Lazarus has become and remains my favourite version of Britannia to this day! Simply incredible what you were able to achieve with a cohesive artistic vision despite an ugly early 3d engine.
I’m going to be so real: I think Majuular’s series covering Ultima is one of the most significant series of video essays covering role playing games. I cannot wait for what’s next! 🎉
I agree, although he gets a couple details flubbed here and there. His work is incredible though. It's barely important if there's a few teeny details mixed up. Although, U6 is my favorite Ultima, so I feel like he was a bit hard on it, but I'm probably biased by nostalgia. I still play it once a year.
Yeah, Ultima was such a huge part of my childhood - I still have vivid memories of a day when I went home sick as a young kid, driven home in the rain by my mom, having chicken soup for lunch, and then playing Ultima 3 while my mom played "oldies" on the radio. I am loving Majuular's retrospectives on these. Can't wait for Ultima 7's.
@@brainwavestobinary can't wait for U7 either. If U7 had U6's battle system, it would be my favorite Ultima, and probably be my favorite game ever. As it is, I liked 6 better, but U7 is something special, no matter what. I understand why people consider it the best.
@@atmaweapon2803 U6 was great, glad it gets love! The jank that a lot of people criticize was easy for me to forgive because of how "new" so much of it was. Ultima was great for so long because with each new iteration, it added a lot of good, new things, technologically, while retaining what made the previous ones good or at least iconic, though I feel like Ultima 8 and 9 struggled. I have a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in the series, but I think I'm one of those for whom U7 was the favorite. I think it had the best implementation of the isometric perspective (and full screen viewport) versus U6 and U8, and did a lot of other things really well. I'm sure it also helps that U7/U7p2 were sources of comfort during a turbulent time in my younger life, too. I agree with you about combat, however - U6 was the last one where I found the combat to be the right combination of fun and tactical. U7 and later, spellcasting felt superfluous and combat was just clicking/target-selection without much strategy. I guess Ultima Underworld was another great, though I never completed it. I really didn't like that equipment would break, it added a level of challenge that I wasn't really into as a pre-teen. Although the accomplishment of making it through one floor of the Abyss down to the next always felt like a huge, celebration-worthy accomplishment.
@@brainwavestobinary the way I see it, U7 (and partially U6) was the series turning into an adventure game series, something along the lines of the Quest for Glory series~less stats and tactics, more puzzle solving and immersion. And I think that's why U7 is so fondly remembered. It's extremely immersive. They streamlined and removed anything that made the game immersion breaking~anything that felt "game-like" or like a traditional cRPG. It's more an experience than a simulation of one.
I love the fact that in canon Lord British is just likely just some bumblefrig Isekai doofus who scammed his way to dominion of an entire world he renamed after himself using stuff he probably got off Wikipedia. And on top of that he occasionally just enlists the servitude of some holy paragon of goodness from our world to solve all his problems he periodically banishes again once the dust has settled. (I know it was the 80s, I know there was no Wikipedia, be cool brothers)
good luck rising to power with wikipedia in a world where some dudes are just blacksmithing space shuttles! and with relying on some random weebs to actually do the quest and not experiment with bank robbing
In the spirit of the other commenter, I'll offer up Marsh + Grim Beard (& gently point to IFinishedAVideoGame's comment up top; he's a great longform video slinger). There are a bajillion "Marsh" on YT but this one specializes in the Japanese end of games near the same time frames Maj is looking at, like Shin Megame Tensei/Last Bible series. If you like Japanese games + light novels or are interested in the form, Marsh does good work. Search with a game name in with the username to find the channel. & Grimbo...Grim Beard is a unique presence. You'll either take to it right away or not, but there's a place in my heart just for that channel. Try the Deus Ex series, it'll give you a good idea of the channel frame story/style.
I love seeing the faces of the people who worked on games like this. So much of early video game history is just a giant blank to most people (me included) and the fact you found so much info and pieced together a narrative from historical context makes me feel like the art form still has hope of holding into its past.
@Spookybluelights Fortunately members of Origin did plenty of interviews and record keeping, so I really benefit from the work of people who've combed through those primary sources. Still nothing gets me pumped while writing a video like stumbling across some ancient magazine interview with a new nugget of info. Glad to know people are right there with me.
@@Majuular It seems to me that Richard Garriott isn't or at least hasn't historically been shy about chatting with people or doing interviews with people covering his old work. You should reach out if you think of something you want an answer to that isn't already covered by interviews. And if he hasn't become aware of your retrospectives, you might even just hit him up and let him know what you've done. I think he'd be delighted to see your work.
This comment made me pause & holds even more weight after finding out whoever owns Game Informer deleted their 30-yr archive. A veteran game dev has been telling her stories & talking about her professional experiences on her own channel/name --- "Laura Fryer". She was on Gears of War & has a video called "Chainsaw Hoax" in which she breaks down a documentary/reality TV show about GoW in which the TV producers decided to simplify the narrative by lying about her; the show made Laura Fryer out to be a villain who wanted to delete the Chainsaw when that didn't happen, & she takes us thru how is happened in that video. She has a lot of insight & speaks to what OC says about the history of the industry/art of video games potentially being lost.
I'll post the same comment I posted in the Patreon channel in Discord: "Another fantastic one. I've noticed how your production value is increasing bit by bit each time. I appreciate how you spend a solid amount of time talking about the developers and their journey towards making the game. To me, that's as fascinating at the games themselves. Well done! I'm really looking forward to you playing Ultima VII. I have stories about playing that back in the day and the nightmares I had getting it to run on my PC at the time."
@@Majuular I'm a nerd for games, but I'm also a nerd for the industry and how they're made. Probably because I never got to live my younger deams of being a game dev. But given how that industry is, I think I dodged a bullet.
The developers and process behind the making of a game should always be discussed. Look at the way people discuss Doom 1&2 and who made a made a map (Carmack, Romero, Petersen, Green, Willits, Anderson, McGee) and what their style/philosophy was and how it contributed to the game.
I think you'll get a kick out of this, a friend told me "I just watched a video about crazy Saturn RPGs" and immediately I was like "oh, nice, I love Majuular" but they had no idea who you were, it was just a video that got recommended to them. But they checked, and it was your video, and I took the opportunity to tell them about your other great videos, including the Ultima series.
@@kie2 The intro music really puts me in the mood. It totally has that "everyone grab your snack & find a comfy place to watch tonight's Main Event!" vibe that watching rented movies on Sat nights used to have in my family.
I shall forever remember Sherry the Mouse. Her Easy Cheesy disposition inspires creativity in me, and I shall make use of the ideas she's fostered sooner rather than later! Another excellent video Maj!
