Arch-Mage Solberg

I'm glad to see a return (although slight) to the old games (keeping food,). I'm sure the map will reflect differences over the years due to quakes, explosions, erosion, etc. But all in all the main part of the game has always intrigued me. The quests get you started but always the plot draws you in. The old returning characters keep it rememberable while new charaters keep it fresh. I remember fist playing Exile 1: Escape from the Pit. You could literally go almost anywhere. There were a few exceptions like locked doors that needed keys or Solberg's Tower, but all in all, you could go anywhere. Then Exile 2: Crystal Souls came out and then all of the sudden you need Clearances to get into certain areas which at first was completely mental, but have come to regard it as one the most appealing things I liked about the game. Also there were the Vahnatai Barriers that block most of the areas. Exile 3: Ruined World was like combining the first two. You could go almost anywhere if you had done enough special things (beat the Slimes or Roaches). If what they say about Avernum 6 is correct, then it will be a truly awsome game!

I've been reading and rereading the Harry Potter series.

Originally Posted By: Locmaar Aldous, I think you have a very valid point there. One of my favourites is Exile 2 for the reasons you mentioned. After Nethergate I quit playing Jeff's games for a while (nothing to do with his games, though) and finally came back for Avernum 4 (which I enjoyed, but not as much as Exile 2). After that I played Geneforge 3 and liked it a lot (story- and gameplay-wise). I've played every game since and while I thoroughly (some more, some less) enjoy them, they all fail to reach the quality of Exile 2's intricate storyline (GF 5 only slightly imho). But whatever Jeff's got up his sleeve: I'm pretty sure I'll like it I'm with this guy. No matter how good these new games are, I'm still kind of a softy for the older games that brought alot of us here in the first place! I do enjoy the new games alot and play them for hours. But there's just something about the older games that just makes some like me slightly nostalgic (sp?). I'll enjoy any game Jeff comes out with.

Originally Posted By: Excalibur Liches are wizards who magically extend their life, so Dorikas can't be a lich. No...but I could! That would be a little plot twist now wouldn't it? Besides, I'd like to be a good Lich who still works for the good of Avernum.

I thought it kinda funny when you find that note in his provate tower addressed to 'X'.

I'm sorry if I seem to repeat what may have been said earlier, but I don't have the time to read all 18 pages of things here. I believe Solberg's gonna be dead for this game. In A5, at the end of the quest of his messed up machines when you don't kill that guy, Solberg says that he's gonna make preparations. I take this to mean that he's gonna make preparations to die. Now what if he does stop using magic to prolong his life but it's too late. Instead of dying, he becomes Undead! Not like normal undead, but more of a Lich. He reverts back to his normal state of mind, but is shunned by the Avernites for being undead. Also, having A6 set on the surface would work if the distance was put into view. Having cities put too close together is kinda irritating. I have no other problems with A5 as it is now. If A6 had basically the same of everything (except the storyline and setting) as A5, it will also be a great game. I'm sorry if I don't know much about A5. I just got the game a few days ago and I'm only up to the Vahnatai Lands. But about the ending of A5, I believe the one the one to be 'official' is where Dorikas gets killed. But what do I know? I'm just like the rest of you...making guesses. It's all up to Jeff as to what he uses or doesn't use. Sorry...I should've looked at the date before posting. I didn't mean to resurrect a dead topic.

Thank you Student of Trinity for you undying commitment. These maps really should have been in the hintbook.

Thank you Student of Trinity for you undying commitment. These maps really should have been in the hintbook.

You're right. I haven't played in so long, and everytime I met him I killed him anyway, that I forgot all about that!

Madrigan- I happen to be the most secure of any Avernum hero. I defy you to find anyone more secure than I! "Also...just ignore all of those rumors about ANOTHER Cheeseball..."

Now if someone had paid attention to what I said there would be no problems. I said that Lord Bhoralon was underneath the tower, but the way down through the tower was blocked and to check the surrounding areas for access.

Originally Posted By: Earth2025 I could almost bet that we see Hrickis in A6 too. If I remember right, he is supposed to be dead. Really dead!

I haven't heard about any sequels to the 'Indian in the Cupboard'!?! But then again...I'm not much of a book person either.

I'm reading 'The Indian and the Cupboard'. I read it years ago that's why I'm reading it again now.

My what you miss in a few months. I am also a lover of the Exile series (although that could be debated by some!) . I'm glad to see alot of changes in the updates of all of these new games. I know a few people, no matter what, will always be disappointed. I also miss dual weapons,but I don't recall any Avernum game to have that ability (I'm not sure as I haven't played any of the games in about 3 months). Thank you for listening to the rantings of one crazy, bald, eccentric!

Quote: Originally written by Randomizer: I've done the demons guarding Solberg's Tower in torment without needing to go back and tediously grind extra XP by redoing places. It takes being buffed before triggering the trap or at least some thought in how to buff quickly using potions. So that was you, huh? I thought that I recognized you. Also I should say that it's pretty good to see people still talking about the old Exile series.

This may be stupid for me to say, but if you're still that early in the game, why not just start over? By the time someone even does send a save file to you, you would probably be past there anyway!

BLASPHEMY!!! How dare any of you not use magic. It is essential to the well being of Avernum. 'suddenly hears voices' Quiet...can't you see that I'm talking! 'looks back at you' Now what were we talking about?

What's this about me going crazy? Don't you know that I'm the greatest Archmage EVER! Y'all just don't understand the pressure of all this power. Or maybe because I'm so OLD (only 137, but don't tell noone). Well anyway I don't like being called crazy, but extremely eccentric is perfectly fine. P.S. I appologize ahead of time if this is in the wrong forum.

I remember running around for that thing too. Nothing byt wasted time.

Quote: Originally written by Hawkwind: Whoever posted it wrote just like you, and use the graemlins just like you... The writing could look like anyone's. The only way it 'looks' like mine is because of the graemlins. Anyone can use those just like me.

Quote: Originally written by 458-218-9951: You wouldn't happen to have a sibling who might post here, would you? —Alorael, who advises you to invent one if you don't. They make great transparent internet excuses. I do have a sister who uses my computer, but she knows NOTHING about these games. It had to have been by someone who knows the games (somewhat). But to say something like what was said (in what is supposed to be) my post is just totally retarded. I even asked her if she posted anything here and she told me that she doesn't visit the sites I go to.

Quote: Originally written by Meta-Undead Spokesmage: Eh? It's probably Salmon stealth-hacking your posts after that argument you had. Or you're contracting short-term memory loss. Taking any pills or medications? Oh, wait, you wouldn't remember. . . 1. I don't believe Salmon hacked into my account. 2. I don't take any pills or medications. But something is still not right!

Quote: Originally written by Arch-Mage Solberg: I don't know if this has already been said, but I'm gonna say it anyway. Don't make movement in A5 like Geneforge and A4! Let us use the Numeric Keypad to move. It's easier , and keeps me from constantly hearing that 'click' sound that my mouse makes. It's probably even too late to say something like that, huh? I don't remember writing this! What's going on here?

I don't know if this has already been said, but I'm gonna say it anyway. Don't make movement in A5 like Geneforge and A4! Let us use the Numeric Keypad to move. It's easier , and keeps me from constantly hearing that 'click' sound that my mouse makes. It's probably even too late to say something like that, huh?