I don’t blame Origin for how Ultima IX: Ascension turned out, as it was EA’s consistent meddling, team shuffling (including bringing in people that knew nothing about Ultima) and unrealistic release date that ultimately prevented the game from being what it should’ve been. The fact that Garriott left Origin, AKA the company he formed, out of disgust should tell you all you need to know about that situation. Ultima IX: Ascension is the ultimate example of what happens when a big, greedy corporation looks only at the bottom line, and ignores nearly a legacy in the process. The Ultima series deserved to end on a better note than this, and its fans deserved to be treated better after pouring nearly 20 years of their life into it.