PC version: Level 11, reputation 2 (I think). I don't think I did anything to raise my reputation other than completing some quests (mages' guild).

I haven't played in a couple of weeks. I got distracted by Halo and Hot Shots Golf 3. These posts are good, they make me want to play more.

I had the same problem finding that darn puzzle box. Here's how:

BigDave, thanks a lot. I found it, and now I'm playing every spare moment I can again. Just when I thought I had an out, it sucked me right back in.

Well I finally got the game. It's amazing how none of the big stores here have it yet. I found it at Gamestop in Mall of America. Played it for a couple hours, very cool so far. Murdered a few Dunmer's in their homes, not sure if that'll bite me in the ass later. I didn't get caught though. Still futzing around, completed the Fitzgar's Hiding Place quest.

What kind of gameplay is Morrowwind? Is it more like Final Fantasy, with the menu like fighting or is it more like Zelda with hand to hand combat? Probably a stupid question, but i would like to know.

Imagine "Quake" or "Hexen" style hand to hand combat, expect when you swing your sword, the computer decides whether or not you hit based on your stats and stuff. It can be a bit annoying for beginners, taking 20 swings at a stinking rat and only hitting it once.

Thanks joe. I read some reviews, with what everyone is saying about the game it sounds pretty good.

I have a question that I can't find an answer for anywhere else. On my stats page, my speed rating (51) is red text. It has not always been red and its the only stat that is red, but I can't figure out why. I don't think I'm diseased or anything. Any ideas?

That happens all the time. It seems to occur after battle or after I'm hit with a spell. Basically when something is red it is an indicator that the value is lower then it normally should be. Take a restore speed potion and it will get back to normal or simply rest.

You can also tell if its due to a disease or spell. You can tell what things are affecting you by the icons in the top left corner of the screen. If items are there go to the magic menu, under one of the top boxes there is a list of things currently affecting you. Go to them and hold down the Y button. This will describe what they are.

Here's a really good site for help with Morrowind:

Link

It's gotten me out of a jam a few times.

I've been putting in a lot more hours lately with great results. I finally took out the "bad people" in the Council Club -- had to go to jail for one crime because the jerk wouldn't rise to the occasion. I'm also a "Very special friend" to a certain cute cat-girl. Very nice. Just about to finish looting the Arkngthand as well when the power went off last night.

A few questions now (spoilers).

According to some informants Orvas Dren is . Is there any way I can connect him to the group and give evidence to Lucius Varro or anyone else --- thieves guild -- and get them shut down or is that not an option?

also slaves -- How can I hook up with the Twin Lamps? And will I ever get recognition for freeing the slaves in the smugglers camps (here and there -- ie. outside Seyda Neen and elsewhere, or in caldera, by talking to people -- do you meet up with them again ever??? Also, what would really happen if I got my fingers on the key and freed the plantation slaves? Any real ramifications?

thanks.

Things are going pretty well right now, but I think Fire-Eyes has ties to Dren as well (according to another Fighters Guild leader). I want to shut down the right people.

Tuan Jim