Ephesos

Quote: Originally written by Nathan Ashby The Sane: You had to go through about 50 efreets to get it, and it led to an outdoor section that looked like a big devil face. I don't recall any fights, however. There were golems fighting each other, and two hordes of hostile townspeople. It was kind of fun, really.

Quote: Originally written by Derakon: In E2 there was the "eas ter egg" teleport code. I don't think that one made it to A2. That one did make it. It led to an oddly-shaped outdoor section, a strange fight or two, and some bits of trivia about when A2 and E2 were completed.

Quote: Originally written by Super ideal idea: What makes me angry its i accidently did an error to my charactors and i tried to fix it and BECAUSE there is NO editor. I really wish that the creator of avernum 4 will create a "Charactor editor" and for players of Avernum to download and for those who doesn't want it don't need to download it. Anyone that read this, reply if you Agree or Disagree What kind of error? You might be able to fix it with one of the cheats. Jeff won't make a character editor, and we need to make peace with this fact. The cheats are all we're getting. Besides, if he didn't listen to the Mac users when we complained earlier, why would he start listening now? Besides, it's more of a challenge to avoid using the character editor... so I disagree. Let somebody else make the character editor if they need it so badly.

I'm a little confused here... are you making a character editor? Or do you want someone else to make one?

Okay, I think I see some problems: 1. Have you tinkered with the Character Graphics file in the BoA Files folder at all? Otherwise, I can't see what would cause this. 2. I don't quite get what you mean... did you make a new set of walls? A screenshot would probably help with this one. 3. Don't mess with the chairs. Copying them never works correctly. It'd be easier to just put down a regular chair, then put invisible light sources around it. EDIT: For some reason I quoted the post...

Perhaps the Tower Colony should get to work on reactivating all of the dead lanterns scattered throughout the caves... and maybe reinstitute the use of candles and torches.

Sadly, nobody's found any easter eggs yet, and we believe there just aren't any... it was a cause of great disappointment during testing. EDIT: Typo... I blame sleep-deprivation.

Or, you could just use Repel Spirit... I find it hard to imagine a party without priests succeeding in A4. There just aren't enough potions (and besides, who really uses healing potions?). Why was this topic necessary, Randomizer? I'd think that people could figure out how to crumble a skeleton on their own. Most of A4's challenge is figuring out the combat tricks... this thread kind of spoils it.

Okay, sounds like you got the bug that so many other people did. You won't be able to get back into Almaria during your game, but it won't matter too much. The endgame might be a bit more difficult, but otherwise you're fine. For the record, if you play through again, go talk to Advisor Houghton before going after that crystal box. You're supposed to free someone from under Almaria first...

If I recall correctly, it's someone in Formello... but just keep looking around. If they aren't in Formello, they're probably at the Tower Colony. (All I can remember is that you finally get them translated in SPOILER )

Did you go get the crystal box before freeing Ghall-Ihrno from under Almaria? If so, I don't think there's much you can do about it. Simply put, what else have you done?

Which scrolls do you mean? And what fort, because there is no Fort Sanctuary. Perhaps you mean Fort Monastery?

Adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor, then go look for a lever. It should be roughly south of the gate. This is getting to be quite a problem...

Quote: Originally written by SilofUSDA: you're telling me that this version of exile/avernum has no character editor!? I've used the editor for many reasons since I found out about spidweb and avernum 3 back when i was in like 4th grade...-.- I cant believe theres no money cheat...character editor is so much more useful than "cheats" Yes, all of the posts in this thread were truthful, and there is no more character editor (though Jeff says he might bring it back for A5). And now, this thread can die the slow death...

Quote: Originally written by Sibling Reconciliation Bereavement: It's not especially difficult to get through A4 even if you have one Tool Use character with no ability as a mage and one mage with no Tool Use. You won't ever get the hardest doors open, but most other doors won't be a problem. —Alorael, who did that on his first time through A4 and didn't miss anything wonderful or even especially helpful. Yes, in fact, most of the incredibly difficult doors in the game have little or no reward attached to opening them. I believe one in Patrick's Tower conceals a spellbook, but the rest are pathetically disappointing.

The question had already been answered, and it was specifically mentioned that it wasn't Hrickis... just so you know.

Quote: Originally written by VCH: As I've said before the lack of lighting devices was sometimes annoying. Though I didn't find the caves unbearably dark. But couldn't I just use one of the many lanterns laying around. Yeah, that was incredibly annoying. I mean, every lantern in the game was completely inert. That's just taunting us...

I've always been a fan of luck. I believe that most studies revealed it to be a worthwhile investment. I also find that Defense is good for every party member, though only main-line fighters should concentrate on it. A few levels in it definitely help.

Sometimes the colors are just strange... but usually the automap is your friend. I'm beginning to think that some levels were just supposed to stay dark to the point of confusion. Perhaps it was meant to be atmosphere, but I don't think it worked.

Quote: Originally written by The REAL Nathan Ashby: Ok I took you too seriously.Alot of people post topics asking for keys and another I'm not Nathan Ashby ,Im Shuan Wuan. I think we had gathered that you weren't Nathan Ashby...

Send a tank after the pylons, and just keep a substantial amount of healing power back. Coat everything with acid, and keep Bolting Kravit. Generally speaking, haste/bless/shield everyone, run in, smash him, and be ready to run out at any moment.

Quote: Originally written by Randomizer: Finally things that you could use only once a day like first aid were upgraded so it was worth training. I rarely used the old special abilities in A1-3 and usually piled them on one character for use when only one character could go through a portal for the encounter. I do miss those adventures and preparing a character for them like getting Demonslayer in A2. You know, I never realized this... but I really miss portals. I mean, there's not a single one in A4, if I recall correctly (not including the Ft. Avernum portal). I miss teleporting across levels, as well as the challenge frequently posed by single-character puzzles.

I know what you mean, and I have the same problem too. (Problem? Problem? What problem? I can stop any time I want to!) I just meant: Why would anyone think to collect the tails from dead rats unless explicitly told to do so?

I believe you mean Harko. He's in a locked crypt under the Goblin Lair (the one south of Fort Monastery). Sadly, you can only start collecting rat tails after getting that quest. After all, why would you bother if you didn't have the quest?

You probably don't have to go back for it. In fact, it sounds like you're far enough along that it shouldn't matter much. Strange... wouldn't have thought that anyone would go the long route to get to the Scree Caves. I mean, they're the Scree Caves... (and they even got noticeably smaller in A4)