TOEE downloaded from GoG

I enjoyed this gime a lifetime ago, when I was poor, and it was pirated. Now when Istabilized financially, I decided to buy it, and I did, from GoG. I intalled it and started playing

Firs, can someone point me to the post where stats are explained and reccomended for each type of character (fighter, cleric etc).

Second, as I downloaded it from GoG a week ago, do I need to use any patches, and if yes, which ones, and in what order? I am on Windows 10, 64b

Is there anything I need to know for smooth gameplay?

Also, first time I played I ended the campaign no issues. Last time I played Hezrou or some of other was scaring my characters (it didn;t do that in previous plays) - and I had no solution for it, didn;t find "remove fear" or protection from fear or anything else that would help me - what is solution to fear in this game?

And finally, long time no see glad to see community is stil up and alive

 

I just read this in random post:
"Potection from Evil to counter his fear spells is key."
that is one question answered

 

additional questions:
- I always skip Hommlet more or less completly, when ever I start talking to people I get bored. Are there any quests in it I shouldn;t skip?
- I love playing as a hammer - I just go and pulp everything into ground with steel and magic. Am I missing some good loot by not talking to monsters?
- regarding levels and enemies strenght, what is the usual route people take when visiting locations?
- at what point regarding leveling up should I start crafting items? As it takes experience, so I do not be underleveled with my casters?

 

The quest chain that grants you the +1 Holy Longsword AKA this game's version of the Holy Avenger is useful for that item, even if you sell it.

 

welcome back to the game.