RE: [SWCollect] Announcing the CGW Museum

[Stephen Emond]

The “Ultima RPG” pen & paper project would have used simplified versions of the algorithms used for combat and spell resolution in the Ultima V. It was intended to sell in the same sized box as the computer series and had a projected price of $30. A lot of work was done on the project, but mostly organizational rather than developmental. While it was a project Garriott wanted to do, Origin wasn't willing to schedule it for a release and it eventually got put aside.   Do you know anything more about “Ultima IV Part II”? If you have the article I’d love to read it.   Steve     From: Stephane Racle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 12:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Announcing the CGW Museum   Absolutely right, thanks for catching that! I think it's properly identified on the site. I'm curious about that Ultima pen-and-paper RPG too. Any Ultima collectors have more info? I'm guessing it never went anywhere. That reminds me of another article I read a while ago about an "Ultima IV Part II" that was supposed to be released prior to Ultima V. Another project that was cancelled? Hugh Falk wrote: Quick correction…that’s CGF #1, not CGW #1.  I haven’t read that since 87…great stuff!   I forgot about the Epyx/Data East Suit.  World Karate Championship and Karate Champ are hardly similar.  They’re as similar as any other two karate games.  I wonder what became of the suit…obviously didn’t set much of a precedent for infringement so I’m guessing it was dismissed.   Also, did that Ultima pen-and-paper RPG ever see the light of day?   Hugh