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Welcome to the Dungeon Master-Friendly Initiative Website

The DM-Friendly Initiative (DMFI) is devoted to supporting DM-led gaming in Neverwinter Nights (NWN) and its successor, NWN2. Here is our mission:

  • To promote and develop DM tools such as the DMFI Wands & Widgets for NWN and the DMFI Tools for NWN2

  • To support DM training. Download DMFI 101:So You Want To Be A DM and participate in our forum discussions on DMing.

  • To encourage DM-friendly module design by reviewing and promoting modules on NWVault (Click Here)

  • To help identify and share resources helpful to DMs (Click Here)

    • The DMFI is one of the oldest NWN guilds in existence and welcomes all who share its goals.

    This website provides various articles and resources for current and potential DMs. The latest news from the guild can be found at our Guild Site at BioWare.com.



    New Article Posted
    Monday, October 09 @ 21:47:19 EST
    Carlo One's article, "Building a DM-Friendly Module," is now available in the DMFI Articles section of the site.
    New DMFI-Certified Module: Bitter Harvest
    Sunday, March 19 @ 00:00:00 EST
    Congratulations to Scrotok, whose module Bitter Harvest is now certified as DM-Friendly!

    The adventure is designed for 4-7 characters of level 10-12 and requires a DM. The dramatic, non-linear storyline fits into any campaign and features a mix of action and roleplaying. Plot, areas, NPCs, and items are thoroughly documented. According to the reviewer, Tarridus, "Bitter Harvest" is a bold adventure full of thrilling moments and a climax to remember.
    DMFI 101 Module Inducted into the Hall of Fame
    Tuesday, November 15 @ 22:20:25 EST
    Congratulations to Carlo One, whose module DMFI 101: So You Want to Be a DM has been inducted into Neverwinter Vault's Hall of Fame. This unique module provides an in-game tutorial for the DM client and the DMFI Wands & Widgets package. If you're interested in the DM client and want to learn to use it in a comfortable, self-paced, single-player environment, give the mod a try.
    New DMFI-Certified Modules
    Tuesday, November 15 @ 21:50:39 EST
    Two new modules have been certified by the DMFI: C1: Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan by ENoa4 and Hero of Canton: Introductory Firefly Adventure by Forrestwolf. Both provide plenty of DM aids that complement the modules' interesting settings. We at the DMFI thank the authors for their hard work.
    New Article Posted: ''Outside-the-Engine'' DMing in Neverwinter Nights
    Wednesday, August 31 @ 11:55:59 EST
    Carlo One has put together another informative article based on discussions within the DMFI Guild: "Outside-the-Engine" DMing in Neverwinter Nights. This article explains how to accommodate player and DM actions in NWN that are not supported by the game's engine. Such actions bring NWN closer to its pen-and-paper ancestor, and do much to make the game more imaginative and versatile.
    BioWare Interviews Carlo One
    Wednesday, March 16 @ 19:10:56 EST
    BioWare has posted an interview with the DMFI's leader, Carlo One. Carlo provides a wealth of information about the DMFI's mission, history, current projects, and future. He gives pointers to NWN players who are interested in DM-ing, and provides a status update on a new version of the DMFI Wands & Widgets package. Thanks to BioWare and Carlo One for putting together this interview.
    Another New DMFI-Certified Module
    Wednesday, March 16 @ 18:46:17 EST
    Poetic Colossus's module "Ravenloft: A Requiem for Jander" has been certified as a module friendly for Dungeon Masters and added to the NWVault list of other modules that meet the requirements. Ravenloft comes with a very detailed DM guide, done by Lilivati, and does a wonderful job of sucking all the players into the plot quickly and smoothly, forcing them to work together as a team to escape the demi-plane of Ravenloft. The module is recommended to any DM of any skill level that’s looking for a short but unforgettable adventure into the Ravenloft setting.
    New DMFI-Certified Modules
    Tuesday, March 01 @ 19:28:04 EST
    We are happy to announce the addition of two new modules to the DMFI-certified list: "The Light Reborn 4: Night" by Bruce Nielson and "S1: Tomb of Horrors" by Ghool. Congratulations to Bruce and Ghool, and many thanks on behalf of the DMFI for your work.
    New Article Posted: Creating a Neverwinter Nights Campaign
    Saturday, January 22 @ 19:50:43 EST
    Carlo One has written a new article entitled Creating a Neverwinter Nights Campaign. DMed campaigns are one of the most fulfilling ways of playing the game. If you're interested in picking up some tips on how to create and run a successful campaign, give the article a read.
    DMFI 101 Training Module Released
    Tuesday, December 21 @ 20:08:39 EST
    Carlo One has posted a unique module designed to help NWN players learn the major DM interface functions, basic DMing techniques, and common uses of the DMFI wand and widget set. It's entitled "DMFI 101: So You Want to Be a DM." The module is a great, self-paced introduction to the DM interface. It is particularly good for prospective DMs who want to get some practical experience before running a game with live players. You can grab the module here.

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