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UO Herald - Game Updates

Publish 87 TC!

Happy Friday Everyone,

   Since we will be out of the office for Columbus Day on Monday we are publishing TC1 today.  We hope you enjoy our little tricks and treats we have for you this year. 

Enjoy!

 

Halloween – Treasures of Doom

  • Visit the Research Camp located outside of the Dungeon Doom in Malas to learn about an archaeological investigation.

  • Slaying monsters inside Dungeon Doom gives a chance for an Artifact of Doom to drop in the players backpack. The more monsters a player kills, as well as a player’s luck influence the chance at getting and Artifact of Doom.

  • Artifacts of Doom can be turned into the NPC at the research camp in exchange for,

    • [Your Character’s Name]’s Lantern of Light

    • Tincture of Silver – can be applied to weapons, spellbooks, and certain instruments to give a slayer bonus against creatures within Doom, while becoming vulnerable to undead.

    • Antique Documents Kit – crafting ingredient required for the crating of “Prophetic Manuscripts”

    • Reward Title Deeds – Usable deed that will grant the users various titles

      • The Atoned

      • Defender of the Living

      • Preserver of the Faith

    • Crook of Humility – A Shepherd’s Crook

      • Veterinary +10

      • Wolf Slayer

      • Spell Channeling

      • Intelligence + 10

      • Damage Increase -20%

    • Scepter of Pride – Scepter

      • Demon Slayer

      • Undead Slayer

      • Hit Stamina Leech 70%

      • Hit Life Leech 70%

      • Hit Mana Leech 70%

      • Swing Speed Increase 30%

    • Cloak of Light – Cloak

      • Hit Point Regeneration 2

      • Night Sight

      • Hit Chance Increase 5%

    • Boots of Escaping

      • Dexterity Bonus 4

      • Stamina Regeneration 1

    • Sterling Silver Ring

      • Meditation +20

      • Hit Point Regeneration 3

      • Mana Regeneration 5

      • Damage Increase 75%

      • Additional +20 skill bonus applied by double clicking the ring and selecting from the available skills

  • Prophetic Manuscripts

    • Craftable via the Inscription menu under “Other”

    • Requires ancient parchments (10), wood pulp (10), antique documents kit (1), and beeswax (5).

    • Failure will only consume ancient parchments, wood pulp, and beeswax.

    • There are 5 different prophetic manuscript texts, randomly assigned when successfully crafted.

  • Treasures of Doom will be available for a limited time during the Halloween season, and recur with various tweaks in successive years.

Halloween – Trick or Treating

  • Three new monster skulls have been added to Trick or Treating! Trick or Treating will be available during the remainder of the month of October.

Enhanced Client Bug Fixes

  • Switching to legacy containers no longer makes the contents invisible
  • Fixed odd visible lines above the targeting window
  • Vendor Search Gump now functions properly
  • Container auto loot no longer breaks after you use it for awhile
  • Disabled icons no longer prevent users from using spells/skills/actions on hotbar
  • Advanced health bars are no longer locked by default
  • Bug report window once again closes when submitting issues
  • Advanced health bar properly changes hue based on health bar state
  • Borders can once again be placed on hotbar items
  • Buff/Debuff Icons now properly scale with bar
  • Buff/Debuff icons no longer display over all UI elements
  • Maneuvering the atlas around the world no longer will crash client
  • Fixed long pause when opening containers
  • Paperdoll window, target window, buff bars, and status bar can no longer go outside of the game window
  • Default UI Scale is now set to 1 from 0.85
  • Enable auto run is set on by default
  • Main menu action is now on the hotbar for newly created user profiles

Bug Fixes

  • All players who are currently flagged as Vice vs Virtue participants will have a one time reprieve and the flag will be removed.

  • Non Vice vs Virtue players that find themselves in a VvV battle city will have a new option on the warning gump to teleport them to the nearest moongate.

  • VvV participation flag for non-VvV players will now be removed after 2 hours, or the participant is killed by a VvV player, whichever comes first.

  • The “Unwieldy” (Items with higher than normal weights) will no longer have a chance to spawn in MIB chests.

