tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post5044775254397261782..comments2024-01-29T18:11:40.469-08:00Comments on The RPG Consoler: Game 22: Ultima: Quest of the Avatar (NES) - Honestly, Compassion requires SacrificeZenic Reveriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-20555861872178607362017-12-27T19:10:39.155-08:002017-12-27T19:10:39.155-08:00Everyone loves it when people come together and sh...Everyone loves it when people come together and share ideas.<br />Great site, stick with it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-70406138695474127992014-03-27T09:08:18.794-07:002014-03-27T09:08:18.794-07:00According to MobyGames it was released in the USA....According to MobyGames it was released in the USA. I didn't know anyone who had one though, so my knowledge of the library of games is very limited. I appreciate the notice though, as I'm sure I would have missed it in follow-up posts.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-74994375046919784642014-03-27T06:17:45.205-07:002014-03-27T06:17:45.205-07:00My bad, though. I completely forgot that SMS versi...My bad, though. I completely forgot that SMS version was released only in Europe with very small number of copies making their way to the USA. Thus it's a lot harder to find a copy of SMS Ultima IV than NES Ultima IV nowadays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559431219675498765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-28196741329166571922014-03-25T16:27:20.563-07:002014-03-25T16:27:20.563-07:00You're probably right. I'd have guess the ...You're probably right. I'd have guess the limited space on the cart was the culprit, but if the SMS included all the original text that's probably not the case. It may very well have been a double translation issue.<br /><br />In fact, someone stopped by the stream last night to let me know the above text where I mentioned Humility as outside, not derived, from the three principles appears to be an ill-informed interpretation. While near exactly stated like that in the game, he explained the three principles are born from Humility. Maybe it's a spoiler and something that isn't explained until later, but it's interesting such history was deemed unimportant. I wonder how much other text has changed. One obvious change is that not everyone has a name, and I know almost no one's job or how their health is (strangely they left this option in when speaking to Lord British).Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-39351719545699549062014-03-25T15:24:01.886-07:002014-03-25T15:24:01.886-07:00If I remember correctly this game (along with Ulti...If I remember correctly this game (along with Ultima VII) were fairly different compared to their PC/Amiga versions, with a lot of storyline/text removed. I wonder if that's playing a part with any cryptic information you're getting from townsfolk?<br /><br />I've been reading since the beginning and most definitely appreciate it (you're one of my ten RSS feeds I read regularly)!Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-47864074298813186982014-03-25T11:50:38.207-07:002014-03-25T11:50:38.207-07:00hmmm, it wasn't a conscious decision actually....hmmm, it wasn't a conscious decision actually. I think I failed to note there were different versions for this game. Also, I don't own an SMS presently, so I probably would have decided on the NES version. I was planning on playing through the PC one and comparing it a bit in the final rating post... I'll make note to add something about the SMS version. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-11644244611508086092014-03-25T10:37:23.475-07:002014-03-25T10:37:23.475-07:00Just curious, why did you decide to go with NES ve...Just curious, why did you decide to go with NES version? Master System one is a lot more faithful to the original.<br />I'm glad that you are playing NES version though. One can read about PC version in many places (and nearly everything about PC version can be applied to SMS one), but there is a very little coverage of NES version on the web.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559431219675498765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-37566965861178050432014-03-25T08:51:49.211-07:002014-03-25T08:51:49.211-07:00I probably would have loved it too, and I'm no...I probably would have loved it too, and I'm not sure why we never rented this or the follow up game. Maybe the bad taste in our mouths after sinking our teeth into the NES Exodus. In any case, it's been fun playing through, although I do have one gripe: Leveling up puts the party at such a strong disadvantage that I'm making it a point now not to visit Lord British. It's nice that the game hasn't become overly easy, and I suppose I did make a point to say it hasn't been difficult. It's just very strange to be punished for leveling up. The game has in no way become impossible, even without grinding for better equipment.<br /><br />I feel good about the new schedule, which should give me a solid 5 - 6 hours throughout the week, and another 4 - 5 on Saturdays. I'm still eager to play the game often, so that's a good sign.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-75030382456546975992014-03-25T08:26:31.991-07:002014-03-25T08:26:31.991-07:00I do remember hint books. We used them extensively...I do remember hint books. We used them extensively (basically as a walkthrough) for the goldbox games when we were below double digit age. It's very possible I'll get stuck in this game, it just seems like the type of game that would allow it. All the hidden items, virtue values, and cryptic questions all contribute to a confusing game world unlike any other I've seen. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the posts, it's good to know the writing is read and appreciated.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-33406014744565404052014-03-25T08:23:08.806-07:002014-03-25T08:23:08.806-07:00Good to be blogging again, although this post took...Good to be blogging again, although this post took longer than normal.<br /><br />Ah, that makes sense if that's the case. I just picked up a couple more companions just last night. I'm hesitant to swap anyone out though since they'll be at a lower level.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-42334185503566014822014-03-25T08:20:03.360-07:002014-03-25T08:20:03.360-07:00I've heard the same. I think the most obvious ...I've heard the same. I think the most obvious one is you can't just steal treasure willy-nilly from the towns and castles. Beyond that it's been a fairly standard RPG, minus a main quest to kill a single bad guy. It seems to be all about bringing everything together (collecting random items, companions, rune, stones, etc.).Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-27810693665307704362014-03-25T06:18:24.954-07:002014-03-25T06:18:24.954-07:00Wow, awesome write-up. Love seeing it. And man... ...Wow, awesome write-up. Love seeing it. And man... there are so many memories tucked into this. I absolutely loved this game when it came out. I enjoyed it a lot more than the first Ultima on the NES, Exodus. Chalgyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879608925209948366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-56245476733345263232014-03-25T04:09:46.600-07:002014-03-25T04:09:46.600-07:00I remember having to buy a hint book for this game...I remember having to buy a hint book for this game (remember those?) since I had no clue how to get Avatarhood in some of the virtues (I was a kid, give me a break!)... it totally baffled me why I couldn't just open up random chests. Once I figured it out though, I was absolutely amazed at how the system worked and what a nice change it was compared to other games of the era (and really, to this day). I can't remember specifics of the game (though the screenshot of the town for Humility rings a bell), so I'm very happy that you're playing through it! Thanks for doing this blog and keep up the great work :)Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-40018693304953236012014-03-25T03:42:36.714-07:002014-03-25T03:42:36.714-07:00Good to see you blogging again.
"Geoff the ...Good to see you blogging again. <br /><br />"Geoff the fighter is another companion that won't join me. He suggests I, "fight more." Well thanks for nothing. I'm already at Avatarhood status in this virtue" - If it's the same as the PC version you can only recruit one companion per level.Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859158206963441813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4946916641850178817.post-27131070154495844132014-03-24T21:42:12.258-07:002014-03-24T21:42:12.258-07:00Nice to hear your back at it. I've heard this ...Nice to hear your back at it. I've heard this game has some interesting mechanics involving moral decisions.mand some that aren't always obvious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11560711373831583403noreply@blogger.com