Which way should I choose to get in the asylum? With the ward stone or being admitted? What's the difference between the two and which one do you recommend?

being admitted gets a guided tour but not much else. Getting the wardstone gets a fight with a wizard, Exp and the book of endless spells.

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<font color="white">My cheat book for the game recommends that you take the Ward Stone option. Most of the people that I know that took the Admittance path say that it is easier to get there, without having to fight for the stone, but I personally would rather do the siege method. I followed the book's advise. </font>

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Day,

Lizardmen and Air Golems

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In the dream sequence in the asylum is there any way not to lose points (wisdom, intel, const, dexterity)? Also is there any armor that Imoen can wear w/o having her wizard spells disabled?

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[This message has been edited by Dundee Slaytern (edited 06-14-2001).]

Thanks. What robe would you suggest and does anybody know anything about the dream in the asylum?

No, there is no way to avoid losing a stat point.
And as for the initial question, I always go and kill the mage to get the book of spells, and then I have myself admitted through the Pirate Captain.
If you have been admitted and didn't kill the wizard, you can do so later when you return from the Asylum.

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if you have the bonus Merchants, the Robe of Vecna is probably the best robe in the game.

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