tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post34801617420582212..comments2024-03-29T02:34:55.592-04:00Comments on The CRPG Addict: Ultima V: Into the UnderworldCRPG Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-59600072658718692692022-03-09T19:40:45.721-05:002022-03-09T19:40:45.721-05:00Ah, the thrill of the first visit to the Underworl...Ah, the thrill of the first visit to the Underworld. I can remember my first time. It was actually a Friday night. I especially remember my eyes darting from the screen to the journal, making sure I properly retraced the footsteps. I also remember...being completely overmatched.<br /><br />Mongbats. <br /><br />They seemed indestructible.<br />Then there's the poison.<br />Then there's the darkness.<br />Then there's no Mani. <br /><br />Just as for you, death was my ultimate escape from the Underworld. <br /><br />Looking back, two questions come to mind.<br /><br />One: Does the game lead/dupe newbies into going into the Underworld too early? Meaning, do people look at their hit points, think a morning star is a good enough weapon, and determine that the Journal offers more/better clues than in-game conversations -- and so, its "Off to the Underworld, I go?” Was the game designed to induce that course of action early on?<br /><br />Two: Was the Dragon/Deamon battle always the battle for everyone? If you're Level Three and don't have certain items then your fate is sealed. So, darkness soon envelops thee, and ye find yerself back at Castle Britannia with the Amulet. Again, was THAT what Richard Garriott, et al had planned: Amulet -> Dragon -> Death -> Castle? I wonder for what percentage of players was the Amulet the last crown jewel obtained, were Mongbats a mere nuisance, and that dragon an even matchup?Hythloth is a Word?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-91596244975536947362017-01-16T19:18:57.452-05:002017-01-16T19:18:57.452-05:00More console differences...
The skiff is only sol...More console differences...<br /><br />The skiff is only sold in Serpent's Hold, it's held in inventory. It can cross any sort of waters.<br /><br />Dr. Cat doesn't make an appearance in game, but he's credited for the creation of the game in part.<br /><br />There are no keys, only a single set of lock picks for normal doors, and a skull key for magical ones. They aren't consumed with use.<br /><br />No towns were overtly controlled by Blackthorn except for his castle, and no demands for tribute were ever requested.<br /><br />Aside from the main towns, the only full town to explore is Boardermarch, while other buildings seem absent. No lighthouse.<br /><br />There's no journal in the NES manual to follow, and the dungeons to the underworld are much less detailed.<br /><br />I just noticed the dates are different, as the game begins on 2-12-1969.<br /><br />The amulet was at the bottom of Destard, but while it was in the middle of a graveyard, there was no description of the expedition, and no lore about why it was there among various scattered arms.<br /><br />I mentioned it before, but only the Avatar gains experience. I think having other characters gain levels was cut at some point as the manual has screenshots of Dupre with a lot of experience points. The character screen in-game shows 0 points, and a set level.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-10674195863974006172014-01-11T18:26:51.359-05:002014-01-11T18:26:51.359-05:00Making it all the way to the graves is pretty impr...Making it all the way to the graves is pretty impressive at a low level. I typically got smoked anytime I was in the Underworld too long even at higher levels.<br /><br />TPJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-6966358791499305912011-09-02T20:11:47.553-04:002011-09-02T20:11:47.553-04:00You're channeling your mom, Old 333.You're channeling your mom, Old 333.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-28900125278791918962011-08-31T13:54:22.590-04:002011-08-31T13:54:22.590-04:00This is great! Never stop.This is great! Never stop.Peter Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806372860467057912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-52804931462813789002011-08-30T15:15:42.552-04:002011-08-30T15:15:42.552-04:00Swamp boots are indeed in U5.Swamp boots are indeed in U5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-30265872236859294912011-08-30T04:38:42.222-04:002011-08-30T04:38:42.222-04:00I think swamp boots were in a later Ultima, and a ...I think swamp boots were in a later Ultima, and a cop-out. NBC suits are the modern equivalent and even those aren't readily available. Swamp boots? Really?