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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Virtuous
		The notion of virtue was a commonplace in ancient philosophy, and because of its adoption by Cicero, was widely accepted by Christian philosophers and became a staple of Catholic theology.
		The thesis of the unity of the virtues is controversial.
		Sosa, E., 1985, "The Coherence of Virtue and the Virtue of Coherence: Justification in Epistemology," Synthese 64: 3-28.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Virtuous (847 words)

	Virtue
		Virtue (Latin virtus; Greek) is moral excellence of a man or a woman.
		The thesis of the unity of the virtues is controversial - one might argue that humans can be courageous without being wise - but it is often defended, particularly in Plato's early dialogues, by the claim that all virtues are a single sort of knowledge, perhaps 'knowledge of good and evil'.
		Although few if any virtues are truly universally valued, Seligman claims that the ones on his list are all considered important by an overwhelming majority of cultures; although rare communities that do not admire kindness or courage may exist, they are clearly exceptional.
	www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3Dvirtues%26type%3Den (1812 words)

	Virtue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The virtue of perseverance is needed for all and any virtue since it is a habit of character and must be used continuously in order for any person to maintain oneself in virtue.
		The notion of virtue was a commonplace in ancient philosophy, and because of its adoption by Cicero, was widely accepted by Christian philosophers and became a staple of Catholic theology.
		The thesis of the unity of the virtues is controversial.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Virtues (775 words)

	Virtues of Ultima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		These Virtues were inspired in part by the codes of chivalry and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism, and were created specifically for Ultima.
		The Embodiment of the Virtues in the game is the Avatar, the character who the player is roleplaying.
		Somewhat related to this, in Ultima V it is explained that the mantra of eating is "yum".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virtues_of_Ultima (1562 words)

	Ultima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ultima tells the story of a hero who would be summoned by the ruler of a different world known first as Sosaria, later as Britannia, whenever troubles would arise and put in danger the peace of the land.
		The eight virtues are loosely based on the Hindu concept of Avatarhood, which involves sixteen paths of purification, with the final (sixteenth) path being to become one with God (according to 'the Official Book of Ultima' by Shay Addams.) The character of the Avatar is basically a Christ figure without any religious overtones.
		Ultima I-V were originally developed on and released for the Apple II family of computers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ultima (1417 words)

	Britannia (Ultima) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Britannia is a fictitious land in the Ultima universe.
		It consists of the remains of Sosaria which were united under the rule of Lord British after the defeat of the evil wizard Mondain and his offspring Exodus.
		In Ultima IV it was just a trio of volcanoes, but by Ultima V enough land was there that Lord Blackthorn was able to build his castle on it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Britannia_(Ultima) (1088 words)

	Virtues - Information from Reference.com
		Taken in its widest sense virtue means the excellence of perfection of a thing, just as vice, its contrary, denotes a defect or absence of perfection due to a thing.
		In Christianity, the theological virtues are faith, hope and charity or love/agape, a list which comes from 1 Corinthians 13:13 (νυνι δε μενει πιστις ελπις αγαπη τα τρια ταυτα μειζων δε τουτων η αγαπη pistis, elpis, agape).
		Confucian moral manifestations of "virtue" include ren ("humanity"), xiao ("filial piety"), and zhong ("loyalty") In Confucianism the notion of ren according to Simon Leys means "humanity" and "goodness".
	www.reference.com /search?q=Virtues (3091 words)

	GameOver - Ultima IX: Ascension (c) EA / Origin
		Since that chapter of the story of Ultima was closed to me, the release of Ultima IX: Ascension was less anticipated for it’s improved graphics over its predecessors or the new weapons, puzzles and other such superficial aspects than it was the conclusion to a saga that has spanned nearly 20 years.
		Ultima IX: Ascension is the conclusion to this trilogy of trilogies and possibly the most important Ultima to date.
		Ultima IX once again begins with the Avatar being summoned to the land of Britannia by Lord British.
	www.game-over.net /review/dec99/ultima9 (1990 words)

	Virtues of the Avatar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The concept of the Virtues was a very popular one to fans of the Ultima IV-VI trilogy, so it is of no surprise that a number of players strive to role-play their characters as being on the lifelong Quest of the Avatar, or to at least pay homage to the virtues.
		If one overhears a band of brigands plotting to find someone known to be virtuous or innocent, it is not virtuous to disclose that person’s last known whereabouts, and one may serve compassion and justice better by silence.
		Virtue: Humility is perceiving one's place in the world, not according to one's own accomplishments, but according to the intrinsic value of all individuals.
	www.smart.net /~delusion/uo/avatar.html (1849 words)

