[quote=LordCrash]
Apparently I'm playing the game wrong, then. 1) I keep facing groups of enemies that are twice my level (they're 6 while I'm 3), and it's quite difficult to avoid getting squished to oblivion. 2) I can't afford skills unless I go on a looting spree, stealing paintings from every wall in town.
Yes as others mentioned you are playing the game wrong. Had the same problem.
From my point of view this is a huge problem of this game which should be fixed as soon as possible.
I am fine with having enemies that are too strong in certain areas but there simply need to be more clues for the player to find out which quests and areas are level apropriate. It is especially frustrating if you just wander out and the last gate you wander out is the one you are supposed to wander out.
I do realize there seem to be some hints but they are to subtle it seems.
Also if this doesnt get fixed soon this will scare of a lot of new players for no reason. The concept is great and it is a good game but people have to at least realize that this is the concept of the game - there are lots of threads from frustrated players.
Problem is i have no idea how this could be done with subtle hints - maybe some sort of level-reputation-dialog-system where guards at the exits will warn players explicitly and change dialogue depending on player-level.