Initial Impressions, and a question.

RudeDawg · 05-10-2001, 09:18 PM

OK, I'm going to like this game...

Very intuative interface (I haven't cracked the manual yet) I created a character (Perin LightEye 9the "s" wouldn't fit), my Elven Ranger (Warrior in this game)). I thought you could play a ranger, tho...? I found the armoury, got a bow and arrows. Found Magic shop, but I'm broke.

My question is simple:

Is there a known problem with the sound? My game is crackling, and seems to be repeating. Also, should you hear the shopkeeperes speaking, like the first guy when you get out of the Inn?

Thanks for the help, but please, no spoilers...

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

Sazerac · 05-10-2001, 09:30 PM

You can get a quest to become a ranger soon on, RudeDawg.

But just one character? Most people elect for more on their first time through. Get a Wizard and a Priest, at the least.

You can have up to 6 characters in your party. It's up to you. I'll tell you now, though...you'll be in trouble if you do a 1-character party with a warrior after you get past Ishad N'ha (2nd town). Can't give any more away than that.

-Sazerac

Sazerac · 05-10-2001, 09:32 PM

Sorry...about your other question...

Some soundcards have difficulty with the game. You can try monkeying with the sound settings in the Options screen (lower left corner of the screen, computer icon). Also...the shopkeepers are silent (text talk only). Given how much they talk, perhaps it's just as well. The NPC's outside of towns, though, have full speech capability.

One hint (no spoilers): Talk to the Mayor in the Town Hall before leaving town. He'll have a quest for you (Bounty). That should get you started.

-Sazerac

Wyvern · 05-10-2001, 09:34 PM

You can play a ranger - you just cannot start out as a ranger. Join the guilds and when you have a character ready you can change class in the guild (you do have to do a quest too!)

Did you do a full install??

Wyv

RudeDawg · 05-10-2001, 09:38 PM

Nope, did the small install until I get my new HD next week...

C'mon, Saz, you know I solo in games... so my next question is:

Can a first-timer solo this game, or is a party necessary the first time through...?

Also, should I RTFM ??? Is it worth it?

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

05-10-2001, 09:49 PM

Go ahead and try a solo but chances are you'll come back to pick up a couple of buddies.
RTFM, it is worth it.

Moni

RudeDawg · 05-10-2001, 10:39 PM

DAMMIT !!!

OK, how do you save? <---- never mind. I RTFM. I was still in the village...

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

[This message has been edited by RudeDawg (edited 05-10-2001).]

Sazerac · 05-10-2001, 10:57 PM

You can solo first time through, but be prepared to change your role several times, as you'll be needing different schools of magic.

Suggestion: If you're going to solo, create an Elven Wizard, then take him to Ranger if you want a ranger.

(HINT: it's the only way to get Stone magic unless you want to wait until almost endgame).

-Sazerac

RudeDawg · 05-10-2001, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sazerac:
You can solo first time through, but be prepared to change your role several times, as you'll be needing different schools of magic.

Suggestion: If you're going to solo, create an Elven Wizard, then take him to Ranger if you want a ranger. (HINT: it's the only way to get Stone magic unless you want to wait until almost endgame).

-Sazerac

Thanks. Can I change this character to a Wizard, or should I start over? I got some good stats, I think

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The RudeDawg
Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes
and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

Deco · 05-10-2001, 11:05 PM

You can ascend your Warrior into a Samurai and join the Wizards Guild. Then you can change to Warlock.
Development of your character(s) is one of the best things in this game, if not the best.

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05-10-2001, 09:18 PM	#1
RudeDawg 20th Level Warrior Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	OK, I'm going to like this game... Very intuative interface (I haven't cracked the manual yet) I created a character (Perin LightEye 9the "s" wouldn't fit), my Elven Ranger (Warrior in this game)). I thought you could play a ranger, tho...? I found the armoury, got a bow and arrows. Found Magic shop, but I'm broke. My question is simple: Is there a known problem with the sound? My game is crackling, and seems to be repeating. Also, should you hear the shopkeeperes speaking, like the first guy when you get out of the Inn? Thanks for the help, but please, no spoilers... ------------------ The RudeDawg Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

05-10-2001, 09:30 PM	#2
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	You can get a quest to become a ranger soon on, RudeDawg. But just one character? Most people elect for more on their first time through. Get a Wizard and a Priest, at the least. You can have up to 6 characters in your party. It's up to you. I'll tell you now, though...you'll be in trouble if you do a 1-character party with a warrior after you get past Ishad N'ha (2nd town). Can't give any more away than that. -Sazerac

05-10-2001, 09:32 PM	#3
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	Sorry...about your other question... Some soundcards have difficulty with the game. You can try monkeying with the sound settings in the Options screen (lower left corner of the screen, computer icon). Also...the shopkeepers are silent (text talk only). Given how much they talk, perhaps it's just as well. The NPC's outside of towns, though, have full speech capability. One hint (no spoilers): Talk to the Mayor in the Town Hall before leaving town. He'll have a quest for you (Bounty). That should get you started. -Sazerac

05-10-2001, 09:34 PM	#4
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	You can play a ranger - you just cannot start out as a ranger. Join the guilds and when you have a character ready you can change class in the guild (you do have to do a quest too!) Did you do a full install?? Wyv

05-10-2001, 09:38 PM	#5
RudeDawg 20th Level Warrior Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	Nope, did the small install until I get my new HD next week... C'mon, Saz, you know I solo in games... so my next question is: Can a first-timer solo this game, or is a party necessary the first time through...? Also, should I RTFM ??? Is it worth it? ------------------ The RudeDawg Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil

05-10-2001, 09:49 PM	#6
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	Go ahead and try a solo but chances are you'll come back to pick up a couple of buddies. RTFM, it is worth it. Moni

05-10-2001, 10:39 PM	#7
RudeDawg 20th Level Warrior Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	DAMMIT !!! OK, how do you save? <---- never mind. I RTFM. I was still in the village... ------------------ The RudeDawg Known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes and my girlfriends, Pamila and Pfil [This message has been edited by RudeDawg (edited 05-10-2001).]

05-10-2001, 10:57 PM	#8
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	You can solo first time through, but be prepared to change your role several times, as you'll be needing different schools of magic. Suggestion: If you're going to solo, create an Elven Wizard, then take him to Ranger if you want a ranger. (HINT: it's the only way to get Stone magic unless you want to wait until almost endgame). -Sazerac

05-10-2001, 11:05 PM	#10
Deco Dungeon Master Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rj, Brazil Posts: 63	You can ascend your Warrior into a Samurai and join the Wizards Guild. Then you can change to Warlock. Development of your character(s) is one of the best things in this game, if not the best.

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