Here's something old Ultima players (like Corribus and me) will like. A group of fans has recreated the classic Ultima V using the Dungeon Seige engine. They say they wanted to update and enhance the game without losing its essence. For instance, they have added some Ultima VI character classes and a skill system.
I've only played a couple of hours, but I'm pretty much hooked. The old Ultima magic is there all right. All your favorite characters and locations. The same ethical underpinnings.
The bad news: I've had a couple of crashes requiring restarts.
The good news: The price is right. Download for free at http://www.planetdungeonsiege.com/ultima5/main.asp
Ultima V: Lazarus
Ultima V: Lazarus
Before you criticize someone, first walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you'll be a mile away. And you'll have their shoes.
You can get a used copy of Dungeon Siege for about 6 or 7 dollars on eBay, shipping included. Even if you only use it to play Lazarus, it's a fairly good deal.
I try the mod last night and the music is very moving and beautiful. I found myself humming some of the songs while going to bed. The graphics look a little dated by now (the game itself is four years old), but they should not bother you. Now I know what I'll be doing this week-end.
Thank you Charles for reminding me that I needed to play that game.
I try the mod last night and the music is very moving and beautiful. I found myself humming some of the songs while going to bed. The graphics look a little dated by now (the game itself is four years old), but they should not bother you. Now I know what I'll be doing this week-end.
Thank you Charles for reminding me that I needed to play that game.
I have not got much story so far. Just Lord British is gone and Blackthorn is, uh, rather strict.
I thought Dungeon Seige was pretty bad. This almost makes it worth the money.
I thought Dungeon Seige was pretty bad. This almost makes it worth the money.
Before you criticize someone, first walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you'll be a mile away. And you'll have their shoes.
*bump*
Have you guys gotten further into this mod yet? How does it hold up? If your impression is still favorable, I may go out and acquire the source game.
Have you guys gotten further into this mod yet? How does it hold up? If your impression is still favorable, I may go out and acquire the source game.
"What men are poets who can speak of Jupiter if he were like a man, but if he is an immense spinning sphere of methane and ammonia must be silent?" - Richard P. Feynman
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bah, thats the fun part of being a RPG'erI gave up on it and moved on to Deus Ex: Invisible War. The lack of a journal in Lazarus made things a little confusing. I will never get myself used to taking notes on a notepad again.
ya should see my stacks of handrawn dungeon maps and notes from Bards Tale 1-2 
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