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                         * THE RED CRYSTAL from QQP *
                         *          HINTS!          *
                         *         13/31/93         *
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   Seeing yourself as your character is key to fully experiencing the power
of this game.  Consider how you want to "role-play". Then think of which cha-
racter class you can relate best to; Fighter, thief, magic-user...

   A balanced character tends to fare better than a character with one or
two high attributes. So roll wisely when creating your character.

   Remember that you have minimal resources when the game begins. Avoiding
major conflicts until you are better equipped to handle them, holds no shame.
And it may mean the difference between a long-lived character,and the need to
revive one.

   Most of your beginning adventures should be centered around getting fami-
liar with the surrounding areas,  castles, and towns of Blackmoore.  The game
will lead you all over the map.So you might want to know where your headed to
help prepare yourself.

   If your running low on Stamina Points, your local town oracle should be
able to help you.In the meantime, maybe you should consider parting with some
of those Zetos that you've been hoarding...

   Opponents come in all shapes and sizes. Remember this when you choose a
height to fight them at.  Swinging at ground-level will doo little against an
Orb flying over your head.

   If you battle one of Lexor's generals, and win, remember to grab his
secret and get out fast!  Or  you'll be doing the "death-burial-reincarnation
thing" more often than necessary.

   Not all encounters will lead to combat. In fact, some of the people and
creatures you encounter will be informative.  So don't try to kill everything
that moves.

   Hidden passageways and treasures may be all round you. So search every-
where for them. Luck helps, but don't rely too heavily on it.


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