Neverwinter Nights 2: Dragon*Con Report

What is the current status of the DM Client? The most recent news is that work on the DM client will start near the time work on NWN2 finishes, and that the DM client will be released in a patch as close as possible to the release date of NWN2. Any estimate on how long after the release this patch will be? (Weeks? Months?)

Shane replied that the DM Client will be released as soon as possible after the release of the game, and that he would be surprised if it was not a matter of weeks after the release of the game. Shane has also seen mock ups of the interface and test screens, so work on the DM client is definitely underway.

Any info on what kind of additions are in store for the DM Client that weren't in the original Neverwinter Nights?

Josh informed me that the DM interface will contain new features not included in the original Neverwinter Nights DM client, such as various Jump party capabilities, including Jump party to module. The DM client will also have a free camera mode, where the camera will be moved independently from the DM avatar. Josh added that a "Search" utility will be available in both the toolset and in the DM Client's Chooser.

Both of these things were reported by NWN 2 WarCry, the first from my visit to the OE offices and the second by Lycius last week. Still any new confirmation of things we've already heard is always welcome!

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