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Granamere · 06-13-2001, 08:08 PM

I agree with the patch the game idea but read the patch notes. Several game thigs change. One of the biggest if you are just starting out is that in the non-patched game you kill eveything on a level leave and come back everything is still dead. Patched you leave and come back new critters have moved in. This is true if you go to level 2 then back to 1 or if you finish a level magic door back to town the return through the gate. Big bosses will not return but some of the critters will be back. If you dislike this but like the patch you can play in multiplayer mode which disables this option but then you can only have one character.

As far as characters goes it depends on how you like to play. I prefer long ranged weapons so I use a thief. The biggest catch is with the different classes is the special skills. Look in the manuals and see which ones you really want. The other thing you need to know going in is that you have four stats. depending on your class is what the max is for each stat. One will max at 50 the next at 100 next at 150 then the last at 1000. You can increase this by rings and other items you find also potions later in the game can raise stats. FYI you might want to save the game before you use some potions in the game just to be safe.

Also real bigg tip. Use your arrow keys! They control the camera. Also try the 0 and . keys on your number pad. Last but not least. When you want to assign spells to your spell slots pick the number thenhold down the shift key and click on the spell. Also lean about f5-f8 hot keys for the four boxes that hold scrolls and potions. Yes lots to learn!

I hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by Granamere (edited 06-13-2001).]

06-13-2001, 08:08 PM	#3
Granamere Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 27, 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Age: 51 Posts: 372	I agree with the patch the game idea but read the patch notes. Several game thigs change. One of the biggest if you are just starting out is that in the non-patched game you kill eveything on a level leave and come back everything is still dead. Patched you leave and come back new critters have moved in. This is true if you go to level 2 then back to 1 or if you finish a level magic door back to town the return through the gate. Big bosses will not return but some of the critters will be back. If you dislike this but like the patch you can play in multiplayer mode which disables this option but then you can only have one character. As far as characters goes it depends on how you like to play. I prefer long ranged weapons so I use a thief. The biggest catch is with the different classes is the special skills. Look in the manuals and see which ones you really want. The other thing you need to know going in is that you have four stats. depending on your class is what the max is for each stat. One will max at 50 the next at 100 next at 150 then the last at 1000. You can increase this by rings and other items you find also potions later in the game can raise stats. FYI you might want to save the game before you use some potions in the game just to be safe. Also real bigg tip. Use your arrow keys! They control the camera. Also try the 0 and . keys on your number pad. Last but not least. When you want to assign spells to your spell slots pick the number thenhold down the shift key and click on the spell. Also lean about f5-f8 hot keys for the four boxes that hold scrolls and potions. Yes lots to learn! I hope this helps. [This message has been edited by Granamere (edited 06-13-2001).]