Yeah, I keep hearing how people needed guides especially for the crypt quest where you need to get an ancient shield but Arx Fatalis is a game where anything can be done. In the crypt quest - I didn't even find the runes (and complete the puzzle) to open the gate at the end, I just jumped up onto a platform (it took some time) above where the gate was and behold - I saw a gate leading into where the shield was. I grabbed it, opened the gate from inside and escaped. I think the lich who I met while escaping from the crypt was probably attacking me because I cheated (he tells you that to get the shield, you need to solve the puzzle, I'm guessing if you solve the puzzle, you don't fight him) but he didn't stand in my way and he died.
Third playthrough and I didn't even go to the crypt - I just killed everyone in the rebel camp and stole the ring (forgot its name but it's important to the main quest line).
I didn't even need a walkthrough. I love Arx Fatalis because their are many ways to solve quests and the game doesn't hold you by the hand either.
The Annoying Dog Level? What's that?
