Hello. I have a lil problem on Avernum IV.
I'm up to Mertis and I've done everything there is to do up to that point except for the rat quest because I couldn't find enough rat parts and ran out of rats to kill. That's not my problem, though.
My problem is that I'm at Mertis with the "Clear the Spiral" quest but I'm unable to break the barriers. It's bad enough that I nearly die at every fight. I don't have any more energy potions nor herbs to make more, so I can fight at most 2-3 cauldron zombie things before I have to run back to town to get my mana back up. So, I'm having a rather difficult time of it.
My question is, where can I get more dispel barrier stones or can I get the spell without dying on my way to it?
I had thought to cheat, using the alt+shift+d thing, but that didn't work for the exp one, and really, given the choice, I'd rather not cheat anyway.
Any tips on the barrier problem would be most appreciated.. or thoughts on something I should try first. I already know I can't kill the big bad guy over in slith lands west of dranlon yet.. died many times trying. And I have been too scared to try the honeycomb yet.. so if I should do that first, please let me know.
Thank you in advance for any help given.