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Siege of Avalon
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FAQ Version 1.2
Author:  Sane Jake
Email Disclaimer:  DO NOT EMAIL ME IN REGARDS TO HOW TO CHEAT.  YOU WILL BE
IGNORED.  AND MOCKED.  Additionally, please note that I haven't had the
game installed on my system for over a year.  So if you have a problem
not covered in the FAQ, chances are I won't be able to help much either.
Oh, and to enter combat mode, hit the space bar.  It's in the manual.
And I'm really sick of getting emails asking why you can't seem to use
weapons.
Legal Disclaimer:
No part of this FAQ may be published in whole or in part without oral or
written approval by the author.  This document copyrighted 2002-07-27,
2004-04-29.
Siege of Avalon is copyright 1999-2001 by Digital Tome LP Texas USA.
Wouldn't it be great if everyone was honest enough that we
didn't need disclaimers like these?
1    Introduction
2    About this FAQ
3    General Advice
3.1.1      The Manual
3.1.2         Game Mechanics
3.1.3         Playing Advice
3.2        Combat Strategies
3.3        Stealth and Scouts
3.4        Mysticism
3.5        What is the Best Class?
3.6        NPC's
3.7        Stats
3.8        General Class Strategies
3.8.1         Squires - AKA "The Fighter"
3.8.2         Apprentices - AKA "The Mage"
3.8.3         Hunters - AKA "The Scout"
4    Customizing the Game - and Cheating
5    Spoiler-Free Chapter Help
5.1      Chapter One
5.1.1      General Tips
5.1.2      Key Characters and their Locations
5.1.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.1.4      Available Training
5.1.5      Spells of Note
5.1.6      Quest Check-List
5.2      Chapter Two
5.2.1      General Tips (How do I START Chapter 2??)
5.2.2      Key Characters and Locations
5.2.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.2.4      Available Training
5.2.5      Spells of Note
5.2.6      New NPC's
5.2.7      Quest Check List
5.3      Chapter Three
5.3.1      General Hints and Tips
5.3.2      Key Characters and Locations
5.3.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.3.4      Available Training
5.3.5      Spells of Note
5.3.6      New NPC's
5.3.7      Quest Check List
5.4      Chapter Four
5.4.1      General Hints and Tips
5.4.2      Key Characters and Locations
5.4.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.4.4      Available Training
5.4.5      Spells of Note
5.4.6      New NPC's
5.4.7      Quest Check List
5.5      Chapter Five
5.5.1      General Hints and Tips
5.5.2      Key Characters and Locations
5.5.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.5.4      Available Training
5.5.5      Spells of Note
5.5.6      New NPC's
5.5.7      Quest Check List
5.6      Chapter Six
5.6.1      General Hints and Tips
5.6.2      Key Characters and Locations
5.6.3      Weapons and Armour of Note
5.6.4      Available Training
5.6.5      Spells of Note
5.6.6      Final NPC
5.6.7      Quest Check List
6    Chapter Spoilers
6.1      Chapter One
6.1.1      Quick Q&A
6.1.2      Walkthrough
6.2      Chapter Two
6.2.1      Quick Q&A
6.2.2      Walkthrough
6.3      Chapter Three
6.3.1      Quick Q&A
6.3.2      Walkthrough
6.4      Chapter Four
6.4.1      Quick Q&A
6.4.2      Walkthrough
6.5      Chapter Five
6.5.1      Quick Q&A
6.5.2      Walkthrough
6.6      Chapter Six
6.6.1      Quick Q&A
6.6.2      Walkthrough
7       Fun Things to Try
8    Final Thoughts
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1    Introduction
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Siege of Avalon is a fair game for the price you pay - in my case, the
anthology cost me $20 Canadian.  (For you Americans - that's about $10) It
attempts to mix Diablo-style combat with some of the RPG elements of
Planescape:  Torment or Baulder's Gate.
The down-side is that it's plagued by poor controls, horrible NPC AI and a
badly organized manual.  The upside is that the game is really quite
customizable and on the whole, not too badly written - especially if you snoop
around the installed directories - and for the cost, it's a pretty decent
game.
The graphics are adequate but the sound is rather lacking.  The designers have
potential, but to me they seem pretty inexperienced.  Enough with the review -
you came to have your questions answered, right?
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2    About this FAQ
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I've attempted to arrange this FAQ in a way to avoid spoilers without warning
whenever possible.  To do this, I've arranged the chapters so it gives
general advice, hints and tips for each chapter, and then a spoiler-filled
walkthrough with blatant answers to various problems.
By "Weapons/Armour of Note", I mean weapons that you should either be on the
look-out for.  Some items are included because they have special advantages
you might not expect.
This FAQ provides walk-through as well as general strategies, but does NOT
give you the fullest, most rewarding route through the game.  There are a lot
of side-stories and conversations that you can experience provided you have
enough perception and charm, and if you really want to enjoy the game then
explore on your own, using the FAQ when required.
I'm also going to assume that you have all six chapters, and that you intend
to play all six chapters regardless of your character class.  You only have to
complete 4 of the 6 chapters - 1,2, and then your class chapter, and then
chapter 6.  However, it's a lot harder to survive chapter 6 unless you have
completed all the other chapters.  This FAQ will also assume that you will
perform all the quests during the walkthroughs - if you didn't do all the
quests and then you can't seem to do something in chapter 6, it's because you
skipped a chapter ormissed a previous quest.
By all means, if you find an error, would like to make a suggestion for a new
strategy, or even have game modification tricks you'd like to share, contact
me.  Flames will be ignored.
