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September 2001 News:
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^ top-Powerhour!
[Phazer] September 18 - 11:18 PM EDT | You can now say "powerhour" to find out when your next powerhour is starting. I like this much better than having to remeber when you last logged in.
-phazer |
^ top-Concerns/Complaints are addressed.
[Eric] September 18 - 8:21 PM EDT | Pulled this piece off the UO Dev. Board...
1) The system seems too focused on single players.
Response: That's intended for low skill blacksmiths that are exploring the game. Although, it should not be an issue for high skill blacksmiths.
2) The deeds can be completed by non-blacksmiths.
Response: Blacksmiths are required to collect the deeds. The rewards for high-end deeds are usable by blacksmiths only.
3) Some folks want the deeds to be non-transferrable/non-completable by original owner of the deed.
Response: This breaks the ability to swap deeds. The chances of getting all 7 deeds required for a large bulk deed for platemail of the same type is very low (would take a good while) and almost requires transferring of deeds between blacksmiths.
4) Ingot prices will soar.
Response: This is player regulated and not regulated by a game mechanic. Although, you can mine ingots without purchasing them. :)
5) People will camp vendors for ingots.
Response: We have a fix for this in testing. Also, iron ingot bulk deeds would yield significantly lower rewards than colored ore deeds.
6) People will camp shopkeepers for deeds and run the shopkeepers out of gold.
Response: The deeds will be available from both armourers and blacksmiths. Most towns have at least two shopkeepers of one or the other type (or more). This will alleviate camping. Also, deeds are not given out constantly. They are random and a delay occurs after receiving an order.
-Hanse
UO Live Designer
One thing I noted, is that miners will have their value increased. Dust off your miner and starting mining those ingots.
Ingot prices WILL be going up. :)
Cya later. |
^ top-The patch
[Phazer] September 18 - 5:42 PM EDT | "Other than that pain-in-the-ass crash bug when non-humans tried to sit, not much going on in this patch."
There's actually some more stuff in the patch than that, however nothing that will be active right away.
If you're interested in some -possible- crafting changes, take a look at this thread
-phazer |
^ top-Client Patch 3.04p
[Nissa] September 18 - 4:42 PM EDT | This was just posted to FYI:
We will be releasing a client patch on Tuesday, September 18th at approximately 3:00 pm CDT. This patch contains the following changes:
3D Client
Paperdoll no longer closes and reopens to refresh the paperdoll model.
Players will no longer be able to equip non-wearable objects by dropping them on the paperdoll background. This was causing drag slot problems preventing them from picking things up.
Various animation files added.
Both Clients
Fixed a crash bug that occurred whenever non-humans tried to sit.
Various localization files added.
The current versions should now be 3.0.4p (2D client) and 3.0.4p Build 77 (3D client).
NOTE: Windows 95 users that have not upgraded to Winsock 2 may receive the error “missing winsock32.dll”. To fix this problem, these users should download and install the new version of Winsock, which can be found here. If you have any difficulty receiving this patch, please check the following:
Check the “Patch” directory within your Ultima Online directory (the default location is C:\\Program Files\Ultima Online\Patch). This directory should be empty. Any files in this directory should be deleted.
If you are unable to connect to the patch server at all, and are using an original (Non-T2A) version of Ultima Online, you may need to update your verinfo file. For details on updating this file, please see the information posted at http://support.uo.com/tech_6.html.
Run a virus scan on your computer. Undetected viruses may cause conflicts with patching Ultima Online. For information on up-to-date virus detection software, please visit http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/vso/default.asp.
If after trying the above, you are still experiencing difficulty patching the Ultima Online client, please contact Technical Support at tech@uo.com.
Other than that pain-in-the-ass crash bug when non-humans tried to sit, not much going on in this patch.
Nissa |
^ top-New, bigger, badder, Virus runs amok.
[Nieves] September 18 - 3:44 PM EDT | Guninski said the only workaround is to "Disable Active Scripting" in the Tools/Options/Security menu, which can be accessed from within Outlook or Explorer.
You can read all about this bad motherfo over at Stratics. There is just too much information to post here. GO and read about it.
I recommend this. Unplug your network connection. If on dialup, don't logon to the Internet yet. Fire up your email app WITHOUT logging onto the internet. Disable Active Scripting so this mother doesn't kick your computer in the mouth. That's what I plan on doing tonight. That way you don't accidently bring it into your house.
If it's not one thing it's another.
Hasta. |
^ top-It's Hard to Get Back Into It
[Nieves] September 18 - 12:03 PM EDT | After watching thousands of people die on national television.
It's sobering. I look at my computer and the UO login icon and think: "gawd, I feel guilty". I look at the link for Newspro and think: "What the fuck is there to talk about that's more important than what's going on?"
Then I realize, we must go on.
Our world has changed. Forever. But has life stopped? Nope. Do not forget what happened. Do not dishonor those folks we have lost. But we have to live on.
With that, here is what I have to say today about UO:
The new Bulk Order Deeds sound very very cool. I actually like making things with my Blacksmith. Don't ask me why. I just do. Maybe it's the fact that I have my maker's mark on those items. Maybe it's because he's my first GM craft skill character. Regardless, it's a different way to make gold. And it's always about the gold piece right?
If you haven't noticed, Paladin is back with us here. He just can't stay away from all the love I have for him.
Anyway, I am going to go now.
Hasta. |
^ top-So fresh and so clean clean!
[Nieves] September 17 - 6:23 PM EDT | Even as we resume our lives after the tragic events of September 11th, we at Origin understand that many people are still unable to attend to things at home, due to travel issues, communication difficulties, or concern for missing loved ones. To help accommodate those players who have been in any way affected by these events, Origin Systems will be automatically refreshing all Ultima Online houses through the entire month of September.
---
Kerowyn
UO.com Content Editor/Writer
Origin Systems
kerowyn@uo.com
I am going to marry that girl!
::blinks::
What?
I mean, since Cynthe, Leilo and HeatherXRGCOB won't have me, so why not?
Hasta. |
^ top-T Shirts
[Nieves] September 17 - 4:27 PM EDT | I almost ordered them today, but there was an issue with using OSI/UO images and I have to get with Warlord about getting a new image for our T Shirts (thanks for bringing it up KH/Eric). Maybe Warlord will see this and gets on it.
I am planning on having them ordered by week's end and I will set up a preorder request form for people to reserve one by that time. I am pretty sure that we will sell out of the first batch fast and I would recommend to you folks that want one to get that preorder in quick. Don't email me about preordering at this time. Wait for the official announcement. (I bet you I get at least 30 emails by tomorrow about ordering).
I am not sure what the cost is as I am considering taking proceeds and donating it to the Red Cross. I will let you know in the future.
Also, I might be changing what's going to be on the T Shirt to honor the fallen in NYC and WTC. I am not sure yet. But I will let you know.
As far as posting your feelings about the attacks, there is a forum for it. Please refer to that forum for those series of topics.
I went and saw Rush Hour 2 yesterday. The movie opens up with an Embassy Bombing. I jumped out of my seat when it happened. Too freaky. I am feeling you Epyon. Some shit is just too freaky to participate in.
Hasta. |
^ top-Lum the Mad Closes Shop 9/30/2001
[Nieves] September 17 - 2:42 PM EDT | No bullshit.
Here is an excerpt:LtM would have, at the very least, gone through a name/domain change. What will happen now is that on 9/30 we will take down the site. I know some of the other writers and people who work here are talking about creating a new site. They'll be posting more about that here in the next couple of weeks. There's an EZ Board around here somewhere that we used to use while we were looking for hosting. I'll try to dig the URL for that up so that you folks have a way to stay in contact with each other.
The LtM crew didn't talk to me much, but I had MUCH respect for their writing style.
It sucks much ass that we are losing one of the premiere, unadulterated, tell it like it is, gaming review and editorial sites.
Good luck Myschyf in what you do. I wish LtM was going to stick around, but, "life goes on....long after the thrill of living is gone".
Hasta.
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^ top-When great games suck..