<br /><br />Going straight to the the Underworld is one reasons why Ultima V was awesome. You could do what you liked, survive, and do it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-70188023169355730532011-08-27T07:54:32.683-04:002011-08-27T07:54:32.683-04:00Never saw any swamp boots, but the magic carpet wo...Never saw any swamp boots, but the magic carpet works too.PetrusOctavianusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-62828465158075980602011-08-27T07:50:51.651-04:002011-08-27T07:50:51.651-04:00The poison can be avoided by equipping swamp boots...The poison can be avoided by equipping swamp boots IIRC.Dominic Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246892363352902872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-10085794881849582162011-08-27T07:24:17.625-04:002011-08-27T07:24:17.625-04:00If you want to know the origin of Sir Arbuthnot...If you want to know the origin of Sir Arbuthnot's name, you merely have to visit the Codex of Ultima Wisdom. http://codex.ultimaaiera.com/wiki/Sir_Arbuthnot Sir Arbuthnot was actually named after an Ultima fan named Bill Jensen, who actually minted a real codex coin for Richard Garriott after Ultima IV.Dungyhttp://codex.ultimaaiera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-35058985289661184322011-08-27T05:51:06.898-04:002011-08-27T05:51:06.898-04:00I'm impressed you actually made it all the way...I'm impressed you actually made it all the way to the graves, before getting killed. I'm looking forward to the next update.<br /><br />Also, I'd like to echo Petruvius, and say that I prefer the old color scheme.Nikolajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-57845598374451495412011-08-27T03:10:05.312-04:002011-08-27T03:10:05.312-04:00I've been spending a bit more time on U5 and e...I've been spending a bit more time on U5 and explored a couple of towns but then managed to get trapped between a portcullis and a locked door in Lord British's castle just as evening turned to night and I couldn't find any secret doors. I'm playing with the midi music patch and the rune translation patch which saves me translating signs. <br /><br />I've never got very far with U5 but I've always thought it has one of the best Ultima settings with the Shadowlords, journal and failed expedition. <br /><br />I'm not too keen on many of the blogger templates. I'm using the Travel one which I think is ok - http://crpgdev.blogspot.com/Acrin1http://www.crpgdev.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-62443217497006494402011-08-27T01:47:33.792-04:002011-08-27T01:47:33.792-04:00I liked the colours of the old design better.
But ...I liked the colours of the old design better.<br />But I like that I can now post without having to type a code first.PetrusOctavianusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-20508279679281142522011-08-27T01:39:54.974-04:002011-08-27T01:39:54.974-04:00The only thing I didn't like about the old tem...The only thing I didn't like about the old template was that I couldn't adjust the width on the right column. I'll give it a few days to settle, and if it still looks bad to me, I'll revert.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-70633740525362553822011-08-27T00:54:56.204-04:002011-08-27T00:54:56.204-04:00The most memorable part of this game for me was fo...The most memorable part of this game for me was following the footsteps of Lord British into The Underworld, using the journal as a guide, and then finding the graves at the end.<br />But silly bunt that I am, I forgot to bring a moonstone to get me back. Otherwise I was well prepared, but actually never reached lvl 8 before completing the game. And none of my companions exceeded lvl 5.<br /><br />Does Shaana appear in any of the Underworld games? The name, unlike those of the others of Lord British' party, is familiar, but I can't place it.<br /><br />BTW, I hope someone can help you with the layout, 'cause frankly I preferred the old look.PetrusOctavianusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-88752642511602319252011-08-27T00:38:21.996-04:002011-08-27T00:38:21.996-04:00Very true: I never beat either to tell the truth. ...Very true: I never beat either to tell the truth. Mass Effect is another one with this problem. They put in all these tiny side missions, then spend all the roleplay scenes urging you not to waste time. *headdesk, headdesk*<br /><br />Also: First post!Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-17200535024723463502011-08-27T00:13:00.470-04:002011-08-27T00:13:00.470-04:00I didn't mean to suggest that this is a univer...I didn't mean to suggest that this is a universal strategy for me; it's just how I decided to approach this particular game. In any event, I don't think <i>Oblivion</i> is a good example, since once you win the main quest, you can still play for hours and solve the other quests. <i>Baldur's Gate</i> is a better example.CRPG Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238237377918550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162314467762792782.post-15978946248780544242011-08-26T23:50:52.109-04:002011-08-26T23:50:52.109-04:00Interesting that you ignored everyone's advice...Interesting that you ignored everyone's advice and went straight to the underworld. <br /><br />How are you going to deal with games like Oblivion where you will miss 90% of the game if you actually roleplay it and do the main quest first?Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.com