Thanks for downloading my scenario, "Adventurer's Club 3: Retribution, Complete". This is the complete version of "Adventurer's Club 3: Retribution". It contains both parts 1 and 2. If you have already played part 1, you will need a save game from that game to continue from where you left off. Otherwise, you will have to start the game back at the very beginning. You needn't have played the first two games to enjoy this one, but there are many references to the first games in this one which you may not understand if you haven't. A quick synposis of the first two games can be found by visiting one of the schoolteachers in the residential area of Independence City. This is a large, somewhat nonlinear game. There is a main plot and many side quests. The side quests are optional, but completing them will gain your party lot's of experience and several powerful items that you will find very helpful, especially with some of the tougher battles near the end. I have included a file that lists the side quests and where to get them. This game was designed for a beginning party. One of the main features of this game is the growth and development of a weak party into a strong one. If you insist on using a high level party, please refrain from using the Word of Recall spell until you "officially" find it in the game, or until you're well into the Untamed Region. It may break the game if used earlier in certain areas. Included with the game are two maps...West Zinlasia.gif and East Zinlasia.gif. These are the two main areas you will be exploring. You can get mini versions of them in the game by visiting the tourist centers in the big cities. But those are so small and hard to read I'm sure you will prefer using the large maps. But keep in mind that these maps are so detailed that they contain some spoilers. Use them at your discretion. These were graciously created by Desert Plah. Thanks dp! If you have any questions, comments or bug findings, please feel free to contact me at Shyguy123@msn.com. Thanks again. Here is a list of known issues in the game. 1.If you're beginning with a saved game from Part 1, you may need to use the town reset keys ("shift" + ">") to get the graphics in some cities to look correct. 2.There are several words containing apostrophes in the game, such as "T'Lanhg". When in dialog mode, enter the letters only when enquiring about a subject. example: enter "tlan" for "T'Lanhg". 3.There are many dungeon maps that contain multiple areas. This was done to get around the 100 town bug. (Yes, I know there's another way now) Just be aware when using the Magic Map spell or just looking at the automap that it may appear that there are areas that can't be reached. These are separate areas that can only be reached from other spots on the world map. 4.When visiting the "Mind Games" entertainment facility, if you immediately replay the same "game" it will not work properly. The town must be reset by either visiting 3 different areas before coming back, or just using the town reset keys ("shift" + ">"). Actually, there is no reason you would want to replay the same "game". ;) 5.It is possible to sail a boat into the city of Zenith and become forever stranded in the middle of the street. Don't! 6.If you win the Owaji Championship, you may encounter a 50 node error report. This may result in not winning the grand prize but almost always allows you to play again. It's an issue that is much too complex to fix without recoding the whole thing and frankly, it's just not that important. 7.You will be asked to present an iron shield to an NPC in the Untamed Region. This cannot be one brought in from another scenario or it won't be recognized. Also, if you start this game with a saved game from Part One, any iron shelds acquired during that game will also not be recognized. You'll just need to buy a new one. The NPC will specifically ask for a "new" one. 8.The automap does not update correctly in certain dungeons. This occurs in the dungeons numbered 128 and higher. This is a glitch in the engine and there's nothing that can be done about it. There is no effect on gameplay, however. 9.Do not save your game while in the outdoor section in the Untamed Region containing the four barriers. Move to the east and save. If you save a game in between the barriers and reload it, all barriers will come back, even if you have dispelled some. If this DOES happen, you will be able to dispell them again, but will be forced to refight the nasty guardians a second time. Your other alternative would be to use the spell, "Word of Recall." Then, when you return to the barriers, the ones that you previously dispelled will be as gone, they should be. Some Tips for playing Part Two 1. The second half of the scenario begins when you embark on your quest into the Untamed Region. Combat will get a lot tougher here. If you're finding things too tough, take some time to finish any side quests you may have come across in Part One. Check out the file, "Side Quests.txt". 2. Finishing the quest for Quintas in Magestica is almost essential for making Part Two more enjoyable. The portal he creates will be most handy for quick travel between the many locations. 3. Praying in front of the statues in the Shrines will prove most beneficial to those who have strong faith in Odashai. 4. Don't forget the many specialized trainers and augmenters in the world. They will be very useful to you in raising your stats to the limit. 5. Completing many of the side quests in the Untamed Region will get you some powerful magic weapons. Completing them ALL will get you a super powerful weapon that will make the end game much easier. Good adventuring, Jeff Weisler Acknowlegements Thanks go to the following people whose graphics I borrowed and abused throughout my game. (If I've given credit to the wrong people, or you see your graphics used and your name omitted from this list, feel free to let me know and I will gladly add you to the list) Aceron, Relhan, Luz, Elvin Windleaf, Tim Farland, Birdy Justifier, Shawn Lonergan, Lt. Triest, Shyguy These are the authors who graciously let me use their scenario names in my game. Brett Bixler (Quintessence) The Creator (Deadly Goblins) Drizzt (The Forsaken) Lt. Sullust (The Expedition) Stareye (Spears) Terrors Martyr (tehGRICH!!!) and especially Zxquez (A Little Girl) And I want to especially thank my playtesters who helped considerably in getting this game as bug free as possible. Andrew Barton, Conundrum, Desert Plah, Ezra Strong, fluffypinkpotatoes, Jayne, Lt. Triest, Princess Ruth, Milla, The Mighty Kobold, Reality Corp, Terrors Martyr