I'm playing a bit, Sherry is a pretty good companion if you keep her, once you level her up she can use any equipment, and with her very high dexterity she gets a lot of actions and as she starts at level 1 it's easy to buff her strength. She has unique traits that she can share a square with another NPC and also pass through closed portcullis gates. I have her dual wielding a sword and main gauche, which is a little hard to visualize.
@@darrellparfitt5908 Sherry with a pike ftw! Just kidding, that is hard to picture but very cool + funny to try. I'm glad you've gotten practical use from her, that shows some creative play.
My uncle had this on his pc when i was a little kid! He would let me try it, i had no clue what I was doing! Sent him your video, what an awesome nostalgic trip! I appreciate your work!
It's rad that gaming has become a multigenerational art form/activity to bond over. I used to work with some seniors & I always thought they'd lose their sh-t with excitement if I could show them Skyrim & let them play. Every elder person I've shown video games to has been intrigued, once we get thru the tech fears.
@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426they have so little to do/look forward to, and video games could also be a therapy for brain/hands, i wish that stuff was more easily accessible for them
Never a slog. I spent most of my adult life up til this point carrying drywall, Britannia might as well be Disney world for me. Glad you're enjoying the series!
"Its a good thing they trusted the avatar with this (the Armageddon spell)" "..." "Hey avatar why are you making a quicksave?" I laughed. I love this series so much. Keep on keepin' on, man.
I was not expecting a full Ultima retrospective but im happy you are doing so. The Black Gate was my fav but getting insight on the older ultimas is a lot of fun. Thanks Majuular, these are really well done!
I appreciate that, and glad you like them! If I was going by what UA-cam analytics told me, I probably would have stopped making them after Akalabeth/Ultima 1. But when I'm told a video has "underperformed", it makes me want to do a whole series out of the video in question out of sheer defiance. Glad others are getting a kick out of the series too.
@@Majuular when you cover niche but beloved topics it may not go viral quick but it will become THE go-to series on youtube for reference since there's so little so well made about it. It pays off in the long run. Your channel is for Ultima what Marsh is for classic Megaten
I second j.2512's notion. I've been on a classic roguelike binge and got curious about the history of crpgs. I would not have discovered this channel if it weren't for the magnificent Ultima coverage you'd done. I've since enjoyed a backlog of your other videos, but just like you, these videos are my favourites.
@@enzo6474 same. For some reason 8 really stuck to my mind. I wouldn't want to replay any of the Ultimas (I suffer from chronic lack of nostalgia. So 99.9 percent of old games are unplayable to me now), but especially not THAT one. Platforming in isometric? God bless you.
Majuular, what a great video again! It is so rare to find videos with this quality, humor, breadth, AND depth about old games. I love these "movies" / "documentaries" you make on Ultima. Definitely going to rewatch them for years to come. ❤
Thanks so much bark, really appreciate the kind words. At this rate, you might be getting these Ultima videos for years to come 😀 In all seriousness I try to write my videos with rewatchability in mind. Happy to know that's paying dividends.
Majuular, thank you. You have given us such great videos, analysis, and sleeping aids. I had quite the rough week, and now that it is finally over I get to rest AND I have a new Ultima video to watch? From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I cannot express how much my mental state improved just by seeing the thumbnail on my feed.
I watched this in one sitting, then went to bed. I had a dream that I slept on your couch and had to give a powerpoint presentation to your family, but couldn't even remember the topic. 10/10, pairs well with painkillers.
I've seen spoonies series as much as next guy, and i waited very much for your take on ultima 6 . And its exactly what i wanted. Best way to relax after a day of trenches
@@analogmoz I can understand it from the perspective of the gameplay being severely clunky, for some, especially the absolute nightmare that was inventory management. Kinda like the combat for the early Persona games; for some folks, it can be a downright show-stopper and, for others (like myself) its somethin' we can readily work with and/or around.
The snark will be powerful for IX. If it's not, I will be rather disappointed. I mean, I had a bleeding edge rig and it didn't work for years. And we didn't have patches back then like we do now.
I discovered your channel about two weeks ago (via the 3DO video, I think) and have been having a wonderful time going through your videos. You're well-spoken, knowledgeable about your topic, and your scripts are excellent. (I've been repeatedly impressed by your vocabulary.) In describing your retrospectives to friends, the closest comparison I've been able to come up with is Defunctland: interesting history in a niche corner of the world, conscious of the surrounding culture at the time, excellent script delivery, and enough personal character to be memorable without dominating the tone. That's especially true for the Ultima series. Thank you for your hard work! Your videos make my dull job much more bearable.
Ultima VII was a huge chunk of my non-farming childhood. I can't wait for the joy of a Canadian spring, grass finally starts growing, Worlds of Ultima is finished being analyzed, an in-depth look at Garriot's disdain of Electronic Arts and Scientology is finished being scripted. The Lord British Murder Saga sent me over the moon
This happened with the Saturn video too, I checked YT, nothing new, I go make a snack and come back, new Majuular posted 9 minutes ago, I i cannot stop winning
More often than not, I have issues sleeping; On especially bad nights shows such as Futurama and the like serve little more than a reminder that twenty to thirty minutes have passed and I'm still awake. Your content however usually puts my mind at ease as I lose track of time and slowly drift off while I focus on the topic of the video instead of the passage of time, and for that I thank you Internet stranger. TLDR; Majuular and Grim Beard make my favorite sleep content \m/
I have to say, you're doing a really important work with all these Ultima retrospectives, giving them the exposure and analyse they deserve and I greatly appreciate it
Something bothers me about how the Avatar is constantly depressed in between games. It's probably meant to be a commentary on the mundanity of life in comparison to more fantastical settings, but considering that Ultima 4 was primarily about learning virtues and life lessons, it would have felt a lot more meaningful if that Avatar was able to take some of those lessons with him into the real world.
The Avatar has experienced things that would be expected to result in severe PTSD, but he can't talk about them even under cover of doctor patient confidentiality without being committed to an asylum. No shit (s)he's depressed.
This is a wonderful document on a historically important game that not many people today have played or know about. This title kickstarted my PC upgrade story back in 1990 and brought lots of joy to me and my friends in middle school.
I'm loving how incredible this series of reviews on an unfortunately obscure but highly influential series has been. I cannot wait for the video of VII, my favorite of the series. If there is one series i'd die for a remake is this one.
