tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post8034605011054542898..comments2024-03-29T10:21:29.354-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Game 36: Legacy of the Ancients (1987)CRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-80802361551072740482022-06-13T09:56:41.555-04:002022-06-13T09:56:41.555-04:00Also loved LoTA as a kid on my C128. Especially lo...Also loved LoTA as a kid on my C128. Especially loved the ending. Pretty well developed for that time. Didn't know LoBS was a sequel. Might need to fire up an emulator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-32529732703056549342022-05-04T15:53:54.922-04:002022-05-04T15:53:54.922-04:00Someone created a tabletop campaign and player'...Someone created a tabletop campaign and player's guide for this setting for 5th Edition D&D (financed in 2019 through kickstarter, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ahitgtg/legacy-of-the-ancients-campaign-setting-and-player) with the involvement of the original authors:<br />https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/264279.Buscanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-30338647304726005272021-03-06T21:07:15.428-05:002021-03-06T21:07:15.428-05:00I really enjoy your blog! Legacy of the Ancients i...I really enjoy your blog! Legacy of the Ancients is one of those nostalgic games for me (C64 version) that has kept a hold on me because of its unique museum-world-portal treatment. The idea of the Ancients not being able to affect the worlds they watch must be inspired by Marvel Comics' The Watcher. The mini-games and simple play were the right mix of just enough charm and challenge.Doc Surgehttps://journals.billo.ws/tag/games-analysis/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-27233102705043170562020-03-02T07:51:43.318-05:002020-03-02T07:51:43.318-05:00I had a C64 for years before I got hold of the C15...I had a C64 for years before I got hold of the C1541 disk drive -- they were somewhat rare in the UK -- and with it came a bunch of disk games, including <i>Legacy of the Ancients</i>. I remember playing it a little and for some reason not being able to get out of the Museum. I also remember trying again and finding the disk to be corrupted, so I never got to see what was beyond the Museum!thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-2855987211853839912013-04-16T20:35:10.279-04:002013-04-16T20:35:10.279-04:00"This game will always be one of my low-key f..."This game will always be one of my low-key favorites, even though both times I was on track to beat the game my hard drive catastrophically failed and I lost everything, and I could not bring myself to do it a third time, even years later."<br /><br />That is me and Baldur's Gate. I didn't try again until this year. I should finish it off (I stopped and got into Assasins's Creed 2, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. I'll be losing access to the Xbox next Tuesday as I move to the west coast)Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-51025927945652859532013-04-15T17:11:45.501-04:002013-04-15T17:11:45.501-04:00This game will always be one of my low-key favorit...This game will always be one of my low-key favorites, even though both times I was on track to beat the game my hard drive catastrophically failed and I lost everything, and I could not bring myself to do it a third time, even years later.<br /><br />As Keir said, the mini-games and the museum dynamic really livened the game up, and the overall simplicity kept it easy to keep playing rather than getting bogged down in something. I even tried to buy the original cover art to the game a few years back ... only to find that the curator of the CRPG Museum had beaten me to it. Though happily that was what led me to try to track down the Wasteland box art, which led to me brokering the sale to Brian Fargo instead, which needless to say was the better choice.Quarexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-7797017579282839782013-03-11T20:12:44.837-04:002013-03-11T20:12:44.837-04:00Y'know, I've lived in San Diego for almost...Y'know, I've lived in San Diego for almost 25 years, two of that in PB proper, and I've somehow never eaten at the Green Flash. Of course, that was way down the other end of PB from my house. If I set out that way, by the time I was halfway to the beach I'd usually forgotten where/who I was.<br /><br />When I do eventually make it down there, I'll be certain to tell them that Hairless Gimlet Man sent me.Steve-Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-17043966625575768432013-03-11T00:21:47.208-04:002013-03-11T00:21:47.208-04:00You'll probably still like it. Youthful fondne...You'll probably still like it. Youthful fondness goes a long way to removing a game's flaws. I agree with you on the mini-games; they're probably the best part of the whole <i>Questron</i>/<i>Legacy</i> series.