[Epyon] September 17 - 1:21 PM EDT | Having finally beaten the Allied disc of Red Alert 2, I threw in the Soviet disc out of my pure love for the game.
Mission One..Destroy the Pentagon.
Ok I thought, its just a game..Though I had a hard time doing it I finished the level.
Mission Two..Destroy a Allied Navel Base off the coast of Florida.
Again, its just a game..I breezed through this level.
Mission Three..Capture a Tech building near the World Trade Center, and then destroy them.
I quit the game.
This was just hitting to close to home, I don't think ill ever play through it now. I love that game, but the missions are just hitting to soft of a part right now.. |
^ top-Bulk order deeds and other news..
[Phazer] September 14 - 7:47 PM EDT | For those looking for a little distraction from the recent tragedies, here are some UO news.
Bulk Order Deeds are now in General Testing.
It's basically another "ticket system", only limited to blacksmithes, and with different prices.
The Barkeeps have been published to at least some shards. You can buy barkeep deeds for about 6k in most taverns (note: not inns) from npc barkeeps.
Also, those who haven't been able to log on to UO, or just didn't feel like playing a video game - All houses have been refreshed on September 12th. |
^ top-Moment of Silence
[Nieves] September 14 - 8:52 AM EDT | We'd like to ask that a moment of silence be observed in-game on Friday, Sept. 14th at 8 PM CDT, 6 PM PDT. This is not a game-enforced thing, and players will not be warned or suspended for not participating... but we will be in game at that time, and will observe a moment of reflection. We invite all who are reading to do the same... and feel free to spread the word.
Thanks.
Thank you to Cynthe, Fear, Baeshin, Silk, and the other gaming sites for your support of the folks in the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.
I do not plan on making any further updates today. This is a National Day of Mourning and I intend on respecting my President's wishes. Besides, I don't think any Gaming News today is even remotely important at this time. I didn't even get excited when I chose my rewards last night. It was like: "big deal, people are dead".
Please fly your flags high today and for the next 30 days.
Please take the time to reflect during one of the scheduled Moments of Silence today. Also, there is a National Time of Rememberance scheduled at 7PM EST US Time. Stand outside of your houses and light some candles.
I want to make a point before I shut this down for the day.
I have a friend. His name is Mohammed. And he's afraid. Why? He's afraid that he will wind up in a concentration camp. He hasn't been out much. Why? He's afraid that he will be a victim of the violence and hate being directed at innocent Arabic-Americans. Think people. These are Americans. And they didn't have anything to do with what happened in New York or our nation's capital.
Let the US Government and it's Justice Agencies do their job. You can help by giving blood, raising money, and makeing donations to the Red Cross.
Hasta. |
^ top-Some Help
[Nieves] September 13 - 3:26 PM EDT | From Lum's:
Sony Online Entertainment needs your help in locating Gregory Trost. Gregory is a nephew of an SOE employee and his last known location was the 86th floor of Tower Two in the World Trade Center. With the tragic events that took place on September 11, the Trost family is anxious for any information regarding Gregory. If you have any information on Gregory's whereabouts, please contact Sony Online Entertainment at this special address greginfo@station.sony.com.
Here is a picture of him.
If you know, please help.
Hasta.
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^ top-Moment of Silence
[Nieves] September 13 - 8:27 AM EDT | I want to thank everyone for understanding why we have moved the Terrorist Attack discussions to a different forum.
On Friday, Noon EST, I am asking everyone within the Gaming Community to take 60 seconds of their time to stop whatever they are doing, whether it's in game or what have you, and consider the ones we have lost in the horrid attacks.
I am in discussion with some of the major online gaming websites and would hope the major gaming companies join us in this time.
It's the least I can do.
Hasta. |
^ top-Always Remember.
[Paladin] September 12 - 8:11 PM EDT | Ramirez has created a special forum for CBT members to discuss the events of 11SEP01. If you can post on the UOPG forums, then you can post here. any comments that you have. I will see about having the existing posts moved and having them unlocked.
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^ top-Cynthe Speaks....and I agree.
[Nieves] September 12 - 4:12 PM EDT | I want everyone here to know that it was extremely difficult to delete posts this morning that expressed the same sentiment I was feeling about today's attacks. But as I said in my main thread this morning, Ultima Online is here to entertain, and to give people a way to enter a different world - one without the same concerns as this one.
I feel that this community is one that flourishes because we have a common interest, and that's a game that we all can lose ourselves in, even if for only a little while. Thus it was important to see that the events of this morning not overshadow that purpose.
But as I said, we are a community, and a strong one - that relies on each other to talk to, and to vent to. And it's obvious that this will affect everyone in some way.
So now that today is almost over, I hope that the posts on this will slow... but I'll allow them to be posted on the boards. I do have a few requests, however.
Please try not to start more new threads than necessary. If you are wanting to post your thoughts on the event, I ask that you find another thread on the subject if possible, and add your thoughts there. And please keep it to Discussions. Development should remain solely for development-related Ultima Online topics.
Do not post racist or inflammatory remarks. We are a global community, with players from every walk of life. The details on today's events are still not known for sure, no matter what the theories at this time may be.
Do not advocate violence. It's understandable to be angry, and to want to vent. But the basic guidelines of these boards remain unchanged. The community here can use each other to talk, to get feelings off their chest, to share emotions and stories, to commiserate, and to help each other deal with a tragic event, but bringing violence here is not acceptable.
And most of all, we can discuss ways to help. Donate blood. Pray, if that's something you believe in. And hug your families.
__________________
Cynthe
Community Manager
ORIGIN Systems
I was going to wait till tomorrow to do this, but I think it's time.
As of this hour, no more posts related to the Terrorists Attacks.
I had allowed them to allow you to vent your frustrations and feelings about it.
It's now becoming a political hot bed and that is NOT UOPG's focus. The moderators have free reign to delete all but the following thread.
All subsequent threads are hereby KOS.
I am sorry but it's time for actions, not words.
Please, go out, give blood if you can, collect items for those that need it and get it to the Red Cross, and then pray if you do that, and support those that need it.
Hasta. |
^ top-Canadians Sending Some Love to the US.
[Nieves] September 12 - 8:55 AM EDT | I am a UO player and a big fan and supporter of your site. I have received an email from my mother that I feel really hits home. Read this, from a Canadian citizen and reporter. As someone who was planning to attend the UO Faire but now does not want to be anywhere near an airplane, I really felt it when I read it. Thank you and my best wishes to all of you and your loved ones (I too have loved ones there, some who I have not heard from yet). I have added my own comments to the beginning which I would prefer to see stay attached but you may edit anything you feel inappropriate for your readers.
Hello everyone, this is something sent to me by my mother. This really hits the bullseye and I hope this gets around worldwide. This shit cannot be tolerated. It is time for the governments of all free countries, and those of countries not yet free, but who believe in the promise of freedom, to unite and put an end to this evil in our world
once and for all!!! May the cowards who did this, and all those who harbor, support, or follow them, get what they deserve. I for one am irate over this and feel that we should not have to live in fear. We need to act as a global community to prevent this from EVER happening again either here in the U.S. or any other country. We have been diplomatic in the past over incidents such as the World Trade Center bombing in '93 and this is what that has gotten us. This MUST stop here and now. No more excuses!! We must roll up our sleeves as a nation and as a world and, diplomacy be damned, put an end to this barbaric behavior. From what I have read today we have the support of the entire free world, and for that I, and I am sure all of America, offer our most sincere thanks and appreciation. This was not just an attack against the U.S. but on the free nations of the world. Many countries worldwide lost people in those buildings today. This is not our fight alone. I offer my most heart-felt condolences to anyone reading this who has lost loved ones or has been otherwise affected by this. I truly hope that the world governments do not let this slide, that they go out and hunt down ANY and ALL of those who are known terrorists and put an end to them. This type of cowerdly action proves nothing and can not be justified by ANY political or religous means. These people are cowards and do not deserve to breathe the same air that so many people have lost their lives to protect. Please feel free to add any comments or feelings to this but please do not edit anything I have said. I am sure I could say a lot more but I am still too upset to continue. Please forward this to as many people as you can and let's get the message out that we will not bow down to ANYONE, we will not live in fear and we will not tolerate ANYONE who tries to deny us our safety and, above all else, our FREEDOM!!