Hey Majuular. Just wanted put a comment to say that I got recommended your 3DO video and after taking a chance on it I am glad I did. I really liked it and every other piece of content of yours I've watched. it is rare I find a new creator that I greatly enjoy, and so your stuff is really a treat. Working my way through your catalogue now, including the Ultimate Series. Keep up the great work man, you're awesome.
As great as his stuff is, I will say; *_wait to watch the Lost Odyssey video until you play the game first._* It's such a masterpiece, you really want to go in fresh. Ditto with Skies of Arcadia to a lesser extent. Although LO is only for the 360, 360 emulation is quite easy these days and LO emulates quite well. Xenia/Xenia Canary are the recommended emulators. Lost Odyssey is, in many ways, the true Final Fantasy XIII, with Hironobu Sakaguchi writing and overseeing the game's development (along with bringing over many of his staff from squenix) and Nobuo Uematsu doing the music.
Thank you, Majuular. I keep your videos on repeat throughout my graveyard shift! I appreciate your time, effort and enthusiam taking on these wonderful old games. I'm a millennial and mostly started gaming from the NES forward. I didnt appreciate the games i was playing at the time because obviously i was a child, but you allow me to appreciate the parts that otherwise would have flown over my head. Found you through your Legend of Dragoon video. I loved that game as a kid and thought no one else knew about it. I've been hooked every since! Well, this is bloated and I keep talking in circles but THANK YOU, MAJUULAR!
@ponyote so, you were able to personally experience a lot of the older generation of consoles/computers that led up to what I started with! What a treat. I love learning about the history of gaming and Majuular makes it very easy for me to passively and vicariously experience the oldies. I was born in '91. Played LoZ OoT when it came out and instantly fell in love.
@@inekleonyaj I was born in 1976. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was amazing. I personally loved Majora's Mask for its creepier vibe and the way you could collect masks. But I also was obsessed with Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo at the same time, so your experience may be wildly different from mine. Either way, thank you for a lovely and respectful response. The history of gaming is truly one of the best roller coasters there are. From Final Fantasy III (US) to Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, there is something about gaming that no other medium can capture.
@ponyote Majora's Mask is definitely tied with Ocarina of Time for me. I loveeee the darker tones it takes. I was able to play the original final fantasy when I was younger. I played alot of Bubble Bobble on the NES with my Grandma. As I got older, I got into Playstation; then when Xbox came out, I was a fan for life. Proudly part of the Halo generation. FPS, RPG and Action Adventure are my tops. I do love puzzle games as well. I wish I was able to experience more "walking simulator" games that were FMV heavy. That seems like a wild time to experience. Also original Fallouts and games of that nature. So interesting! Thank you for sharing your love and experience with me. It's dope to hear from a generation that was similar but vastly different than mine. Many thanks to video games, Majuular and many other like him for being able to bring us all from different walks of life, together.
This right here is peak content. One can be as good as Majuular, but one can't be better. I enjoyed every second of it, I paced it, savored it over the weeks, and now I beg for more. Thank you Majuular for your incredible passionate work!
I love the history of the developers and their making of the game, even more interesting than the game itself! But then such a thorough analysis of their work feels as much like it’s paying tribute to them as it is adequately preserving and analyzing important works in the canon of the medium. Another great video! Can’t wait for the next one!
I find myself wondering how much he's going to talk about _Wing Commander_ in the lead up to _The Black Gate._ If for no other reason than to explain the Kilrathi ship sitting in a farmer's field outside Britannia.
Thank you for talking in detail about the music and who made it, as well as the difference sound hardware made back in the day! What an incredible era.
I am enthralled by every videos you’ve made, so much so I drop everything to watch them. This retrospective of a game series I’m very fond of, thanks to Ultima Online, especially. I’m looking forward to the next upload!
The man rising through the UA-cams is here with another straight banger!! You're crushing it and you've become one of my favorite channels ever. Not just now, ever! Hell yeah!
Thanks for this retrospective. All I know of Ultima is Spoony's old videos and he didn't say much about 6 (despite saying it's his favorite out of the series); so I very much appreciate all the info you have here.
What blessed timing you have with this upload. I'll have something great to watch while tending to my wife who's recovering from a minor surgery today.
The whole "buggy-at-launch" thing only gets worse. Bugs aside, they aren't _that_ bad, in the case of Ultima IX you could argue the bugs are the only serious issue
I never plated the Ultima series, but I love watching this series because it does document the early history of RPGs and it has influences until today - the plot twist with the gargoyles was really interesting
WOWZA! Thanks very much for that super thanks, and enjoy your meal pal. I hear tell it's only a true authentic philly cheesesteak if the bag it comes in is translucent from grease.
I never played the Ultima games as a kid but this series makes me wish I had. The backstory of the people behind the games is fascinating and the games themselves are so much more interesting, ambitious, and thoughtful than I originally assumed. Absolutely amazing series, I hope we get more!
Love these retrospectives. Not enough people talk about these classics, and these videos are thorough, to say the least. Can't wait until the U7 video...
I fell asleep to this and my dreaming brain conjured a Neopets brand deal where the story was continued as part of a browser game where you could collect furries. I have a really vivid memories of the little explorable towns of Britannia, the human settlement, and the gargoyle town.
As a gamer born in 1966, who have witnessed and experienced the entire computer gaming industry since the very beginning, thank you, thank you, thank you! Especially a person who's life and values has been influenced by three major entertaining experiences: Star Wars, Ultima 4, and the Matrix.
@@busterbackster1 What? It's fine! There was that one trilogy for SW + some good games, & Matrix had that 1 film then an anthology series, + games. I think there were other plans for those IPs but 🤷
As far as long winded retrospectives go my dude, you make the best ones. so many games that don’t get the love they deserve (Tales of Symphonia, Skies of Arcadia, Xenogears) you go in depth not only with the lore and story but the development, the developers themselves. Right down to the composers, you show a true love for what you do and reflects so much in your videos. Thanks for being you Majuular. I look forward to the rest of the Ultima series and hope you may get to cover Suikoden at some point (if it interests you, some of my favorite games).
Yeaaaaaah boyyyyeee! Honestly these are such a treat every time there's a new installment. I really appreciate all the research you do so it's way more than just an overview. I know it's not easy to get these out at a timely pace so please keep in mind that your work really does make a positive impact on alot of folks.
I found your channel about 6 months ago and you are one of very few that when i see u have something new i will ignore other important things (food, hygine, my wife, etc.) Because my interst in what you are going to present is all consuming in that moment and never once have i been regretful of doing it. You are simply a delight to the senses good sir.
I've never played an Ultima game [I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I know] but WOW the soundtrack for this has me feeling things. Especially that first tune while the Avatar is still stuck in the real world. Damn. Absolutely adore this series and your entire channel. Thanks for much for these wonderful longform vids!