	Ultima: The Guardian Saga
		Built using the cutting edge technology for its time, each Ultima made you feel that you were a member of a community living inside your computer.
		Each of the first three Ultima's pitted you against an evil wizard who was terrorizing the world.
		Ultima V and VI followed up on the adventures of this Avatar.
	www.lightreborn.com /FanSites/Ultima.htm (444 words)

	Virtues of Ultima
		The Ultima series of games featured a Virtue system that the player was required to follow in the game as the Avatar.
		These Virtues were inspired in part by the codes of Chivalry and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism, and were created specifically for Ultima.
		Strangely enough, the Wizard of Oz also played a part in the creation of the virtues, with Richard Garriott stating at one time that the three companions of Dorothy could be linked to the three principles - Scarecrow (Truth), Tin Woodsman (Love) and Cowardly Lion (Courage).
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/v/vi/virtues_of_ultima.html (389 words)

	Dino's Ultima Page - Information - General Info - Ethics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ultima 4 revolutionised the RPG genre with the introduction of a system of virtues that would be affected positively or negatively depending on what actions you choose to do.
		The eight virtues stemmed from the combinations of three principles, which in turn were based on the underlying principle of infinity.
		Although these virtues remained present in Ultima until the end, there were also other virtue systems introduced throughout the course of the series.
	dino.shiftedphase.com /ultima/ugeneral/ethics.php (150 words)

	UO Stratics - The Book of Virtues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ultima Online will be not just a game now, but a living world full of cultural and philosophical differences for you to struggle with.
		Virtue, I say it is, and virtue is the logical outcome of a people who wish to live together in a bonded society.
		For without Virtues as a code of conduct which people maintai(n) in their relations with each other, the fabric of that society will become weakene(d.) For a society to grow and prosper for all, each must grant the others a common base of consideration.
	uo.stratics.com /content/virtues/thevirtues.shtml (1184 words)

	Dino's Ultima Page - Ultima 5
		Ultima V Section on the Ultima Online Archive has maps of Britannia and the Underworld with information, help on solving Ultima V with just an outline with what is to be done, and documentation including Lord British's Underworld Adventure and Encore Documentation.
		Ultima V: Lazarus, the remake of Ultima V using the Dungeon Siege engine led by Tiberius Moongazer, had released their first alpha demo on 2nd February 2004.
		Ultima 5 for NWN is a new remake by the same person who made Avatarship, the remake of Ultima 4 for Neverwinter Nights, which you can find at Lyrac.
	www.shiftedphase.com /dino/ultima/u5.php (1645 words)

	Eight Virtues at benhourigan.com: musings and reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ultima IV was a real milestone in videogame history, in that its hero, the Avatar, appeared in a world that had just been saved from villains three times.
		Honesty is the virtue of Mages and the town of Moonglow.
		Compassion is the virtue of Bards and the town of Britan.
	benhourigan.com /archives/2005/04/12/eight-virtues (572 words)

	Ultima X: Odyssey - TheBestLinks.com - EverQuest, June, MMORPG, 2004, ...
		Ultima X was the first Ultima game developed after series creator Richard Garriott left Origin and is the second Ultima-based MMORPG to be cancelled after the release of Ultima Online.
		Ultima X was to use the lauded Unreal engine.
		Drawing from the single-player Ultima games, Ultima X was to use a system of "Virtues" in addition to skills, experience points and levels.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Ultima_X.html (497 words)

	Ultima Virtues
		The virtues are not a system of morals but a system of ethics, based around the idea that society is better for everyone if you live your life according to a system of ethics based upon Do As You Would Be Done By.
		Eight Runes of virtue also exist, each one is a stone with the symbol of one of the virtues engraved upon it.
		The Avatar is the Champion of the Virtues, and on numerous occasions the saviour of Brittania.
	www.aowm60.dsl.pipex.com /virtues.html (1723 words)

	UXO Stratics - ULTIMA VIRTUES SYSTEM IN ULTIMA X: ODYSSEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ultima X: Odyssey carries on this tradition by allowing players to learn about and use the Ultima Virtues to gain new special abilities, enhance items with Virtue, and eventually reach the elite status of "Avatar," a process which we'll explain more fully in a future update.
		There are three abilities associated with each Virtue, and the level of these abilities can be raised in much the same way as the abilities you can learn based on your chosen Path.
		In addition to learning special Virtue abilities, you can also choose to spend your Virtue points by enhancing, or "imbuing" certain items, adding special properties to the item that can't be obtained through any other means.
	uxo.stratics.com /content/features/virtuesystem.php?nocookies=1 (907 words)

	noctalis.com :: The Ultima Collection :: The Fall of Lord British
		A theme throughout the original Ultima series is that the character you play is, literally, you.
		Ultima Online, though, again, hardly a commercial failure, owes most of its success to the fact that it was the first Internet based multi-player game.
		Ascension, the ninth and final Ultima, though quite likely the most eagerly anticipated game of all time, failed miserably when it was released late last year.
	noctalis.com /dis/ultima/edenx2.shtml (590 words)