God Bless Us All,
Charles Eidschun
Subject: Tribute to America
TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES
This, from a Canadian newspaper, is worth sharing.
America: The Good Neighbor.
Widespread but only partial news coverage was given
recently to a remarkable editorial broadcast from
Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television
Commentator. What follows is the full text of his
trenchant remarks as printed in the Congressional
Record:
"This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the
Americans as the most generous and possibly the
least appreciated people on all the earth. Germany,
Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy
were lifted out of the debris of war by the
Americans who poured in billions of dollars and
forgave other billions in debts.
None of these countries is today paying even the
interest on its remaining debts to the United
States. When France was in danger of collapsing in
1956, it was the Americans who propped it up, and
their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the
streets of Paris. I was there. I saw it.
When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the
United States that hurries in to help. This spring,
59 American communities were flattened by tornadoes.
Nobody helped. The Marshall Plan and the Truman
Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged
countries. Now newspapers in those countries are
writing about the decadent, warmongering Americans.
I'd like to see just one of those countries that is
gloating over the erosion of the United States
dollar build its own airplane. Does any other
country in the world have a plane to equal the
Boeing Jumbo Jet, the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the
Douglas DC10?
If so, why don't they fly them? Why do all the
International lines except Russia fly American
Planes? Why does no other land on earth even
consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You
talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios.
You talk about German technocracy, and you get
automobiles. You talk about American technocracy,
and you find men on the moon - not once, but several
times - and safely home again.
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put
theirs right in the store window for everybody to
look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued
and hounded. They are here on our streets, and most
of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are
getting American dollars from ma and pa at home to
spend here.
When the railways of France, Germany and India were
breaking down through age, it was the Americans who
rebuilt them When the Pennsylvania Railroad and the
New York Central went broke, nobody loaned them an
old caboose. Both are still broke.
I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced
to the help of other people in trouble. Can you name
me even one time when someone else raced to the
Americans in trouble? I don't think there was
outside help even during the San Francisco
earthquake.
Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I'm one
Canadian who is damned tired of hearing them get
kicked around. They will come out of this thing
with their flag high. And when they do, they are
entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are
gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada
is not one of those."
Stand proud, America! Wear it proudly!!
This is one of the best editorials that I have ever
read regarding the United States. It is nice that
one man realizes it. I only wish that the rest of
the world would realize it. We are always blamed for
everything, and never even get a thank you for the
things we do.
I would hope that each of you would send this to as
many people as you can and emphasize that they
should send it to as many of their friends until
this letter is sent to every person on the web. I am
just a single American that has read this, TRIBUTE TO
THE UNITED STATES
I hadn't thought about the points represented in the above.
What country has come to the aid of the United States in the last 20 years with our earthquakes, exploding volcanoes, hurricanes, and other misc. disasters? How many times has the US gone to different countries to help?
Mexico City and their major earthquake.
Kyoto's earthquake.
Turkey.
Do I really really have to go on?
I never gave it a 2nd thought because, you know, we can, usually, take care of our own. But, noone in the world has to ask if we can help. That may be due to America's overly curious and sometimes meddlesome nature, but we usually come with the best of intentions.
I call on EVERY country in the world to put up or shut up.
Do you side with Terror? Or do you stand against it?
Not in my back yard. Ever again.
A message to those people bombing Islamic websites or harrassing peoples of Arabic descent. Stop. You don't know who did it. Neither is the government 100% about who did it, regardless of what the fucking media is saying.
Shut up, stop being asshoes, and let the government do it's job. If you want to help, give blood, organize food and supply drives in your community. Support loved ones that have lost loved ones and remember any you may have lost.
Honor these people. Don't insult them with stupidity and ignorance.
Hasta |
^ top-Show Some Love
[Nieves] September 12 - 8:32 AM EDT | Nieves,
In the recent events I thought it would be fitting to
hold a Night of Honor, for those who wished to mourn,
share their tales, or just be in the company of others
who are also taken back by our current situation.
I'm working to organize an event on Saturday,
September 15th, 8pm CST. Place is Nujelm Cemetary,
Trammel (Lake Superior Shard)
I've already posted this topic on the UOPG forums. If
you could spread this event to other news sites you
know, or just show it some love on UOPG, that would
help out the cause greatly. Thank you so much for your
time.
Best wishes to you and those affected,
Hewn
Hasta. |
^ top-OSI Banning Those that Taunt the American Players
[Nieves] September 12 - 8:26 AM EDT | I hope whatever shard you play on, you don't have to deal with assholes that disrepect the dead and spirit of America. I play on Pacific shard and as a show of respect, we held our own candlelight vigil.. but was rudely disrepected by Chronos and Tyler Durden, both of whom starting Chanting, "We're not Americans, so who cares...." "It's just a few dead, let them fry." hmmm How considerate. I'm glad OSI has decided to ban/suspend anyone doing this. And yes, we did report these two idiots.
Outlaws eXchange [O/X]
Feel it.
Hasta. |
^ top-Hell To Pay
[Ian] September 11 - 7:13 PM EDT | At this moment my heart bleeds for those on the planes and in the towers. Innocent victims of a dilluded idealism from a people they have never met. What strikes me is how completely pointless this was. No intellectual being on the planet can twist this into any "America is the root of all evil" and justify this in any way, shape or form.
That being said, what people outside of the US don't know, or turn a blind eye to when dealing with the US, is just how tough we, as Americans are. We are the absolute toughest accumulation of people this planet has ever seen. If the powers that construed this monstrous event thought that America would buckle up and cry and whimper and say please don't do that again, they're obviously not history buffs. Indeed, if you so much as sneeze on America, we come after you with 3 branches of the military, and 1 sub branch of the Navy. You know, that fuzzy, soft hearted bunch known in some circles as, Marines.
To the people who did this. Although justice will be impossible to fully serve, retribution is fully neccessary. Pray that God shows you a little bit of mercy, because America will not.
Before we may heal, there is Hell to Pay.
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^ top-That Freedom Shall Not Perish....
[Paladin] September 11 - 7:05 PM EDT | For the first time in 60 years the United States has suffered an act of war on her own soil. For the first time since 1865, there has been an act of war on the mainland of the United States. Make no mistake, this is an act of war.
This is not the planned killing of a few servicemen on foreign soil. Neither is it the act of a single madman. It was a carefully crafted, exceptionaly well executed tactical operation with one major strategic flaw.
To borrow from Admiral Yamamato, They have awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve. This was a bad mistake you sorry bastards.
Start sweating bullets, boys, because America is coming for you. Find a hole. Find the deepest darkest hole you can find, but rest assured that it won't be deep enough. America is going to find you, and America doesn't take prisoners, assholes.
Just a final note for everyone. Don't look at Americans who are of Middle Eastern stock as our enemies. They are not our enemies. They are Americans too, and they are as angry as every other American. Don't let the terrorists win. Don't divide us further, rather, let us unite together in support of our country, and in the effort to bring all those involved before the bar of final justice.
Please, also, everyone who can go donate blood for the people in Washington, D.C. and New York. |
^ top-A story, and a picture.
[Nieves] September 11 - 6:43 PM EDT | From my friend in New York:
My friend, J, in New York got off the boat and looked across at a plane crossing the water. It then turned into the World Trade Center and ran into the middle of WTC Tower 2 and pretty much cut it in half. Her oldest daughter works in that building.
Her friend grabbed at J and told her we need to get back on the boat and go. J said no, my daughter works there. I got to get her. Her friend managed to get J on the boat. Later on, J's daughter called J on J's cell phone. She had been trampled in the rush to get out. J got to her daughter and got her to the hospital.
Last word her daughter was in stable condition, but in a state of shock and had been sedated.
My friend J has been trying all day to get in touch with another friend that worked on the 85th floor of the other Tower. J and this person had been friends for 20 years.
Can you be happy for J? I am not. Too many people died a senseless death.
