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From: wholmes@bbnccv.UUCP (William P. Holmes)
Newsgroups: net.games
Subject: Re: Ultima IV
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Date: Wed, 11-Dec-85 12:41:37 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 11 12:41:37 1985
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Reply-To: wholmes@bbnccv.UUCP (William P. Holmes)
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Summary: Oh boy


 Hi everyone,
	     I've been playing Ultima IV for a month or so, and it is a lot
  of fun.  I wish I had more time to spend on it but...

	The beginning of this graphic adventure game starts off by asking you
  a few questions about what you would do in certain situations.  Then the
  program makes a character based on your answers.  Since thoughout the game
  you must do things true to character, you can't easily fool into making a
  certain type(ie. fighter, wizard, etc.).
	The map is MUCH larger(256x256) than Ultima III(64x64).  There are
  villiages, towns, cities, castles, and caves.  Terrain slows you down
 depending on what you walk on.  There is even swamplands, which will poison
 you if you stay long.
	Talking to people is a big deal in this, as there are hundreds of
  people and each has some clue.  You can have a conversation with them and
  try to get any info they might have, or get them to join your party.
	This game is another major step above its predicessor. The only thing
  I don't like is that only one can play, whereas in Ultima III four people
  could each have a character.  That is only a minor point though as this is
  a lot of fun...

[raig Macfarlane
cmacfarlane@bbnccj

or just reply to this address for now...