<br /><br />A San Diego reader, huh? I was just there a few months ago. I usually stay at the Best Western up at PB, and the Green Flash is one of my favorite restaurants in the country. If you happen to stop by, tell Brooke and Joe that the bald guy who orders the gimlets says hello.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18780037703785580552013-03-08T16:52:22.875-05:002013-03-08T16:52:22.875-05:00I really loved Legacy of the Ancients back in the ...I really loved Legacy of the Ancients back in the day. I cut my CRPG teeth on Wizardry and The Bard's Tale, and it was just nice to play a game that wasn't the equivalent of random, sustained beatings. Given that I was in high school at the time, and had recently discovered that there were other compelling things to vainly pursue besides digital amulets, LotA hit a sweet spot for me.<br /><br />The graphics and sound were also pretty great for the time (at least on my trusty C=64 -- the DOS version looks about as hideous as every other CGA game), and the variety of the minigames broke up the usual dungeon crawling monotony nicely.<br /><br />I'll probably go back to LotA after I finally finish #@%$ Bard's Tale. I have high hopes that this isn't yet another of those things that I remember fondly from my naive youth, but that turn out to have actually been crap all along.<br /><br />Pity I wasn't a reader in late 2010. I'd have happily chatted about old school orc-slaying over a gimlet or two at the Flash.Steve-Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-1544718424183512212012-08-07T14:01:39.188-04:002012-08-07T14:01:39.188-04:00Legacy of the Ancients. I remember it being pretty...Legacy of the Ancients. I remember it being pretty decent, but there was some annoyance and difficulty in finishing it for me. <br /><br />I remember the need for so much food was extremely annoying, since we have seemingly passed that threshold in RPGs before that and this one felt like a step backwards.<br /><br />But it had that early Ultima feel and I can remember trying to loot chests in towns. <br /><br />The game came with one of the infamous copy protection wheels, with some kind of symbols on it. I have good memories of it, but don't think I ever got more than 2 thirds the way through it.Autoduel76noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-39710625369386172572012-07-23T00:23:42.317-04:002012-07-23T00:23:42.317-04:00That's half of what my blog is all about!That's half of what my blog is all about!CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-13002112577696347412012-07-20T15:23:50.805-04:002012-07-20T15:23:50.805-04:00Wow, I had this game when I was a kid. I couldnt ...Wow, I had this game when I was a kid. I couldnt make heads or tails of it and never accomplished anything though I did enjoy the mini-games. In my defense I was 8. I could never remember the name of this game and could barely remember it at all but once I saw that opening screen and the looting of the body and the museum I remembered! Thanks for the nostalgia.Jonesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646365932452250447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-68125732713017627092012-07-01T11:16:28.822-04:002012-07-01T11:16:28.822-04:00Considering the DOS port was released in 1989, it&...Considering the DOS port was released in 1989, it's inexcusable for it to have inferior graphics to the Commodore 64.Giuseppenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-82831529109372462212011-03-24T13:19:14.652-04:002011-03-24T13:19:14.652-04:00This is another of my favorites. It is very simpl...This is another of my favorites. It is very simplistic, but I love the concept of the museum and the mini-games are also a lot of fun. My characters always had really high Endurance scores. It came from having lots of practice playing Cosmic Ark on the Atari 2600. :) Too bad you won’t be playing Legend Of Blacksilver. I did not even know there was a sequel until recently but I played most of that one and it is at least as good as LOTA.<br /><br />BTW, hi Helm! Funny we should cross paths here, though you probably won’t see this comment. I’m nearly caught up in my reading of old posts.Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382356416935293139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-38796800174149689332010-12-31T12:46:00.795-05:002010-12-31T12:46:00.795-05:00I would second the recommendations to give Legend ...I would second the recommendations to give Legend of Blacksilver (on C64 via an emulator a try). I still go back and play that every few years - definitely my favorite from that era.Paul Chauvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664062697670463902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-23948323872913642582010-12-28T20:46:43.126-05:002010-12-28T20:46:43.126-05:00I think these graphics look quite nice, actually.....I think these graphics look quite nice, actually..