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[[File:Return_to_britannia_17_years.png|right|480px]]Welcome back Avatar. Whether it has been a short time or many years, learn about the changes in Britannia since your absence.
 
[[File:Return_to_britannia_17_years.png|right|480px]]Welcome back Avatar. Whether it has been a short time or many years, learn about the changes in Britannia since your absence.
 
Currently all good standing UO accounts can be logged into without renewing a subscription. Simply download and install the game client to try out all the new changes. This promotion lasts until October 31, 2014.
 
  
 
==Major Updates==
 
==Major Updates==
* '''2014''': [[Vice vs Virtue]] replaced factions, all loot now generated via Random Number Generation System, Advisors Return
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* '''2015''': [[Time of Legends]] expansion brings the [[Valley of Eodon]] with the [[Shadowguard]] encounter and [[Skill Masteries]]
* '''2013''':  
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* '''2014''': [[Vice vs Virtue]] has replaced factions, all loot now generated by the [[Random Magic Item Generation System]], [[Counselor]]s return
* '''2012''':  
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* '''2013''': [[Weapon]]s have had stats rebalanced, players are now elected to control NPC cities
* '''2011''':  
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* '''2012''': Revamped dungeons [[Despise]], [[Covetous]], and [[Wrong]] with new puzzles and monsters
* '''2010''': [[High Seas]] expanion with new ships and [[Fishing]] enhancements
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* '''2011''': [[Arena]]s added for dueling, [[Magincia]] is rebuilt
* '''2009''':  
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* '''2010''': [[High Seas]] expansion with new ships and [[Fishing]] enhancements
* '''2008''':
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* '''2009''': [[Stygian Abyss]] expansion with new [[Gargoyle]] player race, new skills, most intricate dungeon to date
  
 
For a more comprehensive overview of major changes to UO view the [[Changelog]] article.
 
For a more comprehensive overview of major changes to UO view the [[Changelog]] article.
  
==Events==
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Section here about [[Event Moderator]]s with links to more information
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! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" colspan=2 | Recent Update
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[[File:Jack_o_lanterns.jpg|left]][[Publish 92]] added [http://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/gameplay/quests/a-valley-of-one-quest-chain/ The Valley of One] quest chain. Go defeat monsters in the Valley of Eodon!
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! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF; width: 50%;" | Events
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! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF; width: 50%;" | Advisers
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[[File:Event_moderator_paperdoll.png|left]]For many years now [[Event Moderator]]s have run unique events on all shards. They are similar to how [[Seer]]s used to be. They also push along story lines set out by the UO Team, but add their own flavor to each shard. Check out [[Event_Moderator#Event_Moderator_Websites|your shard's website]] for upcoming events.
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[[File:Advisor_paperdoll.png|left]][[Advisor]]s have recently been added to the game in a role very similar to what [[Counselor]]s used to be. They can answer game questions, move stuck corpses or monster spawns, or move a stuck player. They will also contact a [[Game Master]] if you need further assistance.
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==Advisors==
 
Use the Help menu to contact an [[Advisor]]. There is a new button ONLY if an [[Advisor]] is online.<br>
 
Thoose [[Advisor]]s are not compareable with [[Gamemaster]] or the former [[Companions]]. <br>
 
They have only limited abilities. For example they cannot teleport themselfs to your location.<br>
 
They can give you hints and answers to question you may have about [[Ultima Online]].
 
  
 
==Client Download==
 
==Client Download==
There are two versions of the UO client:
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* '''Classic''': The original
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! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF; width: 50%;" | Classic
* '''Enhanced''': Updated graphics and customizable user interface.
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! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF; width: 50%;" | Enhanced
 
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| [[File:CC_game_window.jpg|left|thumb]] [[Classic Client| Classic]] is the original game client. [[UOAssist]] is still updated and only compatible with this client. [[UOAM]] is no longer updated but mostly still works. You can also try a newer map program called [[UOCartographer]].
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| [[File:EC_copper_enhanced_mod_screenshot.jpg|left|thumb]] [[Enhanced Client|Enhanced]] is the newest version of the client that sports 3d models, customizable user interface, and particle effects. It has received major updating recently in [[Publish 86]]. Many features of the popular [[Pinco's UI]] are now built into the client.
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[http://uo.com/Client-Download Click here to visit the official client download page]
 
[http://uo.com/Client-Download Click here to visit the official client download page]
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==Account Management==
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If you have been away for a while, the account management system could be a little confusing. All accounts are now put under a master EA account. The UO team has created [http://www.uo.com/How-do-I-log-my-account a guide] that will walk you through the process of the new system. You also need to link old accounts to your new master account.
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* [http://www.uo.com/How-do-I-log-my-account Account Management Support]
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* [https://accounts.eamythic.com/ Account Management Login]
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If you need any gametime or account upgrade codes, you can find a list on [[UOGuide:Shoppe|UOGuide's Shoppe]] page.
  
 
==Community Links==
 
==Community Links==
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* [http://uo2.stratics.com UO Stratics] - informative guides on many topics
 
* [http://uo2.stratics.com UO Stratics] - informative guides on many topics
 
* [http://stratics.com/community/categories/ultima-online.3/ UO Stratics Forums] - Most active game forums
 
* [http://stratics.com/community/categories/ultima-online.3/ UO Stratics Forums] - Most active game forums
* [http://uob.zarum.de/forum/index.php? UOB] - German UO Bibliothek Forum
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* [http://uob.zarum.de/forum/index.php? UO Bibliothek] - German UO Community
* [http://search.uo.com/#/search search.uo.com] The former page known as myuo. Search a character or guild on any shard.
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For lots more links to UO related websites see the [[UOGuide:Community_Portal|Community Portal]] page (always accessible from red banner menu).
 
For lots more links to UO related websites see the [[UOGuide:Community_Portal|Community Portal]] page (always accessible from red banner menu).

Latest revision as of 20:17, 18 May 2016

Return to britannia 17 years.png
Welcome back Avatar. Whether it has been a short time or many years, learn about the changes in Britannia since your absence.

Major Updates

For a more comprehensive overview of major changes to UO view the Changelog article.

Recent Update
Jack o lanterns.jpg
Publish 92 added The Valley of One quest chain. Go defeat monsters in the Valley of Eodon!
Events Advisers
Event moderator paperdoll.png
For many years now Event Moderators have run unique events on all shards. They are similar to how Seers used to be. They also push along story lines set out by the UO Team, but add their own flavor to each shard. Check out your shard's website for upcoming events.
Advisor paperdoll.png
Advisors have recently been added to the game in a role very similar to what Counselors used to be. They can answer game questions, move stuck corpses or monster spawns, or move a stuck player. They will also contact a Game Master if you need further assistance.


Client Download

Classic Enhanced
CC game window.jpg
Classic is the original game client. UOAssist is still updated and only compatible with this client. UOAM is no longer updated but mostly still works. You can also try a newer map program called UOCartographer.
EC copper enhanced mod screenshot.jpg
Enhanced is the newest version of the client that sports 3d models, customizable user interface, and particle effects. It has received major updating recently in Publish 86. Many features of the popular Pinco's UI are now built into the client.

Click here to visit the official client download page

Account Management

If you have been away for a while, the account management system could be a little confusing. All accounts are now put under a master EA account. The UO team has created a guide that will walk you through the process of the new system. You also need to link old accounts to your new master account.

If you need any gametime or account upgrade codes, you can find a list on UOGuide's Shoppe page.

Community Links

For lots more links to UO related websites see the Community Portal page (always accessible from red banner menu).