Daemon Master, I'm not very good at all this computer stuff, but if I install Ultima 3 from GOG and then copy the Ultimore files to that directory, I should be good, correct? How about getting the 256-color upgrade added to it.... what do I do for that? Thanks, and sorry for being stupid about how to install.
So firstly, yes, the GOG version is compatible, in fact it's that version that I made the mod specifically for. You do need to turn off the 'Cloud Saves' as mentioned in the installation instructions though.
If you are looking to play the upgraded version of the game in 256 colour, then the good news is that 'Ultimore: A World Divided' is included in Pix's Ultima Patcher so you could do the whole thing in one hit and it might be a little easier to install too.
I may be mssing something, but I've been mapping the dungeons from the .ult files and the Time.ult file (was dungeon Time, now Fenton's Cave) seems to be unchanged, i.e. the same as the original, i.e. not the map shown in the ...Maps.pdf.
I installed the game using Pix's Patcher, but I've also checked the file in the download on this page, and they're both the same.
Okay, no idea what happened there, but you're absolutely right, somehow the original TIME.ULT shipped with the mod and not the updated "Fenton's Cave".
This page has now been updated to Version 1.2 and includes the correct map.
Many thanks for bringing this bug to my attention, apologies if it interrupted your playthrough.
If you encounter any more bugs please let me know.
NEW VERSION: I cleared some time and got that new version out ASAP.
Turning off cloud saves in GOG Galaxy and make a small change in a .CONF file will stop GOG replacing the SOSARIA.ULT map every time you start play, allowing you to play with the new Sosaria map as intended.
I've included two copies of EXODUS.BIN now, one for the 'vanilla' game as found on GOG, and another for those use the Ultima Upgrade Patch as they are apparently slightly different. Those of you not using the upgrade patch will have found the game to hang when using the EXODUS.BIN in the original release.
The more you know. Many thanks to Fenyx4 for finding these issues and offering solutions.
Please, if you do find any bugs or have any problems installing or getting this scenario to run, let me know. I'm more than happy to problem solve and help you get it running.
BUG DISCOVERED: The included EXODUS.BIN file is actually slightly different due to me playing with the 'upgrade patch' that includes improved graphics and sound. This is not quite the same EXODUS.BIN file that the GOG version uses.
I will have an updated ZIP file in the next 24 hours that will include both the 'vanilla' EXODUS.BIN and the 'upgrade patch' EXODUS.BIN
Presently you can play the Ultimore scenario by not copying over the EXODUS.BIN file (Unless you are already using the upgrade patch yourself). You will lose some flavour text.
Also, it's worth mentioning that the 'cloud saves' that GOG uses may cause it to replace the SOSARIA.ULT map. It's advised that you turn off cloud saves for this game while running the Ultimore scenario.
Apologies for any inconveniences, if anyone else discovers any bugs or issues, please let me know.
One easy way to tell is to make a new game with your version of Ultima III. If your party starts with 100 HP and 100 Food then it's the original version and won't work with this scenario properly. If you start with 150 HP and 150 Food then it's the newer version and this scenario will work fine with it.
Yeah absolutely. I play Ultima III in DosBox, most people do. The GOG version of the game runs DosBox.
All you want to do is make a backup of the files in the Ultima III directory, then copy my files into that directory overwriting the existing .ULT maps and EXODUS.BIN file.
When you start the game you'll still have the original title and main menu, but once you've made a party and entered into Sosaria you'll see that things are very different.
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Daemon Master, I'm not very good at all this computer stuff, but if I install Ultima 3 from GOG and then copy the Ultimore files to that directory, I should be good, correct? How about getting the 256-color upgrade added to it.... what do I do for that? Thanks, and sorry for being stupid about how to install.
Sorry for the delay, I was away on vacation.
So firstly, yes, the GOG version is compatible, in fact it's that version that I made the mod specifically for. You do need to turn off the 'Cloud Saves' as mentioned in the installation instructions though.
If you are looking to play the upgraded version of the game in 256 colour, then the good news is that 'Ultimore: A World Divided' is included in Pix's Ultima Patcher so you could do the whole thing in one hit and it might be a little easier to install too.
https://www.pixsoriginadventures.co.uk/category/ultima-patcher/
awesome…. Thank you for the reply.
Bug?
I may be mssing something, but I've been mapping the dungeons from the .ult files and the Time.ult file (was dungeon Time, now Fenton's Cave) seems to be unchanged, i.e. the same as the original, i.e. not the map shown in the ...Maps.pdf.
I installed the game using Pix's Patcher, but I've also checked the file in the download on this page, and they're both the same.
Interesting. I'll take a look at this today and get back to you ASAP.
Okay, no idea what happened there, but you're absolutely right, somehow the original TIME.ULT shipped with the mod and not the updated "Fenton's Cave".
This page has now been updated to Version 1.2 and includes the correct map.
Many thanks for bringing this bug to my attention, apologies if it interrupted your playthrough.
If you encounter any more bugs please let me know.
NEW VERSION: I cleared some time and got that new version out ASAP.
Turning off cloud saves in GOG Galaxy and make a small change in a .CONF file will stop GOG replacing the SOSARIA.ULT map every time you start play, allowing you to play with the new Sosaria map as intended.
I've included two copies of EXODUS.BIN now, one for the 'vanilla' game as found on GOG, and another for those use the Ultima Upgrade Patch as they are apparently slightly different. Those of you not using the upgrade patch will have found the game to hang when using the EXODUS.BIN in the original release.
The more you know. Many thanks to Fenyx4 for finding these issues and offering solutions.
Please, if you do find any bugs or have any problems installing or getting this scenario to run, let me know. I'm more than happy to problem solve and help you get it running.
BUG DISCOVERED: The included EXODUS.BIN file is actually slightly different due to me playing with the 'upgrade patch' that includes improved graphics and sound. This is not quite the same EXODUS.BIN file that the GOG version uses.
I will have an updated ZIP file in the next 24 hours that will include both the 'vanilla' EXODUS.BIN and the 'upgrade patch' EXODUS.BIN
Presently you can play the Ultimore scenario by not copying over the EXODUS.BIN file (Unless you are already using the upgrade patch yourself). You will lose some flavour text.
Also, it's worth mentioning that the 'cloud saves' that GOG uses may cause it to replace the SOSARIA.ULT map. It's advised that you turn off cloud saves for this game while running the Ultimore scenario.
Apologies for any inconveniences, if anyone else discovers any bugs or issues, please let me know.
Regards,
Daemon Master
I have the Ultima collection. Does the disc verison on the collection cd work with this download?
One easy way to tell is to make a new game with your version of Ultima III. If your party starts with 100 HP and 100 Food then it's the original version and won't work with this scenario properly. If you start with 150 HP and 150 Food then it's the newer version and this scenario will work fine with it.
can it be played on DOS box? And when I go to alter the .bin and ult files are they just the EXODUS files?
Yeah absolutely. I play Ultima III in DosBox, most people do. The GOG version of the game runs DosBox.
All you want to do is make a backup of the files in the Ultima III directory, then copy my files into that directory overwriting the existing .ULT maps and EXODUS.BIN file.
When you start the game you'll still have the original title and main menu, but once you've made a party and entered into Sosaria you'll see that things are very different.