First, Sergorn Dragon’s Return to the Serpent Isle has posted its June update, which makes mention of the magic system that the project team is in the process of developing. Work is also proceeding with the development of classes and skills (along the lines of Ultima Underworld), a character creation system, and the introductory sequence.

He also announces a new team member, offers his assurances that in spite of the D&D-based engine, the final game mechanics will not feel too alien to Ultima fans, and even makes mention of the Ultima 6 Project release.

Second, the Titans of Ether have also posted their June update. Most notably, they are looking for a new writer to handle a handful of dungeons and one “very specific overall quest.”

The team also reports on the creation and implementation of a minotaur model and the implementation of a goodly portion of the necessary equipment models, the completion of Skara Brae’s writing, the completion of various tutorials, and the progress of work on Destard.

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