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3    General Advice
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3.1.1    The Manual
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The manual is not well organized - some really important information is buried
deep within and can slow down your game.  Here are the tidbits that I dug out
of it:
*  Don't worry about crowns - for the most part, you'll be finding, not
buying, your gear.  You automatically get any cash a character was
carrying when you kill them.
*  It's not worth the effort lugging around extra armour to sell for just
a handful of coins.  You will need to have about 1,000 crowns by
chapter six, but this won't be a problem.  (Hint right from the manual)
*  Loot, loot, loot.  Always check the corpse of an enemy, even if the
enemy doesn't seem to normally carry gear.
*  Don't spend any points when creating your character.  You can use your
training points at ANY TIME, just by hitting 'C' and clicking on the
adjustment arrows.  Wait until you know your needs first.
*  Steal lots.  No one cares.
*  To start Chapter Two, leave via the North-West exit in Outer Keep Level
1.
3.1.2    Game Mechanics
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*  The class you choose at the beginning DOES make a difference; the final
chapters have a few quests only available to characters of a specific
class.  It is possible to cheat to remove this class-specific aspect,
but then you're ruining the point of your initial class choice anyway!
*  Black gear tends to have more advantages than any other colour.
*  Each quest is important not only for the Training Points it provides,
but because of the good it does which may help later on.  To get as
many quests as possible within a chapter, make sure your Perception and
Charm are high enough.  It's a good idea to carry "In-Town" gear with you
for just such an occasion.
*  Skills provide more value that attributes at the beginning of the game -
once your skills start to get as expensive as your attributes, it's time
to start building up your class-specific attributes.
*  Just because YOU can see an enemy doesn't mean your character can.  If
an enemy's Stealth skill is high enough, IT might get the drop on YOU.
Watch out - enemies also get to make use of the Scout's Sniping Shot.
*  One quarter way into Chapter 6 you will cease to get Training Points.
*  NPC's silently get stronger as you do - you will receive not notification
when their power increases.
3.1.3    Playing Advice
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*  You'll need to familiarize yourself with the locations of several key
characters.  Basically, it's a good idea to note anyone who has more than
a few lines to say, just in case.  Otherwise you'll have to waste a lot
of time running around looking for them.
*  Do not over specialize.  It's to your advantage to partake in all the
optional chapters, and each chapter has a specific theme (fighting,
scouting, magic).  You won't want to be just learning your trade you
need when you enter a chapter.  That's not to say you shouldn't
concentrate on your strengths, but Combat, Stealth and Mysticism will
ALL come in very handy.
*  Gear yourself appropriately for each situation.  Don't be afraid to run
- enemies may be able to run at the same speed, but at least they
CAN'T CATCH YOU.  Even very large groups are easy to evade - providing
you either don't care about or don't have any NPC's (who tend to run
around like idiots, getting trapped in corners no sane person would)
*  Save your Training Points for instructors.  They will teach you special
things at excellent costs and are always worth more than normal building.
*  Carry only the best gear.  Don't get an item because it will fetch a
good price unless it's small like a ring.  Get an item because you think
you'll have need of it.  Just because a weapon has a unique name does not
mean you should pick it up.
*  Store your gear somewhere in the chests while you don't need it.  I highly
recommend Outer Sanctum F2, because your starting room has lots of
chests around it.
3.2    Combat Strategies
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I've found two combat strategies:  Tank, and Hit-and-Run.
In order to Tank, you must have sufficient combat skill and the Aura of Iron
spell - and then just wear the heaviest armour you can.  It's a simple
strategy and it works on Chapter 3.  It IS fun to be a Fighter-Tank, wading
through hordes and simply ignoring their pathetic attempts to hurt you.
Hit-and-Run is a little trickier but far safer and works even on large groups
of enemies.  Everyone must STOP in order to attack - and that's when you
stand there, wait for them to get close, and then bolt - the enemy will have
to stop and take a swing, which you've already moved out of range from.  Then
you fire with your ranged magic or spell.  If you need to do this melee style,
use the stand-and-attack (Hit shift while clicking) and you should start
swinging as they guy gets close - hitting him as soon as he's in range, and
then running before he returns the favour.  If you don't hold shift while
you click, your character is more likely to blunder over to your opponent
rather than stop and shoot like he's supposed to.  Even if you shift-click
you're likely to just miss (because the controls are so awful it has problems
realizing that you wanted to attack the enemy character - despite the fact
that he's highlighted and your pointer was over him when you gave the
command) but at least you won't be charging over to get wacked in the head.
If your character gets stunned - you'll see him buckle from a blow - start
clicking.  When stunned you lose your target and you have to click again
to get the idiot to do anything.
Be sure to charge enemy archers!  They get "snipe" damage on you and are
fully capable of firing from off-screen.  Once you get close enough to
swing at them you're guaranteed that they can't snipe you anymore.
When facing magical opponents, know thy enemy.  Prepare by equipping the
right gear for the situation, or get the surprise.  Some enemies LOVE to
cast Hold spells, and an unfortunate thing about this game is regardless
of your mysticism skill, you will NEVER get any natural magical resistances.
Hence, you must gear up appropriately.
I've also found that the best way to deal with tracking spells is to run in a
direction parallel to which the spell was travelling, and then run TOWARDS
the caster.  In other words, if the spell is heading right for you, run left
or right initially, and as the spell arcs to chase you, then run towards the
direction it came from.  Most spells can't travel in such a tight arc.
Finally, be aware that no one is invulnerable to ranged attacks - they will
hit whatever gets in the way first, friend or foe.  I've had enemies shoot
each other down accidentally, and have hit my allies by accident as well.
