Thanks, L4L. I did manage to figure it out in the end. Obviously there was one more combo I hadn't tried.

It's always that way - as soon as I post, I figure it out. So whenever I'm stuck I tell myself not to ask for help just yet, because obviously I'll figure it out shortly. And then I don't, I give in and ask for help, go back to the game and faster than you can say, "dork," the answer comes to me.

Pokey, I am stumbling around at the point just after the basement level, so we're at about the same point.

Hagatha, I know exactly what you mean because that is how it happens to me too. Glad you are on your way again!

I have to say that the Big Bad here is just too funny. Dangerous, but funny.

I love games with humor

Okay, now I'm playing solo, too, trying to work out what skills to select out of the somewhat limited possibilities on offer.

Edit: Swords. Definitely swords.

I love swords though I love scimitars the most!

Here in the Grimrock you take what weapons you can get. I finally found a decent sword so can now capitalize on the skill points I have given myself. Every so often I'm rewarded with a huge critical hit or a slash. Take THAT, ugly evil un-dead skeleton fighting-type thingy, with your silly spear.

Playing on normal difficulty level, solo character. It's actually easier than a party of four in some places, especially when moving around/strafing is important. Of course, I have no tank to carry me away when things get really nasty...like now...

You customised the character yourself?

Hagatha, is the single player an option?

Jarkeld,I found out about the "special" character. Well worth playing, I think.

L4L I think you can always choose that option but at the end of your first game, if you complete a certain objective, you can get a special character to play.

That's a cool incentive

Very cool

And a very cool character it is, too.

Finally getting back to the game after some diversions. I've put the parts into the machine and taken them out and now am battling it. For a big hunk of metal, it is pretty quick. I've been smashed so many times but will get it eventually.

Edit....I am free! We walked out of the dungeon, leaving a flaming wreck behind.

WoooHoooo