Welcome to the demo version of Dungeon Master II: The Legend of Skullkeep. This Read Me file contains important information about playing the game. Please read it!
Before you begin
This demo requires Apple's QuickTime 2.1 and Sound Manager 3.1 extensions (or newer versions). Please make sure these are installed on your system before you begin.
It is possible to play without QuickTime installed, but the demo's introductory movie won't play.
System requirements
• 25Mhz 68030 Macintosh or faster
• 256 color display, "Thousands" of colors recommended
• CD-ROM drive
• System 7.0 or later
• 3500K free memory, 5500K recommended
• Sound Manager 3.1 or later
• QuickTime 2.1 or later (to view movies)
Getting Started
Welcome, Adventurer! In front of you is a mighty task. You must journey forth to prevent Dragoth's minions from creating the Zo gate that will allow him to enter Skullkeep. Your task ahead is dangerous, and I will not be able to offer you much aid. However, I will lend what knowledge I may at this time.
First, you must choose your companions. Choose wisely, for you must rely on them solely thoughout your adventure. Look carefully at each one, and select those who will best fit your needs. Do not judge them only on their appearance. You must learn their skills and strengths, as well.
To look at a potential companion, click on the arrow icons to move so that you are facing a Cryochamber. Then click on the window of the Cryochamber. This brings up a magical chart showing everything about that champion. Initially, you can see more clearly what items they carry, as well as their Health, Stamina and Mana. By clicking and holding the Eye icon, you can see their skills and vital statistics, such as Strength, Wisdom or Magical Resistance. When you have selected a Companion, pull down the large iron bar to open the Cryochamber. That Companion will then awaken and take his place in your party. Repeat this until you have selected three Companions. You will then be ready to commence your adventure.
When you have gathered your companions, proceed to the ladder where you entered the Hall of Champions and climb to the surface. You will find yourself in your ancestral home. Take a look around. You will notice some doors, a table, a fireplace and a torch on the wall. Through the doorway to the left of the ladder (facing it), you will find the Altar of Life. Here you may bring fallen Companions back to life. Be careful that you do not need to do this often, as each time they will return to life weaker than before.
To raise a fallen companion, place their bones on the Altar of Life. The companion will rise and rejoin your party.
As you can see, there is a scroll on the Altar. You should read this, since scrolls almost always contain some bit of useful information. Sometimes, they will contain hints; other times, they will have the knowledge of spells inscribed upon them.
To read a scroll, or to look at any item for that matter, click on the item to pick it up. Then click on the name of the Champion you wish to look at the item. This will show you the inventory page for that character. Put the item over the Eye icon and click and hold the mouse button to look at the item.
Leaving the Altar room, you will notice the chest on the floor. I have left an item in the chest that will be of some minor use to you in your journey. It is a VI potion. This will restore lost Health to a companion who has been injured.
To get the potion, pick up the chest and place it in the hand of the champion you wish to hold it. Notice that the Action icon for that character has now changed to a chest. By clicking this, you will cause the chest to open. You can now take the potion out of the chest and place it onto any of your companions' statistics bar. This will automatically place the potion in their inventory, if there is room for it.
To drink the potion, pick it up and click on the Mouth icon on a Champions inventory page.
Now, Torham, it is almost time for you to leave and begin your journey. First, though, I must show you how to leave this secured area. Behind the table there is a painting of the sun. Remove it from the wall and you will find a money box, a small bag with some food for your journey, a magic map, and a key. This key will allow you to open the door leading out.
To get to the painting, you must first move the table out of the way. You can do this by clicking the base of the table. If you click the top edges of the table, the table will simply rotate in place.
Before you leave, you should take inventory of your food and water. See who among your companions is hungry or thirsty and take care of these needs. Now, unlock the door and proceed on your journey. Oh, I almost forgot. It is very dark outside and you might want to conjure a light to show your way.
You can either take the torch from its place in the wall socket and put it in one of your Champions' hands, or attempt to use magic to create a torch effect. To do this, click on the magic icon of the champion you want to cast the spell. This brings up a power level chart. Initially, you should choose either the first or second level to cast the spell. Next comes the major effect level. Here you should select FUL, the sideways Z. After this, press the highlighted bar just beneath and the spell will be attempted. You may fail, but you can try again when you have regained enough mana. Also, failure does give experience, and eventually your champion will succeed.
Now, journey forth Torham. May your quest be successful, for everything rests with you!
Have fun!
-- The crew at MacPlay
Dungeon Master II is available from your favorite retailer, or direct from MacPlay at 1-800-4MACPLAY (1-800-462-2752). Please mention code D2E2 for pricing.
