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However the archive (which I downloaded from somewhere) seems to be patched, presumably not by the game authors although I really don't know. The patch contains a program that changes the CGA palette. This game originally uses the ugly one with pink (yes, even if you emulate a CGA card in DOSBox, so it makes no difference). I separated the patch from the archive, but there's one file the patch must have overwritten and I don't have the original, so I had to leave it. Maybe we can find an original archive from someone or somewhere else, in the meantime Arlesya can play this to review the game. There's also a fan-made patch that changes the graphics to 16 colours: http://exodus.voyd.net/ultima3.html I don't think any of these patches belong in Abandonia? (Nevertheless the program that changes the CGA palette may work with any game--and it works just the same with DOSBox emulating the default SVGA.) Anyway I also found a nice homebrew extra (maps) in the same download, and separated it too; that on the other hand will be a nice addition. The patch also advises that the game must be played with American keyboard layout.
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I'll ask Nick about the original version.
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04-07-2009, 11:41 AM | #13 | ||
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Ok. Nick uploaded his version on the FTP and I've given it to arlesya.
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OK. I see it doesn't even have already created characters--I though those might come with the game.
There's still the maps extra.
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As we move into the land of games for Windows, our current practices for archives won't be applicable. I guess the answer lies in disc images.
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05-07-2009, 01:06 PM | #16 | ||
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Can you tell me what the use is for CGAPEPU3.COM?
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Don't mind it. It's the program that came with the Ultima III patch, it changes the CGA palette. I've left it there in case I want to try it with other games.
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06-08-2009, 05:48 AM | #18 | ||
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Hey Japo, can you upload Space 1889 on site? There's a reviewer for it.
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OK, give me 24 hours.
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Done
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