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The Stygian Abyss Client (nicknamed the "Enhanced Client") was developed for the [[Stygian Abyss]] expansion. It went into open beta on July 17. 2009[http://www.uoherald.com/news/news.php?newsid=863]. The client was previously called [[Kingdom Reborn]]. The name was changed to retire the negative image the client had during its rocky release. It is currently in open beta.
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The Enhanced Client was released with the [[Stygian Abyss]] expansion. It went into open beta on July 17. 2009[http://www.uoherald.com/news/news.php?newsid=863] and continues to be beta quality software. This client is an evolution of the [[Kingdom Reborn]] client that was released in 2007. Due to feed back from the community, it replaced the graphics with those from the [[Classic Client]].
 
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Several custom user-interfaces are released by the players. The most popular one amongst these is [[Pinco's UI]].
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==Features==
 
==Features==
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* '''New container views''' - Options for grid, list or legacy containers
 
* '''New container views''' - Options for grid, list or legacy containers
 
* '''Zoom''' - Zoom out or in to see more of the playfield
 
* '''Zoom''' - Zoom out or in to see more of the playfield
* '''Build in map''' - The Enhanced Client has a build in map (Works like UO Automap / UOCartographer)
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* '''Built in map''' - The Enhanced Client has a build in map (Works like UO Automap / UOCartographer)
* '''Resizeable playarea''' - Tired of all the black space on your 24" monitor? Resize the playarea to fit your needs
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* '''Resizeable play area''' - Tired of all the black space on your 24" monitor? Resize the play area to fit your needs
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The user interface has been opened to modification by the community, leading to many enhancements such as [[Pinco's UI]].
  
 
[[File:EC copper enhanced mod screenshot.jpg|frame|left|Enhanced client with [http://uo.modders-exchange.net/ Copper Enhanced Mod] and regular zoom settings (screenshot:50% size).]]
 
[[File:EC copper enhanced mod screenshot.jpg|frame|left|Enhanced client with [http://uo.modders-exchange.net/ Copper Enhanced Mod] and regular zoom settings (screenshot:50% size).]]
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [http://uo.modders-exchange.net/ Ultima Online Modders Exchange]
 
 
* [http://stratics.com/community/forums/uo-enhanced-client-discussion.454/ Stratics Forums - UO Enhanced Client discussion]
 
* [http://stratics.com/community/forums/uo-enhanced-client-discussion.454/ Stratics Forums - UO Enhanced Client discussion]
  

Revision as of 12:17, 6 June 2016

The Enhanced Client was released with the Stygian Abyss expansion. It went into open beta on July 17. 2009[1] and continues to be beta quality software. This client is an evolution of the Kingdom Reborn client that was released in 2007. Due to feed back from the community, it replaced the graphics with those from the Classic Client.

Features

  • Hotbars - A new interface feature common in most mmos today
  • Customizable Interface - Allows players to use skins which can change many interface aspects
  • New Landscapes - Detailed and varying ground cover
  • New Models - Creatures are more detailed
  • New container views - Options for grid, list or legacy containers
  • Zoom - Zoom out or in to see more of the playfield
  • Built in map - The Enhanced Client has a build in map (Works like UO Automap / UOCartographer)
  • Resizeable play area - Tired of all the black space on your 24" monitor? Resize the play area to fit your needs

The user interface has been opened to modification by the community, leading to many enhancements such as Pinco's UI.

Enhanced client with Copper Enhanced Mod and regular zoom settings (screenshot:50% size).


System Requirements

Base Specs

Operating System:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista

CPU:

  • Intel® Pentium™ III 1000 MHz or
  • AMD® Athlon™ 1000 MHz

RAM:

  • 512 MB or more

Video:

  • 64 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA® GeForce™ 3 class card or newer, ATI® Radeon™ 9700 or newer.
  • DirectX® 9.0c and latest video drivers
  • Exceptions:
    • The following cards are NOT supported:
      • Geforce™ FX Series
      • Geforce4™ MX Series
      • GeForce™ PCX 5900
      • GeForce™ 6200 Series
      • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000
      • ATI® Radeon™ X300 Series
      • ATI® Radeon™ X1300 LE HyperMemory-32

Sound:

  • Card capable of supporting DirectX 9.0

Hard Drive:

  • 4.0 GB available space

Internet Connection:

  • 56k or better

Recommended Specs

Operating System:

  • Windows XP or Vista

CPU:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo 1800 MHz or
  • AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1000MHz

RAM:

  • 1024 MB or more

Video:

  • 128 MB 3D graphics card
  • NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 class card or above
  • ATI® Radeon™ x1500 or above

Installation

The install file only contains the patching software. When installed, the patcher will automatically download the most recent game files. On some systems it can take up to a couple minutes for the patcher window to appear while it is updating.

After install the client will automatically adjust to optimal graphic settings for your system configuration. Upon launch it will also attempt to import macros from the 2D Client if available.

Videos

2D vs. EC Running - by mapperuo
Guide to The Enhanced Client User Settings TGN.TV - Produced by Storm
Installing a mod into EC - Produced by Storm
Make the Enhanced Client feel just that bit more natural - Produced by Baruk S



External Links

See Also