Where are you in the game? (area/level)
Are there other directions you can try first if you are having problems with a particular location? Are there any side quests you can finish off if you head back to the village, etc?
Have you checked merchants for equipment upgrades, etc?
D2:ED topics, about level 5-7 after meeting Talana and getting access to the full Broken Valley:
Newbie needs help, I think I missed something! Hey well i am new and need some help :D;)Welcome to the forum.
