Ultima VII: Part 2 was my favourite of the series as well. The world of Serpent Isle had such a rich setting, and folklore. There was something really haunting

Ultima VII: Part 2 was my favourite of the series as well. The world of Serpent Isle had such a rich setting, and folklore. There was something really haunting and beautiful about the world they created. I feel like they really took the things that made U7 great, and perfected it. In case anyone hasn't read it. Here's a great interview with one of the lead designers that explains why the story pivoted in the way it did: https://ultimacodex.com/interviews/bill-armintrout-si20/ https://ultimacodex.com/interviews/bill-armintrout-si20/