	RPGamer > Ultima Online Names a Successor
		One of the features which has always set the world of Ultima apart is its constant focus on the eight "virtues." Ultima X: Odyssey will be no exception to this trend, and much of the in-game character customization is planned to focus on these traits.
		Using virtue abilities or experience points, players will be able to imbue not only themselves, but also their weapons, armor, and even guilds with special virtue derived powers.
		Ultima X: Odyssey is currently scheduled for a release this winter.
	www.rpgamer.com /news/Q3-2003/082403a.html (364 words)

	Ultima X: Odyssey Designer Diary #2 - PC News at GameSpot
		In many ways, the virtues were the first step toward growing beyond other computer role-playing games, most of which focused entirely on number crunching and combat.
		Virtues will be important throughout the entire game--and will even affect the battles you fight.
		So rather than make a separate virtue system, in addition to other features like combat, character advancement, and adventuring, we built the entire game around the virtues, which we feel creates a strong theme that is unique to UXO.
	www.gamespot.com /pc/rpg/ultimaxodyssey/preview_6085941.html (1005 words)

	Game Trivia for Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
		Ultima IV was ranked # 32 in the 50 Best Games of All Time list published by PC Gamer Magazine in its April 2005 issue.
		The number eight that appears in the game constantly (eight virtues, eight character classes, eight party members, etc.) is a sacred number in Buddhism (one of the most important concepts of which are the eight steps on the path to enlightenment).
		The concept of the virtues in Ultima IV were partially inspired by Richard Garriott's desire to prove otherwise.
	www.mobygames.com /game/ultima-iv-quest-of-the-avatar/trivia (1052 words)

	Virtues of Ultima - Definition, explanation
		The Ultima series of computer role-playing games featured a Virtue system that the player was required to follow in the game as the Avatar.
		The relationships between the Virtues and Principles isn't explained in the game, but the one presented in the table is the only logical deduction that has been made.
		Somewhat related to this, in Ultima V it is explained that the mantra of eating is "yum".
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/v/vi/virtues_of_ultima.php (1010 words)

	Ultima X: Odyssey announced - PC News at GameSpot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ultima X: Odyssey will boast a number of features not found elsewhere in the genre, the most intriguing of which is the "Odyssey Adventure System," which will deliver customized quests to players automatically, and will also allow players to request private adventure zones so they're not interrupted by uninvited troublemakers.
		Ultima X: Odyssey will feature fast-paced strategic combat in which players' actions will play as big a part in determining the outcome of a battle as their characters' strength.
		Players who manage to master any of the eight virtues in Ultima X will gain the ability to use special powers and, eventually, create disciples for themselves.
	www.gamespot.com /pc/rpg/ultimaxodyssey/news_6073743.html (500 words)

	"ULTIMA IX"/ a game review from Christian Spotlight
		Richard Garriot created the Virtues in Ultima 4 after being hounded by various religious groups that Ultimas 1-3 were satanic or evil or something like that.
		In 5, the Avatar is called to Britannia once again to stop Lord Blackthorn, who has imposed the virtues so strictly upon the land that he has made them into their opposites, and he must battle with the three shadowlords, the embodiments of the antiprinciples of Falsehood, Hate, and Cowardice.
		In Ultima 6 the avatar is called yet again to aid in stopping the encroaching Gargoyle invasion as they plague Britannia, and he must find out about the horrible consequences to some of his past actions in trying to bring good to the world, and he must make it right again.
	www.christiananswers.net /spotlight/games/2001/ultima9.html (1068 words)

	Ultima 9 Review
		Ultima had shown glimpses of the moral high ground it would take in the early games, but in Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, your regular actions became important.
		The Ultimas kept to their moralistic roots for 5 straight titles (U4-7, including U7 part 2.) At their darkest moments when they needed him most, you, the Avatar would show up to pull the collective Britannian ass out of the fire.
		More than the silly arcadish elements (someone dubbed Ultima VIII as "Mario: The Avatar"), confusing spell systems, or the strange, male-only helmeted Avatar, people disliked Ultima VIII for destroying their image of the Avatar.
	www.firingsquad.com /games/ultima9 (572 words)

	Ultima Personality Test
		Each of the 28 question presents a choice between one of the eight virtues of the Avatar.
		These eight virtues represent all possible combinations of the cardinal traits of Truth, Love, and Courage, which in turn stem from the pure axiom Infinity.
		These virtues are loosely related to Buddhism (there's even a character named Buddah in the town of Skara Brae, and an employee of Origin Systems has confirmed that Lord British, the creator of the Ultima series, consulted many religions when creating the virtue system, including Buddhism):
	www.tk421.net /ultima (967 words)

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