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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1990}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2011|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_ultima_4_5_6|title=New release: Ultima 4+5+6 ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_goes_mac|title=GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ultima }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207662453 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207658965 | ||
+ | |hltb = 10767 | ||
+ | |igdb = ultima-vi-the-false-prophet | ||
+ | |lutris = ultima-vi | ||
|strategywiki = Ultima VI: The False Prophet | |strategywiki = Ultima VI: The False Prophet | ||
+ | |mobygames = 104 | ||
|wikipedia = Ultima VI: The False Prophet | |wikipedia = Ultima VI: The False Prophet | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = This was the first game in the series developed specifically for PC with full support for VGA graphics and the contemporary sound cards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be run under [[ScummVM]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.scummvm.org/news/20200927/|title=Sep 27, 2020: ScummVM “Interactive Fantasy” 2.2.0 Sees the Light|date=2020-09-28}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Characters can be [[#Import characters|imported]] from [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar]] or [[Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny]] (see [[#Import characters|Import characters]]). | ||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Main_Page The Codex of Ultima Wisdom] - A huge wiki for the series | {{mm}} [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Main_Page The Codex of Ultima Wisdom] - A huge wiki for the series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207662453|ultima_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207662453|ultima_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Use [[DOSBox]] or [http://nuvie.sourceforge.net Nuvie]. | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Use [[DOSBox]] or [http://nuvie.sourceforge.net Nuvie]. | | DOS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ultima_456 | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ultima_456 | physical | DOS version in [[DOSBox]]. Includes [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar|Ultima IV]] and [[Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny|Ultima V]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | ultima- | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | ultima/ultima-vi-the-false-prophet | Origin | Not available in some regions. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The manual is needed to answer copy protection questions (see | + | {{ii}} The manual is needed to answer copy protection questions (see {{file|manual.pdf}} for the GOG.com version). |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Import characters=== | ===Import characters=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Supports importing from [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar]] ( | + | {{ii}} Supports importing from [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar]] ({{file|PARTY.SAV}}) or [[Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny]] ({{file|SAVED.GAM}}). |
− | {{ii}} [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar|Ultima IV]] is detected first; move/rename | + | {{ii}} [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar|Ultima IV]] is detected first; move/rename {{file|PARTY.SAV}} to use an [[Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny|Ultima V]] save if both are present. |
{{Fixbox|description=Make Ultima folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Make Ultima folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the Ultima VI installation folder. | # Go to the Ultima VI installation folder. | ||
− | # Make a new folder called | + | # Make a new folder called {{folder|ultima}} (this is not case-sensitive). |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|PARTY.SAV}} or {{file|SAVED.GAM}} here. |
# Start the game and choose to transfer (or press {{key|T}}). | # Start the game and choose to transfer (or press {{key|T}}). | ||
# Press {{key|C}} when prompted for a drive letter. | # Press {{key|C}} when prompted for a drive letter. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.U6}} | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.U6}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] settings are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\nuvie.cfg}} on Windows, {{folder|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/Nuvie Preferences}} on OS X and {{folder|{{p|linuxhome}}/.nuvierc}} on Linux. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\}} | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] saves are stored in a | + | {{ii}} [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] saves are stored in a {{folder|u6_save}} folder in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} on Windows. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{#vardefine:ScummVM|true}} | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = false |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie video settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] video settings.}} | {{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie video settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] video settings.}} | ||
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ultima-vi-false-prophet/en |
− | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie input settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] input settings.}} | {{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie input settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie audio settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] audio settings.}} | {{Image|Ultima VI The False Prophet Nuvie audio settings.png|[[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = hackable | |separate volume = hackable | ||