Do you characterize them the same way? The culture of gargoyles sounded fascinating. I immediately wanted a coffee table art book on Gargoyle Culture/Natural History.
@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426 Not quite. I included creatures that shared the appearance of the Ultima 6 gargoyles in the Earthdawn role-playing game as the result of a failed experiment intended to create new life (a new species was successfully created, but some of the ingredients were questionable, leading to an appearance the other Name-Givers would abhor). More recently, I included gargoyles in a New World of Darkness campaign about fallen angels (a rewrite of the older Demon: The Fallen game). In that game, the gargoyles were heavily inspired by the movie I, Frankenstein, could either appear human or transform into winged stone giants, and were violently opposed to fallen angels (it was a long campaign, and the players took it in unexpected directions that ended up with the players both making peace with one faction of gargoyles as well as finding out their true origins, which also triggered a civil war within the gargoyle people).
I so appreciate this series. Just started my day off with a cup of coffee, finishing up my three day journey through this amazing video. And now I will excitedly await the next one.
I have only watched a bit of it yet, but I can already tell it's a winner. This game is very special to me, and I'm enjoying your history lesson. Looking forward to diving into the rest. Stellar work.
Bro, did you know that the original Baroque is on the Nintendo switch (NTSC-J only)? I don't have a Sega Saturn and I don't like emulating so Nintendo saved me for once. The music is so great, but that gameplay is... interesting. Thanks for making that awesome vid.
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Hell yeah brother. This is turning into the year of Majuular. Can't wait to gobble this up.
THE SUMMER OF GEORGE IS UPON US
Thanks buddy, can't wait for the X-Men video :)
@IFinishedAVideoGame hope you're doing well!
Clearly, you mean Jamulaar the Avatar.
Hope you're taking care of yourself man. Can't wait for the X-Men video.
OMG another channel I love! Love both your channels
As one of the co-producers of the Ultima 6 Project (Team Archon), I just want to thank you for making this incredible retro, and for the mention.
I love seeing the industry peeps drop in!
Lazarus has become and remains my favourite version of Britannia to this day! Simply incredible what you were able to achieve with a cohesive artistic vision despite an ugly early 3d engine.
Y aun los jugamos, además de recordarlos: ¡gracias por los grandes momentos, a Origin y a los equipos Lazarus y Archon!
Thank you for taking part in creating a very enjoyable game I have played the Ultima series from the first game up to the 7th game
Smh, a man can't even walk through a magical portal without being attacked by gargoyles. Britannia really has gone to the dogs.
This type of thing never happened in Sosaria... we were killed by balrons dammit, and we liked it!!
At least it's not snakes?
Hey, I'll take gargoyles over the floor any day of the week.
Deadlock type beat.
"To be in the wrong neighborhood."
"To be giving us all your valuables!"
I’m going to be so real: I think Majuular’s series covering Ultima is one of the most significant series of video essays covering role playing games. I cannot wait for what’s next! 🎉
I agree, although he gets a couple details flubbed here and there. His work is incredible though. It's barely important if there's a few teeny details mixed up.
Although, U6 is my favorite Ultima, so I feel like he was a bit hard on it, but I'm probably biased by nostalgia. I still play it once a year.
Yeah, Ultima was such a huge part of my childhood - I still have vivid memories of a day when I went home sick as a young kid, driven home in the rain by my mom, having chicken soup for lunch, and then playing Ultima 3 while my mom played "oldies" on the radio. I am loving Majuular's retrospectives on these. Can't wait for Ultima 7's.
@@brainwavestobinary can't wait for U7 either. If U7 had U6's battle system, it would be my favorite Ultima, and probably be my favorite game ever. As it is, I liked 6 better, but U7 is something special, no matter what. I understand why people consider it the best.
@@atmaweapon2803 U6 was great, glad it gets love! The jank that a lot of people criticize was easy for me to forgive because of how "new" so much of it was. Ultima was great for so long because with each new iteration, it added a lot of good, new things, technologically, while retaining what made the previous ones good or at least iconic, though I feel like Ultima 8 and 9 struggled.
I have a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in the series, but I think I'm one of those for whom U7 was the favorite. I think it had the best implementation of the isometric perspective (and full screen viewport) versus U6 and U8, and did a lot of other things really well. I'm sure it also helps that U7/U7p2 were sources of comfort during a turbulent time in my younger life, too. I agree with you about combat, however - U6 was the last one where I found the combat to be the right combination of fun and tactical. U7 and later, spellcasting felt superfluous and combat was just clicking/target-selection without much strategy.
I guess Ultima Underworld was another great, though I never completed it. I really didn't like that equipment would break, it added a level of challenge that I wasn't really into as a pre-teen. Although the accomplishment of making it through one floor of the Abyss down to the next always felt like a huge, celebration-worthy accomplishment.
@@brainwavestobinary the way I see it, U7 (and partially U6) was the series turning into an adventure game series, something along the lines of the Quest for Glory series~less stats and tactics, more puzzle solving and immersion. And I think that's why U7 is so fondly remembered. It's extremely immersive. They streamlined and removed anything that made the game immersion breaking~anything that felt "game-like" or like a traditional cRPG. It's more an experience than a simulation of one.
I love the fact that in canon Lord British is just likely just some bumblefrig Isekai doofus who scammed his way to dominion of an entire world he renamed after himself using stuff he probably got off Wikipedia.
And on top of that he occasionally just enlists the servitude of some holy paragon of goodness from our world to solve all his problems he periodically banishes again once the dust has settled.
(I know it was the 80s, I know there was no Wikipedia, be cool brothers)
good luck rising to power with wikipedia in a world where some dudes are just blacksmithing space shuttles! and with relying on some random weebs to actually do the quest and not experiment with bank robbing
Hahaha reminds me of that meme
"Tell us more about this so-called 'electricity' - how does it work?"
"I have no idea"
@@Majuular "We need...a power switch!"
"Then what?"
"idk"
Yeah and it's funny as it's unlikely most normal people would be well versed on a lot of shit outside their field of study or interest
nah nah, he named himself after Encyclopedia Britannica: the Wikipedia of yesteryear
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"And my throwing axe.
And my throwing axe.
And my throwing axe.
And my throwing axe.
And my..."
"Ok Gimli, we get it."
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Once every five years or so, I find a UA-cam channel that simultaneously piques a new curiosity and scratches the new-found itch.
I'll shamelessly plug Josh Strife Hayes (plays, says, etc) and Sorted Food. For very different reasons.
