Eye of the Beholder 2

[Kosta]

Feel free to comment and discuss this game here. Also, if you have any useful tips or tricks don't hesitate to share them with the others! Thanks!

Review (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/176)

[FreeFreddy]

Nice! :D
I already liked the first part, but this part is even better, and, it resembles Lands of Lore a little, looking the screenshots. I'm gonna play that. :wink:

[Maikel]

I loved this game. but never have beaten it. :?

[Omuletzu]

This game is not abandonware!!!
In fact the whole series is not abandonware!!!

[Maikel]

But many AW sites offer it and Westwood is dead. They don't offer technical support so I call it. ''abandoned''

[FreeFreddy]

Perhaps it's not abandoware at all, but we should be careful and be sure it is.

[Arturus]

Where can I download EOB1,2 and 3 from. I downloaded 1&2 from here but I can't open them because they're not zip files or anything that my pc can recognise.
[BEEEP]@yahoo.com

[FreeFreddy]

They're both .zip-files...
Perhaps you should download them again. And don't forget to disable any download-manager you might be using. ;)

[Arturus]

Thanks for the help Freddy. It worked fine.
Where do I get EOB3 from?

[Gus]

The game is excellent but,do you know how I can bypass the code that the game is asking in the dungeon of the temple?The game asks for some words from the manual wich I don't have :(.

[FreeFreddy]

Did you try to type something in and hit enter? It should be cracked to that wouldn't matter usually... ;)

[TheVoid]

I don't think it's cracked.....in fact I had to crack it myself :P

[Guest]

Did you try to type something in and hit enter? It should be cracked to that wouldn't matter usually...
Yes I tryed...but no luck.Well,it's ashame that I cannot continue such a great game :( .Any help would be much appreciate...

[TheVoid]

Surf the net for an old game crack, like neverlock.

Edit: no sweat, I already did.
Here's a link: A Link (duh!) (http://funghus.nihilist.nl/pages/tools.php3)

Then copy it on harddrive, run it and then it's quite simple to use. B)

[Guest]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!! :ok:

[Kosta]

Yeah, thanks a lot. I've added it to the extras section!

[IronShemp]

Hello there.

Can someone tell me how to I.D magic items in EOB2?
I throw 'Detect Magic' on them, but cannot figure out how to I.D them now.


Thanks and this site is fantastic.
:ok:


--- I figured it out. I know no one has replied yet but I didn't want anyone to waste their time. :D

Thanks again.

[LOL RULZ!!!]

It does look a lot like Lands of Lore.....too bad they discontinued making them :not_ok: <_<

[Well.....]

Originally posted by LOL RULZ!!!@Oct 11 2004, 10:27 PM
It does look a lot like Lands of Lore.....too bad they discontinued making them :not_ok: <_<
Ya....it looks like Lands of Lore for a reason.....IT WAS MADE BY THE SAME FREAKIN COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1up]

Wow! Fantastic site! Nice, smooth, and no crap. This is one of my hottest bookmarks. Keep it up guys!

Downloaded EOB II three days ago and now I've finished it. hehe I played it years ago and it felt so good to do it again and revisit the saga with new perspectives.

As to an earlier question:
Identifying objects can be done with the mage spell of 'Improved Identifyer'. That way you'll see their bonuses.

[Tom Henrik]

Thanks for the feedback. We shall try to live up to your expectations :D

[Evorg]

This game simply rocks! I remember when it first got out I was astonished by the graphics and gameplay!

I completed it twice, to do that u need the walkthrough, else you will go through half of the game just to realize that you are missing something in the 3rd level. Even with the walkthrough it's a huge task to complete it. The game features several levels of increasing difficulty and a wide range of enemies with different fighting teqniques and abilities.

TRY IT! you wont be dissappointed!.. keep in mind how old the game is when you see the intro and the actual game-graphics!

btw.,. does anyone know where I can find the walkthrough for this game. I can't find my own copy :'(

[Evorg]

ohh.. I just went to the DL page and found a link to the walkthrough .. nvm that question :P

[Gawain]

Hi All!

I know that most of you have cracked EOB-II on your own, but for all us non-experienced hex-editors, coudln't someone offer an already cracked EOB-II start file, or the actual codes?? Otherwise I'll never make it very far in this great game, from my young adulthood!! Wow, remember all those afternoons spent with the game! Awesome!

please, help me!!

patton_dk@hotmail.com

-Niels / Denmark..

[BLOODUK]

I used the crack, but it still asks for the correct code and then dumps me back to dos mode

[Reachdown]

Yeah I downloaded the crack and used it but it still asks me for manual codes on the stairs, exactly how do you use the neverlock because i am sure i am using it correctly.
Great site fellas!

