10/26/99 - Latest News

Mapping in NWN
Berendir @ 5:39 pm EST

Some more news from the Neverwinter Nights Vault.

It explains a bit about the mapping process, and screenshots of a map, here it is:

Spinning rooms will probably be impossible and maps will probably not be animated. The exact nature of the mapping hasn't yet been decided but one thing I'd like to do is allow the module designer to make their own maps (essentially a screenshot of the area, zoomed way, way out and probably annotated). If they wish to misinform, they alter the area (switch a few tiles around, fill that forest clearing in with trees, etc) before taking that 'screenshot'. The map can then be attached to a map item or simply made available to the player via some GUI. Now remember, these are just my thoughts on the matter and the issue has not been decided in any way. We're not worrying about this kind of stuff until we actually have some game areas up and running anyways.