> > (Hey, that's the name of an interactive fiction company.)
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> > I've now progressed from level 10 to level 9 in Murkon's Vengeance. By the time you get down to 5 kills or so, most parties tend to be easy prey. I can kill parties with 3 people or less practically straight away. Leen's party was one tough cookie, however.
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> > I don't understand much about level 9. There is a locked door, but where do I find the key? There is a maze of some sort, is the key supposed to be in there?
> > Speaking of parties, the last parties of level 10 were a doddle. The first party of level 9 killed me. Is this really how much more difficult they get?
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> Try going in a different direction in the maze. You might find something that really helps.

Thanks! I've now got past the gold door and am now exploring the corridors behind it. The parties aren't so tough once I get to summon a few more monsters.