The Black Spot is one of the most simple and ...

October 15, 2006 by Adam in NWN2

The Black Spot is one of the most simple and effective cards. When played, it kills the most powerful creature your foe has. If your enemy just brought out a dragon, it's time to play it. If they only have gnomes and zombies, it might be best to wait for a more opportune moment.

I spent a lot of time playing with the visual effects editor. It's complex, but incredibly powerful. My first attempt was to get a waterfall-style effect, with water streaming down the wall. The splash is minimal, instead subtly warping the textures behind it. I also ended up creating a marker symbol for each side of the Pirate Card game. It's now far easier to tell the two apart.

Finally, I got a little obsessive with a single room. It involves a partially flooded floor, wooden pallets, and a broken electric light spewing electricity in all directions. I must have spent nearly an hour getting everything just right. Hopefully people will appreciate the effort.