elkston on 10/11/2005 at 18:24
The design of the Keep in this mission was very convincing. Well done, Krush. I loved walking around and taking in the sights. It felt very real.
Also, these adventure/artifact grab type missions are my favorites.
smithpd on 11/11/2005 at 00:14
Krush,
Very nice mission. I really liked the architecture, the exploration, and the game play. The number AI and the timing of the AI was just right and very good for ghosting. Always interesting, tense and somewhat aggravating at times, but always possible. I just ghosted it first time through without too much trouble, but I was unable to get Perfect Thief (all the loot). My stats:
Expert
time: 4:38
loot: 2155 / 2379
pockets: 7:15
secrets: 4/5
no damage, no alerts
Something seems wrong with the pockets stat. I thought I got more pockets than that, but maybe not. Regardless, I am fairly sure that I got all the pockets that were possible, except for a key on Father Gregor, who was dead when I found him. I did a BJ run afterward just to check for loot and pockets. No more pockets.
I am not sure about the secrets either. I found the first 4/5 that Emerald Wolf had found (with no help), but when I went back to search I could not find the 5th secret that you posted.[spoiler]I entered the crypt via the secret passage. Could the tomb have slid over and hidden the other switch you mentioned, or did I just miss it?[/spoiler]
As for the loot, [spoiler]there are 174 in coin stacks that I could not get without slashing a banner, which is against the ghosting rules, [/spoiler]and I could never find the last 50.
I did not do the ritual at first because I used the secret passage, and I had not found the blood. It was a little hard to spot. Then I figured out how to do that and it was a lot of fun. Ghosting the armory took a little figuring, but it was easy once it became apparent.
Thanks for a fun three evenings and one afternoon. :)
Krush on 11/11/2005 at 00:52
You're welcome. As for the crypt button, you just missed it.
[SPOILER]It's on the other side of the room from the sliding tomb thingy.[/SPOILER]
Maybe I'll try to go through and check for the loot again. Something could be stuck in a wall or something. Maybe Nightwalker will do her famous lootlist! :cheeky:
Taffer36 on 11/11/2005 at 18:17
Have you started your next mission yet? :D
I'm happy this mission is getting the praise it deserves. I still can't believe that this is your first mission!
smithpd on 11/11/2005 at 18:57
Quote Posted by Krush the Second
You're welcome. As for the crypt button, you just missed it.
Correct. I had my nose to that wall, but evidently my nose was aimed in the wrong direction.:) I have a suggestion if you ever release an update, not that I think an update is needed. I think there should be only four secrets. The one that gains you access to the crypt tunnel could be viewed as one secret from two directions. The button in the crypt that I missed actually does nothing when you get the other one first. It could be an either / or thing.
madwolf on 11/11/2005 at 20:03
Game of the year IMO against some stiff competition. Lovely architecture [SPOILER] and cool Indiana Jones style puzzles [/SPOILER] I found I was averaging a save every twenty seconds or so toward the end. Pretty pathetic I know.
Great stuff.
Ravenus1 on 12/11/2005 at 06:49
I just finished it and have to say this mission is so incredible. Easily up there with the best! :thumb:
burrick on 14/11/2005 at 06:34
I am in the laboratory, have shot a holy water arrow into the center of the star, read the passage in the book of spells, a fire appeared but I cannot find this vial of blood anywhere. It's not in my inventory or anywhere else. How can I come by this item?
Krush on 14/11/2005 at 10:23
[SPOILER]Where would you store blood for a long period of time?[/SPOILER]
Skulduggerist on 14/11/2005 at 15:38
I know I've seen the door, and I have the key, but for the life of me I cannot find the lab again. Could some kind taffer please point me in the right direction? I'll even look the other way while you pick my pocket (of course, I'll be picking yours at the same time, but hey, what do you expect?).:sly:
