are mostly used for building new modules/content, or used in conjunction with downloaded fan-made modules that require this content. As such, there is little if any reason to download and install this pack if you aren't interested in expanded modules. As of 10/25/2021, the latest version is 2.67 and is available here.

Game data [edit]

Configuration file(s) location [edit]

It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location [edit]

Save game cloud syncing [edit]

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy		Not natively implemented; see here if save files disappear.^[4]

Video [edit]

Video settings.

Windowed [edit]

Running the game in windowed mode may make the game work significantly better.

Windowed ^{[citation needed]}
Open `nwn.ini` in the installation folder. Set `FullScreen` to `0` Make a new line and enter `AllowWindowedMode=1` Save your changes and close the file. Notes Toggling windowed mode with `Alt`+ `↵ Enter` may crash the game or cause other strange results.

Windowed ^{[citation needed]}

Open nwn.ini in the installation folder.
Set FullScreen to 0
Make a new line and enter AllowWindowedMode=1
Save your changes and close the file.

Notes

Toggling windowed mode with Alt+ ↵ Enter may crash the game or cause other strange results.

Input [edit]

Audio [edit]

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sound Effects, Voices and Music.
Surround sound		Up to 7.1. DirectSound 3D restoration software may be necessary to prevent stuttering.^[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		A3D 1.0 and 2.0. EAX 1 - 3.^[8] ^[9]

Localizations

Network [edit]

Online play requires a CD key; for the GOG.com version see Multiplayer on the GOG.com version.

Multiplayer types

Connection types

VR support [edit]

3D modes	Native	Notes
vorpX		G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Online play [edit]

The GameSpy master server is offline.^[10] Alternatives:

Enhanced Edition has a updated multiplayer master server.

Servers can also be connected to manually using the Direct Connect button. These websites list public servers:^[12]

NWNList Scry (choose NWN1 at the top of the page)
Entropywizard server list
Neverwinter Nights Server Lists Forum

Issues fixed [edit]

Crash on Start [edit]

Try the following if the game won't start for some reason, or crashes shortly afterwards.

Crash on Start^[13]
Go to the installation folder. Make a shortcut to `nwmain.exe` somewhere convenient. Add the following to the end of the Target: `+TestNewModule "123456"` Click OK and use this shortcut to run the game. Alternative: If the above does not work in XP SP3, making a copy of nwmain.exe in the installation folder and renaming it to something else may work (make a new shortcut or modify the existing one to target the new copy).

Crash on Start^[13]

Go to the installation folder.
Make a shortcut to nwmain.exe somewhere convenient.
Add the following to the end of the Target: +TestNewModule "123456"
Click OK and use this shortcut to run the game.
Alternative: If the above does not work in XP SP3, making a copy of nwmain.exe in the installation folder and renaming it to something else may work (make a new shortcut or modify the existing one to target the new copy).

Multiplayer on the GOG.com version [edit]

When you initially download Neverwinter Nights Diamond from GOG.com, it does not initially support multiplayer as it does not come with a valid multiplayer CD key.

The 2nd December 2016 Update includes the CDKey Changer Tool.

Use SerialTool.exe^[14]
Go to the installation folder. Open `SerialTool.exe`. Follow the steps to replace the default product keys with the unique ones listed on the My Account page. Run the "premium modules re-installer" from the My Games bonus content to restore access to the premium modules.

General Fixes for Poor Performance on Modern Systems [edit]

Neverwinter Nights does not run well on modern hardware and systems, and you may experience crashes or stuttering without properly preparing your game. Here are a list of fixes you may want to try. These were all tested on Windows 7 64-bit but may work for other systems.

Errors or crashes when starting game [edit]

Errors or crashes when starting game ^{[citation needed]}
Make sure that NWN is not in the C:\Program Files (x86) folder as there may be a problem with permissions. Instead try installing it to its own folder, like C:\Games\NWN. You may have to set the compatibility setting of nwmain.exe to Windows XP SP2 or SP3.

Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound [edit]

Videos don't play^[15] ^[16]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `nwn.ini`. Change `SafeMovie=0` to `SafeMovie=1`. If that doesn't work, you might try this (for ATI cards only). Download this dll. Open your nwn folder. Rename the file binkw32.dll that is in your nwn folder to binkw32_ati.dll (don't just append .BAK or something because the new dll makes a call for this dll). Place the newly downloaded binkw32.dll from mediafire in the folder. If you've changed SafeMovie, open `nwn.ini` and make sure SafeMovie is set to 0. This might not work.