Thankfully your allies know the different between friendly fire and a
personal assault and won't turn on you for a few accidental hits.
3.3    Stealth and Scouts
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Do NOT underestimate Stealth.
In the game's documentation, it mentions that Stealth lets you move about
unseen and get the surprise.  What it does not mention is that attacking an
unsuspecting enemy does dire damage.  To be more specific:  Fire upon an
unsuspecting enemy and you will practically kill him instantly if your
Stealth is high enough.  This is MOST effective with ranged weapons, although
melee weapons will work too (well, for Stealth 100).  If your enemy does not
spot you, he will just stand there - even if you're right in his face and
hacking away.  They don't even take evasive action.  A high stealth skill
will let you merrily trot along slaughtering powerful enemies just because
they didn't see you coming.  In effect, you are a sniper.
Not ALL enemies can be snuck up on, unfortunately.  Some can spot you even if
you're not in view - very cheap considering you can't move the viewing plane
farther - but sometimes even these enemies, should you be lucky enough to
JUST bring them into view while sneaking, can be snuck up on and picked off
sniper style.  If you know you have a clear shot and that there is an enemy
ahead of you, you can also fire blindly (shift-click) and hope to hit them -
Sniping damage applies even on blind shots.  To do blind fire, simply hold
shift and move your pointer in the direction of the enemy and then click.  Do
this in several locations to spread your fire out, and you should eventually
hit something.
It's a lot of fun to wipe out an entire enemy camp and having them never know
what hit them.
Your character will ALWAYS be sneaking according to his adjusted skill - that
is, Sneak is always on.  When I say it's "Always On", I mean even if you run
up to a guy and kill him in melee combat - you're STILL sneaking and his two
buddies may STILL ignore you.  A good stealth target would be about 40 to 50;
when you activate the Shadow spell, you will become invisible to most enemies
around you.  That being said, you'll want enough mysticism to make the spell
last long enough to be useful.
As a side note, if you're going to be a scout, you will want to travel only
with other scouts if you're going to play the role of a scout.  Unless you
can find a really hard NPC who can act as a good distraction, you're better
off with scouts only.  Let the other scouts act as back up if you're spotted.
***  FINAL TECHNIQUE:  SCOUT'S SURE-KILLING SNEAKY STRIKE  ***
This is a little technique I picked up near the end of writing this FAQ.
When you initially cast Shadow, there are a few moments of invisibility
that occur during which no one will be able to detect you, providing your
Stealth abilities are high enough.  During which time you will be allowed to
make "Sniper Shots" on an enemy that's already seen you.  You can use this
technique - if you're fast enough - to your advantage.  It works against the
game's "End Boss", and it is this trick that finally evens the score for the
Scout.
3.4    Mysticism
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This single skill has the greatest range of effect.
When you build your Mysticism, not only do you increase your Mana maximum,
but you also increase the recharge rate and power of your spells, and
decrease the power needed to cast them.  No other skill effects as many
attributes as Mysticism - naturally it's quite important.  When you Mysticism
is quite high (around 50) only the most powerful spells will drain it - weaker
spells like Fireball can be tossed off rapid-fire without a thought.
There's something just too satisfying tossing off attacks spells left, right,
and centre and never worrying about running out of Mana.  If you know there's
a horde of enemies up ahead, trying blindly firing off a barrage of spells
rapid-fire first in their general direction.  I've slaughtered enemies and
never been detected that way.  Rapid-fire is not advisable with friendlies
about.
3.5    What is the Best Class?
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The mage is the easiest class to clear the game with.
Scouts can kill things with one hit and without worry of retaliation.
Fighters are tanks on the battlefield.  Mages just blast everything in their
path.  It's VERY easy to become a jack of all trades - especially if you
complete all chapters.
However, as far as the Chapter orders are concerned, Chapter 3 is for the
Fighter, Chapter 4 is for a Scout, and Chapter 5 is for a Mage.  I've found
that there are times that you'll have to walk into things as a Fighter quite
often in Chapter 2, so plan on heavy armour at some point.
The Mage's biggest fear is MULTIPLE enemies.  The mage can kill just about
any single enemy, but being swarmed is very dangerous.  The Fighter, due to
his excellent combat skills and heavy armour, stands the best chance when
swamped by a crowd.  The scout, when things are good, doesn't have to worry
about crowds as he can kill any number of enemies so long as they don't find
him.  As some enemies will ALWAYS find you, and hence you need something to
fall back on -- and considering you won't have armour, magic is best.
As a side note, the character who has the easiest time at the beginning is
one who does not neglect magic.  Stealth pays off, but it doesn't REALLY help
until you're VERY good at it, and it needs the Shadow spell to be truly
powerful.
3.6    NPC's
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They're idiots.
Don't get me wrong - they can be very useful.  But the AI in this game is so
horrid that their usefulness is really restricted to either scouts who snipe
enemies who get too close, or support mages who run around wildly tossing
healing and defensive spells on the party.  Sometimes their sole purpose is
just to take the heat off you.
NPC's get stronger as you get stronger, and they don't have to be in the
party in order to power up.
A few characters don't do too badly with their AI - Phellic's Apprentice is
one who does - Defensive Magic suits him just fine.  Your character's brother
Corvus is probably the only melee NPC I've ever encountered who really knew
how to take care of himself - only available in the final chapter.
However, don't count on NPC's to do the job during a fight.  The designers
showed very poor judgement when creating the game - enemy characters have
far-reaching vision at time, but your NPC's won't.  For example, you can
sneak up on an enemy (accompanied by an NPC scout) You shoot at the enemy.
