What do these strings in the NWN2 client extension readme mean?
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.
There are a few ways you can do this, and the choice is yours add parameters to the NWN2 Client Extension.
Before using any of the methods explained:
- Unpack the latest clientextension_latest.zip file.
- Note the folder where you unpacked the files (or Ctrl+c it for direct reference).
Using a shortcut:
This is the easiest method.
- Right-click the file NWLauncher.exe, select 'Send to', and 'Desktop (create shortcut)' from the submenu.
- Go to your Desktop, and right-click the created shortcut, and choose 'Properties'.
- In the window that pops up, find the 'Target:' field.
Here you can make the adjustments you need:- Be sure to first wrap the current content in quotation marks (e.g.:
"C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe"
, instead ofC:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe
). - After that entire string (including the added quotation marks), you can set parameters:
"C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe" -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
- Be sure to first wrap the current content in quotation marks (e.g.:
- Hit 'Apply' or 'OK', and run the client using that shortcut.
Using a batch file:
This solution is a bit harder, but allows for easier customization.
- Open "Notepad", or "Notepad++".
- Start with typing
@echo off
, to prevent the file from showing any feedback. - Start a new line, and type
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
). - Add parameters to that line (e.g.
C:\ClientExtension_Latest\NWLauncher.exe -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
). - Start a new line, and type
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.
- Go to the Windows Start menu, and type
cmd
. Right-click the result "Command Prompt", and select "Open as Administrator" (assuming you have the necessary rights - this might not be necessary). - Enter
cd
, followed by Space, and that folder name (or use Ctrl+v) (e.g.cd D:\Downloads\ClientExtension_Latest\
). - Now the Command Prompt should have navigated there.
- Type
NWLauncher.exe
, and the executable should start. - If this works, you can add your parameters thusly:
-
NWLauncher.exe +connect mynwn2pw.example.com
; -
NWLauncher.exe -dmc +connect mynwn2pw.example.com +password dmpassword
.
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