That's but one story. I am sure there will be 10 million more (approx. population of NYC).
On Trinsic Great Lakes was a "candle light" vigil with the flag of the US.
Here is picture one:
And here is picture two:
Thank you Watts for Picture #2.
And thank you to all the folks at the Trinsic Bank, Great Lakes (Trammel) for the 1st one.
I heard God Bless America sung for the first time on TV today. I almost cried. Yah, it hit right there.
Oh, I forgot. Veteran Rewards was pulled because of some problems. But who fucking cares about that right now?
Hasta. |
^ top-Afghanistan
[Nieves] September 11 - 4:59 PM EDT | Something is going on right now as I speak.
Explosions and flaks going on in Kabul.
I wonder what's going on over there.
Hasta |
^ top-Today's date: 911
[Eric] September 11 - 4:52 PM EDT | I was in shock at 8:30 this morning when I found out about this tragic event. My most heartfelt condolences go out to those lost in this terrible tragedy and to those who have lost family members or friends. Everything else I have to say has basically been said by the other updaters.
One thing I want to stress is that if you can give blood or donate food, both would be helpful as New York currently has a shortage of blood. Also, take some time off away from the computer like Nieves has stated. Don't worry about your power hour, don't worry about reading our news. Be with your family and/or loved ones. If you've lost someone, you have my condolences. If you haven't, be glad that you haven't, and be with those that you do have. You may have someone to go home to, be it parents or your spouse. After today, many do not.
Pray for them.
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^ top-New York
[KH] September 11 - 4:07 PM EDT | I'm sitting here in shock, watching the news.
It seems such a small thing to offer condolences to all those directly effected by the attacks, but it's all I seem to be able to do.
To all the updaters, posters, and readers I know are currently serving with the military and police: God willing, this will be resolved without you, but if not, stay safe. |
^ top-If you can, give.
[Nieves] September 11 - 1:30 PM EDT | Alot of you sit there thinking "what the fuck can I do to help?"
Two things: Give blood. And gather whatever non-perishable foods you can and get it to your local Red Cross office.
Also, be careful what you download these days.
Please refrain from making personal attacks at someone you suspect is responsible for the attack. Just because they are of a certain color or race or creed does not make them a progenitor of these series of crimes.
Be smart. Go ahead and rage. But focus that rage and do something good to help.
I have people in that area I am worried about. I am focusing my rage into finding them.
Then I will work on something else to maybe make an impact.
Give. And be smart.
Hasta. |
^ top-"Yet Another Day Of Infamy In Our Countries History"
[Gator] September 11 - 11:01 AM EDT | To the Congress of the United States:
Yesterday, December 7, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that Nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to the Secretary of State of form reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government had deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces -- with the unbounded determination of our people -- we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House, December 8, 1941
Not since that fatal day have we seen the likes of such a cowardly attack upon our nations soil. Remember this date my friends. Remember what our country stands for. And remember whoever in the hell pulled this shit, that you have awoken the "Sleeping Giant" once again. Remember this day my friends, remmeber the lives lost in your prayers. Remember the familes of the victims.
Christopher L Snuffer
SSGT USMC |
^ top-Terrorist Attacks.
[Epyon] September 11 - 10:24 AM EDT | This is the time I believe when your life is forced to come into a very clear perception on what you believe is right, and what you must do.
Thousands of people have died today, its sickening. Pray that Bush takes a stand and declare war on this or it will never stop.
And should that come, I will be the first to enlist in our Military and I urge all of the able people reading this to do so.
No longer can we sit back and rest on the laurles of our freedom. This is the time to stand up for the future. |
^ top-Forget UOPG for today.
[Nieves] September 11 - 10:09 AM EDT | With what's going on today, log off UO, forget about UOPG, Ultima Online and gaming in general. Tend to your families. See that they are ok.
Life is short and tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
God Bless America, it's people, and the people that have lost their lives in this tradegy. God Bless and keep the families that have lost their loved ones.
To the ones responsible, be afraid. Be very afraid. And be ready to be sent to hell to rot.
America is coming for you. And you are fucked.
Hasta. |
^ top-What is Roleplaying?
[Nieves] September 11 - 8:28 AM EDT | A thread was started by the denizens of UOPG's Dungeon (forum) and the debate for what is and what isn't a roleplayer hath begun.
Feel free to give your view of what a roleplayer is.
Do I have an opinion of what a roleplayer is? Sure do. Do I do a good job at it in my RP guild? Hardly. I need to work at it.
I do have a message to all the RP guilds out there that are "hard core RPers" (think Orc Guilds). Regardless of what happens ("I roxxor juus n3\/\/3][3!!~1"), stay in character. He calls you a bitch, call him a "slovenly son of a bar wench", he calls you and asshoe, return the comment by saying, "watch your tongue knave, or I shall cut it and your head from your shoulders". But, be ready to back the talk up. Nothing better than when a RPer takes it to a PvPer. That's why I love the RP guilds I have come to know and wuv on Great Lakes. Most of them are pretty good PvPers. And can hang with anyone.
Anyway, I am blabbering again.
I am going to watch the news and see who the fuck it was that decided to fly their fucking planes into the World Trade Center. I say the US declares war on those groups and ganks the fuck out of them. If anyone has read Executive Order by Tom Clancy, you know what I am talking about.
Hasta. |
^ top-Powergaming becomes one step more difficult.
[Eric] September 10 - 10:28 PM EDT | At first, I thought the only bad part about the new power hour system was that it begins 24 hours after your previous power hour. Obviously, if one evening you decide to play your power hour at 10 pm, you will have to wait until 10 pm the following day to play another hour of power skill gain. I was just made aware of the following aspect of the power hour system that I wasn't aware of:
The power hour lasts for an hour. So if you get disconnected, and you get right back in, your power hour is still in effect until an hour after it began. If you are disconnected, and cannot get back in during that hour, then I'm afraid that you will not get another power hour until the 24 hours is up.
What does this mean? If you want your power hour, you have to play it for the full hour straight or else you'll have to wait another 24 hours for your next hour. In the past, you could play your power hour for 10 minutes, log off, and then log in later that day for another 50 minutes that you have remaining from that day's power hour. Now, this has changed. If you play 5 minutes of your power hour and realize that you have to go walk the dog, go to the bathroom, etc., you lose that time out of your power hour. If your ISP goes down after 10 minutes of power hour play and doesn't come back up until 2 hours later, you missed the last 50 minutes of your power hour and now must wait another day for the next power hour. You get the idea. Does it suck? Of course. This is going to cause many players to not take advantage of power skill gain like they have in the past, thus allowing for less powergamers. Some may actually view that aspect as a good thing, but overall, no one wants this screwy power hour system.
Goodnight. |
^ top-Guess who likes the new power hour system?
[Eric] September 10 - 9:42 PM EDT | An OSI employee, of course.
Me, I'm happy that the gift of the "Power Hour" is in the game in any fashion, even if this new version is considered to be on a more rigid schedule.
It certainly helped me raise my skills (I'm not at all any type of "power gamer," and the burst hour definitely helped me raise skills that otherwise would barely have gone up even one-tenth of a point in a week).
I know the new system may not be as convenient for some players, particularly those who may have liked to run their Power Hours back to back, but, ultimately, it was decided that this new version is what's currently best for the game as a whole, and I support that thinking.
=========
Sannio
Online Community Coordinator, UO
Origin Systems
Did you read that? He doesn't consider himself a powergamer. Maybe that's why he likes the new power hour system. It seems as though the powergamers don't like it too much.
Cya later. |
^ top-Changes
[Nieves] September 10 - 8:06 PM EDT | You will be seeing little changes here at UOPG now and again.
We are working on an upgrade to the site so bear with us.
Yes, an upgrade is coming.
Good things are coming.
Hasta. |
^ top-Ethereal Horse anyone?
[Nieves] September 10 - 7:21 PM EDT | The connectivity fix for the Veteran Rewards system has been published to all shards, and we are ready to resume activation of the Veteran Rewards system! We are targeting to activate the system on each remaining shard at some point during the day designated below, which means that players should not expect the system to be active immediately following their scheduled morning maintenance. Please note that this schedule is subject to change, and may be extended should any unforeseen issues arise with the rewards system.