Does your scout follow suit?  No.  He stands there.  He won't react until the
villain gets close - despite having "Ranged" AI.  If you want a team effort,
you have to switch between your character and your NPC's to manually make
them shoot - and considering that your character has NO AI, it means if say,
an enemy approaches your character, he will sit there like a lump whereas
even the idiot NPC's would at least fight back or run away.  It wouldn't be a
problem if you were able to issue commands while the game is paused, but you
can't.  If it weren't for the fact that the enemy characters aren't that
bright themselves, the game would be really very difficult.  The designers
have no excuse for these problems -- there are plenty of examples of better
RPG controls out there.
Like I said, NPC's are best used as back-up.  The best way to use them is as
a back-up plan - if someone nails you with a Hold spell, quickly swap to an
NPC and keep fighting!
Last but not least, remember that NPC's only act on their own if you're in
COMBAT MODE.  This can be easy to forget as a mage who maybe never enters
combat mode as he just shoots down everyone with spells.
The best NPC's are:
Wyatt (by a -- pardon the pun -- long shot for most of the chapters)
Phellic's Apprentice (he gets named in Chapter 5)
Kalevi (basically a Wyatt clone)
Amori (Has spells that you won't be able to get until near the end of
Chapter 5)
Corvus (Maybe it was because I was so powerful by Chapter 6, but I think it's
just that being a legendary unstoppable force runs in the family
bloodline ;)
3.7    Stats
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What exactly do your stats do?
Strength
This stat is used to raise melee damage and to meet weapon requirements.
Raising this stat is important to fighters as they will want to cause as
much damage as possible per swing.  If you're not interested in melee combat,
then for the most part you'll only want enough strength to use weapons
properly.
Coordination
This stat effects Attack, Defence, and Attack Speed as well as meeting gear
requirements.  Every ten points or so will speed your attack up.  While it
shouldn't be ignored (weapon use), this stat still has the least effects for
what you pay for it.
Constitution
This stat effects how many HP you have and how quickly you heal, and also
effects Mana maximum to a certain degree.  Important to anyone.
Perception
This stat is used in conversations to unlock extra conversation paths and
potentially extra TP.  It may or may not have an effect on how easily you can
spot enemy snipers.
Charm
This stat is also used in conversations as well as improving your barter.
It's not a very important stat, although you will need to maintain it as the
game progresses.  Some conversation paths are only available to those with
high charm.  More often than not, the extra paths just stroke your ego a bit.
Combat
This stat effects your Attack and Defend skills - very important for melee
fighters.
Mysticism
Probably the single most potent stat in the game, this effects the power of
your spells, maximum Mana, and rate of recharge.
Stealth
This stat allows you to move undetected.  Undetected attacks do snipe damage,
often enough to kill in a single blow.  If the stat (adjusted, usually) hits
around 80-100 you'll actually be able to walk right up to enemies and attack
them in melee combat without being detected.  It looks REALLY odd to see a
bunch of bozos stand around nonchalantly while some nutcase is swinging at
them.
Attack Recovery
The lower this score is, the better as it means you can attack faster.
Coordination has an effect on this stat.
Hit Recovery
The lower this score is, the better as it means you don't get stunned as long
when hit.
Restriction
The lower the better.  Take any training that lowers your Restriction as it
means you'll be able to equip heavy armour and still fight without penalty.
Healing Rate
You constantly recover from damage - the higher this score is, the faster you
regain your HP.
Recharge Rate
How quickly your Mana regenerates.
3.8    General Class Strategies
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3.8.1   Squire - AKA "The Fighter"
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Priority Stats:  Combat, Strength, Constitution
Least Important:  Stealth
Fighters should not ignore Mysticism stats or skills - they will most
certainly want to be able to heal themselves and use defensive spells.  Their
least important skill is Stealth - they will want to wake up enemies and
beat them hand-to-hand.  Scouts make EXCELLENT NPC's for fighters - their AI
actually kicks in at close quarters, but most of the enemies are more
concerned with killing the tank than going after the scouts.  Should they
decide to chase down a scout, chase THEM down and correct them with a few
savage blows to the head.  Always pick up any training that decreases your
restriction - a fighter's power comes through his weapon and gear, and the
lower your natural restriction, the better.  Around Chapter 3, start building
up your Stealth skill if you decide to do Chapter 4 - and during Chapter 4,
concentrate on magic.
3.8.2   Apprentice - AKA "The Mage"
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Priority Stats:  Mysticism, Constitution
Least Important:  Strength
Mages have it easy; their one skill provides all the potency they need.
Don't completely ignore Combat - that way your defence stays up when you're
attacked, and Stealth is actually a good thing to work on a little as you can
support it with your Shadow spell.  Mages can handle ANY chapter their way,
with the exception of Chapter 4 (you'll need SOME Stealth) - and be sure to
build up your stats enough to use a hunting bow at least by Chapter 4.
This is probably the easiest class to play in the game. which just shows how
unbalanced magic is.
3.8.3   Hunter - AKA "The Scout"
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Priority Stats:  Stealth, Combat, Mysticism
Least Important:  Strength
Scouts have a distinct advantage in some levels, and a decisive weakness in
others.  This is mostly due to poor game design and inconsistent detection of
characters.  Enemies can see you from various lengths away, but the PLAYER
can only see up to half a screen length away.  So it means that some enemies
will detect you only because you can't shift the screen far enough to get a
proper snipe shot off.  Most of the scout's problems don't arise due to the
character, but due to the lack of usability testing on the part of the
designers:
You can't move the screen.  You can't make your party stay put just in case
and scout ahead yourself.  Which makes the NPC scout characters incredibly
useful and the player scout a handicap.  Why?  You're allowed to send an NPC
out ahead alone.  But as a player, your party will mindless follow behind.
