Posted August 13, 2012
Hello felloW M&M fans!
I have already purchased MM7 and enjoyed it considerably (despite its many flaws). Since I like games of the same genre (particularly Lands of Lore) and based on many reviews, I decided to purchase the Sixpack with a view to playing the much-praised World of Xeen combo. I've mostly gotten used to the interface and have just cleared the third level of the Dwarven Mines. The game's difficulty seems just right for the time being, but there are still a couple of things that I need help with, and you will excuse me if the answers to some of my questions are stated in the manual, but I only glanced through the PDF version.
1) I'm playing with a party consisting of a Barbarian, Paladin, Robber, Archer, Cleric and Sorcerer. From what I read, this is a pretty balanced party. However, I can't shake the feeling I'll struggle mightily with it later in the game due to a lack of reliable heavy hitters. So far only the Barbarian and Paladin deal sufficient damage; others either miss or deal puny damage. Will they come into their own as they gain more levels?
2) Where can I learn more priest spells? My cleric still has only the three starting spells, which aren't of much use in battle. Since she cannot hit anything, my Cleric is useless for the time being.
3) How to avoid traps in dungeons? There's an archway in a narrow mine tunnel I must pass under, but doing so activates a poison gas trap which takes a half of my characters' hit points, kills some of them, and leave the rest poisoned. I can't avoid it, but can I tell my Robber to look for traps and deactivate them? I've also tried using the Jump spell to avoid it – I stand on the square just before the trap and cast the spell, but the game always says "spell failed". If I stand two squares away from the trap, the spell is successful, but I land directly onto the trap. What am I missing here?
4) Is there any other way to replenish HP and/or SP besides resting? I have to rest after every minor battle or a couple of major ones. At this rate, the clearing of the mines, as well as occasional popping back to town to sell loot, might take months. I fear my characters won't live to see the end of the game.
That's all I can think of for now. The rep points go to the most comprehensive answer!
I have already purchased MM7 and enjoyed it considerably (despite its many flaws). Since I like games of the same genre (particularly Lands of Lore) and based on many reviews, I decided to purchase the Sixpack with a view to playing the much-praised World of Xeen combo. I've mostly gotten used to the interface and have just cleared the third level of the Dwarven Mines. The game's difficulty seems just right for the time being, but there are still a couple of things that I need help with, and you will excuse me if the answers to some of my questions are stated in the manual, but I only glanced through the PDF version.
1) I'm playing with a party consisting of a Barbarian, Paladin, Robber, Archer, Cleric and Sorcerer. From what I read, this is a pretty balanced party. However, I can't shake the feeling I'll struggle mightily with it later in the game due to a lack of reliable heavy hitters. So far only the Barbarian and Paladin deal sufficient damage; others either miss or deal puny damage. Will they come into their own as they gain more levels?
2) Where can I learn more priest spells? My cleric still has only the three starting spells, which aren't of much use in battle. Since she cannot hit anything, my Cleric is useless for the time being.
3) How to avoid traps in dungeons? There's an archway in a narrow mine tunnel I must pass under, but doing so activates a poison gas trap which takes a half of my characters' hit points, kills some of them, and leave the rest poisoned. I can't avoid it, but can I tell my Robber to look for traps and deactivate them? I've also tried using the Jump spell to avoid it – I stand on the square just before the trap and cast the spell, but the game always says "spell failed". If I stand two squares away from the trap, the spell is successful, but I land directly onto the trap. What am I missing here?
4) Is there any other way to replenish HP and/or SP besides resting? I have to rest after every minor battle or a couple of major ones. At this rate, the clearing of the mines, as well as occasional popping back to town to sell loot, might take months. I fear my characters won't live to see the end of the game.
That's all I can think of for now. The rep points go to the most comprehensive answer!
This question / problem has been solved by Waltorious
