tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post8323000323050931841..comments2024-01-29T18:11:40.469-08:00Comments on The RPG Consoler: Game 3: Ultima: Exodus (NES) - IntroductionZenic Reveriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-3143114063823431142012-02-23T11:18:43.847-08:002012-02-23T11:18:43.847-08:00Shouldn't be hard to do: He hasn't put out...Shouldn't be hard to do: He hasn't put out any episodes in a while, though he has updated the blog saying he is working on them.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-65953861031471409002012-02-22T23:29:48.864-08:002012-02-22T23:29:48.864-08:00U.S. release order does tend to mux things up for ...U.S. release order does tend to mux things up for the first few years.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-7161478390865128842012-02-22T23:28:12.306-08:002012-02-22T23:28:12.306-08:00Chet as the leader seemed more fitting. So, the wi...Chet as the leader seemed more fitting. So, the wizard was kind of a default. It would have been really awkward had the Paladin and Lark been chosen (since profession dictates gender, and both of those are female).<br /><br />In any case, I'm glad it all worked out in the end.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-75762565512576808952012-02-22T23:25:27.880-08:002012-02-22T23:25:27.880-08:00I must catch up at some point with Chrontendo. I t...I must catch up at some point with Chrontendo. I think I stopped at episode 30...Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-19597112218653066772012-02-22T23:22:36.016-08:002012-02-22T23:22:36.016-08:00How did you pick who got which class anyway? I get...How did you pick who got which class anyway? I get Amy K. as the only women, and The Trickster as the thief, but why Chet as the Ranger and myself as the Wizard? Not that I mind, I always see myself as a wizard: I'm a geek who pours over tombs and equations all day, then goes home and does the same at night for fun. I'd only do this MORE if I could get magic powers from it!Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-1012528788450237802012-02-22T23:20:23.292-08:002012-02-22T23:20:23.292-08:00Chases after Zenic with his new Fireballs and a gi...<i>Chases after Zenic with his new Fireballs and a giant tome marked "Chrontendo"</i> <br /><br />There is one decent review, just saying. <br />Or did you mean walkthrough? I'm sure the walkthroughs for another platform would still be useful, wouldn't they?Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-51283238633879545802012-02-22T23:18:47.009-08:002012-02-22T23:18:47.009-08:00Wow, sweet! Double bonus for being the wizard (My ...Wow, sweet! Double bonus for being the wizard (My favourite class in most games, though not one I play much). *Runs around the blog fireballing slimes*<br /><br />It does feel odd to play this before Dragon Quest, but I guess this came to North America first.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-29624448478112813582012-02-22T14:27:45.363-08:002012-02-22T14:27:45.363-08:00Yes, this is mostly a direct port of Ultima III. D...Yes, this is mostly a direct port of Ultima III. Dialogue and sound, as well as interface, changed. But, the main story and structure remains true I believe.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-42305831882645953142012-02-22T13:35:37.437-08:002012-02-22T13:35:37.437-08:00This version. I guess this is a port of Ultima III...This version. I guess this is a port of Ultima III then? I must have not been paying attention during your post(s), sorry.Amy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10892876651484617812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-59013532808767850642012-02-22T10:36:21.727-08:002012-02-22T10:36:21.727-08:00You're doing well, I got you a blowgun and you...You're doing well, I got you a blowgun and you're taking out enemies from a distance (like a good thief). If only you could avoid poison traps more reliably... ;)Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-49228123018462799742012-02-22T10:34:28.096-08:002012-02-22T10:34:28.096-08:00I'm fairly sure it will take a while (a month ...I'm fairly sure it will take a while (a month maybe) just based on things I've heard like, "there's no way to beat this game without the hint book" and "how in the world am I supposed to figure out that the end boss..." I stopped reading at that point.<br /><br />I'm sure a lot of these PC ports are going to take some time, especially since none of them have good reviews. So far though, Exodus is fun, if a little slow going. I've already died once, and not due to combat. Stay tuned for that one.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-39052391103583933632012-02-22T10:14:28.255-08:002012-02-22T10:14:28.255-08:00Well, you'll have to remember the NES was targ...Well, you'll have to remember the NES was targeted at kids, plus this port was first made for Japan.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-63994314155191277502012-02-22T10:12:39.262-08:002012-02-22T10:12:39.262-08:00Yeah, the gender is based on the profession (how s...Yeah, the gender is based on the profession (how sexist right?), so the cleric as the only female seemed like a good choice. She's currently the only one that can heal; that definitely makes her a key character to have.<br /><br />You'd probably be amazed at the devices made for the Nintendo: it actually connected to a piano at one point. Look up Miracle Piano if you're interested in learning more.<br /><br />I can't tell if you're joking about not hearing about Ultima III... do you mean this version of the game?Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-54189206495029409392012-02-22T03:56:21.567-08:002012-02-22T03:56:21.567-08:00As The Trickster, I was always going to be the thi...As The Trickster, I was always going to be the thief. I'm truly honoured Zenic! You look after me though... ;)The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-42115793005902966442012-02-22T03:46:38.537-08:002012-02-22T03:46:38.537-08:00I love your character names, nice tribute!
By the...I love your character names, nice tribute!<br /><br />By the way, from what I remember from this game (never played the NES version, though), you're in for the long haul... Good luck with it! We'll support you through this ;)Alfred n the Fettuchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15586336731691674651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-69642290410880013702012-02-22T02:58:40.115-08:002012-02-22T02:58:40.115-08:00I played this waaaay back on the Atari ST which wa...I played this waaaay back on the Atari ST which was basically the DOS version with better graphics and sound. It'll be interesting to see how the NES version compares. I'm not keen on the cutesy characters for a start....Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859158206963441813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-71469138285857609852012-02-21T23:26:09.563-08:002012-02-21T23:26:09.563-08:00Wow, thanks, Zenic! Canageek gets to be the wizard...Wow, thanks, Zenic! Canageek gets to be the wizard, waaah. That's cool, though. I can settle for being a cleric. I still have magic running through my veins. ;)<br /><br />And what do you mean, no keyboard for the NES? I just saw one the other day, next to the Blu-Ray add-on. :P<br /><br />This will be interesting for me, as I first heard of this game a few days ago... on this blog! It must one of the lesser-known Ultimas.Amy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10892876651484617812noreply@blogger.com