So the ideal combination of scout/fighter doesn't work properly like it would
if the player was the fighter.  To top it all off, some enemies seem to
spontaneously detect you.  I've had enemy scouts snipe me down from outside
the screen while other enemies in the area haven't clued in at all to my
presence.  That's right - closer enemies were unaware while enemies much
farther away were.  Despite all this, the scout is still pretty playable.
It's just frustrating to have the character's potential lowered by design
flaws.  As a scout, plan to defeat enemies by either surprise or by using
magic.  Trying to take down enemies later in the game in melee combat without
serious armour is just too risky.  Later in the game you should become a
ranger and get an item that will allow you to attack faster than anyone else,
which is a significant advantage.
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4    Customizing the Game - and Cheating
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****  DO NOT EMAIL ME ASKING FOR HELP ON CHEATING IN-GAME  ****
They are just ASKING for you to mess with the game.
You can customize your looks, but look at the Resources directory - that's in
the ArtLib folder.  Audio, Conversations, Journal - you can mess with it ALL.
Sound like fun?  You bet it does!  This is also the easiest way to cheat.
All the .CNV files are text files - open them with a text editor and you can
change the dialogue.  With a little time and effort, you can prevent
premature death, give yourself free Training Points - even change your
attributes!  (Constitution of 1000 is pretty interesting)
I'm pretty sure that while you can't create Quests, you can change the entire
feel of the game.  You can even add additional conversation loops -
experiment a bit.  Don't do it until after you've beaten the game or you
will spoil it. I'm sure the hardcore gamers won't cheat.
NEW CHEAT
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Sent in by:      "Steve Payne"
He says:
First of I have just retrieved the ring from the tower, then returned to the
South Gate lvl. 2 to see Elazar.  Found out he's in infirmary.  Then went
downstairs to start talking to people.  Generally, being a nosy blabbermouth.
Anyway I stumbled on Grimbold in the main room off the hallway before Lucan.
This is the loop.
1. Grimbold will hail you and congratulate you on the lich kill.
2. Say, "It's all in the wrist you see..."
3. Then he'll draw sword and motion for you to do the same do it.
After you complete the little acting skit it dosn't really matter what you say
but when you finish the conversation you will receive 4 TP every time you
complete the conversation.
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5    Spoiler-Free Chapter Help
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5.1    Chapter One
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5.1.1    General Tips
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All Types:
*  Your Mysticism will be the single most useful skill for Chapter 1.
While most normal enemies can be either slain in melee combat, or shot
down with hit-and-run arrow tactics, enemies like archers and mages who
who can attack at a distance will be difficult to overcome unless you
have magic on your side.  A well-placed Hold spell can be the
difference between life and death.
*  Be sure to raise your Charm a little before you start selling off gear.
*  Take this chapter slowly until you get a feel of the combat and your
character's abilities.
*  It is highly recommended that you kill each and every enemy character in
all the Village areas.
*  Don't spend every last Training Point; try to keep some in reserve until
you've learned all you can from the three instructors in the Chapter.
Save a little before embarking on Chapter 2 - you will be introduced to
three more instructors and you will want what they can teach.
*  Be sure to do SOMETHING about enemy archers first.  They have a Stealth
skill - if they sneak up on you, they can do GRAVE damage.  Just
because YOU can see them doesn't mean your character can.
*  It'd be a very good idea to power up your Mysticism a bit so your HOLD
spell will last.  You'll need it.
*  If you know there's a really obnoxious enemy up ahead, and you know that
if you could actually advance the screen to SEE the bugger you'd be able
to shoot him down, fire blindly.  There are times when you can taken
enemies down with lucky blind hits before they can retaliate.
Warriors:
*  You will start out with all the attributes for the gear you'll get
after you visit the Quartermaster.
*  If you really want to see the effects of your strength, switch to Combat
mode and then hit 'C' to see your stats.
*  The Warrior has the second hardest path through this chapter, especially
against any ranged opponents, if you plan to go entirely melee.  It
might be a good idea to find a bow and arrow at some time, or also use
mage skills.
Scouts:
*  Don't spend any Training Points until AFTER you've visited the
Quartermaster.  You may have to raise your Strength and Coordination so
you can use your bow without penalty.
*  As Scouts must tread quietly - and hence wear light armour -- they
should not skimp on their magic skills.  They'll need the various spells
to magically improve their defences when enemies can't be struck down
with a single shot from a distance.
*  It's a sad fact that the Scout has the hardest time starting out in this
game - you simply can't raise your Stealth skill high enough to be
effective in enough time.
Since the Shadow spell is taxing to cast at this point in the game and
doesn't last very long, you can forget about getting in too many death-blows.
You'll get to see Stealth's power in Chapter 2 at the earliest.
*  As a scout, you'll have to strike a balance between Combat (so you can
hit enemies), Stealth (so you can shoot at them without worrying about
retaliation - which is vital when facing other archers) and Magic (so
you can use the Shadow spell effectively).
*  One variation of playing the scout could be to actually play him like
more of a mage - concentrating on magic over stealth and using his
archery abilities while waiting for Mana to recover.  Don't ignore your
Stealth skill completely. but just focus on it less.
