1src Forums - The Great School

Caker

11-08-2006, 06:57 AM

It was available in my Legacied collection at http://jaywebdesigns.com/caker but recently my hoster site has died because of hacker attack. I hope it will be back in day or two - or maybe IgorBuz will post the file to some faster link.

The Great School is really interesting (and long!) expansion for high level parties. I've enjoyed the previous beta version a lot even while it wasn't complete; this update seem to have a full set of related game areas so I am going to replay it from the beginning and finish this time :)

IgorBuz

11-08-2006, 07:06 AM

If someone with downloading problems wants to play it now, I can e-mail the file.

Airdenne

11-08-2006, 08:26 PM

I need more betatesters for the beta-version of The Great School.
Hi,

Can anyone be a beta tester? I've not done it before, but I've played pretty much every Legacy game available and I've currently got a 41-42 level party right now.

[Although, I haven't defeated those death dragons in Legend 1 yet....]

But I have played both versions of Legend II and I'm jonesing for some new material.

In case you're looking for a sample of people with different types of machines, I have a Palm TX. I'm glad some more upper level stuff is being developed. It's hard to go back down and play lower levels when you've got so much high powered stuff in your inventory. Thanks.

--
Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-09-2006, 07:29 AM

Everybody who had problems with downloading - try here (http://4pda.ru/forum/attach/407815/TheGreatSchool.zip).
Everyone can betatest it. BTW, if Other Dimension and Undead Damain are OK you can keep the saves to make the betatesting of the next version easier. Also keep the saves before going there.

doeni

11-09-2006, 08:16 AM

btw, Airdenne,
if you need some more High level maps, visit caker's site www.legacied.narod.ru, you'll find more than 30 expansions for download, most of them for free.

gyffes

11-09-2006, 09:11 AM

Airdenne -- two things:

1) Your party quickly is closing in on the Level 50 bug, so you're going to HAVE to start a new party, soon; and

2) Low-level parties ROCK! Remember the panic when a single spider chased your hapless mage through the forest? Remember the TERROR when the gnome captain in the good Father's basement nearly killed your knight with a single hit? Remember the agony, struggling to save enough for another spellbook but realizing that that 480 gold represented TWELVE mana potions??

Don' tell me low-level bites.. it's WAAAY harder than high level.

sbliim

11-09-2006, 05:43 PM

IgorBuz

In the begining when you speak to Grotkins the Hunter he says to you: "Hallo.strangers! Could you do one think for me please?" This could be better expressed in English as: "Hello strangers! Could you do something for me please?" A little later his reply might be: "I can't get to the Magic Forest now, monsters block my way. Please kill the Bear King. Just kill him. You can keep his fur. I will remove the protection of the northern doors if you succeed."

Next when you speak to the Rector the conversation might be better expressed as: "Strangers, I think you can help our School. The Sphere of Concentration was always in the centre of this room, but yesterday it was stolen. I know who did it - it was Sorakan, our former professor. All the evidence is against him. ... Please help us as quickly as you can or the students will be in great danger. Don't tell them anything, they still cannot feel this danger.

Cheers
Steve :cool:

Airdenne

11-10-2006, 12:21 AM

Hi Gyffes,

I understand what you mean about playing at the right level challenge for the game. I've now played through multiple times and switched around to try and play things when they're still challenging for the party rather than too easy. I only meant to say though, that when you get some really cool high level stuff,you don't get much chance to try it out. It's true that a +9 ring that you've received multiple times is not nearly as exciting as the first time you receive one.

At this point, I've been trying to mix it up somewhat in terms of how I play, which I've seen you mention to others on the board. I will experiment with different variations of characters or try different types of spells instead of sticking with the same ones, etc. Thanks for the advice though.

--
Airdenne

Airdenne -- two things:

1) Your party quickly is closing in on the Level 50 bug, so you're going to HAVE to start a new party, soon; and

2) Low-level parties ROCK! Remember the panic when a single spider chased your hapless mage through the forest? Remember the TERROR when the gnome captain in the good Father's basement nearly killed your knight with a single hit? Remember the agony, struggling to save enough for another spellbook but realizing that that 480 gold represented TWELVE mana potions??

Don' tell me low-level bites.. it's WAAAY harder than high level.

IgorBuz

11-10-2006, 07:34 AM

Dialogs are now changed.

