Can't launch DM client from GOG NWN2

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Can't launch DM client from GOG NWN2

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I have NWN2 running on 3 machines. My 2 laptops are fine


But the desktop in my office launches NWN2 from a desktop shortcut called "Neverwinter Nights 2 Complete" that bypasses the choice for DM Client and launches the game in player mode.

I was hoping someone could help me out.

(By explaining the fix to me as if I were a kindergartner)
PCs: NWN1: Trailyn "Wayfarer" Krast, Nashkel hayseed

NWN2: ??

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I've used this for years, thanks Zelk 8)
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Well.... I looked at all of those... no lcuk



I tried uninstall and just reinstalling from my CDs instead of steam ....


not I can't get the updater to work ... aborts every time



gah!
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The shipped updater won't work. Atari stopped supporting the game ages ago. GOG should get you going however.

Go to the NWN2 install folder, and make a shortcut to nwn2main.exe

Right-click the shortcut, and under the target field, add " -dmc" to the end. E.g.:

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"D:\Games\Neverwinter Nights 2\nwn2main.exe" -dmc
If you are using the Client Extension (you should), then it is instead:

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"D:\Games\Neverwinter Nights 2\NWLauncher.exe" -dmc
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It' probably just me not understanding ... but I couldn't find anything to edit when I looked at the propertie.

I'll try again tomorrow
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Oh yeah. We were trying to do video tutorials before. Here's one for the Client Extension that also covers how to make shortcuts to the game and DM client: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15iGkEk1fqQ
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You guys are great! 8)
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Thanks for helping .... I think I am making progress.

I at least figured out that I had to D/L the client extension. I d/ld and then dragged it to desktop.


Now I get a "Couldn't locate clientextension.hdl. You should put it in the same location as NWNLauncher"


Also, my "properties" tab shows no option for "shortcut". I have general, compatibility, security, details, previous versions to choose from.



Again sorry for being so slow ... I really appreciate the help.
PCs: NWN1: Trailyn "Wayfarer" Krast, Nashkel hayseed

NWN2: ??

gsid: merado_1
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Got it!


Thank you so very much!
PCs: NWN1: Trailyn "Wayfarer" Krast, Nashkel hayseed

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