Tillek: I am currently playing through Atari ST Ultima II so will let you guys know if I complete it fine. I think am okay with paying the hotel clerk 900coins for a 9 point stat increase, just takes little longer than PC/MAC versions I guess (coz they get 4points for 100 coin or up to 36 points for 900 coin) leech: I think PC version is easiest way to play all Ultima games. (plus PC update graphics for Ultima3,4,5 and there is the EGA upgrade for Ultima 2 PC)
I recently found excellent Let's Play (with clear voiced commentary) on youtube by grugtar. They're good and short so you won't get bored and he completes the games too. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQPAZnhDKPmHHSeqXr8vqEM_5olll-0RS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQPAZnhDKPmEDGy5oEDK8u3qZYEh3lK8i
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQPAZnhDKPmERFB7brtdIYrS_KZ1I_nKO
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQPAZnhDKPmFkRIdJ8b8yz1sD4ej6y4sk
I'd play PC versions if I have time, but am so busy that the only time I get to play is on my Android phone during long commutes.. so I play Ultima 1 using cAndy Apple, Ultima 2 on Hataroid (Atari ST emulator), Ultima 3 on NES emulator, Ultima 4 on SMS emulator, Ultima 5 on Hataroid (Atari ST emulator), Ultima 6 on SNES. (save states are a godsend - and I wish DOSBox Turbo implements save states in near future) Already completed Ultima 7 on Android Exult.