Mages:
*  Concentrate on your mage skills.  By building on your magical skills,
you'll be able to fry enemies with ease.  You'll be mostly doing
shoot-and-run tactics.  If you're outnumbered and low on Mana, retreat.
*  A single enemy can be dealt with just by letting him chase you until
your Mana builds enough to blast him again.  You start with the
poorest gear - look around for better armour.
*  There's an old, worn set of chain-mail in Outer Keep Level One near
where the monks are - it's about as good as Leather Armour, although
noisier.  Better than nothing - which is what you'll start with.
*  Be advised that if you see an enemy archer, your best bet is to cast
Hold on him; archers tend to move around quite a bit and they're
therefore harder to target with spells.  If you see an enemy archer
combined with a foot soldier, run.  Let the foot soldier chase you -
the archer is less likely to.  After the foot soldier is eliminated
you can deal with the archer.  If you MUST fight them both as once, be
sure to Hold the archer first.
*  Mages should focus on their Mysticism and Constitution scores first -
once you're satisfied with them you might want to build up your Combat
to minimize melee damage, or Stealth so you don't have to deal with
melee damage.  Equip yourself appropriately - no point being trying to
be sneaky while clanking about in heavy armour.
5.1.2    Key Characters and their Locations
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Sir Roth (Chapter 1 Only) - Outer Keep L2, west most area
(blocked off initially)
Mudam    - Outer Keep L2, farthest south eastern room.  Can train you.
You MUST visit him, it's part of the fixed path.
Elarath  - Outer Keep L2, North-west most room.  Can train you.
Highly advisable to meet and train with him.
Madden   - Outer Keep L2, in hallway.
Bonnie   - Outer Keep L1, near stairway.
Anora    - Outer Keep L1, Kitchen
Friar Masses - Outer Keep L1, north most area
Brother Mo   - Outer Keep L1, east most area
Pell(andrian) - Outer Bailey, east of north gate
Freeman  - Outer Bailey, north-eastern area
Ladren   - Outer Bailey (location changes)  Can train you.
Olon     - Outer Bailey, east side.
Penrith  - Outer Bailey, near training grounds
Lucan    - South Gate L1, south east side.
Elazar   - South Gate L2, north
Calum    - South Gate L2, centre
5.1.3    Weapons and Armour of Note
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A brief note:  I don't believe stun damage does actual DAMAGE, but improves
the chances of actually making your opponent buckle and therefore slow him
down considerably.
5.1.3.1    Fur-Lined Boots
Piercing:  0-2%, Crushing:  0-3%, Cutting:  0-4%
5.1.3.2    Elven Leather Breeches
These pants are not meant for warriors who NEED their strength and
Constitution.
Coordination +2, Stealth + 1, Attack Recovery -1, Hit Recovery -1,
Perception +1, Strength -2, Constitution -2, Restriction +3
Piercing:  2-9%, Cutting:  2-9%, Magic:  2-6%
5.1.3.3    Black Boots of the Shadows
Excellent gear for ANY class, but especially Scouts.
Coordination +1, Stealth +5, Attack Recovery -1, Hit Recovery -1, Defence +2,
Restriction -1
Piercing:  0-7%, Crushing:  0-6%, Cutting:  0-11%
5.1.3.4    Long Bow
Better range than the Hunting Bow, but otherwise the same weapon.
Sacrifice 1 Stealth while using it.
5.1.3.5    Common Long Sword (Fighter's starting weapon)
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 7, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  14
Piercing 0-4, Crushing 1-6, Cutting 4-12
Total Potential:  5-22 damage.
5.1.3.6    Broad Sword
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 12, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  16
Piercing 0-4, Crushing 1-6, Cutting 5-15
Total Potential:  6-25 damage
5.1.3.7    Axe of Confidence
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 13, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  16
Stealth -3
Crushing 3-7, Cutting 6-13, Heat 3-7
Total Potential:  12-27
5.1.3.8    Officer's Sword
You get this weapon for retrieving the Fine Steel Bars for Freeman and
clearing out Village 3.  While it may not do as much damage as the heavier
arms, it is a very FAST weapon and well worth the trouble.
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 7, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  7
Attack +5
Piercing 0-4, Crushing 1-4, Cutting 5-15
Total Potential:  6-23
5.1.3.9    Ogre's Club
Very, very slow weapon requiring massive strength.  While it can do a lot of
damage, the fact that it's so slow doesn't make up for it in my opinion.
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 18, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  23
Crushing 15-30, Stun 0-10
Total Potential:  15-30
5.1.4    Available Training
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Elarath
Mage Craft (+1 Perception, +2 Mysticism, +2 Recharge Rate): 5 TP
Basic Energy Management(+5 Mana): 3 TP
Minor Meditation(+1 Recharge Rate): 3 TP
Mudam
Path Finding (+2 Coordination, -1 Restriction, +3 Stealth):  5 TP
Basic Camouflage (+2 Stealth, -1 Restriction, +1 Perception):  3 TP
Centre of Balance (+2 Defense, -2 Hit Recovery): 3 TP
Field First Aid (+2 Hit Points, +1 Healing Rate): 2 TP
Lucan
Combat Breathing (+5 HP, +1 Heal Rate) - 3 TP.
Weapon Balance (+2 Coordination) - 3 TP
Armour Fitting (-2 Restriction) - 3 TP
5.1.5    Spells of Note
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All the spells you can learn, you can learn from Elerath except for Shadow.
Heal - Enough said!  Get it!
Fireball:  Does heat and crushing damage - a pretty standard spell and can do
really heavy damage on lightly armoured enemies.
