Spam Spam Spam Humbug 160 – Games We Can’t Go Back To
Oh, to wander some long-forgotten game worlds once more.
Creation takes time. Time is limited.
The Ultima Source Code Offline Archive Project (USCOAP)
Inspired by the Wing Commander CIC’s efforts, the Ultima Codex is launching an attempt to archive — offline, of course — the source code for as many Ultima games as possible.
“Ultima 8: Exult”: Serpent Armor for the Avatar
Ideal Dragon has added the Serpent Armor from the end of “Ultima 7 Part 2: Serpent Isle” to this “Exult”-based remake of “Ultima 8”.
Check Out Zhelkas’ Enhanced Sprites for “Ultima 5”
Improved sprite graphics for gazers, jesters, orcs, reapers, and a few other things in the MS-DOS version of “Ultima 5”.
“Ultima 8: Exult”: Jumping Yes, Party…Maybe
Ideal Dragon has added jumping to his “Exult”-based remake of “Ultima 8”, and is exploring adding a party of companions as well.
Grant W. Chapman’s Collection of “Exult” Sprites Continues to Expand
Grant W. Champan continues to expand his collection of custom graphics for “Exult”, the cross-platform reworking of the “Ultima 7” game engine.
Does Anyone Know How Dithering Works in “Ultima Underworld”?
How does the colour dithering logic in the “Ultima Underworld”/”Ultima Underworld 2” engine actually work? Does anyone know?
Check Out TeaRex73’s “xu4”-Based German Translation of “Ultima 4”
A German translation of the xu4 engine – and with it, “Ultima 4”.
“Age of Singularity”: Reworked Development Site
The website for “Age of Singularity”, a 3D remake of “Ultima 6”, has seen some cleanup in recent weeks, necessitating a few hyperlink corrections.
“Ultima 7 Revisited”: Objects Complete…Onward to Gameplay!
With all needed 3D objects implemented, Anthony Salter can move on to re-creating U7’s gameplay in “Ultima 7 Revisited”.
Merry Christmas from the Ultima Codex
Some thoughts on Christmas, ugly sweaters, and the Virtue of Humility. Merry Christmas!
