Ultima IX auf Deutsch
Ultima IX auf Deutsch is a fan patch created by Sir John of Die Heimstatt des Sir John. Its purpose is to convert an English installation of Ultima IX into a German one.
The Patch[edit]
This project originated from the frustration that, while German translations of Ultima IX existed from its original retail releases, the game was subsequently offered worldwide through online storefronts only in the English version. Thus, Sir John created a patch that utilizes the original files from the German retail CDs and applies them to the English game, converting it into a German version. In only very few cases – such as the readout from clocks at the start of the game – could not be translated or changed. Since Version 3.0, slightly modified German files have been optionally available. The modified translation adheres to the new spelling rules that have been in place in Germany since 2004. Additionally, the "History of Britannia" and the "Bestiarium" have been reworked and corrected. Furthermore, Sir John aligned in-game terms, such as armaments and creatures, with older existing translations.
Installation[edit]
Installation is simple. One needs only to start the installer and allow it to perform the patching. The patch offers two versions: one for text only and one that translates all content. It is compatible with patch 1.19f and the economy patch. (It should be noted, however, that patch 1.19f has a significant amount of English text hardcoded in its .exe file, which may revert some of the German translation.) Additional patches available on the site also function with it, including patch 1.19h.
Features[edit]
The patch offers the following features:
- Translation of all in-game text to German
- Translation of all book graphics to German
- Utilization of the German speech files
- Utilization of the German-translated cutscenes
Optionally the patch offers:
- Translation with new spelling rules applied
- Alignment of object names with older translations
- Reworked "History of Britannia" and "Bestiarium" sections
- Possibility to apply patch 1.19h by the Forgotten World team
External Links[edit]
- Ultima 9 – Ascension – The Patch at Sir John's Page
| User-Made Enhancements (not Translations) | |
|---|---|
| Ultima I | Spelling Fix (PC) |
| Ultima II | Spelling Fix (PC) ☥ Upgrade Patch (PC) |
| Ultima III | Ultima III Gold (C64) ☥ Upgrade Patch (PC) |
| Ultima IV | Ultima IV Gold (C64) ☥ Remastered (C64) ☥ Upgrade Patch (PC) |
| Ultima V | Remastered (C64) ☥ Upgrade Patch (PC) ☥ Red Tabard Patch (PC) ☥ Enhanced Sprites Patch (PC) |
| Ultima VI | Nitpickers Delight Patch (PC) |
| Underworld I+II | MIDI-Patches ☥ Portable ☥ Mouselook Patch ☥ Brightness Patch |
| Ultima VII | Glassmyer Hacks ☥ Nitpickers Delight Patch |
| Ultima IX | Dialogue Patch ☥ Economy Patch ☥ Forgotten World ☥ German Re-Translation ☥ 1.19f ☥ 1.19h |