Airdenne

11-10-2006, 10:24 PM

Hi Igorbuz,

This is what I've found so far. In the main courtyard, on the left side, the entrance after the refectory has a latch that's stuck. If you bash the door though, nothing happens. Don't know if it's a bug or a trick. Also, in the outer part, at the ends you have signs for a library and a closet. There are no doors or entrances for either one. Again, trick or bug, I'm not sure.

Well done on the corridors of death though! It took me most of the day to finish that. Thanks.

--
Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-11-2006, 07:41 AM

Hit the door with your head :).
Missing doors can look stupid but you can activate them using switches in the school. Don't forget to check every wall.

sbliim

11-12-2006, 05:39 AM

IgorBuz

I have managed to do most of the Corridors of Death, the Drains and the water section up to the last force field and section. I also got into the Magic Forest but have been unable to kill anything - obviously need something special there. Where is the clue for the alphabetic buttons in the east of the Corridors? Where do I find the special weapon to kill Fat Joe?

Cheers
Steve

IgorBuz

11-12-2006, 09:50 AM

Wolves and some other monsters - it's a trick. You can use attack magic.
Buttons - HELP is the right word.
You can kill Fat Joe using Finger Cutter.
BTW, sbliim and Airdenne, what avatars do you want to have in the credit room? And also texts if you want to.

sbliim

11-12-2006, 05:19 PM

Igor

In the conversation with Professor Blood you might replace "stupidness" with "stupidity". Also two lines later you might replace "wouldn't" with "will not" or "won't" which are the future tense that the context calls for.

After you punish him his conversation might be better expressed as: "Please have pity on old Professor Blood. ... my father taught me to be cruel ... I'll also free the chained students.
- We excuse you ... this time! "

As to an Avatar for the credit room - thank you. The guy with the cape and say a red waistcoat would be fine. The text might be:"Keep tappin those walls"

Cheers
Steve Bliim

sbliim

11-12-2006, 08:25 PM

Igor

The conversation with Professor Defendmee may be better expresed as: "I'm sure you'll go to Heaven before you die".

Also when you speak to the Poor Student to report punishing Prof Blood you might include "the" before "students".

Cheers
Steve Bliim

sbliim

11-12-2006, 09:42 PM

Library?

Igor

Where are the switches that open the library door? Also I have been back to the Magic Forest and the wolves do not seem to suffer from any attack - or is that part of the trick?

Cheers
Steve

IgorBuz

11-13-2006, 07:28 AM

Where are the switches that open the library door?
Near the closet door.
Also I have been back to the Magic Forest and the wolves do not seem to suffer from any attack - or is that part of the trick?
I didn't test this myself. I will do it now.

And all the mistakes are corrected.

IgorBuz

11-13-2006, 10:27 AM

I terribly failed...
Most of my monsters are immune to all magic but they must be immune only to several spells.

sbliim, use Clean Way, because the wolves are invincible.

sbliim

11-13-2006, 04:40 PM

Igor

Why don't you make the Axe under the black tree the only weapon that will kill the wolves - at least that gives people a fighting chance.

Once I get that axe where do I go next? As you can appreciate one needs to plan carefuilly when only using Clean Away.

Cheers
Steve :cool:

IgorBuz

11-14-2006, 07:44 AM

It is a strange script error. You will be able to kill wolves with magic in the next version.
Then cut down one of the trees.

sbliim

11-14-2006, 02:58 PM

Igor

Is there only one tree that can be cut down? I think that I have been around the whole perimeter trying to chop trees and avoid imortal wolves but I can't get through. I can see the bear that I must kill behind the trees just south of where the road runs into the trees - how do I get through.

Cheers
Steve :cool:

IgorBuz

11-15-2006, 07:25 AM

NW from the explored territory.

Airdenne

11-15-2006, 08:56 PM

Hi Igor,

Sorry I've been out of action for a few days but real life intervened. The plus side is I have a new job. Anyway, on to the Great School. The only bug type thing I've noticed so far is that in the dungeons under the library and closet, I tried casting Clean Way to push back one of the monsters so I only had to fight one at a time instead of two and my palm crashed every time.

Other than that, I don't know if I've found any bugs per se or just am stalled at certain junctions of the game. Mostly I'm not feeling very bright. I haven't even found the Magic Forest yet! :(

The areas where I'm having trouble are: Opening the doors to the rooms where your arm gets heavy. I thought using the feather light potion would do it, so I waited a week to recharge and get one for my group but it didn't work.

