u/ViridianGames

Okay, I just put the cap on a solid week of improving the project. I didn't add any new features but I fixed a whole bunch of graphical inconsistencies and ensured vital subsystems like saving and loading still work. I made some changes to how NPCs move through the world that I think make the game much easier to play. I fixed some bugs in the shape editor. I incremented the version number to 0.2.5 and updated all the executables. (Still no pre-built Mac executable, sorry! I'll get a Mac as soon as I get a job.)

I would very much like people to grab the latest version and give it a once-over and see what you think. You can either grab it from https://www.github.com/ViridianGames/U7Revisited if you're familiar with that, or you can download a ready-to run version from https://www.u7revisited.com. Remember, you'll need a legal copy of the original game to run it, which you can get from https://www.gog.com/en/game/ultima_7_complete (and it's currently half-off!)

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I'm working on a replacement engine for Civilization 1. This will be a free, open-source project that will require the original DOS Civilization files to run. I intend to add a bunch of (optional) improvements, including visible civilization borders like you see above.

What other improvements to Civilization 1 would you like to see?

This version fixes several issues and adds highly requested features, like an in-game options screen and the ability to name your Avatar when starting the game!

u7revisited.com

I'm playing 1.2 experimental. I started playing this morning and after a few minutes, my "use" key (default E) just stopped working. I can't open containers, I can't interact with machines, I can't mine from ore sites...nothing works. It's so bizarre because it works fine for a few minutes, but then it won't work again until I restart the game. Has anyone else seen this?

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that the 0.2.0 version of Ultima VII Revisited, the Trinsic Demo, is now available for download at https://www.u7revisited.com !

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Features of the new version:

* The full intro is now complete.

* Then entire plotline in Trinsic is now complete.

* Buying from shopkeepers is now implemented.

* Music and sound effects have been added.

* The lighting system has been greatly improved.

* Character cards that allow you to equip your characters are now implemented.

* Pathfinding now allows characters to walk up and down levels.

* Sandbox mode allows you to tinker with the game however you wish.

* Help screens have been added for both demo and sandbox mode.

* Patreon Island honors the patrons who have helped this project stay alive.

Please give it a look at give me feedback! I want this version to be as good as it possibly can.

Also, I'll be streaming tonight at 6 PM CST at https://twitch.tv/viridiangames if you want to come by and say hi!