Hi
I just installed this game. It looks hugely complex, but I'm willing to spend the time to figure it out.
However, before I make that investment, I have a question regarding combat. What combat? It doesn't appear to be turn-based, but by the time I even remember which character has which ability/spell/weap and what button to click, those goblins have already landed 50 blows. Also, in a thick melee, I can't even tell which characters are mine and what flailing arms and weapons belong to NPCs.

What am I missing? What's the point of having all these spells if you need a dictionary to look them up - it'll be a long while before I've remembered them all.
Ergo, I must be missing something important here

Hey, Shine!

Indeed, the game is hard, like Baldur's Gate II, and complex, like Baldur's Gate II, especially if you don't know much about AD&D. However, the best thing to remember about combat in these games is the handy dandy pause button, also known as spacebar. I recommend pausing after each action, or you'll never get through the game. At least, not without horrendous difficulty.

Hope to see you around!

Yep, spacebar throws you back down to reality and is usefull for planning spells and abilities if your getting pwnt!

well shine 3 all i do is remember key spells for my guy, spells arent even the best way to go....

Dude there is no need to post that when he clearly doesnt need advice...it being 2 years after the event and what not...

Try not to spam up the forums with that sort of stuff mate