OhhhhhhhhKay.
Well, after getting the Grim Reaper 4 times in a row I finally tagged what I needed to do!
My first instinct was to run and grab the three items on the ground, but of course, you can only get the middle one. (I did try using Diplomacy, btw, but although I got some responses I didn't get without enhancing items equipped, it made no difference to the outcome of the conversation.)Anyway, after the deaths,
I decided to run the other way to that interesting trapped pillar near the entrance, and disarmed it. There were no difficult interruptions after that, and I was able to eliminate the final 'obstacle' with little trouble. Didn't even need the kegs. Da Vinci survived, but I never thought to alternate sides of the 'arena' so as to keep both prisoners alive. Oh, well. Not that it made any difference.
However, I was a little disappointed with the outcome. The cut scenes were all very well (and promising of a sequel) but I think a little lauding of Our Hero would have been nice,
- as well as a ceremonial of some sort around the restored Relics.
Overall, though, the game was much better and more interesting than I had been led to believe by some people who hated it with a passion. I am, myself, not overly keen on 'tabletop' viewpoint games, despite having enjoyed the Baldur's Gate/Icewind Dale series. And I hate the character portraits. Really, really hate them. And the Manual is full of errors.
But I enjoyed myself a lot, regardless!
Now to start over, armed with all the knowledge I have gained. And warm thanks to you, Ravager. You have been helpful and courteous, and I appreciate both.
