Lord British goes into orbit!!!

[JCJRSmith]

Those of you who are long time computer game players will recognize the name of Richard Garriott, a.k.a Lord British. He was the founder of the Ultima series, one of the first graphical role playing games.

He went into space today for the next two weeks. Pretty cool:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article4930136.ece

 

[EMom]

BIL knows him and I have tried to hint at calling in a favor to get an invitation to tour his home.......to no avail. All we can do is watch the special on HGTV and hope. If you can't pass the physical to become an astronaut like daddy, it's nice to have $30-35 million to spare so you can pay for a shortcut. It's his money and if it makes him happy.....Hey, he can't take it with him. I have no doubt he'll make yet another fortune and be just fine financially.

 

[Mr. Pig]

I remember the Ultima games going all the way back to my Atari computer and I do recognize the name now that you mention it. Good for him.