Cheating in NWN - OK, so how do I activate cheatability?

[Athaniar]

So, I want to do so I can use cheats in Neverwinter Nights. I know I have done it in the past, but now I can't remember how, so I consulted IGN. IGN says that I should edit a line in the "nwn.ini" file, and then one in the "nwnplayer" file. I edit the line in the nwn.ini file. I cannot find the nwnplayer file. I try to run the game anyway. The game won't start. There is something wrong with the nwn.ini file. Argh. A little help would be appreciated.

[Raistlin1040]

Presumably (having not actually cheated in NWN), I would think you'd need to change the nwn.ini line back to what it was. Likely, when you change it, you're altering the game in a minor way, but the game doesn't respond to the player aspect (read: every aspect) unless you make the change in the nwnplayer file as well. If you're looking to make the cheat work, can't help, but if you just want to be able to play, this seems like the logical place to start.

[Talic]

This is why, before you alter any file personally, make a copy of that file under another name.

That way, if you cause an unforeseen problem, you just rename the file back, and overwrite your changes.

[Athaniar]

So the real question is: where is the nwnplayer file?

EDIT: Also, for future reference, which button is the cheat button? Tilde only works on american keyboards.

[Dihan]

For non-American keyboards, press `. The key to the left of 1. Then you type in DebugMode 1 into the console.

[SmartAlec]

So the real question is: where is the nwnplayer file?

The nwnplayer file should be in the NWN directory.

It should look like this:

[Game Options]
Single Player ItemLevelRestrictions=0
Single Player Enforce Legal Characters=0
Memory Level=1
Memory Access=1
TooltipDelay uSec=100000
Enable FloatyTextFeedback=1
Hide SecondStoryTiles=0
Client CPU Affinity=4
ClientEntireChatWindowLogging=0
ClientChatLogging=1
LogMyEmoteUsage=0
MouseoverFeedback=1
TextBubbleMode=1
Difficulty Level=1
Heartbeat Logging=0
Log Model Errors=0
In-game Text Swear Filter=0
Visible Cloaks=1
Death Logging=0
[Server Options]
One Party Only=0
Game Port=5121
Max Players=6
Server Name=
GameSpy Enabled=1
Game Type=8
Disable AutoSave=0
CD Banned Behavior=0
Suppress Base Servervault=0
Disallow Shouting=0
ShowDMJoinedMessage=1
Saving Throw Automatic Failure On 1=1
BackupSavedChars=0
Validate Spells=1
Examine CR On Creatures=1
Examine Effects On Creatures=1
Master Server Authentication Required For Player Login=0
Account validation required during Master Server down times=0
ServerAdminPassword=
MinCharLevel=1
MaxCharLevel=20
AllowLocalChars=0
PauseAndPlay=0
ItemLevelRestrictions=0
Enforce Legal Characters=0
Auto Save Interval=0
MPEnabled=1
DMPassword=
PlayerPassword=
PVP Setting=2
Game Region=0
ServerDownTimer=180
Max Hit Points=0
Hide Hit Points Gained=0
Restore Spell Uses On Login=0
Always Reset Encounter Spawns=0
2DA Cache Size=10
[Control Options]
Zoom Speed=3.000000
CameraTurnSpeed=1.000000
Enable ScreenEdgeCameraTurn=1
CameraMode=1
EnableDialogZoom=1
[Profile]
ShowMessageOfTheDay=0
Client Port=5120
Player Name=Smart_Alec
Password=33333335123
Remember Password=1
ServerList Show All Versions=0
Current Page=0
ServerList Hide Passworded=0
ServerList Hide Local Vault=0
ServerList Hide Server Vault=0
Group Room=275
ShowPregenChars=1
Direct Connect IP=97.82.223.113
JournalPage=2
[History Page]
Server0=75.42.90.65:5121
Server1=71.236.134.248:5126
Server2=75.42.93.72:5121
Server3=75.42.70.30:5121
Server4=75.42.69.65:5121
Server5=68.221.71.19:5121
Server6=75.42.74.14:5121
Server7=75.42.88.38:5121
Server8=75.42.50.61:5121
Server9=75.42.80.233:5121
Server10=75.42.94.137:5121
Server11=75.42.77.44:5121
Server12=94.171.128.49:5121
Server13=67.55.18.52:5121
Server14=75.42.92.231:5121
Server15=91.154.13.80:5130
Server16=75.42.73.48:5121
Server17=97.82.223.113:5121
Server18=75.42.92.219:5121
[Favorites Page]
Server0=
Server1=
Server2=
Server3=
Server4=
Server5=
Server6=
Server7=
Server8=
Server9=
Server10=
Server11=
Server12=
Server13=
Server14=
Server15=
Server16=
Server17=
Server18=
Server19=
Server20=
Server21=
Server22=
Server23=
Server24=
Server25=
Server26=
Server27=
Server28=
Server29=
Server30=
Server31=
[Keymapping]
Action37=40
Action38=41
Action39=42
Action40=43
Action41=44
Action42=45
Action43=0
Action44=0
Action45=0
Action46=0
Action47=54
Action48=55
Action49=56
Action50=57
Action51=58
Action52=59
Action53=60
Action54=61
Action55=62
Action56=51
Action57=52
Action58=49
Action59=50
Action60=64
Action61=86
Action62=53
Action63=87
Action64=100
Action65=88
Action66=81
Action67=80
Action68=91
Action69=94
Action70=93
Action71=66
Action72=0
Action73=75
Action74=76
Action75=0
Action76=0
Action77=0
Action78=0
Action79=0
Action80=0
Action81=0
Action82=0
Action83=0
Action84=0
Action85=0
Action86=0
Action87=95
Action88=83
Action89=97
Action90=101
Action91=102
Action92=79
Action93=82
Action94=48
Action95=0
Action96=47
Action97=68
Action98=0
Action99=0
Action100=103
Action101=0
Action102=0
Action103=0
Action104=46
Action105=70
Action106=71
Action107=96
[Banned Ips]
0=
[Banned Players]
0=
[Banned CD Keys]
0=
[Trap Colors]
FriendlyColor=0,255,0
HostileColor=255,0,0
[Script Options]
Enable Profiling=0
Enable Logging=0

