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(Originally posted by Steelgem)

Trent Oster, Producer:

Gargoyle animations: Last I recall we had two gargoyle models, a stone version and the animated version. The plan was to use the stone version and have it replaced when the gargoyle activates.

Spell Knockdown Effects: The falling down was an experiment we did in spell and combat effects. A random determination was made as to if you were knocked down or not. We don't plan on including this in the final game.

Derek French, Assistant Producer:

Meaning of the word "Campaign" in relation to NwN:
These are the questions & responses to the post by onomastikon.

(onomastikon)
I was (mistakenly?) under the impression that when referring to a "campaign", one refers to a longer-going adventure. When speaking in NWN contexts, perhaps this means a "persistent world". Correct, or wrong?

(Derek)
Campaign is a term that we at BioWare are using to refer to the adventure that is shipping with Neverwinter Nights. It can also refer to anyone else's module. Usually, the term is used to refer to any adventure, be it PnP or computer, that isn't a short adventure.

(onomastikon)
Now I was reading the posts on license agreements, d20, 3e, D&D, NWN and FR. I am confused. According to these discussions, "campaign" (more precisely = "campaign setting" ??) refers to a specific world-type setting within D&D, in this case, Forgotten Realms. Correct, or wrong?

(Derek)
Yes, the phrase "campaign setting" usually refers to the "world" that a campaign takes place in. In the case of Neverwinter Nights, it is the Forgotten Realms.

(onomastikon)
I ask because I have played AD&D for a while up until I was about 25 (I am 35), but never used purchased modules, only the "core books", and so have no clue as to what FR actually is. Apparently, other rules apply here. Correct, or wrong?

(Derek)
The FR sourcebook mainly makes some additions to the basic 3e rules, as well as setting up the specific campaign setting. In the case of Neverwinter, we are mainly sticking to the Player's Handbook for rules.

(onomastikon)
If correct ... are these other rules made by WotC, and if so or not, are they made to be compatible with 3e? And where can one find these rules? Do they cost extra (licensing-wise and player-spending-stuff-on-books-wise)? Lastly: will NWN be using these at all?

(Derek)
Yes, these 3e rule books are made by WotC. Yes, you have to pay for them like any other book in the bookstore. As per above, NWN will be using the FR setting, but using the PHB for rules.