In the spirit of the other commenter, I'll offer up Marsh + Grim Beard (& gently point to IFinishedAVideoGame's comment up top; he's a great longform video slinger).
There are a bajillion "Marsh" on YT but this one specializes in the Japanese end of games near the same time frames Maj is looking at, like Shin Megame Tensei/Last Bible series. If you like Japanese games + light novels or are interested in the form, Marsh does good work. Search with a game name in with the username to find the channel.
& Grimbo...Grim Beard is a unique presence. You'll either take to it right away or not, but there's a place in my heart just for that channel. Try the Deus Ex series, it'll give you a good idea of the channel frame story/style.
@@ponyote Thanks for the suggestions! I’m not an MMO person, but I’m enjoying Josh’s production style.
@voidmayonnaise Josh is one of my favourite content producers. He can somehow make even dull games fun to watch. Glad I could help!
I love seeing the faces of the people who worked on games like this. So much of early video game history is just a giant blank to most people (me included) and the fact you found so much info and pieced together a narrative from historical context makes me feel like the art form still has hope of holding into its past.
@Spookybluelights Fortunately members of Origin did plenty of interviews and record keeping, so I really benefit from the work of people who've combed through those primary sources. Still nothing gets me pumped while writing a video like stumbling across some ancient magazine interview with a new nugget of info. Glad to know people are right there with me.
@@Majuular It seems to me that Richard Garriott isn't or at least hasn't historically been shy about chatting with people or doing interviews with people covering his old work. You should reach out if you think of something you want an answer to that isn't already covered by interviews. And if he hasn't become aware of your retrospectives, you might even just hit him up and let him know what you've done. I think he'd be delighted to see your work.
@@brainwavestobinary This is a good idea. I second your petition, Brainwaves.
Omg nominative determinism in action!
This comment made me pause & holds even more weight after finding out whoever owns Game Informer deleted their 30-yr archive.
A veteran game dev has been telling her stories & talking about her professional experiences on her own channel/name --- "Laura Fryer". She was on Gears of War & has a video called "Chainsaw Hoax" in which she breaks down a documentary/reality TV show about GoW in which the TV producers decided to simplify the narrative by lying about her; the show made Laura Fryer out to be a villain who wanted to delete the Chainsaw when that didn't happen, & she takes us thru how is happened in that video. She has a lot of insight & speaks to what OC says about the history of the industry/art of video games potentially being lost.
Dude, what are the chances of getting an interview with Richard garriot and just chatting about his life in the industry and beyond?
A 2 hour video for the last 2 hours of my shift? You give the best birthday presents.
Happy birthday
Sorry you have to work on your birthday but hey, glad I could help. Hope you had a nice birthday nonetheless!
@@MajuularThanks, king. Loving this series of vids.
God bless ya and Jesus loves ya man, happy birthday :)
Happy birthday. I sincerely hope your next shift at work is immaculate and fast, and may you have an incredible time off next
I'll post the same comment I posted in the Patreon channel in Discord: "Another fantastic one. I've noticed how your production value is increasing bit by bit each time. I appreciate how you spend a solid amount of time talking about the developers and their journey towards making the game. To me, that's as fascinating at the games themselves. Well done! I'm really looking forward to you playing Ultima VII. I have stories about playing that back in the day and the nightmares I had getting it to run on my PC at the time."
Thanks again Parallax, appreciate you 🙏
Love learning about devs, glad other people enjoy that part too.
@@Majuular I'm a nerd for games, but I'm also a nerd for the industry and how they're made. Probably because I never got to live my younger deams of being a game dev. But given how that industry is, I think I dodged a bullet.
I totally agree I’ve liked learning about the development of the game as much if not more than the gameplay itself
The developers and process behind the making of a game should always be discussed. Look at the way people discuss Doom 1&2 and who made a made a map (Carmack, Romero, Petersen, Green, Willits, Anderson, McGee) and what their style/philosophy was and how it contributed to the game.
Okay, we get it.
Your parents give you allowence, no need to flex.
You have skyrocketed up to the status of one of my favorite content creators. V stoked to watch this, great way to start a weekend.
Thanks very much, glad to help you ring in the weekend Retro.
I think you'll get a kick out of this, a friend told me "I just watched a video about crazy Saturn RPGs" and immediately I was like "oh, nice, I love Majuular" but they had no idea who you were, it was just a video that got recommended to them. But they checked, and it was your video, and I took the opportunity to tell them about your other great videos, including the Ultima series.
couldn't agree more. I always get so pumped for another dose of Maj
@@kie2 The intro music really puts me in the mood. It totally has that "everyone grab your snack & find a comfy place to watch tonight's Main Event!" vibe that watching rented movies on Sat nights used to have in my family.
I shall forever remember Sherry the Mouse. Her Easy Cheesy disposition inspires creativity in me, and I shall make use of the ideas she's fostered sooner rather than later! Another excellent video Maj!
I'm playing a bit, Sherry is a pretty good companion if you keep her, once you level her up she can use any equipment, and with her very high dexterity she gets a lot of actions and as she starts at level 1 it's easy to buff her strength. She has unique traits that she can share a square with another NPC and also pass through closed portcullis gates. I have her dual wielding a sword and main gauche, which is a little hard to visualize.
@@darrellparfitt5908 Sherry with a pike ftw!
Just kidding, that is hard to picture but very cool + funny to try. I'm glad you've gotten practical use from her, that shows some creative play.
I killed Sherry in ultima underworld 😢. At the moment it was just a rat in the castle
@@fabamatic Oops!
My uncle had this on his pc when i was a little kid! He would let me try it, i had no clue what I was doing! Sent him your video, what an awesome nostalgic trip! I appreciate your work!
I bet he was stoked to get it from you. So many great memories playing these games with my best friends from Ultima1 all the way through.
It's rad that gaming has become a multigenerational art form/activity to bond over. I used to work with some seniors & I always thought they'd lose their sh-t with excitement if I could show them Skyrim & let them play. Every elder person I've shown video games to has been intrigued, once we get thru the tech fears.
@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426they have so little to do/look forward to, and video games could also be a therapy for brain/hands, i wish that stuff was more easily accessible for them
Seriously hope these aren’t too much of a slog for you to do, but always happy to listen to my favorite boy regaling the tales of Lord British!
Never a slog. I spent most of my adult life up til this point carrying drywall, Britannia might as well be Disney world for me. Glad you're enjoying the series!
@@Majuular What about wet wall?
@@squelchotron8259 Don't lean on wet wall.
"Its a good thing they trusted the avatar with this (the Armageddon spell)"
"..."
