AVENGER BETA NOTES 1.5                               January 11, 2001

	Welcome to this version of AVENGER for Darkstone.

	First off, I would like to personally thank my playtesters,
Malleus and Shawn, for their tremendous help with ideas and a good
number of suggestions.  Thanks again guys!! 8)

	AVENGER is balanced for starting with new characters, but can
also be played at any skill level by advanced characters.

	When you reach Level 3, starting characters will gain levels
very rapidly.  This is normal.  It has to do with the experience
points you get from the Orcs, which I can't alter.  Your character
should be about 10-12th level when you exit Level 3.  Be assured that
the game's skill level keeps pace with you! 

	You will find that AVENGER is not like the standard Darkstone
game.  There are riddles, devious puzzles, and killer traps.  Never 
assume that anything is what it looks like.  There are hidden clues to
just about every puzzle, so be thorough when you go through each area,
and you'll find them.

	When you find the Trusyt Torch, though it says it's
indestructible, it's not.  This is a Darkstone bug/feature.  It will
eventually burn out, and the blacksmith can't repair it because it's
indestructible!  So, the machine that gives this item is set to 
regenerate after a period of time.

	Here are a few pointers to remember while playing AVENGER:

	1) Remember the overhead view.  At certain times during the
game, stepping in the wrong place can be hazardous to your character's
health.  So, press F10 to help navigate these areas more accurately.

	2) Ground references do matter.  Sometimes, but not all the
time, knowing which way is north can make the difference in solving
the puzzle or not.  Be aware of those suble messages which say what
direction something is.

	3) A trick learned, may be used again.  AVENGER is in some 
ways is a learning experience.  It is assumed that your character is
growing and developing into a champion to take on Draak, so if you
solve this puzzle, or learn this trick; don't be surprized if it's
used again in the course of your adventure!

	4) In conjunction with the above; remember that items also
may be used more than once from one quest or land to the other.  So
be aware that you might need that item on the ground back at Town,
again!

	I am exicted to finally release this beta of AVENGER, which
will take you thru the Lands of Ardyl and Marghor!  So now I can
move on to building Chapter Three: Land of Ormar that is going to be
a major piece of programming.  For any comments or questions, you
can e-mail me at selonn@teleport.com.  Have fun!!


Randall "Foucter" Rutherford
