michaelg on 1/9/2006 at 05:11
Just started the game but have a couple of questions.
First, I got the magic missle scroll and I tried to kill a goblin with it. I have the spell on the game screen and was told to double click it to use. Is there any way to aim the spell? The only way I can double click on it is if I open the inventory which makes it very difficult while being attacked.
Second is there any way to heal while being attacked? I was being swarmed by a goblin lord and a few of the lesser goblins and had healing potions and food, but it seems like the whole game is real time. Is this kinda like SS2 where you have to do everything on the fly? Not a bad thing, just curious.
I have updated to the latest patch, but are there still bugs in the game that will stop you from playing or having to restart? I tried this game 3 or 4 years ago, and apparently did something before I was supposed to, and if I wanted to continue, I would have had to play a huge part of the game again, which I really didn't want to do. So I gave up on it back then.
The thing is I do like the game and would like to finish it, but not if it's still riddled with bugs.
Appreciate any replies.
Gingerbread Man on 1/9/2006 at 05:24
As far as healing on the run goes, practice healing spells as much as possible so you can do them and still run away at the same time. I got really really good at the old AM MEGA VITAE while racing away from something that wanted to kick my ass.
michaelg on 1/9/2006 at 19:31
Thanks for the reply.
Now I have another problem. I used the levitate spell to get a rune in the Troll camp but I can't figure out how to cancel the spell. So now I'm stuck up in the air and can't get down!
What am I doing wrong? :confused:
Axiix on 4/9/2006 at 00:04
Quote Posted by michaelg
Now I have another problem. I used the levitate spell to get a rune in the Troll camp but I can't figure out how to cancel the spell.
I'm not to sure but I remember to cancel a spell was 4th quickspell key in this case it would be the number "4" (thats if you haven't changed the controls).
Quote Posted by michaelg
I have updated to the latest patch, but are there still bugs in the game that will stop you from playing or having to restart? I tried this game 3 or 4 years ago, and apparently did something before I was supposed to...
As far as I know, the game is still completable if you do something out of place (I.e. killing the Trolls before you clear the passageway to the Kingdom of Arx).
michaelg on 4/9/2006 at 02:43
Thanks ax.
I appreciate your help. I know the game is getting a bit old so there's probably not that much interest in it now.
I memorised the fireball and heal spell in slots one and two, but it seems that everytime I use one or the other, I have to reset the pre cast spells. Does that sound right? In other words, if I use the fireball, I have to stop and "memorize" the spell over again in order to get it back on the game screen.
Thx again.
Axiix on 6/9/2006 at 06:42
Quote Posted by michaelg
I appreciate your help. I know the game is getting a bit old so there's probably not that much interest in it now.
No problem, I'm glad there is at least someone who still plays this game.
Also, just because the game isn't played that much, doesn't mean there isn't an interest. If you get stuck anywhere or have a question, just post it here and somebody will respond.
Quote Posted by michaelg
I memorised the fireball and heal spell in slots one and two, but it seems that everytime I use one or the other, I have to reset the pre cast spells. Does that sound right?
The memorization spells are like a one-time shot and then they're used, then you have to re-memorize the spell in question. Its kind of like using a Potion since you only get the effect once and then you have to create another.
michaelg on 7/9/2006 at 03:49
Thanks for the reply. I'm really starting to get into the game.
I figured that out and it does make sense as far as the spells go. I have gotten quite a ways since I posted this.
I'm now doing the quest to find the artifacts Krahoz and Zohark? and am in the snake Sisters place which I wandered into after being pleasantly escorted to the rebel camp. I think I'm supposed to do the rebel quest first but I couldn't figure out what to do. So now I'm supposed to do some Illusionist test for the sisters. Have no idea what to do there either LOL.
Anyway I have one more question that's really been bugging me.
It says in the manual that you can see your whole inventory, (including extra inv space which I have), but no matter what I do it's not working. It says to hit the "use" button but all I get is one or the other. I can manually click the down button on the inv. to see the bottom half, but then the top half dissapears. This makes inv. mgmt a real pain in the ass.
Any clues?
Thanks.
Oh and one more thing. I can't seem to get the heal spell to work so been brewing lots of life potions which I would like to save if I could. It seems like I'm doing it right as both runes light up when I cast them, but I don't get healed.
Axiix on 9/9/2006 at 07:32
Quote Posted by michaelg
I'm now doing the quest to find the artifacts Krahoz and Zohark? and am in the snake Sisters place which I wandered into after being pleasantly escorted to the rebel camp. I think I'm supposed to do the rebel quest first but I couldn't figure out what to do. So now I'm supposed to do some Illusionist test for the sisters. Have no idea what to do there either LOL.
Well, the game doesn't care what you do first. The Sisters quest is a pain if you don't know what your doing. Just pay attention to the clues on the walls.
If you get stuck at any point within the game just go to this site for a slight hints. (
http://www.uhs-hints.com/uhsweb/arxfatal.php) uhs-hints
Quote Posted by michaelg
It says in the manual that you can see your whole inventory, (including extra inv space which I have), but no matter what I do it's not working. It says to hit the "use" button but all I get is one or the other. I can manually click the down button on the inv. to see the bottom half, but then the top half dissapears. This makes inv. mgmt a real pain in the ass.
Any clues?
You can't see your full inventory all at once, its just one of those things. You can drag an item and click the down arrow at the same time so you can access the rest of you inventory.
As for inventory management, I would suggest that you do what the Shockers do. Find a nice, preferably safe, place to drop your things. I usually dropped my unneeded items at the teleport so I could access them without hassle.
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Oh and one more thing. I can't seem to get the heal spell to work so been brewing lots of life potions which I would like to save if I could. It seems like I'm doing it right as both runes light up when I cast them, but I don't get healed.
Are you sure that you have all the runes? There are three runes needed to cast that spell (AM MEGA VITAE). If you already have the runes, then just try to be as exact as possible (The game is very picky with its runes).
michaelg on 9/9/2006 at 21:00
Thanks for the info Ax.
I guess the inv. is just a pain in the ass.
As for the heal spell, I find that odd. I have a spell that says "heal" but there are only 2 runes for it. It also says that it will heal anyone in the vicinity as well, including enemys so to be carefull.
I'll check out using all three if I have all the runes.
I did get through the Sisters quest but had to use a walkthrough. I'm not so good at this game. That area where you had to place different items in different rooms to see what order to hit the switch's drove me freaking batty until I used the walkthrough. I could play the game until the end of time and not figure that out without help. :tsktsk:
Axiix on 10/9/2006 at 20:12
I'm going to have to bring to light a mistake that I made back in a previous post. Apperently, the heal spell might not be the runes that I said (Aam, Mega, Vitae). The proper set of runes for heal is Mega Vitae.
Sorry for the inconvenience (if any).