"Hey avatar why are you making a quicksave?"
I laughed. I love this series so much. Keep on keepin' on, man.
PIZZA JUST ARRIVED AND A SURPRISE MAJUULAR VIDEO ?!
oh this friday is just coming out perfect, thank you
What a coincidence. I also just had gotten my pizza and I was looking for something to watch when Majuular dropped the video. Pizza party in Britannia
How was the pizza?
@@lilwyvern4
Delicious!
I never played a single Ultima game but I cannot get enough of reviews/retrospectives on the series
You should play Ultima VII with Exult, or at least try Moonring or SKALD for a somewhat similar modern experience.
Same.
Play the Ultima games, they are full of old school awesomeness.
I was not expecting a full Ultima retrospective but im happy you are doing so. The Black Gate was my fav but getting insight on the older ultimas is a lot of fun. Thanks Majuular, these are really well done!
I appreciate that, and glad you like them! If I was going by what UA-cam analytics told me, I probably would have stopped making them after Akalabeth/Ultima 1. But when I'm told a video has "underperformed", it makes me want to do a whole series out of the video in question out of sheer defiance. Glad others are getting a kick out of the series too.
@@Majuular when you cover niche but beloved topics it may not go viral quick but it will become THE go-to series on youtube for reference since there's so little so well made about it. It pays off in the long run. Your channel is for Ultima what Marsh is for classic Megaten
I second j.2512's notion. I've been on a classic roguelike binge and got curious about the history of crpgs. I would not have discovered this channel if it weren't for the magnificent Ultima coverage you'd done. I've since enjoyed a backlog of your other videos, but just like you, these videos are my favourites.
@@Majuulari only played 7 and 8, so i‘m really looking forward to those.
@@enzo6474 same. For some reason 8 really stuck to my mind. I wouldn't want to replay any of the Ultimas (I suffer from chronic lack of nostalgia. So 99.9 percent of old games are unplayable to me now), but especially not THAT one. Platforming in isometric? God bless you.
Majuular, what a great video again! It is so rare to find videos with this quality, humor, breadth, AND depth about old games. I love these "movies" / "documentaries" you make on Ultima. Definitely going to rewatch them for years to come. ❤
Thanks so much bark, really appreciate the kind words. At this rate, you might be getting these Ultima videos for years to come 😀
In all seriousness I try to write my videos with rewatchability in mind. Happy to know that's paying dividends.
I finished part 5 yesterday and was bummed there wasnt more. Im very excited for this. I also love the backstory you give on origin in your videos.
I love researching and writing the Origin bookends for these video, always so much fascinating info to dissect. Thanks for watching.
I'm glad we found the guy who watched the 5 review, and 6 dropped the next day.
I knew there was one of us, somewhere. lmao
Majuular, thank you. You have given us such great videos, analysis, and sleeping aids. I had quite the rough week, and now that it is finally over I get to rest AND I have a new Ultima video to watch? From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I cannot express how much my mental state improved just by seeing the thumbnail on my feed.
Hope you're doing better + you rested/relaxed.
@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426 I did. I do not know what to say. Thank you for your words kind stranger. Hope you are doing good also.
I watched this in one sitting, then went to bed. I had a dream that I slept on your couch and had to give a powerpoint presentation to your family, but couldn't even remember the topic. 10/10, pairs well with painkillers.
🎉❤
I've seen spoonies series as much as next guy, and i waited very much for your take on ultima 6 . And its exactly what i wanted.
Best way to relax after a day of trenches
Yeah, Spoony not seeing the phase-shift from V to VI always bothered me.
@@analogmoz I can understand it from the perspective of the gameplay being severely clunky, for some, especially the absolute nightmare that was inventory management. Kinda like the combat for the early Persona games; for some folks, it can be a downright show-stopper and, for others (like myself) its somethin' we can readily work with and/or around.
@@analogmoz he was one of the funniest, not of the brightest
Best channel on UA-cam. Literally just peak after peak after peak
Yes!! Thank you for another installment. Ultima V will always be my fave, but I can't wait for VII. And a Snarky review of IX.
Pre-emptively tempering my snark.
The snark will be powerful for IX. If it's not, I will be rather disappointed. I mean, I had a bleeding edge rig and it didn't work for years. And we didn't have patches back then like we do now.
@@Majuular What's a paladin?
@@adamp6320 I'm not entirely sure...
Your ability to weave information on system and history with plot progression never ceases to amaze me.
Correction: Lord British is not immortal. Rainz ganked him in Ultima Online and no amount of crybaby revenge bans will ever change that.
He was supposed to be immortal. They forgot to turn it on
I discovered your channel about two weeks ago (via the 3DO video, I think) and have been having a wonderful time going through your videos. You're well-spoken, knowledgeable about your topic, and your scripts are excellent. (I've been repeatedly impressed by your vocabulary.)
In describing your retrospectives to friends, the closest comparison I've been able to come up with is Defunctland: interesting history in a niche corner of the world, conscious of the surrounding culture at the time, excellent script delivery, and enough personal character to be memorable without dominating the tone. That's especially true for the Ultima series.
Thank you for your hard work! Your videos make my dull job much more bearable.
I finished watching the Ultima 5 video a few hours ago, and having this pop up is a GOD's Grace.
Ultima VII was a huge chunk of my non-farming childhood. I can't wait for the joy of a Canadian spring, grass finally starts growing, Worlds of Ultima is finished being analyzed, an in-depth look at Garriot's disdain of Electronic Arts and Scientology is finished being scripted.
The Lord British Murder Saga sent me over the moon
This happened with the Saturn video too, I checked YT, nothing new, I go make a snack and come back, new Majuular posted 9 minutes ago, I i cannot stop winning
More often than not, I have issues sleeping; On especially bad nights shows such as Futurama and the like serve little more than a reminder that twenty to thirty minutes have passed and I'm still awake.
Your content however usually puts my mind at ease as I lose track of time and slowly drift off while I focus on the topic of the video instead of the passage of time, and for that I thank you Internet stranger.
TLDR; Majuular and Grim Beard make my favorite sleep content \m/
Grimbo just posted too, we got double barrelled video goodness!
I have to say, you're doing a really important work with all these Ultima retrospectives, giving them the exposure and analyse they deserve and I greatly appreciate it
With all sincerity, you are the only youtuber that I actively am excited for new videos from. ❤ nothing touches that Majuular quality.
Something bothers me about how the Avatar is constantly depressed in between games. It's probably meant to be a commentary on the mundanity of life in comparison to more fantastical settings, but considering that Ultima 4 was primarily about learning virtues and life lessons, it would have felt a lot more meaningful if that Avatar was able to take some of those lessons with him into the real world.