All dates listed are Central Daylight Time.
Tuesday, Sept. 11: Siege Perilous
Wednesday, Sept. 12: Europa and Baja
Thursday, Sept. 13: Arirang and Great Lakes
Friday, Sept. 14: Catskills and Hokuto
Monday, Sept. 17: Oceania, Izumo, and Wakoku
Tuesday, Sept. 18: Drachenfels, Mizuho, and Asuka
Wednesday, Sept. 19: AOL Legends, Balhae, and Formosa
Yah baby!
Hasta. |
^ top-What can I say...
[Nissa] September 10 - 1:15 PM EDT | For some strange reason Nieves thinks I can write and asked me to join as an updater. Damn, he must be desperate. :)
Well, hope I can offer some insight on this board. Since I have begun my PvP adventures on Catskills with B&A, I hope to bring you a been playing this game for 3+ years and never PvP'd plus I'm a girl point of view.
Thanks for chance Nieves.
Well, I don't have anything yet, so I found this in my stuff and though I would post it for your enjoyment. (You will need QuickTime.)
Enjoy -- http://download.theforce.net/troops/troops.mov |
^ top-Powerhour changes..
[Phazer] September 10 - 12:20 PM EDT | The way powerhour resets is going to change.
Players will experience a power hour during their first hour of play a character within a 24 hour period, which means that technically, the power hour will be refreshed 23 hours after the previous power hour has ended. If a player does not log in for over 24 hours, their power hour will begin as soon as they log in, and last for the full hour.
This change is scheduled to go in TODAY.
A fix for veteran rewards is also in the same publish:
Once the publish is active, we will monitor the shards that are currently running the Vet Rewards system, and, barring any unforeseen issues, will release a schedule later today for the activation of Vet Rewards on the remaining shards. Keep an eye on FYI for new information!
-phazer |
^ top-Da Winna!
[Nieves] September 9 - 10:30 PM EDT | Sorus is the winner of the Siege Writing Contest.
When the T Shirts come in, he gets one. :) And no, you can't see what they look like yet. But, I will say this, the logo kicks ass. Ask any of the updaters.
His essay, along with Frozenfire's Bard Essay are up in the Essays page.
UPDATE: I was tired Eric. Stop it :P Thanks for the heads up.
Also, welcome Nissa to UOPG. About time she joined us!
Hasta. |
^ top-World War II Online.
[Epyon] September 9 - 12:04 PM EDT | Probably my oldest friend that I met in UO that I talk to still icq'd me about a month ago on this game. I said I heard it was very buggy including the famous flying tank bug. He picked it up anyhow and said he loved it. I was skeptical at first, but he and I share a very same taste in games so I decided what the hell..why not.
Well I logged in as a grunt soldier...and it was like being a UO newbie all over. You know what I mean, that feeling of "wow...". I was running to a town several clicks away when a guy in a truck stopped and told me to get in. I was glad to accept. So here I am riding down a french road in a truck driven by a player, sitting next to other grunts with Sub-machine guns and satchel explosives. That was cool as hell, espically when we got dive bombed and blown to hell. I could do nothing but laugh...this was great!
So I found a guy to tow me and I logged in as a flak gun. He is pulling me to a town and I set up shop in the ruins of a building, I raise my barrel and start firing. No singular kill in UO was as gratifying as when I saw the plane get peppered and watched it crash into the horizon. My group erupted in cheers telling me great job. There is a definte feeling of being part of a group, even from the beginning. I played every side of the coin last night. I was in a tank attacking ground soldiers and tanks alike, I was in a cannon, a fighter plane, a bomber.
Im not going to say this game is without flaws, there are some bugs, but that also reminds me of UO in the beginning, being released to early for its own good.
But the very best thing of all.
There is no lag difference between 56k modem and a T1.
None.
It draws fully on your computer so I have a lag free playing atmosphere and I love it. I fully recommend you all check it out. |
^ top-Movie Review
[Nieves] September 9 - 12:27 AM EDT | Ghosts of Mars <-- Rent it. It's not worth 7 bucks.
The Musketeer <-- Go watch Spy Kids. The action was better.
Hasta. |
^ top-The More Things Change...
[KH] September 7 - 11:12 PM EDT | Is this thing on?
It seems I've missed a lot of things after taking a few months off from playing UO. The volunteer program is a thing of the past. I have to say I've got mixed emotions about that one. Orcs are slightly more interesting to hunt (found that out the hard way), and OSI introduced savage tribesmen, bolas, and other nifty new items. The derived hit point system finally made it to the production shards, although in a modified form from the original "In Concept" I read months ago. I'm much less excited about a few extra HP than I was about the original - and more ambitious - system.
The saga of the Vet Rewards program drags on, and on, and on... I thought I was being pessimistic last summer when I guessed it wouldn't be ready until Christmas 2000. Who knew it would be 9 months later and vet rewards STILL wouldn't be available on all shards? Ultima vet rewards... can you say "oxymoron"? I knew you could.
Anyways, this week I ended up with some free time on my hands, so I thought finally try out the Third Dawn client. I've been holding off on picking up a copy for about 6 months in the hopes that OSI would sort through a lot of the bugs I heard people complaining about when it first shipped. So $34.95 (+ tax) and around 12 megs of downloaded patches later, I finally logged in. And tried to walk. And couldn't.
I've always been philosophical when OSI announces changes or upgrades to UO. After the excruciatingly slow death of both necromancy and alchemy changes, the interminable delays in the Renaissance publish, new housing, the Faction system, vet rewards, you absolutely have to take anything they say with a grain of salt: If OSI gives you a proposed date for some new feature, you can be pretty sure it won't actually go live until the converted metric date (to convert from standard to metric, double it and add 30. Heh. How many other UO sites do YOU know of that can make lame-ass metric jokes?). What burns me is that this time is that I've paid cash to defray their development costs for the 3D client and the work that went into building Ilshenar and ended up with a piece of software that is basically unusable. My system is beyond both the "required" and "recommended" setup listed on the box, but the client lags so badly I can't outrun rats, let alone explore the new land mass.
While I'm disappointed that I've wasted money on something I can't enjoy until I've significantly upgraded my system, I also have to wonder what this ultimately means for UO. A while ago, OSI cancelled plans to develop UO2, after realizing the rather obvious fact that starting a completely new game would just mean being in competition with themselves. They already have a loyal clientele and a robust gaming system... why not simply upgrade the client and just continue to use the current customer base? When they announced the Third Dawn client, it was a step in the right direction to conceptualizing UO as something that can continue to evolve and compete with newer, sexier MMPOGs. As it stands now, the Third Dawn client is more a liability than a step forward. I don't know what the true minimum requirements are to run the pig, but it's certainly not what's recommended on the box. *Not exactly conducive to customer satisfaction* And don't even get me started on the new graphics, which are unfortunately primitive, disproportionate, and quite ugly.
As unhappy as I am with UO:TD, I was interested to see a thread in the forum that mentioned running Ilshenar in the 2D client. Currently it's a bug and a TOS violation, and therefore a banable offence (and anyone who thinks it's undetectable... do you really think it would be difficult for the Ilshenar subserver to distinguish between the 2D and 3D client signatures?). However, I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that OSI try to rectify the situation by patching the 2D client to look for an installed version of Third Dawn and give everyone access to Ilshenar. It's obviously possible (although it would mean another round of different hued existing monster graphics. After reading Kaara's/Nieves' UOHOC posts on OSI's reluctance to add new artwork, I'd be worried if they tried. If something they DO consider feasible takes almost 2 years to go live, I'd hate to see how long they'd have to spend on something they admit to having "long standing technology problems"...).
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^ top-UOHOC Chat Highlights
[Kaara] September 7 - 2:20 PM EDT | Some interesting things were said in the UO House of Commons chat last night, here are a few highlights:
You can read the entire log of the chat here.
Question: Kehleyr|Stratics - *Sub_Zero* QUESTION: Is there an ETA for the first week of the next scenario?
