Megatraveller 2; secret of the Ancients

[Blue Ghost]

Whatever happened to the Traveller computer games? Did they become free/abandon-ware, or are they just not on the market right now? Does anybody know?

 

[Carlobrand]

I think they're abandonware. It's available on a number of abandoned software websites.

 

[aramis]

Marc still asserts the copyright, but allows them to be distributed for free.

 

[Blue Ghost]

Okay thanks. MT2 came with some character generation software, and since Signal GK is down (or has changed hands) I was wondering if it was hanging around somewhere.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Blue Ghost]

Some guy played through it with some running commentary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZT5GbMZx0Y

Be warned, he swears every so often.

 

[Supplement Four]

I actually still have both of them. Bought them brand new and played them back in the day, what 20+ years ago.

Don't know why I've kept them all this time.

I used to use one of them to generate NPCs. It's got a nice little PC generator.

 

[FreeTrav]

Both of the Paragon adventures are available at Freelance Traveller (and have been for years); go to the Information Center, Computer Connection, and Traveller Programs for DOS and Windows. They're a bit more than halfway down the page.

 

[Blue Ghost]

Very cool, thanks.

Next question; I was able to use two of the ancient artifacts against the "pink slime", but never finished the adventure. I'm assuming someone has. Is there a really cool screen shot at the end, or do you just accomplish the goal and then continue on in the game?

 

[PFVA63]

Hi,

I think I ended up in the same boat as you. It was a fun game though.

 

[Blue Ghost]

Yeah, it was fun I saved some of the planet, but could never open the final temple thingy to get the thing that stops the slime.

 

[Frankymole]

I actually still have both of them. Bought them brand new and played them back in the day, what 20+ years ago.

Don't know why I've kept them all this time.

I used to use one of them to generate NPCs. It's got a nice little PC generator.

Me too. I didn't play the game, but rolled up tons of characters for tabletop RPG play. I wonder if it works on (spit) Windows 8? I've still got it right here on my computer desk shelf. There are plenty of chargen utilities now on various websites, though.