With us publishing out Vendor search we are having to take down the Housing warehouse and the Character transfer warehouse for a few hours today to make sure we update those also. This should be a one time only occurance so please be patient with us. Vendor Search Players will not see these improvements for the first 3 hours until the data base has been rebuilt. Added the ability to search “Artifact Rarity” values Vendor Maps: Added message when vendor map is placed in backpack. Removed ability to sell vendor maps to mapmakers. Removed ability to use vendor maps to […]

We are going to reinstate the Counselor Program back into UO!  At this time I would like to know if we have any players that would be interested in volunteering for these positions.   Below are the requirements: Must be 18 years old Must have an active account Must have an account in good standing Have great game knowledge Desire to help and work with others We are making a few alterations to make the program work with all the changes that have been made currently so it will not be active for a bit but if you are interested in being considered for […]

こんにちは、皆さん。 現在、無限、出雲、飛鳥、瑞穂の4シャードでは、日本人EMを求めています。ほんの少しの英語は我々とコミュニケーションを取るうえで役立ちますが、翻訳機の使用はいつでも可能です。契約時間は月/24時間となります。もしあなたがプレーヤーたちによるこの偉大なチームに興味を持ち、日本シャードのEMになりたいとお考えでしたらどうぞ、Mesanna@broadsword.com までメールしてください。 あなたのご応募を心よりお待ちしております。 Mesanna　（メサナ） Greetings Everyone, I would like to announce I am looking for 4 Japanese Event Moderators for Mugen, Izumo , Asuka, and Mizuho. A little English would be helpful to communicate but we can always use a translator. The required hours are 24 hours a month and it is a contracted position. If you are interested in joining a great group of players and becoming and Event Moderator on a Japanese shard please email Mesanna@broadsword.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Mesanna

Greetings everyone! We are so thrilled to read all the feedback from our recent announcement and I wanted to share this great interview MMORPG.com did with a few of us at Broadsword to give you some insight as to what’s in store for the future. http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cfm/feature/8212/General-Broadsword-Online-What-It-Means-For-UO-DAOC.html   I am also happy to announce that we are actively looking for candidates to fulfill the position of Assistant Producer for Ultima Online. Interested persons may send their cover letter and resume’ to Mesanna@broadsword.com Some of the requirements for the Associate Producer position include, • Fluency in Japanese and English • Willingness to […]

Greetings Everyone! I come to you with some exciting news!  Since its humble beginnings at Origin Systems Incorporated in 1997, through development at EA Redwood Shores and for the last 7+ years at Mythic, Ultima Online™ has been enjoyed by millions of devoted players around the world. Beginning February 1st, 2014, Mythic Entertainment Co-Founder Rob Denton’s new studio: Broadsword Online Games (http://www.broadsword.com) will partner with EA’s Mythic Entertainment to operate, support and develop Ultima Online on EA’s behalf.  Electronic Arts will continue to provide billing and account services through its Origin™ portal.   Broadsword and Electronic Arts will work closely together […]

Test Center Patch Notes Vendor Search Improvements Players will not see these improvements for the first 3 hours until the data base has been rebuilt. • Added the ability to search “Artifact Rarity” values =  Know issue, Search returns artifacts of that rarity and above instead of just that rarity.   Vendor Maps: • Added message when vendor map is placed in backpack. • Removed ability to sell vendor maps to mapmakers. • Removed ability to use vendor maps to teleport during combat. • Increased distance allowed for teleporting around house sign. • Added the ability to pay for teleporting […]

By: EM Drosselmeyer “You don’t actually think this is going to work, do you?” Anon scoffed at King Blackthorn’s suggestion. “Well if you don’t think you have the ability to do it, I guess you can continue to be known as the second best mage of the realm…” Anon slammed a hand down on the table, causing Dupre to give him a glare from his seat. “I still am afraid I don’t understand…why are we not simply destroying the source of these?” “Because we cannot without condemning untold numbers of lives. Anon and I have come to the conclusion that […]

By: EM Drosselmeyer His blade clashed against that of the renegade swordsman, each strike forcing him back pace after pace, never ceasing in his advance. As the swordsman caught one of Sir Dupre’s strikes on his shield, Sir Dupre lashed out with his own shield and struck him hard in the face, feeling the mans nose break before the impact. Helmets are worn for a reason, novice… he thought to himself as he disengaged his blade, stamped on the man’s foot, and ran him through. With a sudden jerking back of his sword he let him fall, staining the dusty […]

Castle Blackthorn Dungeon The dungeon of Castle Blackthorn is open for exploration! The dungeon is accessible from Castle Blackthorn in Trammel and Felucca. The Invasions within the Loyalty Cities have been magically sealed inside the dungeon. Minax artifacts can be found by destroying Minax’s beacons and her minions within Castle Blackthorn Dungeon and also engaging other creatures within. Blackthorn Artifacts are available from Agents of the Crown and will accept Minax Artifacts for turn in. Agents of the Crown can be found in Castle Blackthorn in Trammel and within the loyalty cities in Felucca. City Election Changes Each account may […]

Written by EM Drosselmeyer The city had been a nicer place once. It had been busier, filled with bustling life and mages learning and earning their keep amidst masters and grandmasters. But that was many years ago, he reminded himself…and despite the ferocity of those remaining in these lands, so many had already moved on to calmer waters. He’d been warned against going at all by his Royal Guard, with them finally relenting when he agreed to take two with him as protection, but he told them as simply as he understood it himself; If he found who he was […]