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Closing doors in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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 written Sunday, May 21 2006 22:28 Profile Homepage #3
Why would you want to close doors - surely you're not planning to [sharp intake of breath] steal stuff from the poor folks of Avernum? ;) If there's a legitimate reason do tell.

To amplify previous responses, you need to stand near the door, click on the "look" button and then click on the door itself. Or, if you are using Windows, you can just right click on it.

Edit: MORE typos...

[ Sunday, May 21, 2006 22:31: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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Benefits of joining then leaving Anama in A3? in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Tuesday, May 16 2006 09:08 Profile Homepage #2
The only point of joining the Anama is to try out the 'challenge' of completing the game without use of mage spells.

Joining then leaving again is just pointless.

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Character Names in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, May 15 2006 11:57 Profile Homepage #7
For no particular reason:

Ethel, Jill - Agents
Malcolm, Alf - Shapers
Spike, Canute - Guardians

For creations, I always give them an alliterative name:

Archie the Artila (2nd one Annie)
Charlie the Clawbug (2nd one Chrissy)
Vinnie the Vlish (2nd one Vicky)
Robbie the Rotghroth (2nd one Rory)
Gary the Gazer (only ever needed 1 at a time so far)

[Edit: sp]

[ Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:45: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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Avernum 3 Golem Quest in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, May 15 2006 11:45 Profile Homepage #8
OK, I opened up the game again and I finally figured out what you are talking about. You need to destroy all 4 power crystals. They are outside the golem factory (to the N, E, S and W). You can access the E, S and W ones from the woods outside the factory. To reach the N one you need to go inside the factory and down to the basement, and out towards the north into the mountains.

If you need any more help please read Relle's walkthrough
here before you post again.

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Avernum 3 Golem Quest in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 11:57 Profile Homepage #5
Did you use the control panel in the SE corner of the 2nd level? You need to deactive the Alpha, Beta and Star barriers. They're toggle switches so if the Beta barrier is bothering you use the button once to switch it off.

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Avernum V in Avernum 4
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 06:41 Profile Homepage #318
Yeah, I was replying to the person *i was talking to, the same person quoted by Thuryl in my quote of his (Thuryl's) post. I hope that clarifies things.

Edit: even so, I can't see how the confusion arose - Schlotz didn't mention Geneforge, didn't use the words "how about" and didn't suggest a surface invasion. In other words not a single thing I said could possibly be taken to refer to him/her.

[ Sunday, May 14, 2006 06:45: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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Exile: Escape from the Pit Help in Town Of Bargha!!!! in The Exile Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 06:30 Profile Homepage #6
Oh, that river. I see. I misread exiting the building as exiting Bargha.

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Avernum 3 Golem Quest in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 01:31 Profile Homepage #3
You need to fully explore the 2nd level and then come back.

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Avernum V in Avernum 4
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 01:26 Profile Homepage #315
quote:
Originally written by Thuryl:

quote:
Originally written by Marcelo:

quote:
Originally written by *i:

You mean your idea was serious? :eek:
Why are you so surprised... creativity is not about coming up with broadly accepted ideas...
;)
See, here's the thing: it's not an original idea. About a dozen newbies before you have stumbled across the idea of mixing the Geneforge and Avernum continuity. It also sucks.
Not to mention that Geneforge already has a plot arc established in GF1 which is still being played out and has nowhere near reached its conclusion, so it's just unnecessary to mix the two games.

In terms of Avernum plot ideas, the idea of the surface world invading the underworld was already used in A2. And notice that it's not actually a plot in itself, it's merely a setting in which the main plot can take place.

If you are going to suggest a plot (and I'm not going to discourage entirely), how about proposing something with a beginning, a middle and an end? Something that starts "how about" probably does not qualify...

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Moral dilemmas in Avernum 4
Micawber
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 written Sunday, May 14 2006 01:08 Profile Homepage #41
What do people think about Athron's lair? Do you feel your conscience twinge when you kill the drake, loot the dragon's stuff and read her books?

[EDIT: Assuming that Athron is still a she in this particular game.]

[ Sunday, May 14, 2006 01:10: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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Exile: Escape from the Pit Help in Town Of Bargha!!!! in The Exile Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, May 14 2006 00:53 Profile Homepage #4
Bargha won't help you to cross the river, though. For that, you need to take a boat and explore the waterfall warren.

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Spawner graphics: G1 vs G3 in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Tuesday, May 9 2006 09:27 Profile Homepage #11
I like the GF1 and the GF3 spawners. But I don't like the A4 spawners.

