Well, after nearly completing the Spell Mixing implementation, I have  changed my mind... for a good reason.

I realized that all item selections will need to be done via a menu system. This includes the following commands:

"Ready" - equip a member with weapon, armor, helmut, ring, and amulets
"Use" - use a potion, scroll, or a special item such as a pocket watch
"Mix" - mix spells of course

Now for the reason:

With slight modifications, I can use the "Stats" command (already implemented) that displays all items in the party's inventory. I can use this method to select any item in inventory. Hence, the "Stats" display can be used for dual purpose... and save some precious memory. Now, I don't have to create separate menus for everything. Don't worry, you will still be manually mixing the spell by selecting the spell and the required reagents.

I feel bummed out... I just wasted a weeks worth of work.  

I also feel pretty good... Because this new method will save memory and time in the long run.

Oh well... programming is always a learning experience.

 I would probably place it under General C.

In general, C is the same for calcs as it is for PCs, however, some functionality may be missing to accomodate the limited platform.

QuoteBegin-Mic+18 November 2005, 20:16

 Lots of behind the scenes work going on right now.

Hmmmm..... let's see:

- Mixing spells is almost done.
- Reformatted more map data (reduced code size and speed increase)
- Rework the event loop (easier to read code, but more memory)
- Implemented automatic camera movement during combat (cool) B)

Summer 2006 is still looking good.

I estimate Ultima V would cost about $90 in 1988 dollars.

Back then Ultimas came with multiple very nice manuals, a cloth map, some "collector" coins (or some other trinket). When you opened the box... you knew it was an Ultima game -- it was very cool. Unfortunately, I think this type of packaging went away beginning with Ultima VII.