Answer: Kehleyr|Stratics - *Sub_Zero* QUESTION: Is there an ETA for the first week of the next scenario?
Calandryll_OSI - Sort of. We are planning on releasing the barkeeper next week. But, the next week of the scenario will not occur the following week.
Calandryll_OSI - The reason for this is so we can have some more time to sure up testing on the rest of the scenario
Calandryll_OSI - and to let players get a barkeep before the actual scenario starts.
A new scenario in two weeks (I give it 4) should be interesting! Im glad they're going to have the new barkeeps in before it starts! I know this doesn't affect you hardcore powergamers, but it sure is sweet for we roleplayers!
Question: Kehleyr|Stratics - *Zypheus* I'd like to ask Them a question...Why does OSI always back away from adding in new art, and when can we expect some? Or are you just testing out the new tech. to do it? I'd appreciate an answer, as I've posted twice about the topic, and BOTH were deleted...
Answer: Evocare - Well, I wouldn't say we always back away from it... the scenarios have already added new art for the 3rd dawn client. The 2d client has not yet recieved new art due to long standing technology problems, but we'll see if that changes someday in the not too distant future... ;]
Calandryll_OSI - Adding new art like new monsters to the 2d client has major issues, especially related to patch size
Calandryll_OSI - we have added some new art to the 2d client though, mostly gump (windows) art, like for the barkeeper
If they actually made a way to add new art to the 2D client I won't ever have to play Third Dawn!! Yay!
Question: Kehleyr|Stratics - *Farnite* Is there any "thing" to be announced as a new release (New expansion, new lands, etc) at the world faire?
Answer: Cynthe - We do have things up our sleeves that we think will make a lot of players really happy, but we can't really talk about it yet. You'll have to come to the Faire to hear the scoop!
Good thing Nieves is going to the Faire to keep us all informed!!
There were a couple other good questions, most of it concerned vet rewards and the usual tamer nerf whining. They did say that the Siege changes would be coming in the VERY near future for those of you who have been inquiring... I suppose we can take that to mean after the weekend if testing goes alright? |
^ top-Amazing what happens when you get to ask questions.
[Nieves] September 7 - 2:13 PM EDT | UOHoC had a chat and Stratics posted it.
Ok, cyas....
Funny how that works, huh? And you should know better. I never end an update without my Patented Hasta (US Patent Pending, 2001).
Anyway, here is snippets of the text and my commentary. Of course.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Sub_Zero* QUESTION: Is there an ETA for the first week of the next scenario?
Calandryll_OSI - Sort of. We are planning on releasing the barkeeper next week. But, the next week of the scenario will not occur the following week. [...] and to let players get a barkeep before the actual scenario starts.
Er...I guess.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *KaZuL* Will the 2D client be cycled out in the future of Ultima Online? How will you compete with up and coming MMORPGs?
Prophet - We plan on supporting the 2d client for the indefinite future. That's not to say some point far in the future we will drop support for it but that time is easily years away.
Prophet - As for how we will compete we haven't had a problem yet with this and with our ongoing content and improvements to both our clients I don't really see this as a big issue.
Now, I could read into this. I really really could.
"We can't get the 3D Client to work right so we have to keep the 2D Client in so we don't lose customers".
Or
"We intend on making a brand new Client and crashing both the 2D and 3D Clients. It will be released around the time WoW comes out."
I will let you guess which one I actually believe it to be.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Bronco* With resource gathering people can cut hides instantly with a tool into leather and logs instantly to boards to make it a lot easier to gather them. With mining however people need to have packhorses to carry their ore and walk around with them to find a forge. Will miners ever going to get it easier to gather ore/ingots?
Evocare - Funny how that works eh? No plans to change that right now though. =]
Wah. What's more important? Your Ingot weight problem, or Factions and Rewards?
Get off the freaking board.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Magellan_THB* Is a fix in the works for the vanq/invuln spawn on level 4 and 5 maps?
Evocare - yep, it'll get toned down soon.
Oh Blackheath...feel like getting burnt out this weekend? Hmm...maybe I should hire Elias.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Virem|KoC* When can we expect 4th year rewards to be working?
Evocare - It's hard to say at this point... we need to wait until our current system and rewards are running smoothly before we add any more to the vet rewards plate right now. However, we do still plan on implementing the 4th year rewards.
Aight.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Ave* has the PH been fixed?
Prophet - A fix is currently in testing. The system will change a bit from what you are used to though. It's going to be 1 hour every 24 hours with a minimum of 23 hours between power hours. We should have a schedule for its release next week.
Is it me, or was it on a 24 hour clock anyway? In a business frame of mind, the current time works. It gets more people to play more hours.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Zypheus* I'd like to ask Them a question...Why does OSI always back away from adding in new art, and when can we expect some? Or are you just testing out the new tech. to do it? I'd appreciate an answer, as I've posted twice about the topic, and BOTH were deleted...
Evocare - Well, I wouldn't say we always back away from it... the scenarios have already added new art for the 3rd dawn client. The 2d client has not yet recieved new art due to long standing technology problems, but we'll see if that changes someday in the not too distant future... ;]
Calandryll_OSI - Adding new art like new monsters to the 2d client has major issues, especially related to patch size
Calandryll_OSI - we have added some new art to the 2d client though, mostly gump (windows) art, like for the barkeeper
koffBullshitkoff. It's possible. Just funnel some of those UO2.0 guys over to make it happen.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Nadia* With the recent changes to PvP, has the Dev team given any consideration to removing house hiding? I don't see [SNIP]
Oh please....
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Draegon* When do you expect a majority of the siege changes to be implemented?
Evocare - We're expecting those changes to go live in the very near future.
There you go. I now posted when Siege will get the changes.
Now we start getting GOOD questions:
Kehleyr|Stratics - *ghyde* When will Veteran Rewards be released to the rest of the shards? What is the hold-up now?
Prophet - The problem that surfaced with vet rewards was not in our code at all but with the poor network connectivity last week between the shards and the veteran reward server. We came up with a solution to deal with the network problems and have completed coding for it.
Prophet - The changes are currently being tested (you can catch them on Test Center 2). We should be getting a release schedule for rewards next week.
Do I still gotta Watts? I mean, c'mon, it hasn't been turned off!
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Draegon* With the sucess of other MMORPGs that have had sucessful add-ons and new lands will you ever consider adding another world/land?
Evocare - You mean like the T2A lost lands or 3rd Dawn's Illshenar continent? New lands, that's crazy talk!
Oh, now I hope Evocare was kidding, because not adding new lands (expansions) is bullshit.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *BLD|Zuldan* ask them if siege will be getting rewards first when (if ever) they fix it?
Prophet - Siege will be getting rewards first yes
Prophet - It has some unique problems last time (again network related) that are now fixed.
It's good to be a Siege Player.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *CrazyIrishman|Gulthuk|* Why did you decide to include Hero/Evil in with factions? It seems factions is being forced upon us
Adrick-OSI - It seemed a natural fit in its first release alot of the special interactions caused many bugs and exploits since faction interactions are prety solid we added the powers of the good/evil system into that interaction system
You don't HAVE to join Factions pendejos. You sill have Order/Chaos and Guildwarring. Or good ol' blue vs. red stuff. Quit bitching and PLAY or quit.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Bronco* Archery seems a ignored skill, a bow is a two handed weapon (can't use shield for protection) and it has no extra special attack which all other 2-handed weapons have. Also it uses a lot of ammunition and even with GM archery, GM anatomy, GM tactics and a tummy full of food (ok, it is not certain it helps but if it would I rather be save then sorry) I tend to miss 2 out of 3 times. When will archery be a competative fighting skill?
Evocare - We know it sucks. Leave us alone, we got better things to do. We will fix it when we are ready.
Ok, Evocare didn't say that, I did. But...and in his real words: "Unfortunately, this is a condition that has become more exaggerated as players' connections have improved over the years. "
Once we're comfortable with how the recent combat changes have panned out, we'll be looking for ways to continue to make improvements in the future (and archery will recieve its due consideration). "
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Shadowcat_East* What is the status on taming issues? Will we ever see fixes to the veterinary bugs (z-axis and healing bugs)? What is the status on the "in concept" lore changes?
