Hardcode01

From NWN1 Custom Content Guide

Issue

Unable to add new class entries that are treated as base classes available during 1st level character creation.

It is currently only possible to edit the original 11 classes rather than making new ones. The nearest you can get is to make a PRC with no/very few requirements.
- Khalek D'Ariana Sunday, 28 March 2004 07:27AM

Obstacle

UI

Discussion

This is a UI issue within the client itself as evidenced by the fact that legitimate base class entries can be made and are treated by the engine mechanics as base classes. If one were to use the CODI CC to select the hypothetical custom base class at 1st level and the login, the game would have no problems.

It's long been my suspicion that the "first 11 entries only" phenomenon is peculiar to the in-game character generation. The chargen and the in-game levelup are two different processes, one used for creating the character and the second used for levelup existing characters. The levelup process clearly takes note of the relevant prereqs for a class (or lackof) and alters available classes as appropriate.

However, the chargen is CLEARLY observed to display the custom base class (except that they are unselectable at this time) confirming that a custom classes.2da file IS read by the time of character creation.
- rabbithail Tuesday, 30 March 2004 03:20PM