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Posted by: Wounded Ronin Jul 11 2010, 02:37 PM

I recently learned that there's a guy in Texas who calls himself "Iolo" who is known for making high quality medieval replica crossbows.

I learned a long time ago that with the older Ultima games Richard Garriot modeled all the characters after people he knew. He was also into elaborate fantasy and role playing for a really long time.

Did Richard Garriot know this Texan Iolo, and was that person the basis for Iolo from Ultima? Does anyone know?

Posted by: Martin_DeVries_Institute Jul 11 2010, 04:25 PM

Well I don't have any real confirmation for you, but Garriot was raised in Texas, so it's certainly a possibility.

Posted by: Adarael Jul 11 2010, 05:38 PM

Given my memory of the Ultima games, I'd say that's a downright certainty.

Posted by: MortVent Jul 11 2010, 05:56 PM

It was also a name used in the myth series of books for a legendary crossbow maker... wonder if one or the other was nod there

Posted by: Thanee Jul 11 2010, 09:17 PM

Visit him (either of them) and ask.

Bye
Thanee

Posted by: Wounded Ronin Jul 11 2010, 11:44 PM

How do contact Lord British?

Posted by: MortVent Jul 12 2010, 12:36 AM

British telecom

Posted by: Thanee Jul 12 2010, 07:51 AM

Well, back in the day, when Tabula Rasa was still online, I would actually kow how, because he would pop into the game every now and then.

But now... no idea.

Bye
Thanee

Posted by: Blade Jul 12 2010, 08:36 AM

Iolo might be easier to contact since he'll probably have a public contact for people interested in buying one of his crossbows.