how do you play the two expansions in this game? I can't find anything in the manual and it appears only the basic game was downloaded.

As far as I know, they only add multiplayer content. You need to request unique multiplayer CD-key from GOG to play multiplayer.

Tainted Blood

adds 4 co-op maps
45 new quests
harder enemies
a new town featuring a Merchant and Gladiator’s district with advanced trainers to learn new skills and try them against opponents.

Tainted Blood FAQs

F: I can't find the Add-On.
A: The Add-On "Tainted Blood" is only available in the multiplayer part but can be played alone.

F: How do i start a map from the Add-On?
A: Login into one of the multiplayer servers, press F12, choose a map from the mission window which begins with [DC1] or [DC3], click on '*Create' and when the connection window appears press F12 again.
Now a map from the Add-On starts.

F: Can i play the Add-On offline too?
A: No

F: Will there be additional Add-Ons?
A: Yes. The world of Antaloor will continue crowing in the future.



Curse of Souls

Four action packed multiplayer maps enable you to travel to completely new locations in Antaloor. Play with your friends - and face challenges surpassing anything you have ever encountered.

Features
- RPG mode
- Cooperative mode
- Up to 8 players simultaneously
- 38 quests

List of maps

Metrovis
There is a traitor in the besieged town of Ranburg! Players must cut through the orcish forces to get to the town and stop the evildoer.

Lakravin
A small town of Frall has been struck with a mysterious disease. The medicine was sent from the near outpost but it was captured by a group of bandits. Players will retrieve the medicine and deliver it to the mayor of the town.

Mazara
City of Hurm won’t get any reinforcements to help them fight against the hordes of the Taint flooding the streets. Players will carry the bad news to the mayor of the city, but on their way, they will be able to help the defenders themselves and save them from inevitable doom.

The Hunt
The story takes place in the neighborhood of Kabba village, south of Qudinar. Players are on the hunt for a runaway mage who messed with crime organization – Giriza. They can also help the villagers fighting scapulari, groms, ogres and other enemies.

Extra
New PvP mode with 4 maps including Forest, Desert, Swamp and Arctic. The simple rules of this mode will lead to hours of fun. The team which collects the most magical orbs wins. The bonus system also cuts you lots of slack while you're learning!

Curse of Souls FAQs

F: I can't find the Add-On.
A: The Add-On "Curse of Souls" is only available in the multiplayer part but can be played alone.

F: How do i start a map from the Add-On?
A: Login into one of the multiplayer servers, press F12, choose a map from the mission window which begins with [DC1] or [DC3], click on Create and when the connection window appears press F12 again.
Now a map from the Add-On starts.

F: Can i play the Add-On offline too?
A: No

Thank you for the information. It's too much for me so I guess I'll just settle for the basic game.

Why did they make it so damned hard to play the expansions...?

These are not single player expansions. You have to go through some steps to play them solo because they are intended for multiplayer.

Do tell me the steps please! I sent a request to support for a key, I wondered if I should just use the key on my copy lying around somewhere but that probably would not be very helpful.

As mentioned in Petrell's post you make an account (with the key) and host a game by yourself (or not), after which you can play multiplayer quest content etc. It's all quite clear once the multiplayer mode is accessible to you.

It's probably possible to use your existing retail key. Two Worlds Control Panel can be used to delete/restore registration details should you want or need to change to the GOG key later on.

Do I have to create a new character or can I import from my saved game?

Sorry for asking all the questions, but it's hard to find straight answers on this subject.

Multiplayer characters are totally separate and are stored on the server. I think they're also separate between servers (you get a choice of EU and US or something) but I'm not sure about that.

Aw! So basically, I would have to restart the entire game?

Edit: I just got to Cathalon... are the expansions really worth restarting the entire damn thing?