ABSTRACT
al activities available to the player, even baking bread. Garriott’s comments: “I consider Ultima VII to be the most finished of the Ultimas. I liked the concept of the Black Gate that could allow the Guardian to step in. I love the pattern of the game and the pattern of play. One of the best stories. My own critique is that it was probably too large.” Looking at Ultima Online, which was first conceived around the time of Ultima VII, you can see the basic elements of the online game to come.
