Vale of Shadows locked door & more

Finn an Ruadh · 05-01-2002, 01:09 PM

Okay, I admit that I am very new to PC RPGs, and horribly ignorant of slang, etc... I've read several posts and they are sure to be helpful. My question/problem is this: In the Vale of Shadows I am at the locked doors in the Temple and cannot find a way in. Do I need to cast Dispel Magic and/or Knock? As the game is linear, I have to go through there. Also, how do I identify objects? I've tried to use the spell & follow the instructions on the QRC, but had no luck.
Thanks in advance! Blessed Beltaine!
Finn

Azred · 05-01-2002, 01:34 PM

First: Welcome to the IronWorks Forum, Finn an Ruadh! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Second, unfortunately neither Dispel Magic nor Knock will work; you may pass through that door only with the proper key. Have you investigated all the smaller tombs in the Vale of Shadows? If so, then you should have 2 keys in your possession; one of these will allow the door to be unlocked.

Finally, we were all new to CRPGs at some point so don't feel alone. Also, slang is not necessary here--just be yourself. [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

[ 05-01-2002, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: Azred ]

dragonslayer · 05-01-2002, 01:35 PM

Well, as for the locked door, I belive you have to find the key. Look through all the smaller dungeons outside the "main" area. Or it is the door where you need to find a trigger to press.

The identify spell is used by right clicking on the desired item, an item hued in blue on the main inventory screen, and the clicking identify on the menu that pops up

ooh, and welcome btw

Finn an Ruadh · 05-01-2002, 04:11 PM

Thanks to both of you! However, I have 3 keys and none will move from "Personal Item" for ANY character. The three are: priest, sanctum, & tomb (?). My thief can't pick it (60%), and nobody can force it. Argh! The Q: must be: How do I use the keys?
Thank you!

Finn

Azred · 05-01-2002, 04:25 PM

hmmm.... That sounds like some sort of bug or glitch. What version of IWD/HOW do you have? Do you have the latest patch?

Normally, simply having the key in inventory allows a door to be opened; you don't actually have to "use" the key.

Finn an Ruadh · 05-01-2002, 04:31 PM

Thanks again! Where do I find patches? Has this been a bug/glitch before? I just began running a second party for export purposes. A bear to keep alive. Have a good day!

Finn

Finn an Ruadh · 05-01-2002, 04:33 PM

Also, what about these badges I keep reading about? Thanks!

Finn

Tanoch Thas'ala · 05-01-2002, 06:40 PM

You don't necessarily use keys. The key will appear in your inventory..when you come to a door, no matter who's inventory the key is in, click on a character, then click on the door.. If you have the proper key, the door will open. If you do not have the right key, the door will remain locked. If yo uhave HOW installed you can use the ALT key to highlight things that can be opened such as dresser drawers, doors, chests, and even bodies lyiung on the ground. I would do as suggested and go back and search the sarcophogas (sp) to find the other/correct keys...

Finn an Ruadh · 05-01-2002, 06:49 PM

Thanks much! I'll have to go through the Vale in correct order I guess. Have a great night!

Finn

Finn an Ruadh · 05-02-2002, 08:14 PM

Hey guys!

Well, I tried taking a second group through in the "correct" order and it worked! Further, I exported/imported some characters from my 1st party and I kicked butt!
Thanks so much!!!

Finn

05-01-2002, 01:09 PM	#1
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Okay, I admit that I am very new to PC RPGs, and horribly ignorant of slang, etc... I've read several posts and they are sure to be helpful. My question/problem is this: In the Vale of Shadows I am at the locked doors in the Temple and cannot find a way in. Do I need to cast Dispel Magic and/or Knock? As the game is linear, I have to go through there. Also, how do I identify objects? I've tried to use the spell & follow the instructions on the QRC, but had no luck. Thanks in advance! Blessed Beltaine! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

05-01-2002, 01:34 PM	#2
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	First: Welcome to the IronWorks Forum, Finn an Ruadh! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Second, unfortunately neither Dispel Magic nor Knock will work; you may pass through that door only with the proper key. Have you investigated all the smaller tombs in the Vale of Shadows? If so, then you should have 2 keys in your possession; one of these will allow the door to be unlocked. Finally, we were all new to CRPGs at some point so don't feel alone. Also, slang is not necessary here--just be yourself. [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] [ 05-01-2002, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: Azred ] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

05-01-2002, 01:35 PM	#3
dragonslayer Manshoon Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Helsingborg Sweden Age: 38 Posts: 155	Well, as for the locked door, I belive you have to find the key. Look through all the smaller dungeons outside the "main" area. Or it is the door where you need to find a trigger to press. The identify spell is used by right clicking on the desired item, an item hued in blue on the main inventory screen, and the clicking identify on the menu that pops up ooh, and welcome btw __________________ \'Carpe diem\'<br /><br />Seize the...carp?

05-01-2002, 04:11 PM	#4
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Thanks to both of you! However, I have 3 keys and none will move from "Personal Item" for ANY character. The three are: priest, sanctum, & tomb (?). My thief can't pick it (60%), and nobody can force it. Argh! The Q: must be: How do I use the keys? Thank you! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

05-01-2002, 04:25 PM	#5
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	hmmm.... That sounds like some sort of bug or glitch. What version of IWD/HOW do you have? Do you have the latest patch? Normally, simply having the key in inventory allows a door to be opened; you don't actually have to "use" the key. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

05-01-2002, 04:31 PM	#6
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Thanks again! Where do I find patches? Has this been a bug/glitch before? I just began running a second party for export purposes. A bear to keep alive. Have a good day! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

05-01-2002, 04:33 PM	#7
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Also, what about these badges I keep reading about? Thanks! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

05-01-2002, 06:40 PM	#8
Tanoch Thas'ala Banned User Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 336	You don't necessarily use keys. The key will appear in your inventory..when you come to a door, no matter who's inventory the key is in, click on a character, then click on the door.. If you have the proper key, the door will open. If you do not have the right key, the door will remain locked. If yo uhave HOW installed you can use the ALT key to highlight things that can be opened such as dresser drawers, doors, chests, and even bodies lyiung on the ground. I would do as suggested and go back and search the sarcophogas (sp) to find the other/correct keys...

05-01-2002, 06:49 PM	#9
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Thanks much! I'll have to go through the Vale in correct order I guess. Have a great night! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

05-02-2002, 08:14 PM	#10
Finn an Ruadh Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 1, 2002 Location: Jax, FL Age: 57 Posts: 47	Hey guys! Well, I tried taking a second group through in the "correct" order and it worked! Further, I exported/imported some characters from my 1st party and I kicked butt! Thanks so much!!! Finn __________________ Bona na Croin!<br /> Laoich Draoi<br /><br />Evolve, DAMN it!

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