Tamers suck. Next question. [Not looking at it right now, but Lore changes are coming soon.]
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Rascal-TB* Factions has been left in a broken state and ignored far to long. When will it recieve the attention it deserves?
Adrick-OSI - Alot of the faction system bugs and issues is addressed in publish 13
Adrick-OSI - I understand Ive been saying that for some time and that alot are frustrated - all I can say is Im sorry but it is a very important system and is not forgotten just delayed
Evocare - Unfortunately there have been several cases where the QA resources for publish 13 have been shuffled around to address immediate priorities, which is why that publish has been in limbo for some time.
Evocare - The fixes in that publish certainly are of very high importance, and we'll be working to get those tested and out to the public as soon as we feasibly can.
Yep, it's getting fixed. Soon.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Beleth[OES]* Is OSI even considering a guild alliance system. It is wanted by MANY MANY people and will basicly help everyone in the game in one way or another...
Evocare - Unfortunately, the guild alliance systems that players have been asking for are generally pretty incompatible with all the player interaction issues related to our guild war, faction, and order/chaos systems.
Evocare - There are a number of very problematic interactions that need to be solved (looting, legal healing during battle, etc) before we can really implement an alliance system.
Evocare - Although it is do-able, it's something that will require very extensive re-working of current systems in addition to the creation of the alliance system, which makes it a very high-cost feature in terms of development time. Unfortunately, it's hard to find time for high-cost features.
Evocare - That being said, we do realize that lots of players would like to have an alliance system.
Build it, and they will come. I mentioned what OSI could do. Grab some UO2.0 guys and do an Alliance thing. It will be good for the game. Guild Warring players all over the world will love you.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *koala* Will stamina for mounts be returning to what it was before the march 13th patch?
Prophet - This is a known issue. We have looked into it though we don't have a full fix for it yet. It will be something that is addressed in due time.
I didn't know this was a problem.
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Shadowcat_East* Is there any possibility of adding new potions to the Alchemist menu to be made by using a heating stand or other method (such as combining multiple reagents)?
Evocare - The crafting revamp in development allows us to create new craftables much more easily. I expect the event team will probably make extensive use of that benefit. =]
AH! So that's how new craftables are going to get introduced. Through Scenarios. Um...I guess. Mana pots baby! (only 20 per use) And invisible pots! (10 seconds per use).
Kehleyr|Stratics - *mixilplix* Factioners using public gates as PVP arenas is very disturbing to those of us not infactins. They clog up and block gates. When will this issue be addressed?
Adrick-OSI - Publish 13 has code to prevent gate hopping while you are an agressor
Adrick-OSI - I think this will stop alot of what is going on now with regard to the public moongate system
If there is ever a "fix" I wish would get "snuck" in on the servers, this is it. To watch Lame motherf***ing Gatejumpers die when they can't just "escape". Oh, and the Thieves! WoOt! Say hello Ivy! :D
Kehleyr|Stratics - *Fear_BV* Are there are any plans to finish the patch that includes a Castle for Fear?
Evocare - That patch has been finished for years... it just can't seem to pass QA!
Now see, Fear gets to an answer to a silly question and my shit gets ignored? Please.
I am going away now.
UPDATE: ::grumbles:: Oh well...at least Kaara saw it too and gave her own commentary.
Hasta. |
^ top-Dark Age of Camelot Review.
[Nieves] September 7 - 8:57 AM EDT | Quick at Battle Vortex found a Review of DAoC. It's not a bad read and gives you some inside information from an game players review. What caught my eye is how Mythic will handle cheaters:
Twinks and Cheaters - Many don't like twinking, and no one likes a cheater.These issues have been addressed. For twinking, well it's not going to do you much good, you see, items are categorized and even have colored cons like monsters do. If you are using an item intended for someone of higher level, you won't get the all the properties of it. Armor won't protect you as much as it would if you were the appropriate level to wear it, and weapons will not hit as hard. Also since the item is so far above yourlevel, you will be using it incorrectly, causing it to wear out sooner then it really should. While one could still twink with money, that is not going to be putting people at a great advantage of other people at their level. As for cheating. Well it is my understanding that when the game goes live, you will only be able to choose one realm to play in. Once you are in that realm, all your characters will need to be. That should hopefully curb most forms of spy cheating, where people log in a character from another realm to determine where they are located.
You can go read the rest of the review here.
Yes, I am awake now. I think.
Hasta. |
^ top-Crafting Questions and Answers...Maybe.
[Nieves] September 7 - 8:32 AM EDT | Q: Will the NPCs that currently sell blank maps begin selling blank scrolls also/instead? And b) Will the current blank maps be going away, since no cartographer will want them anymore?
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A: Yes, NPC cartographers will begin selling blank scrolls as well as mapmaker's pens. They will also continue to sell blank maps, which will also remain usable to draw maps.
Maybe: After some brainstorming with Evocare and Calandryll, we have come up with some better ideas regarding weapon and armor repair.
I stated earlier that loot frequency was one of the main concerns regarding bow repair. That is still a concern, and we are not going to be able to re-evaluate this immediately. Repair of bows and other currently non-repairable weapons and armor will be re-evaluated -- just not right now. In the meantime, we will take steps to insure that anything currently repairable by a blacksmith continues to be repairable by blacksmiths, including heavy crossbows.
Another big issue with repairs is the issue of scams. If we were to enable additional types of item repair, we would just exacerbate the whole problem. With more items to repair, more people would be able to attempt repair scams. In order to enable repairs for more crafting skills, we first have to fix the repair system itself.
We aren't ready yet to begin discussing the specifics of the ideas for secure repairs, but we do have something in the works. Once we have really fixed repairing (now that's an interesting turn of phrase), we will be better prepared to add in repairing for other crafts.
I am not awake enough right now for proper commentary.
Hasta. |
^ top-Where have we heard this before?
[Kaara] September 6 - 4:49 PM EDT | This was added to the login screen....
** 09/06/01 ** 11:10 AM CDT *** VET REWARDS UPDATE ***
We have identified and solved a connectivity issue with the Vet Rewards
system, and we are working to complete testing on the solution now. Keep
an eye on FYI at http://uo.com for updates once the new release schedule
is determined.
I know we've heard this crap before but Im crossing my fingers that Catskills and the other remaining shards will get their rewards shortly after the weekend! |
^ top-Swords vs. Fencing vs. Macing Part 2
[Nieves] September 6 - 4:17 PM EDT | I got an email asking about what kind of equipment I would carry with those warrior types. It makes sense that I should've included that in my last article. I will do that here mainly listing my personal set of equipment I carry and the reasons for it. I will also list their main skills to show you how the equipment they carry supports their templates.
Roxanne - Drow Assassin.
My Fencer/Poisoner (with GM Magery).
Armor: She wears either a full studded suit with a Plate Helm or a full Ring Mail suit with Nose or Plate Helm, or a Female Plate top with Studded Pants and Plate Gorget, Plate Arms, and Ring Hands with a Nose Helm.
The studded suit helps against mages or opposing Assassin. Against a macer, it's bad. The full ring mail suit is the best over all set up. The Female Plate set up is when I plan on doing some warring or serious PvMing in Felucca with her.
Weapons: 2 Kryss (usually GM, or one silver or magic depending on where I am and who I am with), a Spear (ditto on magic with the kryss), a War Fork (for Parriers mainly).
Equipment: At least 50 bandages. You can run out fast. In large scale battles, I take 100. You may scoff at the amount, but I will go through them healing a fellow warrior or mage or just in general. If you have ever been witness to one of BDA's battles, you will know it's needed.
At least 15 of each: Greater Heal, Greater Cure, Total Refresh. Sometimes I have more, sometimes I have less. It really depends. I try not to depend on my Cure and Heal Potions with this character as she has the magery (GM) and high enough healing (93) to keep her alive. But don't get me wrong, I am not afraid to use them. I just try to manage them as best as I can.