Another thing I haven't figured out yet is the door in the inner part which when you touch it says, "Red rules, yellow sucks." I thought it might have to do with the pillars in the courtyard so I touched only the red ones, etc. but it's not working.

Rooms that I still don't have access to include: the corridors that end with the "Private Parts" message on the doors. The locked rooms in the library and closet areas next to the stairs leading to the dungeon I haven't opened yet. If this is related to the teleporter and the signs about the guardians, then I haven't figured that one out as well. I don't find any keys, I used rocks on the switch stones, etc but nothing's worked so far. A little help perhaps? This one is certainly challenging!

Thx,

Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-16-2006, 06:24 AM

1. You will be able to go there after solving one of the quests.
2. Other doors - they are just decorations.
3. You mast press the red pillars in the right order.

sbliim

11-16-2006, 06:27 AM

Airdenne

I had the same problem with the crashes under the library when I cast Clean Way against the same ogre that the other 3 were attacking. Attack one Ogre then turn and Clean Way the one behind. Once you kill one then it does not crash when you concentrate on the remaining one.

I'm in a similar position to you except that I have found the Magic Forest - entrance through the drains - look for a half moon grate.

Have you got under the Closet, if so do you know where you got the key to get throught the locked door there?

I got Quest yesterday so I am being a little distracted.

Cheers
Steve :cool:

Texas Girl

11-16-2006, 08:39 AM

The clean away bug is within the Legacy engine itself, not this specific map.

Airdenne

11-16-2006, 12:39 PM

Hi Igor,

Thanks for the help earlier. I got into the magic casino and did find a grammar error. The machines chant "looser" to the player. You want to use "loser" instead. Also, in two of the machines, the word crowd is misspelled as cruwd.

TexasGirl, good to know about the Clean Way spell. It's not one I've used frequently which is probably why I haven't really come across this before.

Steve, I didn't find a key for the locked doors for either the closet or the library. I"m not sure if in Igor's reply he means these are also included in the phrase, "they're just decorations." Although, I don't think I've encountered either guardian yet, as such. I'm trying to be good and stay away from the Quest until I finish this map. It's tempting to skip though...

Thanks,

Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-16-2006, 01:21 PM

Nothing is behind these doors. They are just decoration.
Typos... Hate 'em. Will be corrected.

Airdenne

11-17-2006, 06:14 PM

Okay,

Here's where I am and what I haven't been able to find so far: I was looking for the grate to get to the Magic Forest. I found the one in the Corridors of Death. I killed the Frog King but I still haven't found the entrance to the magic forest. Should I be looking for another grate? I've already checked the main areas in the inner and outer courtyard.

I understand that I need to find the Strong Posion Potion which I assume will enable me to get into the rooms where your arms get heavy. Again, not having any luck finding the potion. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

--
Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-18-2006, 06:51 AM

Make a step forward neat the grate - you will be able to investigate Drain Pipes, from them you can get to Magic Forest.
These doors are not connected with this potion. Later you will use alchemy to get it.
Just solve the Hunter's quest.

sbliim

11-19-2006, 10:13 PM

Igor

I am still having trouble in the Magic Forest. I have managed to put the wolves into positions where Clean Way will keep them at bay as I move around the outside of the map chopping with the special axe as I go. I have tried all around the NW corner (and the rest of the perimeter) but can't seem to get through. Is there a particular way of chopping the approriate tree?

Overall, I have now found three of the towers off the main area, including the casino. I have not yet opened the door in the main area which says "You can't see any method of opening the door" - How?

I have explored the Corridors of Death and the Drains and the watery area below, except for the last force wall.

I have 5 parts of the homework and no idea where to find the Strong Poison Potion or the Alchemy books, if I don't already have them - what are they called?

sbliim

11-19-2006, 10:15 PM

:cool: Igor

I am still having trouble in the Magic Forest. I have managed to put the wolves into positions where Clean Way will keep them at bay as I move around the outside of the map chopping with the special axe as I go. I have tried all around the NW corner (and the rest of the perimeter) but can't seem to get through. Is there a particular way of chopping the approriate tree?

Overall, I have now found three of the towers off the main area, including the casino. I have not yet opened the door in the main area which says "You can't see any method of opening the door" - How?

I have explored the Corridors of Death and the Drains and the watery area below, except for the last force wall.

I have 5 parts of the homework and no idea where to find the Strong Poison Potion or the Alchemy books, if I don't already have them - what are they called?