<br /><br />--EinoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-34211137342099359882010-12-28T18:26:41.919-05:002010-12-28T18:26:41.919-05:00You know, that did happen--with the bull-looking m...You know, that did happen--with the bull-looking monster called a "Knuckles"--but I had a backup that was almost as good, so it didn't bother me. What annoyed me more was the giant slug dissolving my plate mail just after I purchased it.<br /><br />You're not playing with me--you're playing faster than me!CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-62770650292690418432010-12-28T12:39:16.499-05:002010-12-28T12:39:16.499-05:00I'm kinda playing along with you...just finish...I'm kinda playing along with you...just finished LoTA and LoBS last week. I'm waiting to see some nice pics of the dungeons from you and maybe a hair pulling dissertation as your "superb" weapon breaks. :(Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-84927398650707790742010-12-27T17:05:49.808-05:002010-12-27T17:05:49.808-05:00You're going to have to indulge me on a single...You're going to have to indulge me on a single entry for "Pirates!" I know it can't be justified as a CRPG, but it appeared on MobyGames's list, and I'm eager to play it again for the nostalgia value.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-12107511797568435262010-12-27T10:54:19.051-05:002010-12-27T10:54:19.051-05:00At least that won't be a concern until Phantas...At least that won't be a concern until <em>Phantasie III</em>; <em>Mission: Mainframe</em> and <em>Nethack</em> are ASCII roguelikes. (And the PC version of <em>Pirates!</em> looks pretty good, but it's as much a CRPG as <em>First Expedition</em> was.)Jason Dyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-13053990227545512342010-12-26T18:36:06.341-05:002010-12-26T18:36:06.341-05:00Thanks for your offers, everyone. I probably won&#...Thanks for your offers, everyone. I probably won't change platforms for LOTA, only because I've already invested time in this save game. But I'll look at upcoming games, and if there's the same quality discrepancy, I might give it a try.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-53209432565906004442010-12-26T12:10:16.474-05:002010-12-26T12:10:16.474-05:00Even if graphics don't influence gameplay, I a...Even if graphics don't influence gameplay, I agree you should play the best version, especially if it is the one the designers originally intended and then the port is a downgrade. You make your own rules after all and can alter them a bit if it makes it more enjoyable for you.<br /><br />Then again, as others said, you'll soon be out of the 80s computer range...Georgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801694109856585537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-60560068569299190982010-12-26T10:57:35.580-05:002010-12-26T10:57:35.580-05:00the C64 version kicked ass for LotA, and Questron ...the C64 version kicked ass for LotA, and Questron I. Combat is more tactical than 'F', since you need the right weapon for each enemy otherwise it makes it harder :)<br /><br />shame you don't play the C64 version, but once you hit questron 2 you'll be in EGA mode. But you'll miss out on the excellent Legend of Blacksilver (I dont think they did a dos port).<br /><br />Legacy of the Ancients also picks up as you go further into the game, so dont despair.<br /><br />its one of my favs on the c64.Stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746769788742751281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-14676121252962070272010-12-26T09:54:31.340-05:002010-12-26T09:54:31.340-05:00I quite like Legacy of the Ancients though it'...I quite like Legacy of the Ancients though it's the C64 version I've played.<br /><br />Once you get a bit further you'll explore the castle and the Dungeons which have somewhat different gameplay to what you've played so far. There are also more mini games to play. <br /><br />Levelling up only takes place at certain points in the game so I wouldn't worry too much about that just now.<br /><br />I'd also be happy to help out with emulation (C64, Amiga, ST) though once you get through the next set of games I think the balance will shift to the PC being the best (or only) platform of choice.Acrin1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02424198775294748644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-18257751511294320882010-12-26T05:49:48.027-05:002010-12-26T05:49:48.027-05:00I too offer to help with c64 emulation, atari st e...I too offer to help with c64 emulation, atari st emulation, mega drive or other consoles are very easy. <br /><br />I love Legacy of the Ancients, though I prefer its sequel, Legend of Blacksilver for the c64.Helmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584102280299430293noreply@blogger.com