Wizardry series

Jelly Sculptress · 10-16-2003, 03:30 PM

Hi all,
I am on my second play through Wiz 8 and really enjoying it. I'm wondering if the earlier games in the series are as good and if so, where to buy them as I can't seem to find them anywhere......... Ideas anybody?
thanks,
jelly x [img]smile.gif[/img]

Pyrates · 10-16-2003, 06:12 PM

There is a compilation out there called "The wizardry archives" and available for less then 10 bucks. It contains the whole wizardry series, and at least Wizardry 7 is GREAT. It's actually better than 8, just the graphics ... But the riddles and the story are really cool, I spent a lot of time with that game [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers
Philipp

Ziggurat · 10-16-2003, 06:33 PM

Yes, I concur. Wiz 7 is great and Wiz 6 is almost as great. Of course the graphics get cruder the earlier you go! But the puzzles, mazes and building up your party are still great fun. Note: Wiz 7 has an auto-map feature, but Wiz 6 and earlier do not. I didn't need to use the pencil and chart paper, tho.

Scatter · 10-16-2003, 08:36 PM

Yah, play W-7 and then import that party to W-8. Or go all the way, i think 5 is the earliest that exports. I ran a few groups through 7 specifically for 8, and tried the various entries--Umpani was my favorite, especially with smaller groups, if you can Pickpocket they have the best stuff.

dplax · 10-17-2003, 06:32 AM

I only played wizardry 7 up until the t'rang because then my computer died, and the cd had been lost long before. But I greatly enjoyed the game, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly, though I have no idea where to get it from.

My favourite moment in Wiz7: realizing you could get into the first town without fighting the guards by using the merchants name (Paluke I think it was, but it has been a long time).

petertmorgan · 10-17-2003, 08:53 AM

I have often seen original versions of Wizardry 6 (Bane of the Cosmic Forge) and Wizardry 7 (Crusaders of the Dark Savant), as well as Wizardry Gold (the updated, CD version of Wizardry 7) on Ebay. Selling price is usually $5-10 plus another $5 for shipping.

Jelly Sculptress · 10-20-2003, 03:47 PM

Thanks for your help people, very much appreciated! Happy wizarding!
At moment am stuck in a retro dungeon....... argh. lol
love Jelly x

10-16-2003, 03:30 PM	#1
Jelly Sculptress The Magister Join Date: May 22, 2003 Location: Kent, England Age: 53 Posts: 105	Hi all, I am on my second play through Wiz 8 and really enjoying it. I'm wondering if the earlier games in the series are as good and if so, where to buy them as I can't seem to find them anywhere......... Ideas anybody? thanks, jelly x [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ \"I did everything Fred did, only backwards and in high heels.\" - Ginger Rogers

10-16-2003, 06:12 PM	#2
Pyrates Drow Warrior Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: Muenster Age: 45 Posts: 287	There is a compilation out there called "The wizardry archives" and available for less then 10 bucks. It contains the whole wizardry series, and at least Wizardry 7 is GREAT. It's actually better than 8, just the graphics ... But the riddles and the story are really cool, I spent a lot of time with that game [img]smile.gif[/img] Cheers Philipp __________________ \" ... and the Vogon will do things to you that you wish you\'d never been born, or, if you\'re a clearer minded thinker, that the Vogon had never been born.\"

10-16-2003, 06:33 PM	#3
Ziggurat Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 4, 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Age: 70 Posts: 1,106	Yes, I concur. Wiz 7 is great and Wiz 6 is almost as great. Of course the graphics get cruder the earlier you go! But the puzzles, mazes and building up your party are still great fun. Note: Wiz 7 has an auto-map feature, but Wiz 6 and earlier do not. I didn't need to use the pencil and chart paper, tho. __________________ How are you today, Citizen?

10-17-2003, 06:32 AM	#5
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 38 Posts: 5,577	I only played wizardry 7 up until the t'rang because then my computer died, and the cd had been lost long before. But I greatly enjoyed the game, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly, though I have no idea where to get it from. My favourite moment in Wiz7: realizing you could get into the first town without fighting the guards by using the merchants name (Paluke I think it was, but it has been a long time). __________________

10-20-2003, 03:47 PM	#7
Jelly Sculptress The Magister Join Date: May 22, 2003 Location: Kent, England Age: 53 Posts: 105	Thanks for your help people, very much appreciated! Happy wizarding! At moment am stuck in a retro dungeon....... argh. lol love Jelly x __________________ \"I did everything Fred did, only backwards and in high heels.\" - Ginger Rogers

10-16-2003, 08:36 PM	#4
Scatter Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2003 Location: Portland Age: 65 Posts: 1,336	Yah, play W-7 and then import that party to W-8. Or go all the way, i think 5 is the earliest that exports. I ran a few groups through 7 specifically for 8, and tried the various entries--Umpani was my favorite, especially with smaller groups, if you can Pickpocket they have the best stuff.

10-17-2003, 08:53 AM	#6
petertmorgan Dungeon Master Join Date: August 13, 2003 Location: CT Age: 53 Posts: 69	I have often seen original versions of Wizardry 6 (Bane of the Cosmic Forge) and Wizardry 7 (Crusaders of the Dark Savant), as well as Wizardry Gold (the updated, CD version of Wizardry 7) on Ebay. Selling price is usually $5-10 plus another $5 for shipping.

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