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Re: Gothic 1 - Why can't I use scrolls?

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From: Friedrich Hanisch
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 19:48
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Josh Mayfield wrote:
> I am playing Gothic 1 as an Old Camp guard, and I have never been able to
> use a scroll. I first tried a Transform into Meatbug, and now am trying the
> Orcish Teleport scroll. Both scrolls require only 5 mana, and I have much
> more than that- however, each time I try to use either of the scrolls (in
> their appropriate locations), the following happens:
> 
> 1. The game makes the sound and lighting effects which usually accompany a
> successful spell (as in Gothic 2).

Are you holding the keys/buttons long enough, until the effect of the
spell takes place?

To be honest, I'm not sure if this is the cause of the problem, but give
it a try.

Greets,
Friedrich
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