Review Next Level praises SoU

[Vault Dweller]

Tags: Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide

<a href=http://www.nlgaming.com>Next Level Gaming</a> (where do they come up with names like that?) posted a <a href=http://www.nlgaming.com/nl/asp/id_843/nl/reviewDisp.htm>review</a> of <a href=http://nwn.bioware.com/shadows>Shadows of Undrentide</a> giving it customary <b>93%</b>. They also happen to think that <i>NWN does not receive enough credit</i>.
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<blockquote>One of the first areas where you will appreciate this new polish is with the new campaign. What starts as a simple lesson from a well traveled dwarven mage named Master Drogan, soon turns into an ever increasing challenging adventure that pits your character (and trusty selectable henchman (which can even be a kobold bard) in a race against the forces of evil to reclaim 4 stolen artifacts of power. Standard, yes, but Bioware has a masterful way with dialogues trees that provide both good and evil responses options that allow you to role-play your character.</blockquote>
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Yeah, Bioware is well known for the <i>masterful way</i> they handle an evil path
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Spotted at: <A HREF="http://www.gengamers.com">GenGamers</A>

 

[Volourn]

Yes, yes they are.

 

[Jed]

Only if you define T3H EVUL as "greedy jerk."

 

[DrattedTin]

Yeah, it's kind of ironic, playing Evil in Bioware games is like playing evil from the standpoint of a good guy.

 

[Realbumpbert]

I think more villains should browbeat old ladies for protection money. It really enhances their sinister image.

 

[DIPthong]

Oh and spitting on statues...man that's some evil shit right there. ;-)

 

[Major_Blackhart]

I'd like to see the desecration of holy grounds through some sort of ungodly action personally.

 

[Jed]

Personally, I'd like the option to burn down temples, but hey--that's just me...

 

[Anonymous]

More evil quests that are well designed = Good, not just 'OMG I STABED UR MOM N DIDNT TEL U AND NOW I GET THE SAME REWARD REGARDLESS'

 

[Sammael]

Optimal Bioware quest solution:

1. Receive a quest from an NPC.
2. Go kill the NPC's family and close friends for XP. Move closer to the "evil" side.
3. Do the NPC's quest. The NPC rewards you, you move back to the "good" side, he doesn't mention you murdering his family (or even that his family had been murdered). if you play an evil character, ask for money. Several times, until you roll high enough on your Persuade check. Receive money.
4. Kill the NPC for some extra XP.
5. Nobody notices the NPC is gone.