[Athaniar]

Hm, it seems that I don't need to change any file in order to cheat. Well, all the better, then. Thanks for the help!

[Douglas]

If your keyboard doesn't have the tilde button and you can't find the equivalent, cheat commands can also be entered through the chat interface. Press enter to start typing a chat message, and enter again to finish. You will have to add ## to the beginning of all cheat commands entered this way, but it's otherwise identical. "##DebugMode 1" as a chat message turns debug (aka cheat) mode on, for example.

[Optimystik]

Just download a character builder mod, set your level/alignment/gold/gear, export and start a new campaign with your sorcerer 39/paladin 1. I always found it amusing running through the Academy and tossing Hellballs at the goblins.

[Sneak]

Also, once you activate Debug Mode, you can access a list of all available functions by pressing tab multiple times (it'll scroll you down the list).

Some useful ones are "dm_heal," which heals your character, the "+" key, which teleports your character to your cursor's location, the "." key, which as the DM Chooser has several functions, the "y" key, which instantly kills any enemy if you have your cursor over them, and the "dm_giveXP X," "dm_givelevel X," and "dm_givegold X," where X is the number of XP/levels/gold you want to receive.

EDIT: Also, you turn off Debug Mode by typing in DebugMode 0. And I would not recommend playing the game with Debug Mode on, as it can screw things up—just turn it out when you need it.

The only things you need to edit nwn.ini for are windowed mode and skipping all the movies before the start screen when you start the game.

[Athaniar]

One of my favorite cheats (except for the useful ones, like XP and gold) is SetAppearance. Want to look like a kobold? No problem? Chicken? Easy. Red dragon? Piece of cake, at least if you have no intention of going through doors. I'm actually making a list of available forms with numbers.

[Dihan]

I remember my play through the main campaign as a Half-Orc Barbarian that looked like a chicken. Good times. :smallbiggrin:

[Wraith]

I'm actually making a list of available forms with numbers.

Allow me to save your brain a whole heap of hard work? (http://nwn.wikia.com/wiki/Appearance.2da) :smalltongue:

Since this seems to be turning into an impromptu NWN thread, can anyone tell me what they thought of the Advanced Modules sold on the website? I've given Pirates of the Sword Coast and Infinite Dungeons a go, and I'm interested to know which of the remaining has the better story. Numerous sources have told me "Kingmaker", but no one has expanded as to why it's so good.

Care to share?

[ShneekeyTheLost]

The complete list of cheat codes (http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/code/188666.html) for NWN to be added on the command line in debug mode.

[Athaniar]

Allow me to save your brain a whole heap of hard work? (http://nwn.wikia.com/wiki/Appearance.2da)

Wohoo, even less work for me!