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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 1h

Oh and I'm also trying to get Civ2 onto GoG so it comes pre-patched and in an easy to use installer saving us all the trouble! So please vote if you can! :)
forums.civfanatics.com/threads/vote...

Vote for Sid Meier's Civilization I and II (MGE & Test of Time) to be added to GoG

2025 ATTENTION: GOG has set up a new official Dreamlist voting program in 2025, where you can give your voice for which games they should try to preserve, and, if necessary, acquire beforehand. Vote h...

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 1h

Yeah it's a joy to get working lol. I recently wrote a quick guide in this thread (bottom of section 4) that may help get around some of the issues/quirks:
forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civi...

[Civ2] - Civ Video Series Ep 04 - Civilization 2 HD Tour With Mods & Scenarios

Post Contents: Contents: Video Series Summary Civilization 2 Main Episode HD Video Tour Civilization 2 Bonus Video Episodes Civilization 2 Links, Downloads & Guides Civilization 2 Website Tribute P...

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 1d

@qfgbook.bsky.social have finally gone public and released my first big modding project since the QFG4 Hexen and Star Trek GZDoom mods a decade ago.

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 1d

@bhaalspawn.bsky.social I think I've shown you teasers of this a few times over the years when you've posted about Civ2. Well I finally finished & released it! :)

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 1d

Reminds me of an article I wrote a while back that you might enjoy mate. blakessanctum.wordpress.com/2023/07/07/s...

Sleepy Hollow Film and Quest For Glory 4 Game Similarities

Long time followers will know from my Quest for Glory IV 3D Hexen GZDoom mod and my Quest For Glory maps that I’m a big fan of the old Sierra point & click adventure Quest for Glory serie…

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 3d

Dev diaries:
bsky.app/profile/blak...

Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 15d

Final 10th dev diary for a retro #Civilization 2 Heroes Of Might & Magic 2 scenario at #CivFanatics & #ModDB where we finish up before release by showing some of the scenario world map, the factions, and some special alternative graphic sets. #Civilization2 #Civ2 #HoMM2
www.moddb.com/mods/civiliz...

Final Dev Diary 10 - World Map, Factions & Extra Graphics For The Civ2 Heroes Of Might & Magic 2 Mod news

In this final tenth dev diary we finish up by showing some of the scenario world map, the factions, and some special alternative graphic sets for the Civilization 2 - Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Mod!

www.moddb.com

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 3d

mod released!
bsky.app/profile/blak...

Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 3d

The retro Heroes of Might & Magic 2 mod for #Civilization 2 has finally been released at #CivFanatics & #ModDB ! Almost every part of #Civ2 has been changed to feel more #HoMM2 like making this possibly the largest total conversion mod ever made for Civ2 Gold! #Civilization2
youtu.be/g1V7_hjmjD0?...

Civilization 2 - Heroes of Might & Magic 2 Mod (& HoMM1 Addon) Tour HD

YouTube video by Blakes Sanctum

youtu.be

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 3d

The retro Heroes of Might & Magic 2 mod for #Civilization 2 has finally been released at #CivFanatics & #ModDB ! Almost every part of #Civ2 has been changed to feel more #HoMM2 like making this possibly the largest total conversion mod ever made for Civ2 Gold! #Civilization2
youtu.be/g1V7_hjmjD0?...

Civilization 2 - Heroes of Might & Magic 2 Mod (& HoMM1 Addon) Tour HD

YouTube video by Blakes Sanctum

youtu.be

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 8d

Your snack time kind looks like a punishment 😂

But then again mine kinda look like incoming diabetes lol

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 14d

I don't even bother with that bloody place any more.. I maybe check once every couple of weeks to see how the people I like who didn't move are doing but that's it.

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 14d

Daaaaamn.. It's like your Star Wars novel all over again 😂

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 15d

Final 10th dev diary for a retro #Civilization 2 Heroes Of Might & Magic 2 scenario at #CivFanatics & #ModDB where we finish up before release by showing some of the scenario world map, the factions, and some special alternative graphic sets. #Civilization2 #Civ2 #HoMM2
www.moddb.com/mods/civiliz...

Final Dev Diary 10 - World Map, Factions & Extra Graphics For The Civ2 Heroes Of Might & Magic 2 Mod news

In this final tenth dev diary we finish up by showing some of the scenario world map, the factions, and some special alternative graphic sets for the Civilization 2 - Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Mod!

www.moddb.com

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 22d

Sonic 3 & Knuckles was peak Mega Drive era. Still have mine too. Oh and being months behind in my Retro Gamer mag reading I just finally got to the issue where they interviewed you. Very cool! :)

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · 26d

Reminded me of an old tv advert here in Aus haha
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD9N...

Nibble Nobbys Nuts Commercial 1994

YouTube video by PeterMacca88

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 16

Love that map!

Batman game is definitely the one that was on Sega Mega CD.. was cool.

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 11

Quite a fitting photo for me as Sim City and Civilization were my first 2 PC game addictions!

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ah yes that's right.. I probably should have mentioned in the walkthrough that it's repeatable but oh well.

Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 9

Do tell..

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 2

Probably doesn't help that I shove lots of other things in there as I can see there's tons mice, controllers, adaptors, a Stargate-SG1 usb mouse pad and a box of spare screws cause we can all use a extra screw 😂

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Sep 2

I got all mine out a few years ago and cable tied them yet it still STILL looks like a disorganised avalanche waiting to happen when I open the door lol

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Aug 31

Some of the team's recent posts on FB too..
www.facebook.com/groups/38039...

Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Aug 31

@indieretronews.bsky.social the Monkey Island C64 conversion is really coming along now! Not sure if it's the same team that did the one you covered a few years ago but it's definitely looking better than that one!
theoasisbbs.com/monkey-islan...

Monkey Island C64 Conversion: Major Progress Update! - The Oasis BBS

Joachim Ljunggren provides a new update on the Commodore 64 port of Monkey Island! Nearly all rooms are complete, gameplay is functional up to Act 3, and work continues on animations and character ren...

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Aug 26

Damn.. I was hoping she'd kick out of this after all these weeks you've been through. I'm so sorry Tilly. :( Sending hugs from across the pond. She was clearly a special lovely lady with a killer sense of humour playing a huge part in why so many here appreciate the same qualities in you.

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Aug 15

Sounds like my cup of tea then. Oh and to go with the other 2 I mentioned the Renegade Edition of Highlander 2 is another good one that makes the movie waaaay better.

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Blake @blakessanctum.bsky.social · Aug 15

Oooh so there's alternative cuts of Alien 3? Is it better? I recently watched the Ulysses cut of Waterworld and enjoyed it as it adds 45mins of cut character development scenes the original really needed. The Spicediver Alternative Fan Cut of Dune (1984) is good too.

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