[Guest]

Hi! I`m using windows xp.
I can start the game from the windows xp desk, without needing to go to dos. but unfortunately i have to play without the mouse. Any hints, how i can use the mouse?

[Guest]

ok! found the setup function! so don`t bother.

[Sokratekk]

Hello,

i play it with Win XP but can´t hear any sound...
what´s the problem?

[Pablo]

This link could help....

http://members.tripod.com/~stanislavs/games/eob2.htm

Look for solutions.

[An Idiot]

Well, boys , I did played all EOB1,2,3 but I think the game Betrayer at Krondor is much better. And saga of Random story - Laxius power 1,2,3 is nice too.
Greetings
:wall:

[Lapwing]

Originally posted by An Idiot@Feb 8 2005, 06:36 PM
Well, boys , I did played all EOB1,2,3 but I think the game Betrayer at Krondor is much better. And saga of Random story - Laxius power 1,2,3 is nice too.
Greetings
:wall:
Well i read these quotes but despite the fact that i have Neverlock i have also Win Xp and Neverlock is not cracking Eye II. Mayby there is another way or mayby You know where i can find this "magic book" with words and pages. :D I'm waiting

[Sebulba]

I cant find a manual or crack anywhere. Someone pls help! This never lock doesnt work.

[Usual Suspect]

i too need either the manual or some crack for this. Can anyone plspls help.

[Sebulba]

After loads of searching ive found the codes.. yeah ha!

Hope these help u guys:-

Spellbook 4 6 SPELLCASTERS
Spellbook 10 5 BUTTON
Spellbook 12 5 CHARACTERS
Plate Armor 3 4 CURSOR
Plate Armor 7 7 RIGHT
Plate Armor 13 2 MAJORITY
Helmet 3 4 CAREFREE
Helmet 5 5 PRACTICAL
Helmet 15 2 INHERIT
Helmet 20 3 WHILE
Helmet 27 2 COMBINATIONS
Helmet 29 3 CHARM
Bracers 2 4 OVER
Bracers 2 7 BOX
Bracers 4 3 PUT
Bracers 6 3 PORTRAIT
Bracers 9 3 BACKPACK
Bracers 10 1 INSIDE
Dagger 3 2 THROWN
Dagger 5 4 WEAPONS
Dagger 9 2 NOTE
Dagger 11 4 CERTAIN
Dagger 13 6 DAMAGE
Dagger 15 3 DONE
Dagger 17 5 BONUS
Dagger 18 2 MAY
Key 1 3 LAYING
Key 3 6 REACH
Key 6 2 SWIFTLY
Key 15 5 ALLOWS
Key 27 1 LIMITED
Key 33 6 JACK
Holy Symbol 1 3 INDIVIDUALS
Holy Symbol 3 3 GESTURES
Holy Symbol 8 3 PUMMEL
Holy Symbol 25 2 PALADINS
Holy Symbol 31 4 SKILL
Holy Symbol 38 4 ADVANCEMENT
Necklace 3 3 CAUSES
Necklace 4 2 UNTIL
Necklace 5 6 OUTRIGHT
Horn 3 2 ALSO
Horn 5 6 COUNTERS
Horn 18 3 KNOWLEDGE
Horn 24 1 GREATER
Horn 30 1 ASSUME
Horn 33 4 SEVERAL
Arrow 6 5 UNUSABLE
Arrow 16 6 GREYED
Arrow 28 3 THROWN

[Odrareg]

Hello! Thanks to Sebulba for the Codes!!!, thank you, thank you, very very much!

[Gr@c]

:cry: Ok.i used the codes but they don`t work! :eeeeeh: i don`t know why!When i wrote those codes something appeard.It was a picture with no info about the lane or word.What shoul i do?I want to finish the game :cry: please help!!!!

[Cleric]

Can someone post a link for the EOB3 i need to finish that one too!
[BEEEEEP]@vehiculosdom.com

[Mad-E-Fact]

I can supply EOB3, but someone needs to do a review for it... I will pm Kosta about it, to see what the status is.

[WolverineDK]

Originally posted by Usual Suspect@Feb 20 2005, 09:09 AM
i too need either the manual or some crack for this. Can anyone plspls help.
since i dont think it is allowed to post the polish abandonware site (because there are some games on that is not abandonware yet)

but anyway search for rawcopy (that is the best old games crack program i know)

and maybe even search for retro scene pl

[Guest_bobbystagg]

brill game can someone tell me the code for it though. after playin for a bit it ask's for a work thats in somebook. of cause i dont have the book. could someone let me know where i can get these codes from

pleassssssssssssssssssssssse :cry:

[Malygris]

This is fantastic. EOB2 is one of the finest RPGs I've ever played, and I've played a lot of them. For its day, it was simply outstanding, transcending the boundaries of mere "games" to instead be one of the deepest, most engrossing role-playing experiences of my life.

