Hi folks,

I have returned back to UO for a trial period, i used to play during the renaissance period before all the new expsansions were introduced. I have reactivated my old acount to see how the old UO world still compares to my old memories. My account is on the Europa shard, and im a UK based player. Ill list my questions / queries below for ease of answers.

1) Do you need ALL of the expsansions pack released for UO or is there a bare minimum you can get by with?

2) Is ICQ still the most popular game chat messenger or can you use MSN?

3) Are there any newbie guids that actively recruit on Europa? (as i havent got a scooby as to what im doing atm )

4) What are the essential websites for information / researching UO classes etc and learning swifter ways to raise your skills ?

5) What is the average *active* current player population on Europa ?

6) Is the game now money and item driven as i have read about ?

Im sure i have more questions but for the sake of the length of this thread ill hold off.

The UO of old still fills my mind with fond memories, and i do understand that the game has changed ALOT since my old time. However, no matter how many MMORPg's ive played UO always had the edge for me interms of gameplay.

To make my mind up wether to purchase ML or any of the other exspansions, i think i need to be shown the ropes again.

txs for your time

dxd