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* Although you may be tempted to control the game exclusively with your mouse | * Although you may be tempted to control the game exclusively with your mouse, I found that using keyboard only controls the game better especially in combat. Use your left hand to control movement around WAXD and attacking using P, ; and /. | ||
* Shift+J is a standing long jump. The manual does mention it, but it's a life-saver and you'll be using it a lot. | * Shift+J is a standing long jump. The manual does mention it, but it's a life-saver and you'll be using it a lot. | ||
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* Lockpick skill is useless, any pickable doors can be bashed open. | * Lockpick skill is useless, any pickable doors can be bashed open. | ||
* Keep | * Keep an eye out for mantras written on walls and scrolls. They are used at shrines to improve your stats. Each level has at least one shrine. | ||
* You can write notes on your map. Take note of anything and anyone that you come across as you may need to return later. | * You can write notes on your map. Take note of anything and anyone that you come across as you may need to return later. | ||
* For fighter classes, you | * For fighter classes, you want to maximize strength at chargen, as there is no in game way of improving it. (Str 25 is enough to wear a set of chainmail and carry a bunch of items) | ||
* I'd recommend using swords as your primary weapon. One of the best swords in the game is required to complete the game. | * I'd recommend using swords as your primary weapon. One of the best swords in the game is required to complete the game. | ||
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* Carry a long pole with you at all times as it can be used to activate switches that are out of your reach. If you have a spare pole, combine it with thread to make a fishing rod. | * Carry a long pole with you at all times as it can be used to activate switches that are out of your reach. If you have a spare pole, combine it with thread to make a fishing rod. | ||
* Try | * Try to get a ring of levitation and dragon scale boots. | ||
* Late on in the game you will be asked to find a corpse. The corpse in question is tucked away on level 8. It will be the set of bones that don't stack. | * Late on in the game you will be asked to find a corpse. The corpse in question is tucked away on level 8. It will be the set of bones that don't stack. | ||