"Ultima 1 - A Legend Is Reborn" Interview
From uo.stratics.com
Thanks to Orion and Llemandrell for pointing out a great interview with a company that is creating a freeware 3D version of the original Ultima 1. Here are a couple comments from the interview with Telemachos, the Programmer of the game:
RPGDot: Did you arrange any license issues with Origin/EA on using the brand Ultima?Telemachos: Yes, when the project started we contacted Richard Garriott and made sure there wouldn't be any copyright issues. He was kind enough to allow us to continue with the project and agreed that "U1 - A legend is reborn" could be released as freeware.
RPGDot: Ultima 1 - A Legend Reborn; will it follow the original storyline of Ultima I, or where's the differences?
Telemachos: We decided to change the storyline some to make the game more RPG oriented rather than the hack'n'slash action game the original was. We'll do that by introducing alot of sub-quests, mainly given by NPC's you'll meet in taverns, on the streets of the towns, in the wilderness etc. Also by popular demand we'll remove the space-part from the original where suddenly had to fly a space craft and shoot down aliens and replace that by a quest more true to the fantasy genre. The overall plot of the game remains unchanged though so the final battle shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
The full interview can be found HERE. Enjoy!!!
Posted by Balandar
Saturday, December 30, 2000 9:28 PM EST
Client Patch 2.0.4a
Posted on FYI at UO.com
We are currently releasing client patch 2.0.4a which will resolve issues affecting health status updates.
If you have any difficulty receiving this patch, please check the following:
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Check the “Patch” directory within your Ultima Online directory (the default location is C:\\Program Files\Ultima Online\Patch). This directory should be empty. Any files in this directory should be deleted.
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If you are unable to connect to the patch server at all, and are using an original (Non-T2A) version of Ultima Online, you may need to update your verinfo file. For details on updating this file, please see the information posted at http://support.uo.com/tech_6.html.
- Run a virus scan on your computer.
If after trying the above, you are still experiencing difficulty patching the Ultima Online client, please contact Technical Support at tech at uo.com.
Posted by Balandar
Thursday, December 21, 2000 12:00 AM EST
Artarion's Warning to Yew
A cool breeze came from Minoc to the west. The evening was quite brisk, and was the perfect enviorment for a bit of training with my fellow guildmates. Myself and Starla were with a small group of Legionaires a bit west of Minoc, training in the arcane arts when a fire elemental appeared from the forest to the north.
I thought nothing much of it, believing it was one of the many common local creatures, but suddenly the cold breeze grew stronger and a bit of the nearby river began to freeze. This bit of Ice soon took the form of Ice elementals, and more Fire elementals came from the forest. Suddenly I realized most of them were after me. I jumped on my horse and tried to manuver around them. Within moments the road to the east was blocked by Giant Black Widow Spiders.
The air crackled and in a brilliant flash of lightning, Artarion appeared. My guildmates were still trying to take down the elementals, but I was surrounded, trying to fend off what I could with my blade. Suddenly a Spider tore its fangs into my thigh and I was severely poisoned. Suddenly everything became black and I fell off my steed.
In a half concious state, Artarion looked over me and spoke.
"Good, I have achieved my objective. Listen well Gorion, for I shall not say this again. I know that the Rangers have been keeping Qua'tel safe, and I know he has recently recovered. I suggest from now on you, and those in Yew tell me next time. What you have just witnessed is nothing compared to my true power. In a few days much will change in Yew, trust me, much will change..."
In another bolt of Lightning Artarion disappeared, giving my freinds the chance they needed to heal me. After I had regained my composure I set out to Yew to warn them of the comming days.
-- Gorion
Posted by Balandar
Monday, December 11, 2000 12:00 AM EST