The game uses an overhead exploration view for traveling through outdoor areas, towns, and dungeon-like locations. The party investigates rumors, speaks with inhabitants, gathers information, manages supplies, and completes tasks connected to the main quest.

Combat is turn-based and emphasizes positioning, equipment, spells, and party management. Progress comes from exploration, solving quests, improving characters, acquiring better gear, and learning how different locations and non-player characters fit into the larger adventure.

Keep written notes about conversations, directions, passwords, and unfinished tasks; the game expects the player to remember information gathered from towns and expeditions.

Prepare the party before long journeys by checking health, equipment, food, and useful spells. Explore methodically, save before entering unfamiliar areas, and avoid spending limited resources when retreat is practical.