There is a place for the dead in VVI, it's one of the puzzles to figure out. I've played all three, and VVI is my least favorite. It's a great game, and it might be a good idea to cruise through the comments here in the forum. Honestly, if you have VVII and III you may find VVI fun for the different puzzles, but there is not much to do after the puzzles are done. Read the comments regarding the golden child...