  • The loot in MIB chests will now have a higher base budget for creating magic items.

  • Some situations where traps and locks were being applied to containers inside of City & Justice regions will no longer happen. ((existing trapped and locked containers will not be affected until their traps and/or locks have been removed)

  • Trade Quest crates will now be able to hold up to 550 stones and have 75% weight reduction.

  • Silver points are no longer awarded to VvV players when occupying a city.

  • VvV Cannon Turret cost has been reduced from 5000 to 3000 silver points.

  • VvV Trap cost has been reduced from 500 to 250 silver points.

  • VvV Mana Spike cost has been reduced from 2500 to 1000 points.

  • VvV Mana Spike effect duration has been increased from 20 to 60 seconds.

  • Trader Quest participants will no longer be able to sacred journey to a ship rune.

  • Trade orders should no longer have a chance to include items with duplicate names

  • Items inside a trade order crate will no longer be purchased by shop keepers.

  • Spellweaving summons no longer cause a player to flag as a criminal when they are attacked by a VvV player

UO Herald - Support

懐かしのブリタニア アカウントの問題

わたしはあなた方のうち何人かがReturn to Britanniaのためのアカウントにログイン出来ないという問題が発生している事を理解しています。
システムは膨大な量のアカウントを開くために取り組んでいる事をみなさんに知ってもらいたいと思います、しかしそれは今夜遅くまたは明日の早朝までには完了するはずです。
明日の午後になってもアカウントにログイン出来ない場合は、support@ultimaonline.comまでご連絡下さい。
問題を調査して、アカウントにログイン出来るようにしてくれるでしょう。
もしアカウントが昔にバンされて、それを覆したいと思っているのならば、それらをケースバイケースで検討します。
dispute@ultimaonline.comまでお問い合わせください。

Thank you
UO Team


UO Herald - Game Updates

RTB Account issues

I know some of you are experiencing some issues with getting into your accounts for Return to Britannia.  I wanted to let everyone know that the system is still working to open the massive amount of accounts and should be finished by late tonight or early tomorrow morning.  If you are still unable to open your account by tomorrow afternoon, please put in a ticket to support@ultimaonline.com .  They will look into the issue and help you get the account open.  If your account was banned way back when, and you feel you would like to have it over turned , we will review those on a case by case bases,  if you will email us at dispute@ultimaonline.com

Thank you
UO Team


Publish 86.1 – Halloween Part 1

The following has been published when all shards during their regular maintenance cycles:

  • The Butchers are back! Visit graveyards throughout Britannia and slay the Butchers to have a chance at a Pumpkin Carving Kit.
  • Carveable pumpkins can be harvested in fields across Britannia. Watch out for the Grimms as you try to harvest a pumpkin!

Bug Fixes

  • VvV steeds can no longer be mounted while dead.

UO Herald - Contest

Facebook Backpack Art Winners

Greetings Everyone,

I would like to take a few moments to announce the winners of the Backpack Art contest we had on Facebook recently.  If these people will get in touch with me at Mesanna@broadsword.com and set up a time and date for me to meet you in game I will turn the houses over to you.  Please make sure you do not own a house on the account you are taking ownership of the house with.

Napa Valley Winner Character name Dartmoor
Sonoma Winner Character name Emilie Autumn
Yamato Winner  Character name Nougat
Wakoku winner Character name Capelito

Congratulations to all the winners!


UO Herald - Game Updates

懐かしのブリタニア

キングブラックソンは、みなさんがブリタニアを訪れるのが初めてだとしてもベテランだとしても歓迎します!
ブリタニアの街を訪問し様々な場所へ行ってみる事をお勧めします。
街の銀行は交易と社会の中心となっています。
タウンクライヤーからの最新ニュースに耳を傾けるのと同時に、街の首長からのニュースがないかどうかも各街の掲示板でチェックしてみてください。
また、ニューヘイブンとルナにあるギルドリクルートステーションを訪れてみてください。 多くのギルドが新メンバーを歓迎しています!