|separate volume notes = Toggle with {{key|Ctrl|Z}}. Use [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] for separate volume settings. | |separate volume notes = Toggle with {{key|Ctrl|Z}}. Use [[#Nuvie|Nuvie]] for separate volume settings. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H3SEw6qyDOq1U6x0_QrxLnvHsPp6OW1E/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://sirjohn.de/ultima-6/ Download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run INSTALL.EXE in DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|INSTALL.EXE}} in DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/ultima_series/starting_new_ultma_6_game/post2|title=starting new ultma 6 game?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Edit the DOSBox configuration file ( | + | # Edit the DOSBox configuration file ({{file|dosboxULTIMA6_single.conf}} for the GOG.com version). |
# Change <code>ULTIMA6.EXE</code> to <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> and save your changes. | # Change <code>ULTIMA6.EXE</code> to <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> and save your changes. | ||
# Press {{key|H}} when prompted for the installation location. | # Press {{key|H}} when prompted for the installation location. | ||
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# Change <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> back to <code>ULTIMA6.EXE</code> and save your changes. | # Change <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> back to <code>ULTIMA6.EXE</code> and save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cannot load the main game=== | ||
+ | If the main game does not start, after selecting "Journey Onward", try to run <code>LOADFIX -32</code> before starting Ultima VI. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <code>LOADFIX</code> is included with DOS 5.0 or later, and is also part of DOSBox. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = CGA, Hercules, Tandy, EGA, MCGA, VGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Requires Nuvie.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nuvie.sourceforge.net/?page=downloads|title=Nuvie - Downloads|date=2 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/nuvie|title=nuvie — Homebrew Formulae|date=2 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = | ||
+ | |minCPU = 8088 / 8086 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 640 KB | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = CGA | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = 4 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = VGA | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows |
Latest revision as of 19:22, 15 November 2023
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1990 |
Windows (DOSBox) | September 8, 2011[1] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 18, 2012[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Ultima |
Ultima VI: The False Prophet is a singleplayer RPG game in the Ultima series.
This was the first game in the series developed specifically for PC with full support for VGA graphics and the contemporary sound cards.
General information
- Can be run under ScummVM.[3]
- Characters can be imported from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar or Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (see Import characters).
- The Codex of Ultima Wisdom - A huge wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Use DOSBox or Nuvie. | |||
GOG.com | DOS version in DOSBox. Includes Ultima IV and Ultima V. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] | |||
Origin | Not available in some regions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
- The manual is needed to answer copy protection questions (see
manual.pdf
for the GOG.com version).
Essential improvements
Import characters
- Supports importing from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (
PARTY.SAV
) or Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (SAVED.GAM
). - Ultima IV is detected first; move/rename
PARTY.SAV
to use an Ultima V save if both are present.
Make Ultima folder[citation needed] |
---|
|
Nuvie
- Nuvie is an engine remake that adds new features including higher-resolution support and optional interface improvements. Use the Daily Builds.
Skip intro videos
- Use Nuvie (set in Gameplay Options).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\CONFIG.U6 |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- Nuvie settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\nuvie.cfg
on Windows,$HOME/Library/Preferences/Nuvie Preferences
on OS X and$HOME/.nuvierc
on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME\ |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- Nuvie saves are stored in a
u6_save
folder in<path-to-game>
on Windows.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x200. Use Nuvie daily builds for higher resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Toggle with Ctrl+Z. Use Nuvie for separate volume settings. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. | |||
German | Fan translation, Download. |
Issues fixed
"A game is already in progress. Please run the install program to create a new character disk." error
- The save can't be overwritten in-game.
Install the game again (GOG.com Windows version)[citation needed] |
---|
Run INSTALL.EXE in DOSBox[5]
|
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|
Cannot load the main game
If the main game does not start, after selecting "Journey Onward", try to run LOADFIX -32
before starting Ultima VI.
LOADFIX
is included with DOS 5.0 or later, and is also part of DOSBox.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | CGA, Hercules, Tandy, EGA, MCGA, VGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | 8088 / 8086 | |
System memory (RAM) | 640 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | CGA | VGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
References
- ↑ New release: Ultima 4+5+6 ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Sep 27, 2020: ScummVM “Interactive Fantasy” 2.2.0 Sees the Light - last accessed on 2020-09-28
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ starting new ultma 6 game?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Nuvie - Downloads - last accessed on 2 March 2022
- ↑ nuvie — Homebrew Formulae - last accessed on 2 March 2022