LAN Games- Easy to Set Up?

[deplorable gollompus]

Last time I tried to set up a LAN for NWN was well after Bioware stopped supporting the game and I found it totally impossible to do, even after trying multiple different approaches. Is it really as easy as "New LAN game" now?

[jpsweeney]

even when bioware stopped supporting the game LAN was still an easy option. All youu need to do is setup the game over the same network as new LAN game. I did it all the time with GOG version of NWN, Im sure it works exactly the same in EE. As long as youre running the same version and connected to the same wireless network it should work

[jimbobslimbob]

Yes, it should be nice and easy. The game now has Steam friend list integration and NAT punchthrough. You can create a game from the menus or use the dedicated server client.

Beamdog's FAQ has some information about this:
https://www.beamdog.com/nwn_faq#38

The Wiki also does an excellent job of showing you how this is done (for 1.69, but most of it is still relevant): http://www.neverwinternights.info/dedicatedserver.htm

For the Enhanced Edition, you can download the separate dedicated server client here: https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/67157/server-download-package-to-tide-you-over-and-also-docker

I have also recently updated my Game Server Manager with a NWN command-line generator and INI parser, for those that are interested. THis includes a multitude of features to make managing your server easier (see the guide below for details): http://www.jimbobslimbob.com/filescat.asp?cat1=Programs&cat2=Utilities

Guide here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1302872809