Frost:  While having an overall lower damage potential, it has a higher
minimum damage and does only cold damage - which makes it effective against
armoured foes.
Hold:  Should be cast against enemy mages and archers.
Shadow:  A fine spell for sneaky characters, and a must for Scouts - once
your Stealth hits 100, you can run in front of most enemies and they won't
notice you.  Some enemies, as you will later discover, will detect you
regardless, but casting Shadow when spotted may give you a few moments to
prepare.
5.1.6    Quest Check-List
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Have you...
Killed the Cellar Bugs?
Retrieved the Rose and Letter?
Found the Fine Steel?
Cleared Village 3 of enemies?
Found the Saphire Ring?
Found the Key Ring?
Recovered the Chalice?
Got all the scrolls with strange writing?
Recovered the Amulet?
Killed every single enemy creature?  (It's not a quest, just a good idea to
do)
5.2    Chapter Two
====================
5.2.1    General Tips (How do I START Chapter 2??)
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The Inner Bailey and Inner Keep Levels 1,2, and basement are now all open to
you.  To start the chapter, go past the northern guards in the Outer Keep
Level 1.  You will be warped to the Inner Keep, and Sir Roth's chambers.
Sir Roth will move the battle room on Inner Keep L1 when this Chapter is
complete.  They mention how to start Chapter 2 very briefly in the manual,
and it's hard to find that rather vital bit of info.  Keep a look out for
secret areas - there are a number of them.
This chapter is pretty straightforward and the spoiler-free strategies are
the same for just about all the classes.  There is a lot of good gear in this
chapter.  Be sure to explore the Inner Bailey as well as the caves very
thoroughly.  Also be sure to report things to everyone - it's worth TP.
You'll want at least 15 Perception and Charm for this Chapter.  By Chapter 3,
you'll need about 20 Perception/Charm.  Don't forget that the adjusted stat
does the trick.  There are a fair number of extra conversation paths that
don't do anything but respond to your stats, but some will reveal traitors
which are good to kill for Training Points.
You'll encounter three new types of enemies.
Lurkers don't look too bright (they're not) and they don't seem that skilled
(they're not) nor do they have much stamina but they ARE fast and strong so
if they hit it will HURT.  Just keep this thought in mind - there will be
times when you're laughing at their lack of skill and then the next moment
you're near death because they got lucky and hit you twice.
Rock Golems are very sturdy creatures, but they're clumsy.  If you're going
to attack them, make the most out of your class - spells, snipe, or in melee,
swarm him with the help of NPC's.  Skeletons can basically be treated like
human opponents - except they play dead.  You can take advantage of this by
shooting them before they get up.
There are many NPC's available in this chapter - a sage's apprentice, an
experienced knight, a broke but skilled scout, and the soldier the scout owes
money to.
You will want to take some NPC's with you - at this stage in the game you'll
need some help to keep everyone off your back.  The type of NPC's you take
depends on how you like to overcome your enemies.  I would most certainly
take Wyatt if no-one else strictly due to his Stealth ability - it means he
will dish out good damage while not being attacked.  If you're a fighter,
my recommendation is to take Phelic's Apprentice and Wyatt - the apprentice
will rejuvenate you and Wyatt takes pot shots at unguarded enemy backs while
you fight (and draw their attention AWAY from Wyatt so he can be at his most
effective).
If you're a mage, I would suggest recruiting a fighter to distract enemies
while you and Wyatt shoot them down.
Even a scout should take Wyatt along - but then you'll certainly want a melee
character to flush them out with.  You'd be surprised how effective it is
just to keep moving while a ranged character fires at your opponent - just
don't get too far away, or the enemy will attack the archer.  While you're
just out of arm's reach however, you're too tempting a target to pass up.  If
they DO go after the archer, a few good wacks usually gets their attention.
If you're having trouble against the boss (Uh. do NOT attack the Lich - you
have been warned) then I recommend building your mysticism skill a bit
(around 20-25) and getting Wyatt.  Cast Shadow on him and he can take down
the boss in a matter of moments, as it does NOT have the "super detection
ability" that the Shaman did.  I do not suggest trying to fight the boss
hand-to-hand unless you are a complete tank.
If you really want to whip this level, get Wyatt and improve your Mysticism
to the point where Shadow is effective.  Let Wyatt sneak up and snipe-shot
enemies for you.  Except for the Lich, it works on everyone in this chapter.
A final note (and this is mentioned in the manual) - you will not be able to
help the Lurkers until Chapter 5.  Quests often can't be completed once you
pass the chapter they were assigned in, but this is the exception to the rule.
5.2.2    Key Characters and Locations
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Sir Caerleon - a new trainer, warrior tactics.  Found in the North-East
side of Inner Keep Level 2 near the L-shaped junction with
the stairwell.
Sir Olsa     - North West side of Inner Keep Level 2, west of Sage Phelic.
Sage Phelic  - North-West most side of Inner Keep Level 2.
King and Queen - Large room on the south side of Inner Keep Level 2.
Ambassadar Lucius - next to King, east of his chambers. Inner Keep Level 2.
Sir Dinadon  - Southern bar of Inner Keep Level 2.  NPC.
Brother Larry - South-East area of Inner Keep Level 2.  The door will be
locked - after hitting the locked door, speak to Sir Roth for
the key.
Fester the Alchemist - East area in large room of Inner Keep Level 2.
Sir Ither - North-West of King's room, Inner Keep Level 2.
Simek - Inner Keep, Main Hall
Maris - North East rooms, Inner Keep Level 1.  Have at least 15 Perception
before talking to him.
