An invite to play Ultima Online

[Xtowers]

Hey guys. I'm currently playing this pretty cool game called Ultima Online. You may have heard of it before. Actually I have been looking for a good server to play on for a while and then I found out that my friend started a server himself. It is a hugely customizable mmorpg. So if you ever get tired of multiplayer fantasy fighting (Rakion), why not give UO a try and play with me a bit. Actually, I think Shinin will start playing with me soon, too. Anyways, it is totally free. Normally you would have to pay to play this game, but if you follow my instructions below you will not have to pay a cent ever! I will detail how to get started below:


1. Download Ultima Online: Mundain's Legacy
You need to get the installation files for the game. The installation can be big, somewhere between 700-900 megabytes. So plan on a fairly long download. Of the links below I recommend the fileplanet one. It is faster than the others, though you may need to make an account to download it (a free account).

www.fileplanet.com/promotions/uomondainslegacy/ (Click the Download Mondain's Legacy Button)
largedownloads.ea.com/pub/uo/uoml_setup.exe
largedownloads.ea.com/pub/uo/uoml_setup.exe
downloads.markeedragon.com/


2. Install
Install the 2d version of Mundain's Legacy. Pay attention to what directory you installed the game, because you will need to access it later.


3. Update the installation.
Now you need to update the installation. Go into your game directory and run "UOPatch.exe" Just let it run until it stops. It may be around a half an hour before its done.

4. Download and Install Razor.
While you are updating UO, you can ger Razor. Razor is a unique program that has many cool features for running Ultima Online. It is very handy, and you will use it to log into UO.

Goto:
despized.badongo.com/ and download "Razor_Latest.zip"
(If that doesn't work the go to www.runuo.com/razor/download.php )


5. Obtain new color file.
Also from
despized.badongo.com/
download "hues.zip"
This handy little file contains all the colors that are used on the shard. Once the auto-updater is done, you will need to extract it to the Ultima Online installation directory and replace the current one you find in there.

6. Starting up the game.
First run Razor. You will need to make sure a few things are configured properly. Just follow the instructions below:

Load Client: 2d client (auto-detect)
Patch Client Encryption: Checked
Use OSI Encryption: Unchecked
UO Data Directory: (Auto detect)
Server: digitalkingdom.no-ip.org
Port: 2593
Language: ENU (for english speakers)
Show this when Razor starts: Checked
Press "Okay"

Account Creation
After this the Ultima Online Welcome screen should show up (Maybe after a movie). When it comes to the Account and Password screen, just type in your desired account name and password. Account creation on this server is automatic, so remember what you type in for logging in later.

Character Creation
If you made it past the log-in screen, you might have to press a few arrows to get to the character creation screen. Once you are here, you get to pick your race, class, and some other options. When choosing a class, I recommend not choosing advanced, because you will not be able to do any newbie quests with an advanced setup. Don't worry too much about your class, though. You will eventually get to be experienced in all occupations of Ultima Online.


7. Additional Info
Be sure to read the rule book for the shard. It should be in your backpack when you start up. The admin tends to be unforgiving when it comes to breaking rules.

If you need help with the game:
a. There are extensive help menus built into the game. You just press the <?> or <Help> buttons at the top of the screen.
b. Ask me! My ingame name is Xtowers. You can contact me on Xfire, on which my nick is Xtowers. Or Contact me through MSN messenger, on which my email is [e-mail]
c. Ask the server master. Its always beneficial to get to know the admins. His email for MSN is [e-mail] . He also shows server status in his nick.
d. Online resources. There is one really good website I use often. it is uo.stratics.com/index.shtml

If there are any other questions or problems please post a reply below. And be sure to let me know if you have successfully gotten in so I can find you in game. XD

[Senne]

the thing i would like to know is, is what the game is about?
ok so its not like rakion, then what is it?
i wont download a huge file like that knowing nothing of it

[ithilya]

yeah if ya want i can getcha a possibility to play WOW and MU-online and soon even RS FOR FREE online... my bro runs a server community

[Senne]

together with us 2 that is (and simmiej)

[Xtowers]

Well, UO is a mmorpg, similar to WOW in fact, except it is in 2d (and possibly 3d). It is usually $15/month to play, but because it is so customizable, many people start their own shards (=servers), and tweak the game to their liking.

What you do in the game is pretty much whatever you want to do. You can choose a profession and gain skill in that. You can quest. You can role-play if you want. It is a very open-ended game, which makes it so fun. Right now I am a GrandMaster Stoic, killing bullfrogs for cash until I can raise my skill in tailoring for a little more cash. Then I plan on buying a pack animal to help me haul the ore I mine. With that I'm going to make myself a decent set of armour and perhaps visit the local graveyard to kill the undead, or maybe even finish the water-elemental quest I started. If I get tired of that I can always go fishing for oysters with rainbow pearls and give them to this collector for a different quest. As you can see, The possibilities are almost endless.

Basically this game is about having fun in a fantasy world with others online. This is a website with a bunch of screenshots that I found, it may give you a better idea about this game:

www.alhem.net/uo/index.html

Plus there's no hackers

[Shinin]

yea im getting it, maybe today or tommorrow

mu is confusing for me

[Postman]

sounds like a much better version of runescape

[ragingbullxxx]

eck 2d kinda kills it but i gues ill try it... can it b in 3d?

*EDIT* also... i cant dolwnload patch uoml_win32_5-0-3.rtp wanna help me? =)

[Xtowers]

You can play in 3d, but it can be buggy, or so I've heard. I've always played in 2d, and I like it just fine.

Also, where are you trying to download the patch? You should be using the auto updater called UOPatch.exe, found in the game directory.

[Senne]

another question: are there also some boss monsters?
or even a strongest monster? (like Kundun in Mu)

[ithilya]

well you wont make a game without any hard things will you?

[Senne]

thats why im asking

[Tormentedsaw]

No, it's all about killing bunnies.

[Xtowers]

Yes, there are of course hard monsters and bosses. Perhaps one of the most challenging things to do is fight other players though. The pvp action can get pretty intense.

[ithilya]

as in Rakion;) well, if yer want i give you a link to a forum where you can download WOW and MU and soon RevolutionRunescape...