Cheers
Steve :cool:

IgorBuz

11-20-2006, 07:31 AM

It's strange that you didn't find the way. You tried to HIT maybe? You mut TAP.

Area behind the wall of force - you will be able to get there after defeating Undead King. But the Heaven in still not ready...

Two towers are connected, so you will open one of them from inside.

I remember that there are 4 parts in the towers, 1 has one of the students, 2 are in the sectet areas of outer school, 1 is in the Corridor, 1 is a reward for a quest, and the final one... do not demember.

You will get Strong Poison Potion using alchemy in the dungeon.

Books - 1 is in the Corridors, 1 is a reward for a quest (maybe), 1 is in the dungeon.

sbliim

11-20-2006, 03:55 PM

Silly me - I have been hitting with the axe, not tapping - back into the forest of ravenous wolves!

I will give the casino tower a good tapping as well. I tapped everything in sight on the first two and found several switches that did not appear to do anything - now I think I know.

ban2

11-22-2006, 06:39 PM

I can't seem to get into the towers, it won't let me go up the stairs. i'Is that a bug?

ban2

11-23-2006, 03:15 AM

Where can I get the latest beta? The one I have won't let me up the tower stairs and has multiple typos that I've seen in the forum that you have corrected. When I try to download from legacied it hangs up and never unzips.

Caker

11-23-2006, 05:45 AM

ban2, the latest public beta is v4 dd. 06-Nov-06, full filesize 507369 b. It can be downloaded from Legacied and Igor's Legacy page.

Typos and some bugs (including one inaccessible staircase) corrected by IgorBuz will be available for preview testing in next release, which isn't gone public yet.

I've just checked the version on Legacied (1st of three links) - everything unzips fine. Maybe your download is not complete? ZIP file size is 312 Kb.

IgorBuz

11-23-2006, 10:19 AM

Airdenne, tell me what avatar should I use in the credit room for you.

Airdenne

11-25-2006, 10:59 PM

Hi Igor,

Airdenne, tell me what avatar should I use in the credit room for you.

Ah, well, how about the woman with the cape around her face? I've always liked her. For a comment, how about something along the lines of, "Learning is hands on at the Great School."

I hadn't realized that in the drain pipe area that all walls were to be touched, so that other paths could be found.

Now to some questions: I am in the watery caves and have killed everyone except the Mermaid Queen so far. I have the magic arrows. Are they for killing her? [I tried them but they don't seem to be working] Can she be killed? Is killing her how I get past the force field and into the other room? I've fought her in various ways so far and she doesn't die, merely gets some hit points and then builds right back up again. (very clever and very frustrating!)

Any help is always appreciated. Thanks.

--
Airdenne

IgorBuz

11-26-2006, 12:46 AM

I think you should strike her with a very powerful weapon. 50 HP are being restored every hit.

classonglassa1

11-26-2006, 09:59 AM

hi i am on great school the door heavy complete bear king quest door opens etc in the dungeon cant work this one out cleared all monsters out etc touched magic button teleporter doesnt work etc help! mermaid queen is rock hard my party is level 45 plus and struggling done all the towers cant go through one door got light potion its for floating over a hole i presume not seen any poison potion yet dont go in teleporter hell in forest rock hard hope this helps people you need a finger cutter axe or sword of oneof teachers to kill joe to access casino touch red pillars in a certain order if you have time only clue i will give to this anybody help me with the dugeon bit please in the libary thanks

IgorBuz

11-26-2006, 12:44 PM

doeni

11-26-2006, 03:39 PM

lol, cassonglassa,
use the "dot" - feature of your keyboard! :D

Caker

11-27-2006, 01:25 AM

classonglassa1,

I suppose you mean something like that:

Hi,

I am on Great School.

The door is heavy. Complete Bear King quest. Door opens, etc.

In the dungeon - can't work this one out. Cleared all monsters out, etc., touched magic button - teleporter doesn't work, etc. Help!

Mermaid Queen is rock hard. My party is level 45+ and struggling.

Done all the towers - can't go through one door.

Got light potion: its for floating over a hole, I presume. Not seen any poison potion yet.

Don't go in teleporter Hell.

In Forest it is rock hard.

Hope this helps: people, you need a Finger Cutter axe or sword of one of teachers to kill Joe to access Casino.

Touch red pillars in a certain order, if you have time. Only clue i will give to this.

Anybody help me with in the dugeon a bit, please. And in the libary. Thanks.

