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Originally Posted By: Othar Trygvassen: Gentleman Quote: It is an optional battle. You can complete the game without choosing to fight Redbeard. This argument has been hashed out on the forums before: Yes, Redbeard is optional, but the game presents staying loyal to Avadon and overthrowing him as two equally viable options, a la Geneforge. The former is easy and anticlimactic, the latter is incredibly frustrating. You can avoid the fight, but it means abruptly switching over to the ending path you previously didn't want. Exactly. I think I would have preferred not to have the choice at all. I played the game on normal difficulty and found the game very well balanced. Not difficult, nonetheless rewarding. I really don't understand the raison d'etre of this final fight. I found it unfair and inconsistent considering the rest of the game, otherwise an excellent one.

Avadon is a great game. Interesting, well written, a good pace, and an enjoyable combat (and loot) system. Except this f*!#-@g final battle against Redbeard ruins the whole experience ! Even with the cheats I couldn't find the patience to beat the Keeper. I really enjoyed Avadon, but the final boss fight is one of the worst I've ever seen. It got me frustrated like few games have before. Please, Mr Vogel, no more Redbeard-like battles.