yep, using teleport will preclude random encounters. if you're aching for a random fight, you can always just trudge out into the world map and wander about a bit. the teleport spell is good for *avoiding* random encounters. once you get up in level a bit they aren't so much fun anymore. one of the things that was supposed to be in the game that didn't seem to work was r.e.s leveling up with you.
enjoy the black mountains!
