I just installed the free version from Bethesda, and I finally got it and dosbox running on my Vista computer and now I want to know: what do I do in the game? I created me a character and I cant figure out how to pick up the stupid key on that table looking thing in my cell. Is there alink someone can provide me that tells me the commands for this game?

Here are some links to get you started:

http://www.svatopluk.com/arena/manual/ (svatopluk)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/564545/1730 (gamefaqs)
http://www.gamesas.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=173936 (here)

In addition to the excellent threads listed above (particularly the third one ): http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Arena:Arena

I created me a character and I cant figure out how to pick up the stupid key on that table looking thing in my cell.

Oh, and, uh, to get you started, put the "X" cursor on the key and click on it. That will pick it up. That particular operation can be tricky, but that's what you have to do.

Thanks for the help. I'm really looking forward to seeing where the Elder Scrolls games have come from, its almost like a history lesson or something.