Maybe morals and life lessons were learned, yet we still get depressed during our time here.
morals and life lessons is always learned in our lifetime, it's human emotion we can't control and learn
You may learn all the lessons of the world - but you won’t be able to dictate your heart what and how to feel.
Depression is the main antagonist of the series that was meant to be defeated last
The Avatar has experienced things that would be expected to result in severe PTSD, but he can't talk about them even under cover of doctor patient confidentiality without being committed to an asylum. No shit (s)he's depressed.
This is a wonderful document on a historically important game that not many people today have played or know about. This title kickstarted my PC upgrade story back in 1990 and brought lots of joy to me and my friends in middle school.
This is the first Ultima that I can actually see myself playing. Beautiful video as always.
Moonring and SKALD are a bit like modern versions of Ultima V too.
I'm loving how incredible this series of reviews on an unfortunately obscure but highly influential series has been. I cannot wait for the video of VII, my favorite of the series.
If there is one series i'd die for a remake is this one.
I appreciate these videos. I was injured last week and have been stuck at home, they make the day go by a little faster.
Recover swiftly.
No matter what is happening, a new video from people like Majuular always makes my day. Can't wait to see the next video.
You do this game and origin justice Majuular. I put so many hours into this game on snes and you just nostalgia'd the hell out of me.
Nothing better than a new majuular video on a Friday night.
Another masterpiece! Loving these deep dives.
Hey Majuular. Just wanted put a comment to say that I got recommended your 3DO video and after taking a chance on it I am glad I did. I really liked it and every other piece of content of yours I've watched. it is rare I find a new creator that I greatly enjoy, and so your stuff is really a treat. Working my way through your catalogue now, including the Ultimate Series. Keep up the great work man, you're awesome.
As great as his stuff is, I will say; *_wait to watch the Lost Odyssey video until you play the game first._* It's such a masterpiece, you really want to go in fresh. Ditto with Skies of Arcadia to a lesser extent. Although LO is only for the 360, 360 emulation is quite easy these days and LO emulates quite well. Xenia/Xenia Canary are the recommended emulators. Lost Odyssey is, in many ways, the true Final Fantasy XIII, with Hironobu Sakaguchi writing and overseeing the game's development (along with bringing over many of his staff from squenix) and Nobuo Uematsu doing the music.
Haha I watched this video again.
I was just waiting so intently for it, it’s a trip now that it’s here!
Thank you, Majuular. I keep your videos on repeat throughout my graveyard shift! I appreciate your time, effort and enthusiam taking on these wonderful old games. I'm a millennial and mostly started gaming from the NES forward. I didnt appreciate the games i was playing at the time because obviously i was a child, but you allow me to appreciate the parts that otherwise would have flown over my head. Found you through your Legend of Dragoon video. I loved that game as a kid and thought no one else knew about it. I've been hooked every since! Well, this is bloated and I keep talking in circles but THANK YOU, MAJUULAR!
GenX here, and I watch for a lot of the same reasons. Legend of Dragoon was amazing. Woo, Majuular bridging the generations.
@ponyote so, you were able to personally experience a lot of the older generation of consoles/computers that led up to what I started with! What a treat. I love learning about the history of gaming and Majuular makes it very easy for me to passively and vicariously experience the oldies. I was born in '91. Played LoZ OoT when it came out and instantly fell in love.
@@inekleonyaj I was born in 1976. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was amazing. I personally loved Majora's Mask for its creepier vibe and the way you could collect masks. But I also was obsessed with Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo at the same time, so your experience may be wildly different from mine. Either way, thank you for a lovely and respectful response. The history of gaming is truly one of the best roller coasters there are. From Final Fantasy III (US) to Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, there is something about gaming that no other medium can capture.
@ponyote Majora's Mask is definitely tied with Ocarina of Time for me. I loveeee the darker tones it takes. I was able to play the original final fantasy when I was younger. I played alot of Bubble Bobble on the NES with my Grandma. As I got older, I got into Playstation; then when Xbox came out, I was a fan for life. Proudly part of the Halo generation. FPS, RPG and Action Adventure are my tops. I do love puzzle games as well. I wish I was able to experience more "walking simulator" games that were FMV heavy. That seems like a wild time to experience. Also original Fallouts and games of that nature. So interesting! Thank you for sharing your love and experience with me. It's dope to hear from a generation that was similar but vastly different than mine. Many thanks to video games, Majuular and many other like him for being able to bring us all from different walks of life, together.
This right here is peak content. One can be as good as Majuular, but one can't be better. I enjoyed every second of it, I paced it, savored it over the weeks, and now I beg for more. Thank you Majuular for your incredible passionate work!
Thanks for all your hard work on these vids! I absolutely love your content! Keep up the amazing work my friend!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
just finshed all the previous videos in one day and then refreshed and saw this god damn one of my fave video series... thank you for this
I love the history of the developers and their making of the game, even more interesting than the game itself! But then such a thorough analysis of their work feels as much like it’s paying tribute to them as it is adequately preserving and analyzing important works in the canon of the medium. Another great video! Can’t wait for the next one!
I find myself wondering how much he's going to talk about _Wing Commander_ in the lead up to _The Black Gate._ If for no other reason than to explain the Kilrathi ship sitting in a farmer's field outside Britannia.
Thank you for talking in detail about the music and who made it, as well as the difference sound hardware made back in the day! What an incredible era.
So surreal to see my channel named in the credits of this video. Great work as always, brother. And thanks for the chat!
You person of lordly caliber, you!
I am enthralled by every videos you’ve made, so much so I drop everything to watch them. This retrospective of a game series I’m very fond of, thanks to Ultima Online, especially. I’m looking forward to the next upload!
This is a good video, as always. Thanks Majuu for staying cool
The man rising through the UA-cams is here with another straight banger!! You're crushing it and you've become one of my favorite channels ever. Not just now, ever! Hell yeah!
Thanks for this retrospective. All I know of Ultima is Spoony's old videos and he didn't say much about 6 (despite saying it's his favorite out of the series); so I very much appreciate all the info you have here.
What blessed timing you have with this upload. I'll have something great to watch while tending to my wife who's recovering from a minor surgery today.
Going to bed now, but I'll watch this first thing tomorrow! 🤘.
I've never made it more than a few hours into any Ultima game, but I still absolutely love this series. Great work!
Excellent. Morbidly curious about the videos on the games AFTER Ultima VII.
You and me both 😬
IX is gonna be a hoot and a half. I hope.
