Thanks to Exult Team + OT Questions
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:02 pm
First of all, I'd like to thank the Exult Team for making such a great mod for U7 (probably the best single-player game in history). I'm starting to think that the more we progress in computer technology, the less we're able to make really great, outstanding single-player experiences as Origin did with their Ultima and Wing Commander series. I guess nowadays game developers are more focused on the multiplayer aspects of their games, but I still think they're going in the wrong direction.
We need more games that have the immersiveness, interactivity, and single-player scope as U7 did, but combine that with our more modern technology of today. The Elder Scrolls series, Morrowind in particular, is a good example more game developers should follow. But for all Morrowind's strengths, such as beautiful graphics, a huge gameworld, unique NPCs, it still didn't captivate (in my opinion) the way U7 did. It didn't have NPCs that actually *did* something (eat, sleep, cook, etc.), other than stand around all day. The game world was huge, but rather empty. The combat turned dull rather quickly, and the monster AI was, frankly, retarded, and don't even get me started on friendly NPC AI. I'm hoping they learn from Morrowind's mistakes in TES 4: Oblivion.
Anyway, I'm sorry about rambling on about that. If you're still reading (and not snoring) I have a couple Qs (OT):
Has there been any update in the Exult 3D project?
I heard there was a similar mod engine being made for U8. Any timeframe of when an official release will be out? And will there be support for the Crusader games?
Thanks for any info, and thanks again to the Exult Team!
-Isendir
We need more games that have the immersiveness, interactivity, and single-player scope as U7 did, but combine that with our more modern technology of today. The Elder Scrolls series, Morrowind in particular, is a good example more game developers should follow. But for all Morrowind's strengths, such as beautiful graphics, a huge gameworld, unique NPCs, it still didn't captivate (in my opinion) the way U7 did. It didn't have NPCs that actually *did* something (eat, sleep, cook, etc.), other than stand around all day. The game world was huge, but rather empty. The combat turned dull rather quickly, and the monster AI was, frankly, retarded, and don't even get me started on friendly NPC AI. I'm hoping they learn from Morrowind's mistakes in TES 4: Oblivion.
Anyway, I'm sorry about rambling on about that. If you're still reading (and not snoring) I have a couple Qs (OT):
Has there been any update in the Exult 3D project?
I heard there was a similar mod engine being made for U8. Any timeframe of when an official release will be out? And will there be support for the Crusader games?
Thanks for any info, and thanks again to the Exult Team!
-Isendir