Library - South West Side.  Marcus is there.
Wyatt, the scout - NPC.  North East side of Inner Keep Level 1.
Vasek, the soldier - NPC.  North East side of Inner Keep Level 1.
Joins if Wyatt is in the party.
Esmond - East side of Inner Keep Level 1.
Tracy - Far East side of Inner Keep Level 1.
Neese - East of Main Hall, Inner Keep Level 1.
Merchant Rayous - Inner Bailey, West side.
Tristan - Inner Baily, North-East corner.
Felious, the Necromancer - Basement of Inner Keep.
Bones - Basement of Inner Keep, behind a hidden door.
Talk to the necromancer first.
5.2.3    Weapons and Armour of Note
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There's some really fantastic gear in this chapter.
5.2.3.1    Splint Haubrek
Stealth -3, Defence -1, Restriction +5
Piercing:  0-4%, Crushing:  0-5%, Cutting:  0-6%
5.2.3.2    Mace of Frozen Barbs
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 15, Coordination 13, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  15
Piercing:  2-4, Crushing:  6-13, Cold:  2-4, Stun:  6-13
Total Potential:  10-21 plus Stunning
5.2.3.3    Eleven Fine Long Bow
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 16, Coordination 12, Restriction 30
Attack Recovery:  17
Coordination +2, Stealth +2, Perception +2
5.2.3.4    Bracers of Defence
Worn as gauntlets.
Defence + 5
5.2.3.5    Mystic Claw
Mainly used to bolster your magic as it's an otherwise unimpressive weapon.
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 1, Coordination 8, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  8
Mana:  +30, Restriction -1
Piercing:  1-2, Cold:  0-2
Total Potential:  1-4
5.2.3.6    Fine Long Sword
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 7, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  14
Piercing:  1-4, Crushing 1-7, Cutting:  5-13
Total Potential:  7-24
5.2.3.7    Black Pants of the Shadows
Fantastic gear, especially for scouts and mages.
Coordination +4, Constitution +2, Mysticism +3, Perception +1, Mana +10,
Restriction +1
Piercing:  0-5%, Crushing:  0-7%, Cutting:  0-8%
5.2.3.8    Ahoul Leather Plate Kilt
Good armour for an NPC, worn on either Leg 2 or Belt
Hit Recovery -1, Stealth -5, Defence -3, Restriction +5
Piercing:  1-5%, Crushing 1-6%, Cutting 1-7%, Stun 1-4%
5.2.3.9    Fine Great Helm
Hit Recovery -3, Stealth -3, Defence -2, Restriction +2
Piercing:  1-6%, Crushing 1-8%, Cutting 1-8%, Stun 1-5%
5.2.3.10    Fine Long Bow
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 16, Coordination 12, Restriction 30
Attack Recovery:  19
Stealth -1
5.2.3.11    Ruby Red Boots
Reduces your restriction slightly.
Restriction -2
Piercing 0-1%, Crushing 0-2%, Cutting 0-2%
5.2.3.12    Black Leather Gloves
They give stat bonuses because they look cooler, I suppose.
Coordination +2, Restriction +1
Piercing 0-3%, Crushing 0-4%, Cutting 0-4%
5.2.3.13    Sword of Ezra
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 7, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  14
Attack +5
Piercing:  0-4, Crushing:  1-6, Cutting:  4-12
Total Potential:  5-22
5.2.3.14    Iron First of Oriam
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 15, Coordination 13, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  15
Stealth -3
Crushing:  6-13, Stun:  6-13
Total Potential:  6-13, plus stunning.
5.2.3.15    Ahoul Metal Pauldrons
Worn on Chest 3, good for an NPC.
Hit Recovery -1, Stealth -2, Defence -3, Restriction +6
Piercing:  1-6%, Crushing:  1-7%, Cutting:  1-8%, Stun 1-4%
5.2.3.16    Wizard's Braces
Stealth -1, Hit Recovery -1, Defence -1, Restriction +1
Piercing:  0-2%, Crushing:  0-2%, Cutting:  2-4%, Heat:  2-6%, Cold:  2-6%,
Electricity:  2-6%, Stun:  0-2%
5.2.3.17    Hands of Truth
Tricky to find, worth the effort.
Strength +1, Coordination +2, Constitution +1, Hit Points +5, Mana +15,
Attack +1, Defence +1, Restriction +1
Piercing:  1-2%, Crushing 1-2%, Cutting 1-2%, Stun 2-4%
5.2.3.18    Open Black Cloak
Notice that black items tend to have more bonuses.  In this case, a small
Stealth bonus.
Worn on the Outer area.
Stealth +1, Restriction +2
Piercing 0-2%, Crushing 0-4%, Cutting 0-5%
5.2.3.19    Fine Steel Greaves
Worn on Legs.
Stealth -5, Hit Recovery -1, Defence -3, Restriction +7
Piercing 1-6%, Cutting 0-8%, Crushing 1-8%, Stun 1-4%
5.2.3.20    Bauldazor's Razor
_Quick_ and deadly.
Minimum Requirements:  Strength 7, Coordination 10, Restriction 45
Attack Recovery:  7
Attack +3, Coordination +5
Piercing 0-4, Crushing 1-6, Cutting 6-12
Total Potential:  7-22
5.2.3.21    Shield of Fortitude
A great shield if you're a mage or fighter.
Strength +4, Constitution +4, Stealth -4, Hit Recovery 1, Defence +1,
Restriction +8
Piercing 1-6%, Crushing 1-6%, Cutting 1-6%, Stun 2-6%