The whole "buggy-at-launch" thing only gets worse. Bugs aside, they aren't _that_ bad, in the case of Ultima IX you could argue the bugs are the only serious issue
Lesssgoooo Majulaar vid!
The only channel upload I actually get hyped for
On a 7-hour road trip and I could sense the Majuular vid was coming!
At least you've got your eyes on the road for 5 of those hours.
@@LoudMutes riding passenger 😁👍
It's beautiful! I'm gonna cry man, this intro! Glad you are back, Majuular!
I never plated the Ultima series, but I love watching this series because it does document the early history of RPGs and it has influences until today - the plot twist with the gargoyles was really interesting
Crazy how rewatchable all your content is. This is no exception
The perfect video with which to accompany my philly cheesesteak.
WOWZA! Thanks very much for that super thanks, and enjoy your meal pal. I hear tell it's only a true authentic philly cheesesteak if the bag it comes in is translucent from grease.
One step closer to Ultima VII! So excited, thank you for all the amazing content!
Best intro on youtube.
Its funny because the intro is one of the first things I did when I made this channel. Never felt tempted to change it.
@@Majuular It's iconic.
I never played the Ultima games as a kid but this series makes me wish I had. The backstory of the people behind the games is fascinating and the games themselves are so much more interesting, ambitious, and thoughtful than I originally assumed. Absolutely amazing series, I hope we get more!
Dang, new video? Thank you for putting these out, my man. ❤
I literally gasped when I saw this in my feed. Always fantastic content, happy every time I get to have more.
Another S-tier Majuular upload. I hope Lord British autographs all of the videos in this series.
The aside about trying to kill Lord British was a riot, another amazing vid Majuular. Keep up the excellent work.
It's kinda funny seeing Mondain become this chill, given his skull alone has disastrous consequences
I WAS JUST CHECKING YOUR CHANNEL FOR AN UPDATE LETS GOOOO!
If you find a penny, your generation cannot but holler like a Soccer referee in 1984. I don't get it.
@@analogmoz I can find an immense joy in the small things in life, I hope you will be able to as well some day
Love these retrospectives. Not enough people talk about these classics, and these videos are thorough, to say the least. Can't wait until the U7 video...
I fell asleep to this and my dreaming brain conjured a Neopets brand deal where the story was continued as part of a browser game where you could collect furries. I have a really vivid memories of the little explorable towns of Britannia, the human settlement, and the gargoyle town.
Another banger from the legend Majuular! Loving this series so much
As a gamer born in 1966, who have witnessed and experienced the entire computer gaming industry since the very beginning, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Especially a person who's life and values has been influenced by three major entertaining experiences: Star Wars, Ultima 4, and the Matrix.
I’m so sorry about Star Wars and matrix
@@busterbackster1 What? It's fine! There was that one trilogy for SW + some good games, & Matrix had that 1 film then an anthology series, + games.
I think there were other plans for those IPs but 🤷
As far as long winded retrospectives go my dude, you make the best ones. so many games that don’t get the love they deserve (Tales of Symphonia, Skies of Arcadia, Xenogears) you go in depth not only with the lore and story but the development, the developers themselves. Right down to the composers, you show a true love for what you do and reflects so much in your videos. Thanks for being you Majuular. I look forward to the rest of the Ultima series and hope you may get to cover Suikoden at some point (if it interests you, some of my favorite games).
Anyone else be giving majuular like 30 views per video falling asleep to them at night?
Yeaaaaaah boyyyyeee! Honestly these are such a treat every time there's a new installment. I really appreciate all the research you do so it's way more than just an overview. I know it's not easy to get these out at a timely pace so please keep in mind that your work really does make a positive impact on alot of folks.
22:38 remember when Domino's pizza boxes looked like pizza boxes? Now they look like a PS1 trying to render a circle.
I found your channel about 6 months ago and you are one of very few that when i see u have something new i will ignore other important things (food, hygine, my wife, etc.) Because my interst in what you are going to present is all consuming in that moment and never once have i been regretful of doing it. You are simply a delight to the senses good sir.
Oooo boy we're eatin good tonight
I've never played an Ultima game [I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I know] but WOW the soundtrack for this has me feeling things. Especially that first tune while the Avatar is still stuck in the real world. Damn.
Absolutely adore this series and your entire channel. Thanks for much for these wonderful longform vids!
Ultima VI has had such an impact on me personally that gargoyles have been a recurring feature in my own pen-and-paper RPG writing ever since.
Do you characterize them the same way? The culture of gargoyles sounded fascinating. I immediately wanted a coffee table art book on Gargoyle Culture/Natural History.
@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426 Not quite. I included creatures that shared the appearance of the Ultima 6 gargoyles in the Earthdawn role-playing game as the result of a failed experiment intended to create new life (a new species was successfully created, but some of the ingredients were questionable, leading to an appearance the other Name-Givers would abhor). More recently, I included gargoyles in a New World of Darkness campaign about fallen angels (a rewrite of the older Demon: The Fallen game). In that game, the gargoyles were heavily inspired by the movie I, Frankenstein, could either appear human or transform into winged stone giants, and were violently opposed to fallen angels (it was a long campaign, and the players took it in unexpected directions that ended up with the players both making peace with one faction of gargoyles as well as finding out their true origins, which also triggered a civil war within the gargoyle people).
I literally just finished binging the first five retrospectives today and then you drop this! Awesome! lol!
Amazing
I so appreciate this series. Just started my day off with a cup of coffee, finishing up my three day journey through this amazing video. And now I will excitedly await the next one.
35:47 I'm not kidding when I say I think this is the first instance of "I'm not gay... but 20 dollars is 20 dollars" ever in a video game.
I have only watched a bit of it yet, but I can already tell it's a winner. This game is very special to me, and I'm enjoying your history lesson. Looking forward to diving into the rest. Stellar work.
Bro, did you know that the original Baroque is on the Nintendo switch (NTSC-J only)? I don't have a Sega Saturn and I don't like emulating so Nintendo saved me for once. The music is so great, but that gameplay is... interesting. Thanks for making that awesome vid.
I love this series so much. It is one of my favorite things to watch out for on UA-cam. The quality of your presentation and research are outstanding.
Neat, something to watch this weekend!
I have been waiting for this one since you began. Great video
Told the kids Friday night movie was off. Need to watch two hours of sweet sweet Ultima coverage
Yes, I was just about to go to bed, this is perfect upload time 🥰
Was desperately trying to finish Ultima VI before this dropped, I failed in my quest 😔
YES! I've been waiting for this. Thank you brother!