Videos don't play^[15] ^[16]

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open nwn.ini.
Change SafeMovie=0 to SafeMovie=1.
If that doesn't work, you might try this (for ATI cards only). Download this dll. Open your nwn folder. Rename the file binkw32.dll that is in your nwn folder to binkw32_ati.dll (don't just append .BAK or something because the new dll makes a call for this dll). Place the newly downloaded binkw32.dll from mediafire in the folder. If you've changed SafeMovie, open nwn.ini and make sure SafeMovie is set to 0. This might not work.

Dual-core or multi-core processors [edit]

Dual-core or multi-core processors^[17]
NWN was not meant to run with more than one core. If you have a multi-core system, you can set the game to run on only one core. Open Task Manager with NWN open, rightclick nwmain.exe, Set Affinity on one core. If it gives you an error, click the button "Show Processes from All Users" at the bottom. You can experiment to see which core gives you the best performance. To avoid having to do this every time you play the game, open `nwnplayer.ini` in the main NWN folder. Locate `Client CPU Affinity` and change the value to 1 (or whatever other core you determined gave you the best performance in the first step). If you have a problem with a stuttering audio when playing video cut-scenes, it can be cured with setting your "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, you'll have to set the `nwnplayer.ini` setting for `Client CPU Affinity` to `-2`

Dual-core or multi-core processors^[17]

NWN was not meant to run with more than one core. If you have a multi-core system, you can set the game to run on only one core.
Open Task Manager with NWN open, rightclick nwmain.exe, Set Affinity on one core. If it gives you an error, click the button "Show Processes from All Users" at the bottom. You can experiment to see which core gives you the best performance.
To avoid having to do this every time you play the game, open nwnplayer.ini in the main NWN folder. Locate Client CPU Affinity and change the value to 1 (or whatever other core you determined gave you the best performance in the first step).
If you have a problem with a stuttering audio when playing video cut-scenes, it can be cured with setting your "CPU affinity" to "All cores". To do so, you'll have to set the nwnplayer.ini setting for Client CPU Affinity to -2

For Nvidia cards [edit]

Nvidia cards ^{[citation needed]}
For some reason there may be an issue rendering cloaks and bowstrings that causes low frame rates. To disable cloak graphics, open nwnplayer.ini in your main NWN folder and locate Visible Cloaks. Change the value from 1 to 0. To disable bowstrings, google for a patch.

For AMD/ATI cards [edit]

AMD/ATI cards ^{[citation needed]}
You may find increased performance by disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in your Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings. In the newer VISION Engine Control Center, this can be accomplished in the advanced view by creating a new profile for nwmain.exe under Gaming - 3D Application Settings, then, under Texture Filtering, setting "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off." For some reason this may make your character disappear. To make your character reappear, go into the ingame video options and disable Environment Mapping on Creatures.

AMD/ATI cards ^{[citation needed]}

You may find increased performance by disabling/turning down the Catalyst AI in your Catalyst Control Panel's 3D settings. In the newer VISION Engine Control Center, this can be accomplished in the advanced view by creating a new profile for nwmain.exe under Gaming - 3D Application Settings, then, under Texture Filtering, setting "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance" and "Surface Format Optimization" to "Off." For some reason this may make your character disappear. To make your character reappear, go into the ingame video options and disable Environment Mapping on Creatures.

Other general performance issues [edit]

Other general performance issues ^{[citation needed]}
Right click `nwmain.exe` and go to Compatibility. You should be running the game in an XP compatibility mode and with Disable Desktop Composition checked. Disable Visual Themes might be helpful as well. Disable "Shiny Water" from the video settings in game, should definitely increase performance. NWN may have issues with sound. Disabling sound outright may significantly reduce stuttering. You can disable sound completely in nwconfig.exe. If you don't want to go that far, experiment with the sound providers in the ingame options. For most modern computers, the options in the video settings have negligible effect on performance. A high level of Dynamic Lighting, though, may lag your system when many dynamic lights are created (many magic spells create dynamic lights). Increasing the process's priority positively effects frame rates. You can do this by opening Task Manager, right clicking `nwmain.exe`, and setting Priority to at least Above Normal.

Other general performance issues ^{[citation needed]}

Right click nwmain.exe and go to Compatibility. You should be running the game in an XP compatibility mode and with Disable Desktop Composition checked. Disable Visual Themes might be helpful as well.
Disable "Shiny Water" from the video settings in game, should definitely increase performance.