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Where can I get magic lockpicks? in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, May 8 2006 09:24 Profile Homepage #2
In Avernum 1, you can buy magic lockpicks in Blosk.

In Avernum 2, you can buy them in Camp Samuels.

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What is the special metal? in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, May 8 2006 09:21 Profile Homepage #3
You should talk to Arion (in Inn of Blades) before going to find those metal lumps. There are three lots of Mithral in the game, so you don't need to take them all to Lennus.

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Buy GF3 or Wait for GF4? in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, May 8 2006 09:17 Profile Homepage #12
In my view, one should always buy all of Jeff's games, as soon as they are released.

Personally, I love the Geneforge games to point of compulsion. Must.. turn.. all.. zones.. Green. [Edit: if A4 had a similar feature, I believe I would like it even more.]

You will play through Geneforge 3 at least twice, so on a $/hr basis I think that makes it pretty good value anyway.

[ Monday, May 08, 2006 09:18: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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leaving items in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Saturday, May 6 2006 01:12 Profile Homepage #12
quote:
Originally written by Mr.Bookworm:

If you wish to learn how to speak in third-person, Noddy, I suggest speaking to Dikiyoba.
Quoted not for getting the wrong end of the stick, but for missing the stick altogether.

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Saving The Quest Rewards in Avernum 4
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Tuesday, May 2 2006 10:25 Profile Homepage #6
quote:
Originally written by Mu:

How else am I going to get those lvl 3 creations? You can't train to lvl 3 in Geneforge 2.
Nor in any recent game. However most level 3 creations aren't worth the extra essence cost.

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Doors in The Exile Trilogy
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, April 30 2006 07:14 Profile Homepage #7
From memory, the bandit forts at the beginning of each game usually have a few pairs of pants lying around.

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Saving The Quest Rewards in Avernum 4
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, April 30 2006 07:07 Profile Homepage #2
The theory is sound, but it would be so dull to do this. Just like in Geneforge 2 saving up all the spell books and canisters until after you've met the trainer. Borrrrr-ing. Chances are, you'll just forget to go back anyhow.

EDIT: The word is "save", not "safe", by the way.

[ Sunday, April 30, 2006 07:11: Message edited by: Micawber ]

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Demonslayer and Sentinels in Avernum 4
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, April 30 2006 01:20 Profile Homepage #12
Well, the one with the four pylons is a little bit tougher than the others. So I would suggest exploring the great cave, buying the endurance in dharmon & fighting the bandits in Fort Saffron before taking on that particular demon. The fight isn't that tough but it is a step up from Bhoralon (the quest demon).

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A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Sunday, April 30 2006 01:10 Profile Homepage #29
Of course we have seen something of this already - there are a few zones where you meet "patrols" of monsters. In GF2 & GF3 these tended to be linked to some sort of a mechanical device to deactivate the patrol. But I welcome the extension of the principle to other zones.

For me, this should mean blessing magic becomes more useful. The problem with "fight one monster, end combat, walk a short while, fight second monster, end combat, etc" is that repeatedly casting haste, blessing, is a waste of essence. Blessing magic will be more worthwhile when you know you are fighting a group of monsters rather than a succession of individuals.

A little bit closer to Exile? (where wandering monsters spawned in groups...)

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A Few Advance Notes On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Monday, April 24 2006 11:17 Profile Homepage #213
quote:
Originally written by Mr.Bookworm:

But, it would probably be bad for both series if crossovers happened. Geneforge is Geneforge and Avernum is Avernum.
Too late - see Avernum 4 (also known as Averforge).

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Infiltrators Items -GF2- in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Saturday, April 22 2006 22:34 Profile Homepage #2
I suggest you look at Shrodinger's FAQ and do a search for "infiltrator".
http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/data/918441.html

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Geneforge 4 spells in Geneforge Series
Micawber
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Member # 2759
 written Saturday, April 22 2006 22:27 Profile Homepage #11
If you like seeing flames descend on your enemies, you should play Avernum 4. It's full of effects like that.

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Descriptions in General
Micawber
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 written Wednesday, April 19 2006 12:19 Profile Homepage #27
She is quick-witted and she doesn't suffer fools gladly. She's also a good laugh. She has red hair and she walks with a stick. She is a pagan and goes by her surname. She has (I think) three degree level qualifications.

Come on Thuryl, reveal to us the point of all this descriptifying.

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