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Nuvie is an open-source game engine for the following games: Ultima 6, Martian Dreams and Savage Empire

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Itīs release time again.
The introduction/character creation sequences are the highlight of this release. Both intro sequences have been completed along with the gypsy character creation and the main menu logic.

Whatīs new in this release.
  • Bootup introduction sequence.
  • Introduction sequence.
  • Gypsy character creation sequence.
  • Acknowledgements.
  • Main menu.
  • Trap effects
  • Lens animation
  • Balloon/raft movement
  • Shipīs cannon
  • Double handed weapons in inventory.
  • Ship combat logic. Party flees in raft when ship is destroyed.
  • Fade out magical creatures when they die.
  • Powder kegs
  • use lockpick
  • Remember previous attack target when attacking with player.
  • Numerous bug fixes


Version 0.3 can be downloaded from our download page. Offical builds are available for Windows and Mac. Source code is provided for other systems including Linux.

Please report any bugs or missing features using the tracker on our sourceforge project page here.

Eric