The Ultima Codex

Creation takes time. Time is limited.

Quotes

July 9, 2014

“Of course, I’m sure you only carry gold crowns with you, being as important as you are.” – Terri, Ultima 6

Shroud of the Avatar

July 9, 2014

Shroud of the Avatar – Hangout of the Avatar PVP Roundtables

Shroud of the Avatar – Hangout of the Avatar PVP Roundtables on Thursday July 10th, 2014

Richard Garriott

July 8, 2014

Richard Garriott is One of Maxim’s “6 Most Interesting Men You Can Actually Meet”

Maxim Magazine (you read that right) lists Richard Garriott among their six most interesting men that you (yes, you) can actually meet.

Ultima Fan Projects

July 8, 2014

And Now Someone Is Translating Ultima 6 to Italian, As Well

Translating Ultima 6 to languages other than English seems to be a thing these days. This project aims to translate the game to Italian.

Factoids / Quotes

July 8, 2014

“Red gates, generated by the powerful obsidian Orb of the Moons, can send the traveller anywhere in Britannia.” – Compendium, Ultima 6

Ultima

July 7, 2014

The Digital Antiquarian: The Road to (Ultima) IV

The Digital Antiquarian takes a look at Origin Systems’ move to New England and the context in which Ultima 4 was created.

Ultima Fan Projects

July 7, 2014

Someone Is Remaking the Ultima Underworld Demo Using Unreal Engine 4

Let that sink in: a remake of the Ultima Underworld demo, the first level of the Stygian Abyss, using Unreal Engine 4. With VR support.

Factoids / Quotes

July 7, 2014

“Beyond the High Steppes lies the famous battlefield, known as the Bloody Plains, where the last major forces of evil were vanquished.” – The History of Britannia, Ultima 4

Dragonly Doings / Shroud of the Avatar

July 4, 2014

Dragonsmeet 2014-07-03 – Announcement from Rustic Dragon

Last night Rustic Dragon again hosted another Dragonsmeet, which is always a joy to take part in, or even just watch as a live stream. This particular one had a few items of big...

Richard Garriott

July 4, 2014

Happy Birthday, Lord British!

On this American Independence Day, we at the Ultima Codex want to take a moment to wish our New Britannian liege a very happy birthday! Richard Garriott was born on July 4, 1961. We...