ブリタニアの地への訪問を楽しみながら、新しく加わった徳と悪徳システムをチェックしてみてください。
このシステムとその他の情報はパブリッシュ86の記事で見る事ができます。
ゲーム内での疑問や簡単な問題の解決を手助けをするためにアドバイザーを導入しました。
アドバイザーがオンラインの場合、ペーパードール上のヘルプボタンを押して“アドバイザーに相談する”という項目を選択すると、アドバイザーとコンタクトを取る事ができます。
※現在、“アドバイザーに相談する”が“カウンセラーに相談する”になっております。
また、私たちは優秀なプレイヤーの一人と共に、EC(SA)クライアント用の新しいUIを作りました。
あなたが最後にブリタニアを訪れてから時間が経過しているのであれば、船の簡単な操作機能などを含み、未踏の航路拡張パッケージで新しい海の冒険追加しましたので、今回の訪問中に航海に出てみてください!
王のコレクションブースターパックで新たなハウスアドオンを利用すれば、今やあなたも王様のような気分になれます!
多くの新たな出会いを体験をする事になると思いますが、これまでのパッチノートを見ればその全てが分かると思います。

ゲームに慣れるまでに問題があった場合は、プレイヤーズガイドで調べる事が出来ます。
アカウント管理ページやクレジットカード情報の変更で助けを必要とする場合、私たちが用意したチュートリアルビデオを利用すれば支払い情報の更新やアカウント復旧などの手助けになると思います。
ゲームをプレイする準備が整ったら、あとはEC(SA)クライアントかクラシック(2D)クライアントのいずれかをダウンロードするだけです。
懐かしのブリタニアは2014年10月1日から10月31日までです。(米国時間)
ウルティマ・オンラインをプレイしてくださってありがとうございます! Long Live Britannia!


UO Herald - Game Updates

Publish 86.1 – Halloween Part 1

The following has been published when all shards during their regular maintenance cycles:

  • The Butchers are back! Visit graveyards throughout Britannia and slay the Butchers to have a chance at a Pumpkin Carving Kit.

  • Carveable pumpkins can be harvested in fields across Britannia. Watch out for the Grimms as you try to harvest a pumpkin!

Bug Fixes

  • VvV steeds can no longer be mounted while dead.


UO Herald - Game Updates

Famiportでのウルティマオンライン各種ゲームコード販売終了のお知らせ

ファミポート(運営:株式会社ファミマ・ドット・コム)におけるウルティマオンライン関連製品(ゲームタイム、新規登録/拡張版コード、アイテムコード)は2014年10月13日(月)23:59をもって、販売を終了させていただきます。長らくのご愛顧ありがとうございました。

なお、ウルティマオンライン関連製品はOriginにて引き続きお求めいただけます。


UO Herald - Special Announcement

Return to Britannia Campaign Starts Wednesday

17th Year Dragon
Whether these are your first steps into Britannia or you are a seasoned veteran, King Blackthorn is delighted to welcome you! You are encouraged to visit the cities of Britannia and explore the various goings on. City banks are a hub for trade and socialization. Be sure to listen to Town Criers for the latest News, or check the City Bulletin Boards for updates from the City Governor. We also invite you to visit the Guild Recruitment stations in the cities of New Haven and Luna Bank as many guilds are welcoming new members!

While you are enjoying your visit to the lands of Britannia please check out the new Vice vs Virtue system. You can read more about this system and the other features of Publish 86 here. We have introduced Advisors in the world to help you with your questions and minor issues you might have in the game. When they are available you may contact an Advisor by opening your paperdoll and clicking on the help button, then select “Contact and Advisor” at the top. We have also been working with one of our talented players and created a sharp new UI for the Enhanced client.

If it has been some time since you last visited Britannia, we have added new sea adventures with our High Seas expansion which includes smooth boat movement, so be sure to go for a sail during your visit! There are also new house add-ons available via the King’s Collection booster pack, now you too can live like a King! There are many new encounters and features to experience, you can catch up on all of our past patch notes here.

If you are having trouble with getting acquainted with the game you can check out our Player’s Guide. If you are having trouble with the account management page or need help with changing out any credit card information we have video tutorials available to help you through the process of Updating Payment Information and Recovering Accounts. When you are ready to play simply download either the Enhanced or Classic clients.

