I can assign hotkeys to weapons (bow/dagger/sword) and swap back and forth as expected.

For the sound problem, try running dxdiag, switching to the sound tab and turning the hardware sound acceleration down a notch.
Do you have the latest drivers for your sound card?

There is a file verification method described in;
Troubleshooting Tips (& manual install procedure)


Meteorstrike can be cast repeatedly very fast, and has a stunning effect, so yes it is good. For a warrior I wouldn't put points into Intelligence to get mana, but rely on equipment bonuses or use more Restoration potions.

differences between classes (minor spoilers) secondary stat calculations

Early Starter Tips (NON-Spoiler Version) (contains much of the information in the above topic).


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