Quick question here for ya... Since i'm new to this, and have only been introduced to AD&D by Baldur's Gate I and II, what is this thing about feats? Also, does anybody know the release date for this, because I have heard May, Summer, Fall and a few others. Thanks in advance!

Last I heard about the release date, it got put back to september. But then, I hear so many different dates... I'm confused.

Feats are something new for 3rd edition dungeons and dragons, the ruleset that Neverwinter Nights will be using. Every few levels you are allowed to pick a feat for your character. They can be things like metamagic feats (by memorizing spells in a higher level spell slot they become more powerful, silent or whatever), weapon proficiencies and special combat abilities. They allow you to customize your character far more than in 2nd edition based games like BG II.

So... I could have a thief, that could cast spells, since spellcasting is a feat? I could have a mage that could shoot a bow?? Can you explain it a little more? Thanks in advance again.