Please note that Return to Britannia will begin Wednesday October 1, 2014 and continue for 30 days and end October 31, 2014.

Thank You for playing Ultima Online! Long Live Britannia!


UO Herald - Lore

Remembering the Past…

Author:  EM Drosselmeyer

Heckles poured the wine into two glasses, and handed one to each of the Kings. Lord British smiled to the jester while King Blackthorn gave him a nod, and the two returned to their conversation. “I must say, it is a surprise to find you have returned without Nystul’s aid. Where have you been for so long? Why has your return been delayed?”

Lord British took a sip and set the glass down, steepling his fingers slightly before speaking. “I have…admittedly been caught up of late with new adventures. I have traveled to the stars…leaving behind the trappings of earth for a time and feeling what it is like to truly be free of all constraints. And though she could not come with me, I have also found love…and found a bond that can never be broken. Looking back, I realize that all of my ponderings and thoughts and musings upon the natures of the Virtues have come back to me in such a profound new manner at having experienced such a wondrous thing first hand…especially after being able to bring new life into existence. Through it all, I have had the shards of the gem…but they are safely with Nystul, for now. I found that a return to Britannia was in order…and it seems that the realm has it’s share of troubles. Was that Sir Dupre I spied leaving as I crossed the upper walkways?”
King Blackthorn’s expression was bright and he could see the way which his friends face shone with exuberance as he regaled him of his journeys. “Yes, it was…he has been pushing himself hard of late, especially with Minax’s resurgence of power, but we seemed to have pushed her back…she had some new minion with her she called Shanty, and was using a shard of the gem to bring raiders through using lighthouses.” The King paused as he took another sip of his wine, continuing with a hint of pride in his voice. “She is not the only old foe to resurface, with Exodus having been loosed once more…though Dupre’s knights and the realms adventurers are keeping him at bay, we cannot seem to banish him anymore as I once did. We sought the cooperation of Anon, but despite his desire to be for the realm with his Council of Mages, it seems that his time alone has driven him even further into eccentricity and madness…and if reports are to be believed, his Council has been shattered by what remained of Minax’s forces, at great cost to her own. Felucca is in disarray, and mindless fighting and slaughter seem to be the order of the day.” A rueful smile tugged at one corner of the King’s lips as he took another sip. “You definitely didn’t come at the best time for a parade, I fear.”

Lord British’s expression was set and grim as he nodded along, and leaned in. “There may yet be something we can do.”

*   *    *

The goblet clanged hard against the stone wall, the messenger shrinking away from her wrath as she shouted. “DON’T BRING ME RUMORS AND LIES!” Shanty merely stood in the corner, watching as the scene unfolded between the spy and Lady Minax.

“B-but, L-lady Minax, it’s not rumors…I saw him myself, entering the castle a short time before Dupre left, as you asked me to watch Dupre and try and figure out where we could…”

“IDIOT! You think the knight is the biggest threat? He is a nuisance, an annoyance, and while I want him crushed like a bug you should have taken the chance and killed Lord British when you saw him!”

“I was on the castle grounds, and there are spells in place that…”

A sharp crack echoed through the room as her hand impacted the man’s face, sending him tumbling to the floor and leaving little trails of blood where her nails had dug into his face. “I don’t want your excuses you whelp. Leave. Now. Before I change my mind…And send Anon to me! We don’t have time to waste!”

*  *  *

“And the Ararat has resurfaced…troubling, but fascinating.” Lord British set the empty wine glass down. “It would seem that all the pieces have been…reset for a new board, and yet all is in disarray and arranged in the wrong places. Enemies surround the Kingdom, and…” Lord British paused, and gave a bit of a frown at hearing a commotion, and King Blackthorn stood and looked out to the courtyard of the castle through one of the windows.

“It seems that word travels quickly… and that the people wish to see if this rumor of your return is true. I think we had best indulge them before we have a riot, Cantabrigian.” King Blackthorn turned to lead the way to the throne room.