Guide to Completing Casting Shadows and Joining the Old Camp in Gothic Remake

Joining the Old Camp in the Gothic Remake is a surprisingly lengthy endeavor, requiring you to build trust with key faction members through a series of quests and tasks. It’s a far cry from the straightforward approach of joining the Fighter’s Guild in an Elder Scrolls title, where you can simply stroll in and start slaying rats.

To become a member of the Old Camp, you’ll need to complete two main quests: Admission to the Old Camp and Casting Shadows. The latter is crucial, as it involves gaining the support of the Shadows, the various NPCs that populate the Old Camp. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to do to finish that quest and secure your spot in the faction.

Once you arrive at the Old Camp, speak with Thorus at the castle gate. He’ll inform you that to gain entry and join the faction, you need a recommendation from Diego, whom you encountered at the beginning of the game.

Diego’s shack is conveniently located near the castle gate. After chatting with him, he’ll assign you the Casting Shadows quest, which focuses on making a positive impression on the Shadows.

Here’s what you need to accomplish. First, complete the necessary tasks:

And now for the required quests:

After finishing these, return to Diego for his approval, which will grant you access to the castle for your meeting with Gomez.

When you finally meet Gomez in the castle’s main hall, you’ll need to persuade him to accept you into the faction. Be careful not to say, “Do I need to chop your head off to prove I’m a good fighter?” as this will lead to your demise.

Additionally, when discussing your acquaintances in the other camps, avoid saying “To Y’Berion,” as Gomez will see through the lie and kill you. Stick to the other dialogue options, and you should successfully convince him to let you join the Old Camp.