I am preparing the Alpha test of the Ultima Online Free Shard: This test is to find out 2 things... Who is actually interested/cares about this and to test server stability and if my new modifications/features are working properly. This was actually a fairly simple project, with most of the changes I wanted to make being very easy; though there is still a bit more I need to do. Figured this was a good project to pass the time with while waiting for Torchlight 2.
The are more features and more content upcoming that will be added for the beta test.
The theme of this shard is an old school rules meets new age gameplay in a customized/modified world. This is a unique theme of my own design with an emphasis on open PvP/PvE utilizing most modern UO gameplay features.
Rules:
All modern skills, customization, races, and features
Open PvP anywhere outside of guard zones on all maps!
Umbra City in Malas will function as an evil/red/murderer city
Malas is open to public housing
Guard Zones in Malas removed
Tweaked Moongate System
Ishenar remains the same; mostly PvE content with champion spawns and no towns, housing or guard zones.
New Haven functions as the temporary starting city for now for all players.
Skill Cap Raised to 850
Stat Cap Raised to 250
No Item Insurance
Start with 3 personalized re-recyclable item bless deeds.
Faster skill and stat gain rates.
Removal of Trammel/Felucca/Lost Lands/Tokuno Maps to intensity population density... UO original landmass is way WAY to big.
Upcoming
Addition of the Ter'Mur Abyss landmass (no housing)
Starting town moved to one of two cities in Ter'Mur "Royal or Holy City" (This city will act as the only guarded city on the server)
Improved NPC & Monster spawns
Most up to date Stygian Abyss features enabled.
Enhanced 3D Client Support
Darker nights
Long distance travel spells will have an increased casting time.
Slightly improved monster behavior.
What do you need?
Download and update the Classic Client:
http://www.uoherald.com/downloadsDownload Razor UO:
http://www.runuo.com/razor/Razor_Latest.exe (You would require this to connect)
Let me know if anyone is interested or anyone cares!