FAQ

What is Sigil: Planar Legends?

Sigil: Planar Legends (or SPL) is a [Nights] persistent world (online server) meant to offer a unique and diverse RP experience in an environment in which the players can affect real change on the world. NWN was launched with the tools that Bioware used to create the game itself, the Aurora engine. Using this engine teams have been able to create worlds, races, classes, etc. in an effort to basically forge their own RP settings. The second tool Bioware gave to the community is the Dungeon Master client, the DM client as it were. The DM client allows those in charge of a PW to basically act as gods, to change the world, spawn entities (and possess them), to basically do anything that might be done. Between these two tools NWN offers a truly amazing ability to facilitate RP in such a way that no other video game can hope to achieve.

The setting of SPL is an older Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting known as Planescape in which characters stand side by side with the deities, fiends, and strangers beings of the more standard D&D campaign settings. The focal point of SPL is the city of Sigil, the metropolitan center of the D&D universe, and it is believed that from there characters will be able to scheme or consort with all manner of entity as they strive to leave a lasting mark on the planes themselves. No matter your character's goal (leading nations, to even becoming a deity) there is nothing that should be outside the realm of the possible when dealing with the Planescape setting.

So whether you're an old NWN hand, or a newbie interested in what NWN and SPL can offer please come and take a look. We'd love to see you.

I am new to the Planescape setting. Is there somewhere I can learn more?

There absolutely is! Planewalker is a great resource site. Info on Factions and more Factions, Sigil Cant, The Outer Planes, and this for some fun.

Are there any custom HAK packs?

Neverwinter Nights modules require files called HAKs in order to run any custom content. SPL uses a ton of custom content. Files called HAK go into the HAK folder in your NWN directory, anything called TLK go into the TLK folder. If you see no TLK folder than go ahead and make one. You can find our HAKs here:

How do I access the server?

You can direct connect to us using 66.188.135.106 or sigil.planarlegends.com

Instructions on how to direct connect, for example how to jump straight into the server from your desktop icon, can be found here.

What is the character level limit?

The soft limit is level level 20, the hard limit is level 40.

How does the ascension system work?

Being epic on SPL means more than just having reached the required mechanical level. We want characters that become epic to have put in a substantial amount of role play and reached certain goals in order to reach such a grand status. These goals can be met both through your own RP, the coincident of having been involved in DM plots, or through requesting an optional ascension quest. Application and more information can be found here.

How does the XP system work?

We are currently in the midst of modifying the XP system. The current system, however, works like this:

Monster Kill XP

Though SPL uses an entirely custom XP system, this is fairly straightforward. XP gain is calculated based on a set number of encounters per level, and adjusted based on the difference in respective levels--the player character's hit dice versus the monster's challenge rating. A PC can have a maximum of 6 HD more or fewer than a monster has CR (levels, basically) before they no longer get XP. The maximum amount of XP that can be earned per kill is 50.

ECL is added to the player character's level for the purpose of calculating XP. For example, a level 10 Aasimarr (ECL 1) is considered to be level 11 during XP calculations.

Party size and composition do not alter XP gains. There can be as many characters of as many varying levels in a party as desired.

Automatic Role Play XP

For as long as a player is role playing (moving and/or talking), roughly every fifteen minutes (there is some small, intentionally random variance), an amount of XP is granted. This amount scales according to level: 50 levels seven through fifteen, 75 from sixteen through twenty, and one hundred from level twenty-one and up.

ECL reduces XP granted by this system, by ten percent per point of ECL. For example, a drow character (ECL 2) gets 80% of the normal XP.

What are the Player versus Player rules?

We do not currently have an official ruling on PvP. As a role playing server, and while we certainly do not forbid nor necessarily discourage the use of PvP, we expect it to be handled maturely and with RP to back it up. Conflicts of this nature should always remain In Character, and players need to be respectful towards each other. This is an adult server in a setting that can be both cruel and unforgiving, but that does not excuse harassing other characters to the point of griping. If you are going to surprise attack someone, you need to set them hostile first.

How is character death treated?

When a character dies, they will neither remember how they died nor the last 15 minutes of RL time prior to death.

Character death should always be treated seriously. While characters may have experienced death many times, it is never a thing to be taken lightly. Death is a gruesome, traumatizing experience that few would ever want to endure more than once.

I want to play a custom race. How can I do this?

Many subraces can be selected from an in game NPC in the start area after you have made a character. For any non-standard subrace, use the form in this post.

How do I request languages?

You will need to ask a DM to give you any languages. The natural modifier of intelligence equals the number of languages you receive at level 1, along with each additional rank put into Speak Language. Note the modifier on the skill will not gain you additional languages.

What languages are available, and how do I use them?

Abyssal, Animal (requires druid or ranger), Celestial, Draconic, Undercommon, Dwarf, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Infernal, Orc, Sylvan, Giant, Aquan, Auran, Githzerai, Gnoll, Ignan, Kuo-Toan, Sahuaguin, Terran, Treant, Yuan-Ti, Thieve's Cant. To use a language, right-click to activate the appropriate language and use the DM channel to say what you wish in the language framed in [ ] brackets. Example: /dm [Look, momma! I can speak devil!] - to insert regular text into languages, frame it in asterisks - /dm [Look, *Granny Goodness!* I brought you a new victim!]

I bought NWN from www.gog.com. Is there something I need to know?

While Good old Games is great, since the version of NWN they sell pre-installs CD keys rather than prompting for them, the key is generic and chances are if you use it to play on SPL, at some point you will see the "CD Key Already In Use" message.

In order to receive a unique key, you will need to contact GoG support. Instructions can be found Here.

Please note that since we use CD keys for authentication purposes on SPL, if you have already logged in once with the pre-installed key, you will need to have a DM clear it before logging in again. They can do this from in-game, so you can flag a DM down there, in the Skype chat room, or here on the forums.

Who are the staff on this server?

A list of the current builders and DMs can be found here.

A list of profiles for each DM can be found here.

I want to DM. What do I do?

At the current moment DM applications are closed. Ohterwise the DM application can be found here.

I want to build or script. What do I do?

Please go to this page and fill out the necessary application.

Is there a builder module?

There certainly is! It can be downloaded here.

There is a Teleport spell. How does this work?

When you cast Teleport, you will be asked to type the place you are teleporting to. A list of commands can be found here.

Is there a list of what character belongs to what faction?

There is! It can be found here.

Where can I find the custom portraits people use?

An up to date portrait pack can be downloaded here.

You can find the thread here. If you have a custom portrait you want to share, please post!