Magic & Mayhem - The Art of Magic

Submitted by: rickHH

Edit starting character:
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Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup
copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the 
"_start.wzd" file in the "wizards" folder in the game directory. 
Edit any of the attributes as desired.


Dryads, Wolves, and Knights:
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Dryad Lords heal friendlies. Wolf Lords make friendlies invisible. 
Knight Lords cast Excalibur on friendlies.


Hints:
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There isn't enough experience points to max out all stats, so use them
wisely. (You need 5000. They only give you 3455) I recommend maxing Mana
and getting your Control to as high as you are comfortable with. Health 
is not really important if you are a "summoning" wizard as your creatures
will take the hits for you. Just don't wander too close to an enemy wizard
who has powerful attack spells.

In the Mountains of Cader Idris, just make sure you go slow. You might 
have to go through this stage a few times just to get the general layout.

Another tough stage is the Azorian Mountains. It's possible to do it the
easy way and the hard way. Remember your key objectives (forgive the pun).
Get the keys and get out. Killing everyone is not an objective. In fact, 
the storm giants and centaurs respawn constantly. However, if you opt for
the easy way, you'll miss a lot of good items. I did it the hard way first
time round ie. I fortified all POPs. VERY TOUGH. But it was worth it, in my
opinion.

If you're wondering how to open that last chest in the Initiates Training
Chamber, my hint is to make sure you explore EVERY SINGLE BIT OF AREA. Get
rid of every single bit of fog. If you still can't get it, just ask me. By
the way, it's not worth your while to actually open the chest. You'll only
get a feeling of satisfaction and annoyance at the whole thing.


Slay an enemy instantly:
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If you're not playing online, have lots of mana and the Lightning spell,
you can pause the game, stack ten to fifteen lightning spells on an enemy
wizard at once, and then unpause and they'll die instantly. 
Note: This causes a LOUD lightning sound from your speakers, so turn 
'em down!