Finished! SPOILERS!!!

[Durrock]

Well - just finished the game.

LOVED the ending graphics, end story bit. Very nice and to the point.

Left with a few thoughts and questions.

1. Ironically, after struggling at the beginning of the game, I cruised through the last portion with ease. My Ranger had a 20 skill in swords, and was decked out in some nice leather armour. I also had good diviniation skills and used spells like bless, stoneskin, and enchant weapon quite a bit. Coupled with potions, I was a wrecking ball in the last encounter. Hide in shadows saved my butt though - I don't know I could have done as well without it frankly.

2. I tracked down all my quests but felt there were a few loose ends.
For one, what was the deal with the shady guy in Blackwater? He wanted me to kill the mayor or something and I guess I declined because I never got that dialog again. The mayor even wanted me to look into it - but I never could.

Was there more of a story with Lillith - the lady in the woods?

What about the priest in Aridell? I never figured out what his deal was - I found a house that had some note to him about teleporters or something ...piqued my interest

Solved the game around level 15 I think....

Found some sick weapons too - a huge axe named destroyer (somehting like that) valued at 2500 and then the goblin chest a mace named bonecrusher. Cool stuff! Love the unique and interesting items.

Really enjoyed the cartography skill - it was very well done. Alchemy was neat too.

All in all - very enjoyable. Thank you Basilisk for making this fun, accessible game. It really took me back to when I was a kid playing Ultimas,3,4,5,6,7,7.5 and the underworld series (plus a ton other crpg games).I haven't yet lost hope for computer gaming.

I am happy to hear Book2 is being worked on!! Hope you guys did well sales wise and I'll tell my buddies to buy this game so you can keep making them!

[acoustibop]

Spoilage:

It was actually Lilith the shady guy wanted you to kill, Durrock. I turned him down too - but killing Lilith gives you the opportunity to get the strongest sword in the game (although I managed to find one that was only 1 ToHit point less, and 2 pounds lighter...)

The mayor is nothing to do with this - it's a different bunch of guys he wants you to find and produce evidence they're plotting against him.

No, the story with Father Michael doesn't go any further than taking his quest, then being able to get into Darkford (once only!) and steal an item that gets you into Crakamir the easiest way. However, if you keep notes about the letters that pass through your hands, you can use the teleporter in the basement of Father Michael's house as another easy way to get into Crakamir.