Interesting links for fans of the Gold Box Games done by SSI. These are alll the links to the FRUA (Forgotten Realms Unlimited Adventures) that I know of. What they have done with that old engine is amazing to say the least. Still can't compare graphically to todays games, but if you want to try something different then you should check some of these places out.
FRUA FORUMS:
(Recenty opened, heatlhy activity on it, they seem to gearing towards releasing an update to FRUA (Dungeon Craft) Any help you need either getting their mods working, mod reviews or about the finer points of the rules within the game. They are the go to guys.
http://frua.isgreat.org/
FRUA Yahoo Group:
(Very active!)
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/ua/
UA File Archive:
(This is where they store all the modules aka adventures. There are just too many to choose from, I would recomened you go to the Yahoo group or the forms and ask about the best adventures out there.)
http://frua.rosedragon.org/
All you need to get started playing these great adventures is:
1. FRUA itself:
It's on Abandonia. I know some people think that even abandonware sites are pirating, but show me where it is being sold and I will change this portion of the post. In the meantime this is one of many that it is available to download.
http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/858/Forgotten+Realms+-+Unlimited+Adventures.html
2. You will need UASHELL:
This is a hack that enables the program to use the enhanced features the modders have made to the game. Without it you can still play some of the adventures, but you will only be able to choose *Non-Hacked* adventures. To tell the truth, the hacked adventures add all kinds of features like real intros that they made themselves and being able to use all the other icons and features that just wasn't possible without it.
Here is a great link with tons of info on what UAshell is and does. Plus how to install it and where to download it:
http://frua.isgreat.org/index.php?topic=464.0
3. Follow the instructions for loading UAShell.
4. Load an adventure
5. Off you go on a brand spanking new adventure in the FRUA universe
If you have problems with UAshell or are thinking about making your own adventure then head over to the FAQ, it can pretty much answer any question you have and if it doesn't someone at the forums or Yahoo Group can answer it.
http://www.eledar.net/Gaming/Frua/fruafaq/hacks.htm
Plus I should add, not all of the adventures are Forgotten Realms. They've made space adventures, Super Hero ones and all kinds of them. There is a lot of vairity to what you want to play. They all use the game engine, but other than that they've been remade into new games entirely.
One last thing. Dungeon Craft has been in the making for years now. I'm starting to see a lot more activity concerning that game. I'm hoping that they can finish it some time soon. How soon, I haven't a clue, but at least they're working on it again.
http://uaf.sourceforge.net/
I know a lot of people can't get over the graphics part of the game, but still there are some of us who still like these old game. It's nice to see that new adventures are being built even now and reviewed over at the Yahoo group and the forums. The forums are only a few months old, but has quite a lot of activity on it.
Anyways, have fun