Not sure about heavy door. I don't understand you at this point.

Can't help you with the dungeon - I haven't done with this area yet (my game got some hidden bug at the middle of Great School so everything is freezing here and there or simply crashing - I have to restart with earlier saves). Hoping somebody else will help :)

Regarding Mermaid: IgorBuz has answered this few messages ago.

Potions: yes, levitation potion allows to float over holes. You can make strong poison potion yourself in dungeon alchemy lab if you have right ingredients.

Why people shouldn't teleport to Hell? I've been there - hard but manageable :)

In Forest there is bug with invincible Wolves - it is to be fixed in next version, I think.

Yes, Fat Joe is to be killed with Finger Cutter axe (not sword) from Prof. Blood.

What is your problem in Library?

sbliim

11-28-2006, 02:12 PM

Igor

Sorry I have been off the air but my Palm crashed and I have to start the Great School from the begining.

Airdenne

11-28-2006, 09:02 PM

IgorBuz

11-29-2006, 07:37 AM

I think it is possible to pass. Probably reentering the forest after using Teleport spell would help.
I still haven't released an update. I can do it now. No new areas. I was too busy.

classonglassa1

11-30-2006, 03:26 PM

I have completed the mermaid queen but cant get through the barrier.Found a big cheat at beginning of game but i am not in to cheating!!.Basically i cant get in to the woods, but checked it out already via the cheat so need help with the last part of mermaid quest!..Getting through the barrier????. P.s.. Best way to kill mermaid queen is save game,do any damage,save game,and keep doing it like that and she will eventually go down!.

IgorBuz

12-01-2006, 07:32 AM

I can't understand why she is so powerful. Level 90, +50 HP every hit and nothing else...
Barrier - first complete Other Dimension and Undead Domain.

sbliim

12-05-2006, 06:57 AM

Hi,

I have actually made it to the Magic Forest and even found the Wood cutter. My question is that the version of this game that I have has the invincible wolves and I've had trouble getting to the tree that I need to get to. Should I get the updated version and start over or is there a way to Clean Way the wolves in such a way that I can get through to the tree? Thanks.

--
Airdenne

Airdenne

I got there with Clean Way - after going around the entire forest several times trying to find the right spot. You have to position yourself with something behind you to protest your back and a clear area in front of you to push the Wolves away. Eventually you break the Wolves up so that there is generally only one group coming at you at any time. Remember to tap the trees and you will find the one that you need.

Good Luck

IgorBuz

12-05-2006, 12:42 PM

2All:
In the new version the wolves should be killable, just rewrite the file, you don't have to play from the beginning.

Airdenne

12-07-2006, 10:36 AM

Hi there,

Checking in with update. I have made it through the Magic Forest using Clean Way. I got the levitation potion and a couple potion ingredients, I believe from the forest floor. Hopefully that's everything...I guess I shall find out.

I made it into the OLD Parts of the school and down into the Mirror Illusion Realm. I have found the orb but am not able to remove it yet. I have the key to success. I haven't found the dungeon alchemy lab yet. Do I have the key to go back to the mermaid queen's realm and enter the final door?

I'm concerned I have some unfinished business in certain areas that may prevent me from moving forward. I think I've checked over the whole illusion realm. I went to two other dimensions and killed the creatures there. I went to the Guardians area and was told that all three need to be killed ( I think). I feel a little lost although if I have the key to the Mermaid Queen's door, then I can go forward from there.

My main question is other ways to access the dungeon. I went to the dungeon through the old parts and finished the one room where I picked the lock but can't figure out how to open the other door.

Also, I don't know if these are bugs or not, but there were a couple doors in the OLD parts where I picked the lock of a door, told I was successful but was then unable to actually enter the room. This happened approximately 3 times to me.

I'm continuing working through. I am forcing myself to wait on purchasing and playing the Quest until I get to some sort of resolution point with this expansion. I would say that the game is very difficult, but with some determination, it is ultimately solvable. I think players will come to some spots that are not intuitive initially, but with some outside help, will be able to navigate. Thanks.

--
Airdenne

IgorBuz

12-07-2006, 12:51 PM

Keys to success - they are useless.
3 guardians are the 3 plates in the old dungeon.
There is a series of secret switches there, press them all to open the door.
You can get to the alchemy lab in the dungeon only through the main entrance.
Doors - I have found only 2 bugs (corrected).

ban2

12-09-2006, 12:40 PM

I can't seem to download the latest version. The last one I was able to download was the Nov. 6 release. When I try to download (either from legacied or IgorBuz website) it will not fully download and unzip. Help?!

