Grimrock

I'm mostly interested in some key factors. 1)How long did it take you to beat the game? Official game time and approximate real time? If you played a difficulty other then normal please state it. If you went old school without automap state it. 2)Did you need help? (A walkthrough, this forum, etc.)...

I accidentally fell into the pit on level that's in front of the button--didn't move quite fast enough. Surprise-surprise, there was a monster (and treasure!) down there. Is this a thing? Should I intentionally leap down every pit trap I come across? Seems like a non-intuitive exploration method, bu...

Hit Escape, and click on the tutorial. It explains everything.

Also: right click is the default for "use item". So, right click that cudgel (assuming it's in your character's hand) and it'll swing.

Interesting choice to put minotaur in back rank: the Evasion penalty from -Dex is mitigated, and you can focus on Str for damage. Although, with no Spears skill tree, I worry that you'll never be able to get your Acc high enough to hit. Also, the skulls don't have to be equipped. Just put it in the ...

Minotaur Fighter Used stat bumps to recover racial Dex penalty, then added to Str and Vitality Athletics 2, Armors 2 (no weapon skills) Skilled Headhunter Human Female Fighter Fairly balanced between Str, Dex, Vitality Athletics 2, Armors 5 Skilled Aggressive Insectoid Mage Max Willpower, some vita...

I can confirm 2, via the method Sage 2 described. You get the stat bumps regardless of your equipped gear.