Wizardry I - Proving Ground of the Mad Overlord

[Gundato]

I realize this is a pretty big request, but if anyone has PC versions of the first 6 wizardry games could they possibly upload them?

The Wizardry games, while not the greatest, are actually the first RPGs that I (and many others probably) ever played. I recall the countless hours I would spend mapping out the various dungeons, cursing when my party members died, etc. And if I recall correctly, you can import your characters throughout a good majority of the games. I am sure many of us would love to play from the first till the 7th

Thank you for your time.

[a1s]

well you can get the 1-3 wizardrys onHOTU (http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=3384) (as allways :))

[mirrorshades]

Just wondering why these games are so difficult to track down. According to the copyright status page, the only Wizardry title still being sold is something called Nemesis... all the rest show up as abandonware.

I was able to locate the PC Booter disk images on Retrograde Station (LINK (http://retrograde.trustno1.org/sir-tech.htm)), but I was hoping to find the updated versions that came in the Ultimate Wizardry Archives, that can be run from a directory. (Ctrl-F4 to swap disks in DOSBox gets to be a pain.) Most abandonware sites I have checked for these games start with Wizardry 7 / Wizardry Gold, a couple have 6. Doesn't seem to be much interest in them at all, which surprises me.

Anyone have any additional info on these titles?

(On a somewhat related note, I have an original disk copy of Wizardry 6 "Bane of the Cosmic Forge" kicking around, that I am happy to share with this site -- I have sent a note via the contact form.)

[Tom Henrik]

Wizardry 4 is freeware, actually.

As for the others, they are all over abandonware sites. Just try the following site, and you'll see:

http://www.dafastlane.org/games.php

Just type in Wizardry and do a search.

[mirrorshades]

Thanks for your reply... I had already done a number of searches. Turns out that even the places that list the games often display "Not Available" or something like that.

Not a problem, the booter images from Retrograde Station will work for me. I'm just kind of surprised that such a core piece of computer RPG history isn't more prevalent on abandonware sites.

Well anyway, I'm having fun with them. :)

[catchaserguns]

I know you have Wizardry VII. How about also adding the first 6. They are considered abandonware in oldwarez list.

[wajid]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(catchaserguns @ Feb 15 2007, 10:29 PM) 279468</div>
I know you have Wizardry VII. How about also adding the first 6. They are considered abandonware in oldwarez list.
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Yea I love those games..........Brings me back

[The Fifth Horseman]

It appears nobody is working on reviewing them right now. Feel free to apply for that.

[Dave]

Big shot this time! They are all abandonware! :ok:

All made by Sir-tech Software, Inc. :

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord 1984

Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds 1985

Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn 1986

Wizardry IV: The Return of Werdna 1988

Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom 1988

Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge 1990

Wizardry VII: Crusaders Of The Dark Savant 1992 [On site]

[Dave]

There a big article on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizardry

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1984)
Abandonware

Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds (1985)
Abandonware

Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn (1986)
Abandonware

Wizardry IV: The Return of Werdna (1988)
Freeware

Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom (1988)
Abandonware

Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge (1990) Inc.
Abandonware

Wizardry VII: Crusaders Of The Dark Savant (1992)
ON SITE: http://www.abandonia.com/games/en/247/Wiza...fDarkSavant.htm (http://www.abandonia.com/games/en/247/WizardryVIICrusadersofDarkSavant.htm)

All made by Sir-tech Software Inc.

I think we should put them on site and then #4 also on Abandonia Reloaded.

[TotalAnarchy]

Archive on FTP: Nick, Tomekk
Mobygames (http://www.mobygames.com/game/pc-booter/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord)
Review Taken By: zdrascic

For the one who decided to review it: Please visit this thread (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=19001) and read the review guidelines. You should also create a thread in the Offers subforum and always specify there what are you uploading on the FTP.

[zdrascic]

as they would say "Long time lurker, first time poster" :)

anyway, if it's ok i'd like to write review for this one to start with.

[TotalAnarchy]

as they would say "Long time lurker, first time poster" :)

anyway, if it's ok i'd like to write review for this one to start with.

Ok. Thank you very much. :D I'll send you two PMs with FTP Access and the game link. Don't forget to create a thread in Offers forum when you'll upload the review.

Edit: please activate your PM function in your profile's settings

[zdrascic]

Edit: please activate your PM function in your profile's settings

And i was wondering why is there no messages :)
done.

[TotalAnarchy]

PMs sent.

[TotalAnarchy]

This is on site.