I am trying to play Neverwinter Nights 2 multiplayer.
To that end I downloaded clientextension_latest.zip from here.
I'm having trouble understanding the ClientExtensionReadme.txt. I can't figure out exactly how to implement strings like "NWLauncher.exe +connect mynwn2pw.example.com" or "NWLauncher.exe -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword". I'm guessing these strings are some sort of shortcut, but even that confuses me.
In short, it seems that the readme.txt assumes I know more than than I do. I'm not even sure I know enough to ask a proper question. I need a step by step direction from a book called NWN2 Client Extension for Dummies. I read that this "client extension" is THE best way to do NWN 2 multiplayer currently, anno 2019.
Best Answer
There are a few ways you can
do this, and the choice is yoursadd parameters to the NWN2 Client Extension.Before using any of the methods explained:
Using a shortcut:
This is the easiest method.
Here you can make the adjustments you need:
"C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe"
, instead ofC:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe
)."C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe" -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
Using a batch file:
This solution is a bit harder, but allows for easier customization.
@echo off
, to prevent the file from showing any feedback.start
, followed by Space, the folder you unpacked the archive to (or use Ctrl+v), andNWLauncher.exe
(e.g.start C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe
).C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
).exit
to close the command line popup after starting the client.Using the Command Prompt:
Basically doing the exact same thing in a harder (but so much cooler) way.
cmd
. Right-click the result "Command Prompt", and select "Open as Administrator" (assuming you have the necessary rights - this might not be necessary).cd
, followed by Space, and that folder name (or use Ctrl+v) (e.g.cd D:\Downloads\ClientExtension_Latest\
).NWLauncher.exe
, and the executable should start.NWLauncher.exe +connect mynwn2pw.example.com
;NWLauncher.exe -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
.