What I'd like to do now is play the audio files from the game on their own, in Winamp or Media Player or whatever. They have a .SND extension, but while Winamp does recognize the extension (through an external plugin that's supposed to play .SND and .AU files) it won't play them. Does anyone know how to get them to play in WinXP? I'd really like to hear them again?

Thanks.

[KrVoLoK]

@Guest & Sokratek

Download and install VDMSound (http://sourceforge.net/projects/vdmsound/) and you will be able to use the mouse & the sound will work. ;)

VDMSound is a modular, extendable soundcard (and other "legacy" hardware) emulator for MS Windows NT/2000 DOS boxes.

:OK:

[Guest]

But is there some Winamp-style program that will play the game music so I can listen to it without having to play the game? That's what I'm really after.

I did grab VMDSound and it's perfect now. Spent the whole day playing. :)

[Prymordial Soup]

Thanks alot for the vmsound link. Just finnished playing eob1 without any sound. Installed it - and oh god eob 2 (= (= SOUND!

Anyhows - those that are still asking for eob 3 link (not sure if i can link to other websites - forgive me if i am not allowed) - google home of the underdogs - they have all 3 there, 2 and 3 both have a file included that contains the passwords needed to deilve deeper.

[Mad-E-Fact]

We have EOB3 by now too. ;)

[XCOM_Squaddie]

Thanks Pablo for the link to those question solutions! You're the best! :kosta:

[Arlieth Tralare]

Question- Can you carry your EOB1 characters to this game? I remember playing an old Forgotten Realms series that started with Pools of Radiance and allowed you to carry your guys over. That made me mark out to no end. ^^

[Guest]

Yes you can transfer your old party.

SOme warnign though:

You only get to transfer 4 characters. Before your fight with the bib X in EOB I, decide which 4 you want and then transfer all the good stuff to them.

once you have done this, copy the file EOBDATA.SAV into the directory that EOB2 start.exe file is in.

happy beholding!

[Christian IV]

:D Yes that is a good thing being able to save your group, it helps a lot

:OK:

[paranoik_boy]

:help: I downloaded this game from another web, and in the Manti´s Temple, when I need to put the 3 femur´s bones to get a key, the game say: the "Z2.CPS" wasn´t exist, and the game shut down

somebody can give me please that archive??? (Z2.CPS)

Thanx

(sorry my english, Im from Argentina)

[Mad-E-Fact]

Just download this version and copy your old savegames over.

[paranoik_boy]

Originally posted by Mad-E-Fact@Jun 1 2005, 08:52 PM
Just download this version and copy your old savegames over.
I can`t... I dont Understand the ESA sistem (entertainment software association).
...
can you help me please??? :cry:

[BeefontheBone]

Sorry about that, Mad hadn't realised we can't offer the game for download any more - the ESA asked us to remove it.

[paranoik_boy]

ok... well... somebody can send me the archive??? (Z2.CPS)

can I put my e-mail here????

[BeefontheBone]

You're not allowed to I'm afraid. You need to register as a member, then get someone to send it via PM (since it's one file rather than the whole game).

[paranoik_boy]

Im In! :Titan:

well...somebody can send me the archive??? (Z2.CPS) :help:

[Semilla001]

Hi all.
I just finished EoB I (wonderful game) and import the savegame on EoB II.
Then I play EoB II and I can't pass the protection.
Yeah, the same old problem...
But no.
The real problem is that I have the Manual of EoB II, in english, but the EoB I that I finished is in spanish, so is the EoB II.
Now I cant' find EoB II in english anywhere (and dunno if I can import the "spanish party" succesfully)
And I can't find the keywords for the spanish version of EoB II.
And I'm crying now, really, anyone could help me?
The part of "keywords in spanish version" is the better for me, cuz I already have EoB III in spanish too. The idea was finish the three games with the first four characters created.

Sorry for my barbarian use of the english language and may Guybrush be with you all.

[Strobe]

i understand your problem, but i'm afraid we can't help you. see, we don't host any
part of the EYE OF THE BEHOLDER series anymore since we got into trouble with
the ESA. so i suppose, you will have to look for a suitable version elsewhere. sorry!

[Semilla001]

Strobe, thank you. I understand.
I'll figure something someday.
This last weekend I "unearth" my box of vintage games and found the floppys of my EoB II, but there is no signs of the manual...
Anyway, there is plenty of old and good RPGs to play and enjoy.

[Tom Henrik]

Thanks to Drozdal, I have been able to update the game with a couple of scans :D

[Kragin-Vark]

where can i download eye of the beholder series from...someone posted "from this site" but they all seem to be protected. is there something i'm doing wrong

[A. J. Raffles]

We used to have permission to host them, you see. But we no longer have it, which means you can't download the games. Sorry.

