The Titans of Ether have released a new video this week. In this one, Corv shows off the crafting systems that have been built for Ultima IX: Redemption:

In this video I explain part of the crafting system. You will see the Alchemy and Ranger systems in action. The goal was to create something that fits Ultima. You actually need to combine items to create things like potions, bows etc. It’s close to the Ultima 8 earth magic system or something like an Adventure game “item combination system”. You need to know “recipes” to craft something. You either learn it from a NPC, find scrolls with instructions or, if you feel lucky, you just try various combinations. I hope you enjoy what you see! Please forgive awkward pauses in the video. I recorded it late and in one go.

Concerning the systems, Corv also had this to add on the video’s YouTube page:

I scripted those systems from scratch – those are not systems used in the original Morrowind. The goal was to create a system that fits Ultima.

Do give the video a watch; I think Corv certainly pulled off his stated goal. The systems look spectacular in action.