IgorBuz

12-09-2006, 01:12 PM

I will reupload it tomorrow...

ban2

12-13-2006, 09:48 PM

I tried to redownload today, however, I ran into the same problem. It never unzips.

IgorBuz

12-14-2006, 06:46 AM

Try this link:
http://igorbuz.narod.ru/archive/TheGreatSchool2.zip

ban2

12-15-2006, 02:51 AM

Still having trouble. It downloads slowlyand appears to finish downloading, but will not unzip.

doeni

12-15-2006, 06:32 AM

Igor, if you want to, i can upload it at my host.

IgorBuz

12-15-2006, 06:58 AM

Do please.

doeni

12-15-2006, 03:46 PM

Do please.

You can now download the zip-file here:

http://jonasweibel.jo.funpic.de/TheGreatSchool.zip

EDIT:

Oh-Oh, just noticed the file is not fully downloaded, tried it again, did not work. Could you directly send me the file per mail? :eek:

doeni

12-16-2006, 08:44 AM

Ok, just uploaded it, now you can download it :)
http://jonasweibel.jo.funpic.de/TheGreatSchool.zip

ban2

04-27-2007, 08:31 PM

I've been playing away, but ran into a problem. How do I get to the undead domain?

mcc4

02-11-2008, 07:57 AM

Is anyone playing The Great School at the moment and has anyone finished it?
I'm having problems killing the Undead king and his "assistants".

mcc4

02-19-2008, 09:48 PM

The Undead King is in the Undead Domain.Accessed through the teleporters Undead Domain and Final.
I have killed all his minions and have got the yellow Holy Blade to kill him with.His health does decrease but I cannot get it into the "beige".He seems to recover his health faster than I can reduce it.
Thanks Cat.

mcc4

03-08-2008, 10:08 PM

It's a great pity this game has never been finished. TGS kept me busy for 2 hours a day for 8 weeks. Lot's of entertainment! A big expansion with great quests,puzzles and monsters, reminiscent of Cat's entertaining expansions.

uknick

06-28-2008, 08:15 AM

How do I get to the alchemy lab? Or, the Undead Domain?

I seem to have been wondering for ages looking.

garblesnix

01-25-2009, 07:12 PM

Igor:
Great expansion.
Could you expand on the "powerful weapon" needed to kill the Mermaid Queen?
I've used every weapon in my arenal, but am gaining no ground.
Thanks for any help.
garblesnix

garblesnix

02-08-2009, 06:55 PM

Which weapon did you use on the Mermaid Queen?
I have run through my complete arsenal, but nothing works.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
garblesnix

Grant75

02-09-2009, 01:03 AM

I think you should strike her with a very powerful weapon. 50 HP are being restored every hit.
i don't think you need a special weapon, just a strong one. also a high level for your party would be good too, i think 40+. Mermaid queen is level 90, i believe.

hope that helps mate. ;)

kreiven

04-28-2009, 05:12 AM

Any new expansion map?

jones612

01-27-2010, 01:48 AM

Hi,

I'm playing with this fantastic big map many weeks ago. Sometimes it was hard to find the solution but possible but now I'm totally stuck.

I'm in the Other Dimension, just before (?) I'd need to kill the Undead King. I opened all doors, used the switches and (after visiting the prison...) killed the demon child but now I face many wall of forces which blocks all ways (including one just before a stairway, I suspect I'd need to go there) and many other wall of forces behind hidden walls in this area. As I read these may not be a problem after I defeat the Undead King (?)

I'm also having problem with some other areas:
1) I can't pass the door behind the Mermaid Queen (an other wall of force)
2) I can't take the orb in the Old Parts ("You still can't take it")
3) I can't find the Alchemy lab

I tried (I think) everything. I put 3 rocks on the guardian plates
(I suspect it can help, as the most helpful I read was http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showpost.php?p=962404&postcount=61 )
but I can't see any changes. I pushed (tap and hit) all walls but found nothing ...

My open quests are:
- Bring the Sphere of Concentration to Rector
- Bring strong poison potion to Mr. Smith
- Defeat Undead King
- Bring a Restore unholy HP potion to prof. Doom

If possible, please help with some hints/tips where or what I should do in this situation. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks lots.