[strangelove]

Lots of less law abiding sites have both games available for download. Great game, my only complaint is that at the start you have to fight the clerics with no greater justification than they live in a dodgy sounding temple and look like a pair of used car salesmen / politicians. Spent ages trekking around those woods before I twigged. No pun intended. Well worth tracking down though.

[Mac The Knife]

EOB 2 is a great game! It was the first game I ever bought, back in 1992, It took me almost 5 years to complete.

I have since completed the game many times, with the same party!

I found a way of moving characters back and forth in the time line of the game, you can even duplicate some items, weapons and the like. Its very simple to do, you only need to use the "Write" program that comes with windows 3.1. I've got windows 98SE now but Wordpad does not work.

heres how you do it:

Save you game, then open that savegame in Write, most of the characters/letters will be boxes or some kind of ASCII code, however you will be able to find your game characters names, eg STUMPY, or MERLIN.

Find the name eg STUMPY, and highlight from the S of the name to say the M of Merlin, this data, is that particular character, his/her weapons skills exp etc, you can then cut and paste this character into the place of another character from a previous or even future game save slot.

I had a whole party, at the begining of the game, with all the powerfull weapons you aquire towards the end! I had more or less two of everything, 2 Talon swords 2 Slicer swords, duplicate sets of special armour. You can't bring back everything though, it doesn't work with the stone items, and you will have trouble bring back arrows, if you put them in the quiver, you'll have to use the backpack, it takes time to transfere enough, you will have to make a few trips back and forth.

Just use you brain, and work things out logically.

Also, don't put duplicated items down on floor together, you will loose one of them.

The time travel cheat works wonders, when you meet Alain, you can have the same person touch him, and increase their level, loads of times. My Dwavern Fighter Stumpy, was at the 13th level!!!

I haven't figured out how to use this method with EOB1 yet, but I am trying.

[chaos012]

The best game ever!!!

[NOTAR]

I used to play this game on my 20mhz 386, 2megs of ram and a 42meg hardrive. I also had number 3 but this one was best. you can find the short sword "sting" near the begining. I beat it once and the end guy dran draggore is very hard. Actually though the beholders would kill a party just as quick and there was a whole level of them. I also beat clouds of xeen which is still a really great game

[Sentinel69]

Beholders? Do you mean gas spores?

[silz]

Beholders? Do you mean gas spores?


gas spores is easy. but beholders with them spamming disintegrate spells all the time like nobody's business...thats a real pita. saving the game after each beholder fight is crucial.

[Sentinel69]

Okay, it took some time for me to remember...corridors....yes ,it was hard to get through even though I editted my characters with 255 hit points ^_^

It was good they build the option in it for multiple save games ,in EOB 1 there was only one slot.

[somebody]

[...]
I have since completed the game many times, with the same party!

I found a way of moving characters back and forth in the time line of the game, you can even duplicate some items, weapons and the like. Its very simple to do,[...]

heres how you do it:
Save you game, then open that savegame in Write, most of the characters/letters will be boxes or some kind of ASCII code, however you will be able to find your game characters names, eg STUMPY, or MERLIN.
[...]
I had a whole party, at the begining of the game, with all the powerfull weapons you aquire towards the end! I had more or less two of everything, 2 Talon swords 2 Slicer swords, duplicate sets of special armour.[...]

You play the same game over and over with the same party? ...bored
You have fun to finish a old classic game by cheating? ...bored
You are happy with a "full overpowered equipment high-level party"? ...bored

[RIPclass]

I loooove this games i've played it on an adventures of D&D,very cool:cool:

[Saccade]

Are we going to be able to download these games again soon..?
http://www.council-of-elrond.com/forums/images/smilies/begging.gif

Just I heard that maybe they're not so protected anymore earlier...

[arete]

Who, where, why? Link pls.

[senhorlampada]

But many AW sites offer it and Westwood is dead. They don't offer technical support so I call it. ''abandoned''
Gotta agree!
It's been long since they provided some support :D

It's abandoned to me too! ;)

Oh... and this is the BEST in the series!

Not only in the series... It's so beautiful and fun. Some new game developers should learn one lesson or two with this one! :)

[DJGhost]

Just a quick question in teh hopes some one can help;-

I'm on the 4 wiond tower, level 2 at area 10 on teh walkthrough (I usualy don't use tehm, but thoght it would be easier to identify where I am for asking this question).

I have acopper key, yet when I try it in the lock (which is supposed to need a copper key) I get the message "you need a key to open tis lock". Which rather looks like a bug. It seems that teh software isn't recogniseing the key as a key.

Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you fix it? Or has anyone got any ideas how I can fix it?

Thanks in advance.