NWN may have issues with sound. Disabling sound outright may significantly reduce stuttering. You can disable sound completely in nwconfig.exe. If you don't want to go that far, experiment with the sound providers in the ingame options.
For most modern computers, the options in the video settings have negligible effect on performance. A high level of Dynamic Lighting, though, may lag your system when many dynamic lights are created (many magic spells create dynamic lights).
Increasing the process's priority positively effects frame rates. You can do this by opening Task Manager, right clicking nwmain.exe, and setting Priority to at least Above Normal.

Can't download Premium Modules [edit]

The original BioWare Store has been shut down. Previous owners can still download the Premium Modules manually.^[18]

Use the Zip links for Linux; either will work for Windows.^[2]

Kingmaker (installer, Zip)
ShadowGuard plus Witch's Wake (installer, Zip)
Pirates of the Sword Coast (installer, Zip)
Infinite Dungeons (installer, Zip)
Wyvern Crown of Cormyr (installer, Zip)

If above links fail use neverwintervault.org (Download Page)

Other information [edit]

API [edit]

Executable	PPC	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)				PowerPC only.^[19]
Linux

Middleware [edit]

	Middleware	Notes
Multiplayer	GameSpy	GameSpy has been shut down. The Enhanced Edition has updated multiplayer with a server list hosted by Beamdog. It's recommended as it retain compatibility with the vast majority of servers. Some alternate solutions are posted above if you wish to continue to use the old version.

System requirements [edit]

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, 2000 SP2, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium II 450 MHz AMD K6 450 MHz	Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD K6 800 MHz
System memory (RAM)	96 MB (98, ME), 128 MB (2000, XP)	128 MB (98, ME), 256 MB (2000, XP)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.2 GB	2 GB
Video card (GPU)	TNT2-class 16 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES% , %PROGRAMDATA% , or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

↑ BioWare and ATARI announce Neverwinter Nights™: Shadows of Undrentide - last accessed on 2016-6-17
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Neverwinter Nights premium modules--net connection required?
↑ NWN bug - Can't skip intro, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
↑ All progress lost WTF?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
↑ Neverwinter Nights (2002) supports 21:9 - and is currently free on GoG : ultrawidemasterrace
↑ Windowed Borderless Fullscreen NWN - Escape from Uncertainty: Revelations Forums
↑ Neverwinter Nights and Corsair VOID RGB USB 7.1 headset, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
↑ EAX 3.0 vs A3D 2.0 в плане позиционирования звуков - Конференция iXBT.com
↑ EAX Featured Game: Neverwinter Nights - EAX.CREATIVE.COM
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 GameSpy's New Owners Begin Disabling Multiplayer Without Warning - Slashdot
↑ Direct connect - NWNWiki, the Neverwinter Nights Wiki - your guide to the game of NWN
↑ Discontinued Gamespy support information, and a unified list for alternatives to the master server list - Forum - GOG.com
↑ NWN Won't start - GameBanshee Forums (retrieved)
↑ Verified by User:Garrett on December 13, 2016
↑ Campaign videos / cutscenes not playing right - GOG.com Forum
↑ Does anybody have the updated binkw32.dll file? - GOG.com Forum
↑ How do I set default CPU Affinity to "All"? - GOG.com Forum
↑ UNOFFICIAL links to redownload previously-purchased Premium modules: - General Discussion - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
↑ Inside Mac Gaming - No Lion Patch For Neverwinter Nights

Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition Keeps Crashing Pc Windows 10

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Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition Keeps Crashing Pc Windows 10

Contents

Availability [edit]

Version differences [edit]

DLC and expansion packs

Essential improvements [edit]

Skip intro videos [edit]

Patches [edit]

NWN Critical Rebuild 1.69 [edit]

[edit]

[edit]

Game data [edit]

Configuration file(s) location [edit]

Save game data location [edit]

Save game cloud syncing [edit]

Video [edit]

Windowed [edit]

Input [edit]

Audio [edit]

Localizations

Network [edit]

Multiplayer types

Connection types

VR support [edit]

Online play [edit]

Issues fixed [edit]

Crash on Start [edit]

Multiplayer on the GOG.com version [edit]

General Fixes for Poor Performance on Modern Systems [edit]

Errors or crashes when starting game [edit]

Videos don't play, or you can only hear sound [edit]

Dual-core or multi-core processors [edit]

For Nvidia cards [edit]

For AMD/ATI cards [edit]

Other general performance issues [edit]

Can't download Premium Modules [edit]

Other information [edit]

API [edit]

Middleware [edit]

System requirements [edit]

Notes

References

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