The interface is simple and easy to use, with panels for the different aspects of gameplay. These panels include character information, spellcasting, inventory and game options. There are hundreds of different people, each with unique personalities, to talk to on Athas. Through your conversations, you can gain information, form alliances or even make new enemies. Often smart talking can make you a fortune or save your life.
All fighting takes place on the main overhead map.
Combat is fierce and the enemies are deadly, only the strongest survive. The fighting is turn- based, using a movement point system. During a fight, weapons and magic must work in unison for success. The inventory is where you control all of your supplies, weapons, and armour. Throughout the game, you will find hundreds of different items, some of them are just for show, but many contain powerful magics.