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Updated Client

A new client is being released during your shard’s regularly scheduled maintenance this evening. This client is to support some of the great holiday treats that have lined up for you! In addition, the TC1 shard is being taken down for testing. At this time we expect to bring the server back up tomorrow morning.


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Log In Server Maintenance – 03/12

Update: Maintenance has been completed. We will be bringing the log in servers offline tomorrow, Tuesday March 12th, at 6:00 am EDT (10:00 GMT) for essential maintenance.  At this time we anticipate that the servers will be back online no later than 9:00 am EDT (13:00 GMT). During the maintenance players will be unable to log in, change a subscription or redeem game codes. Please be sure to check the Herald for updates regarding this downtime.


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Updated Publish 81 on TC1

Currently testing Publish 81.0.0 on Test Center *Weapon special move changes requires alternate game client found in patch directory:  client_tc.exe or UOSA_TC.exe.  This client is needed to test the following changes. Armor Revamp – Update The components required to craft an armor refinement will be stocked in a minimum starting quantity of 500 on each vendor that sells them. Component weights have been normalized across all components to 1/10th of a stone. Armor refinements and components are insurable. The crafting region for Blacksmith refinements has been changed from Buccaneer’s Den to Cove. An anvil and forge have been added to […]


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Ask & Answer No. 16

It is time for another Ask and Answer and our developers have answered another set of your excellent questions. Keep them coming! UO Mania Is there a cap for “Clean up Britannia” points? (ake) Kyronix: Yes, the cap is at 10,000,000 points The bankbox is overflowing on Test Center. Could we have more specific commands, for example “give black pearls”? (clorenz ) Kyronix: There are no plans to change how the bank boxes are filled on TC.  When certain situations dictate we give specific materials (like the armor refinements) utilizing other methods of delivery. UO Japan Please add wine racks […]


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Developer Interview

An interview with Ultima Online’s Lead QA, Michael “Misk” Armstrong, was recently published on the UO Forums. The interview contains lots of interesting information such as where the name Misk came from and what’s the biggest challenge in supporting UO. Be sure to head over to the UO Forums to check it out.


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Hardware Improvements

In an effort to improve hardware performance, Napa Valley will be taken down today, at  11:00 am EST (17:00 CET).   At the moment we anticipate the servers to be back online at 2:00pm EST (20:00 CET). After the improvements have been implemented, we would appreciate any feedback regarding lag issues on this shard sent to barmstrong@ea.com.  In these emails the following information would be greatly helpful: Geographic location Location in game when you experience the most lag What  activity you were doing ( if applies) Time you see the most lag Thank you for your patience as we work […]


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Hardware Improvements

Update 2:30pm EST: Baja and Great Lakes are back online. In an effort to improve hardware performance, Baja and Great Lakes will be taken down today, at 10:45 am EST (16:45 CET).   At the moment we anticipate the servers to be back online at 1:00pm EST (19:00 CET). After the improvements have been implemented, we would appreciate any feedback regarding lag issues on these two shards sent to barmstrong@ea.com.  In these emails the following information would be greatly helpful: Geographic location Location in game when you experience the most lag What  activity you were doing ( if applies) Time […]


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Publish 80 Update

Greetings everyone, Just wanted to drop everyone an update on the current lag issues you are seeing. We are working hard on this issue and will keep you updated on our progress.  I just wanted to let everyone know we appreciate your patience and we appreciate any constructive feedback you can give us regarding the lag you are experiencing. Last night a new client was released.  This client fixed the crash players were experiencing at the Exodus Encounter.  We are putting out a server publish tomorrow with the following fixes during the next maintenance cycle: Fixed the issues with pets […]


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Updated Publish 81 on TC1

Changes to Publish 81 have been patched to TC1. Click on more for the updated publish notes. Please Note:  An alternate client is needed to test the changes. Currently testing Publish 81.0.0 on Test Center *Weapon special move changes requires alternate game client found in patch directory:  client_tc.exe or UOSA_TC.exe .  This client is needed to test the following changes. Weapon Revamp All weapons have now been normalized based on weapon speed and handedness.   Mace: Gargish Tessen & Tessen, Base damage 10-13 / Weapon Speed 2 seconds Wild Staff, Base damage 10-13 / Weapon Speed 2.25 seconds Quarter Staff, […]


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Account Center Maintenance – 02/21

Greetings, We will bring down the Account Center for a short maintenance tomorrow, Thursday February 21st, at 8am EST (14:00 CET). During the maintenance you will not be able to log in, change subscription, redeem game codes, select vet rewards or place new houses. At the moment we anticipate the Account Center to be back online at 9:00am EDT (15:00 CET). Thank you for your understanding.