I believe you, if you say you're lvl 14 - I'm wondering about my game now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> (says tactical and save version 1.44 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" /> )
maybe you don't need the "cheesy" tactic, but you should keep your chars definitely at the door, so your enemies don't come rushing in all at once.
http://www.kiya1.de/beyond/act1screens/Act1SamStats.jpgmy stats to prove my char is puny
http://www.kiya1.de/beyond/act1screens/Gamedif0.jpgthe difficulty level - as I was suddenly insecure
http://www.kiya1.de/beyond/act1screens/Gamevers0.jpgmy save game version - as you see 1.44