Well since I am downloading this now, I am wondering if anyone has maps, locations and hints for MM9.

and [url=http://au.guides.ign.com/guides/480196/page_3.html]IGN have some good info.

LOL... well I am already stuck. I have cheked all the walkthroughs and still cannot figure out how to open the locked door on the island to get off... They all say click on the door... well it doesnt open

Did you go back to Yrsa ? She's supposed to give you the key.

hihi, yeah, go back and talk to that old hag :)).
hint: explore the the world as much as possible before starting to clearout mobs. do the non-combat quests for early gold, get merchant, repair, id item as high as possible. get fleet foot and town portal as quickly as possible. don't do the first promotion quests until later in the game because leveling up costs will skyrocket after that.
good luck