> Question the first: To get past the troll in the caverns of Beyond
> Shadowgate...will simply punching him cause a problem later in the
> game? I feel bad for hurting his feelings, but rather not lose an item.
You feel bad? That's cool. I bet you don't play many First-Person Shooters
;)
I think you give him a gem... right? If I remember right, you give him a
gem, and you can still win the game.
Good Luck!