About 10 Greater/Deadly Poisons (only character I have that carries poison).
An invisible item. It comes in handy.
A blessings item if I have one on hand. Now the enemy knows why this character beats on them so fast :p.
A single trapped pouch with a Macro set:
Use Item (pouch), Wait 1000MS, Cast Magic Trap, Target (pouch).
2-3 backup trapped pouches if she gets into a spat with multiple "Paralyze Mages".
30-50 of each reagent. This depends on the size of the battle or whether or not I find someone in the wilderness that died. Whether by my hands or other reasons (3 long term counts sucks ass).
Some neat outfit (I like dressing up my female characters. Ask Vas or Ian).
"Hammer" - Parry Macer/Fencer "hybrid".
Think Townie.
Note: I carry too much shit on this character. But, since this character is used mostly in "friendly" duels and "gentlemanly" wars, I don't worry about the loss of items as much.
Armor: Sometimes a Heavy Archer/Full Plate mix. No BS. This mother can take a beating and keep coming. Other times, when I want speed over AR, I use a ring/studded mix. Ring Mail chest and pants, studded arms, gorget, and hands. GM Parrying makes up for the lower AR with that Armor arrangement. And -3 Dex is nice. In bigger battles when I need longer lasting armor (damn macers) and higher AR, I will put on a Chain Chest, leggings, ring arms and hands with a plate gorget. Other than the Heavy Archer/Full Plate Mix (which consists of Plate Helm, Arms, Hands and Gorget, Chain Chest and Leggings), I will always use a Nose Helm.
I will carry a Buckler, a couple of wooden shields, a Dyable Kite, and (maybe) a Teardrop Kite. I told you this character carries too much shit.
Weapons: Doom. If you have fought against me in Trinsic, at the BDA Trials, Serpent's Hold, and in smaller skirmishes (Deceit, etc.) when I have Da War Axe of Doom, you already know who and what that is. And I ain't afraid to use it. Otherwise, a GM War Axe, a GM War Hammer (or Vanq; it depends really), a Spear, a DP War FOrk and a DP Kryss. I told you, too much shit. And I don't even use the DP Kryss but to finish and the War Fork for opposing Parry Macers to knock the shield out of their hands for a second.
It's almost better to break that shield so I had been using a War Axe more often than the War Fork. The Kryss comes into play against Mages and when I am in a long fight. It's a good surprise factor. Even so, I am starting to realize that I rely on the macing weapons more with this character. Also, with the obvious advantages of GM magery with the return of Precasting, this character will probably drop Fencing (didn't I say that awhile back?).
On some days I will carry a decent Quarterstaff. I have plenty of magic ones in stock so losing a vanq is no biggie to me.
Sometimes I will pull out Harry in a Large Battle. Harry is my Hammer Pick of Power. People like Harry. And Harry likes people.
Equipment: The Same as Roxanne except I will run about 1/2 the regs. I only need regs for night sight and teleport. But, I hope that will change soon. 10 Recalls and full recalls in my Runebooks. I use em up. Believe me.
Drizzt - My Supa Jacker.
GM Parry in place of Magery (bad somedays)
Armor - Full Ring Mail set with Nose Helm. 2 Kite Shields (Dyable kind).
Weapons - Double Axe (my personal favorite), DP Broadsword, DP Katana, Halberd. In PvM situations I use the best Weapons I have depending on the creatures (i.e.-Silver Vanqs for Liche Lords, Vanq Broadswords and Invul Kite Shield for Rat Magi, etc.)
Equipment: Same as my Macer all the way through plus about 10 Night Sights and 10 Recalls and Full Runebooks (I use them alot when I am running around with this guy).
Loren - Supa PvMa.
Archer-Sword Fighter with high magery (75). 25 Hiding for those days I am in Felucca and I want to bank in peace.
Note: I hardly ever PvP with her unless I am really really pissed. Ask Ssirial/Elyssa about that. You don't want to piss Loren off.
Armor: Invul Set (46 AR). If in Felucca she wears a Golden Female Plater/Chain Mix. She's got to look good. Besides, it enchances her Red hair and blessed red sandles (worship me ::sticks tongue out at Jane-GL::).
Weapons: Silver or Regular Vanq Broadswords and Heavy Xbows. If in Felucca, I take a GM Katana and a DP GM Katana, and a DP Broadsword. Also I will take a Bow of Force with about 100 arrows if in dungeons with monsters that can inflict poison. Especially now that a single Bladespirit won't kill a Silver Serpent. It doesn't matter what Facet this is in (the bow). I got to start carrying a Halley in Khaldun with her. Yes, I have been there many times.
Equipment: I carry all the standard equipment Roxanne carries with some Night Sights. I have this tendency of staying in a dungeon for a couple of hours with her and will always be in a fight with a monster and it freaking gets dark. No time to cast night sight when a Lich Lord and 4 liches are chasing you. In the case of Loren, I carry the "macro pouch" and 5 others. I tend to have people that try to get her killed by attacking the liches that are chasing her.
What they will do is wait till the liches are on me and then go into battle mode and double click on the liches. The liches will then start casting spells on her. The extra trapped pouches avoids the triple paralyzes that liches like to cast.
The funny part is I clear the room, loot, and later (usually) find the "notoer" dead. If anyone doubts my powers of clearing a lich infested room, ask Gator. He's been there.
I also carry an extra color coded bag that I throw my loot in. If I ever get cursed and then can't move due to being heavy, I will drop the bag. Better to lose the loot than to die with it on me. Oh, the maps I keep in my reg bag. Maps are more valuable to me than the gold.
And for giggles, I will list what I carry on my Treasure Hunter Mage and my "Galad".
Clyde - Level 3 T Hunter (almost to 4)
Weapons: About 100 of each reg. I will go through them :)
Armor: Nothing. Running and the invisible spell is my friend :)
Equipment: Just some lockpicks (about 10-20) and an extra loot bag as with loren. I never use Potions as the magery is enough to keep him alive. I never let a monster get too close even with his GM Wrestling. An Invisible Hat or Cape.
"Galad" - Super Loota
"I SEE YOU!"
Weapons: Same as Clyde
Armor: GM Leather.
Equipment: A few Greater Cures and about 10 bottles. He's a GM Alchemist and I can cook up whatever he needs at a moment's notice. An Invisible hat or cloak. An extra Loot bag and an ID wand.
I hope this has helped you all some.
I want to make a note while I got your attention.
Some folks have this notion of putting someone else down just because they choose a character name or they decide they want to dress a character a certain way. I for one hate Capes and think they suck (not too mention the lag they can cause), but I will not diss a person for that. It's not right. Respect your fellow players and how they decide to play.
If you notice, I have characters that can play as different "types" of players. I can be a looter one day, a Treasure Hunter the day before, a Merchant the next morning, a PvPer another, and a Straight PvMer two-three days later. It's how I choose top play this damn game. And you know what? It's ok. It's allowed.
I am no better nor less than you because I choose to dress a character a certain way, roleplay, PvP, Loot, PK, Noto-Kill, or sell my wares. As long as I show a measure of respect (yes, this sounds like a contradiction with the Noto-Kill, Loot and Pk aspects of my gaming experience) for my fellow player, I can live with myself.
Can you?
Hasta. |
^ top-New Korean Shard..?
[Kaara] September 6 - 1:21 PM EDT | A poster on the UO Boards read on the Korean UO website that a new shard will be opening September 8th. You can read his post here.
I don't know if this is the same as the Siege servers reported on here at UOPowergamers in August, but I am sure it's related. Any of our readers read Korean? *grin* The fact that this has not been reported on the "English" Uo.com site leads me to believe that it will not be a public shard.
I think it's time North America and Europe got a new shard each. I can only speak for Catskills but everyone seems to be complaining of overpopulation. Hell, Europeans only have 2 shards for an entire continent. |
^ top-FYI...client patch info.
[Eric] September 5 - 9:52 PM EDT | Posted to FYI at www.uo.com:
We will be releasing a client patch on Wednesday, September 5th at approximately 5:30 pm CST. This patch contains the following changes:
Disappearing macro bug fixed
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