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Thanks for the input =) is mercuric leather any good? I don't know what "battle speed" is and if it's worth it. I also have the bonding knife and wonder if it's worth the side effects. I've got a lot of saved up fine leather and steel and wondering if theres any advantage to holding onto them for longer, and if not, a recommendation on what I should craft =) thanks!

Yup I used 2 and had no problem =) So far I'm having an absolute blast. I haven't been this "into" a game for a long time. I think the difficulty has a lot to do with that, I usually get bored with games quickly because they are too easy, even on their hardest setting. Torment difficulty is perfect, as I need to strategize and actually think to win battles. I'm currently at the Tower Colony and just finished the quest where I had to retrieve the documents on the upper floor. As I creep toward the end of the game I get sad knowing it's going to be over haha. I'm guessing that I'm about halfway through right now, maybe a little more but not much. Don't really know though. How would you experienced guys rate avernum 6 compared to the older ones? If I were to play another one which would you recommend, 5?

Anyone know the earliest point I can learn the return life and dispel barrier spells? thanks!

Thanks, the tank+invulnerability potion method worked ok for me, but didn't do the job. The potion runs out before the constructs stop attacking, and I'm not sure I want to use 2 valuable potions on this. Once the potion runs out it's a matter of 1 turn before I die =p

Just wondering if the "Flawless Crystals" quest ever gets cleared from the log. I've given her over 10 crystals and got the ruby necklace, is there any point to giving her more? Also if anyone has any tips for the "second construct test". I'm playing torment and they just destroy me, even with an invulnerability potion. thanks!

Wow, I don't need to hold on to very much at all =)

Thanks so much everyone, you've all been very helpful!! But now I need to know, should I hold on to all my unenchanted rings and necklaces? gold ring, platinum ring, etc. Or are they meant just to sell? I'm holding on to all my crystals, herbs, and bars of metal so far, I'm assuming theres some sort of crafting system =p sorry if this is too many questions, and thanks so much again everyone =) =)

Aww that sucks. I went with NM for my priest because I thought it affected healing as well. I'm playing on torment, all humans (lol), and these decisions matter (though I'm sure it won't be my downfall). Is there any way to change a trait? and while I'm at it, are there any skills I shouldn't invest points in and just purchase training for? I hear that's a pretty important choice as well =) thank you for the help!

Thanks for the advice guys =) I'll store my stuff at portal keep as you recommended. Although considering how inventory space is measured by squares, not weight, I can see how it may not even be necessary. That leads me to another question. What you equip counts toward your weight, and if you max it you become encumbered which lowers your combat effectiveness. Both my mage and priest took the NM trait to wear more armor, does that mean if for example my encumberence is 40lbs, I can actually wear 50lbs without suffering any loss (+25%)? thanks!

Hello everyone! I'm new here and just had a quick question on bulky items and "to hit" chance. I'm just wondering if these are typically worth it, and if not, why. I'm also curious if hit effects spells as well as melee. thank you! EDIT* I'm also wondering if theres a bank or "safe" chest I can put my collected loot in without it disappearing.