300th (and final) post - updated!

!UPDATE! - Hey all, my laptop's motherboard completely died last Friday, so I've been without a computer for the past week. This means I haven't been able to work on the new blog much (though I did almost finish it in the brief time I had to create the thing), let alone work on NWN2.

My new laptop is on its way, so hopefully I'll have that soon and will be able to finish my blogging software and continue to work on Moonshadows, etc. I'll keep you updated here. - !UPDATED!

Well, this marks my 300th blog post using the Blogger software, and it will be my final one. Using Blogger, that is -- don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. ;) It's just that I've decided that I'd rather code up my own blogging software so that I'm not limited to the pre-determined themes and such. So over the next few weeks I'll be working on coding my own blog -- you may not hear much from me before then, but if you keep checking back you'll be pleasantly surprised by a new look and a (hopefully) functional custom blog! Wish me luck. :)

Voting for Module of the Year 2007 Ends Today!

Make sure that you vote for Module of the Year 2007 over at the NWVault if you haven't already! The polls close later today, so time is of the essence! :)

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Quick Hits:

Module of the Year 2007

Voting for MotY 2007 for both NWN1 and NWN2 closes on Saturday, so make sure to vote for your favorite module for each game!


Academy of Modding Excellence

The AME has announced that the nominations phase for the 2007 Golden Dragon awards is closing, meaning that the finalists for all this year's categories (for NWN2, at least) should be released soon! Keep an eye out on their site for more details.


Cowface at it Again

My brother was kind enough to make me a logo for Chapter Two of Moonshadows--let's just say that there is lots of symbolic meaning in this image that will be more obvious once one has played the game:



Miscellaneous Ramblings

While I have my second midterm for linear algebra coming up on Tuesday, I still should be able to do some good development work this weekend, particularly since I'm now finished with my second paper for political theory. I'm in one of those "modding moods"--I'll take advantage of this and make sure to get writing, as it seems I drift towards area design every time I open the toolset. :)

Hilary Drops Out!

Hilary has dropped out of the 2008 presidential election!!!!

Mysteries of Westgate on page 88 of May 08 PC Gamer

It's not a scored review, but it's the next best thing--RPG reviewer Desslock of PC Gamer describes his playthrough of Mysteries of Westgate (page 88 of May 08 issue), and it appears he enjoyed himself a lot! I personally can't wait for this game to be released so you can all have the same pleasure. :)

Sir Elric launches Blog!

Fellow Ossian mate Sir Elric (Technical Designer) has hopped aboard the blog-o-train and launched his own blog! Give it a look, add it to your favorites, etc., etc. :)

New screenshots from Chapter Two!

I spent all day yesterday creating the largest exterior area I've made thus far for NWN2, and I actually think I did a pretty darn good job! I was going for an overcast, gloomy/foreboding mood in a ravine/mountainous setting, and I think I nailed it. I'll be tweaking lighting, clouds and water color, but the structure, textures, grass, trees and placeables are all done. Now it's just a matter of adding sound and it'll be done! I can't believe I did it all in one day. :)

Oh, I also created a large interior from scratch and took care of the wall/floor textures and tinting therein. However, I haven't actually gotten around to decorating that one quite yet. In any event, enjoy the screenshots from the ravine.

Oh, and before I forget, don't you forget to vote in the 2007 Module of the Year contest before it ends on April 5th! Also, keep an eye on the Academy of Modding Excellence site over the course of the next few weeks, as they've announced that the finalists for the Golden Dragon Awards for 2007 -- or, at least the NWN2 ones -- will be announced within April.