I started typing this out before Diop answered and it took me ages to get the links ,so I am still going to post it
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Not intended to over ride your replky Dip
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Originally Posted by dxd  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. |
First of all ,welcome to the UOForums
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1) Do you need ALL of the expsansions pack released for UO or is there a bare minimum you can get by with?
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Some one will correct me if i am wrong,but I am almost sure if you buy the last expansion [AOS] you will have all you need.
Apart from you will need to to purchase Mondains Legacy if you want access to new tiles,dungeons and quests.
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2) Is ICQ still the most popular game chat messenger or can you use MSN?
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Yes ,though a lot of people use other programmes too, alongside ICQ ie,Msn, Skype,Ventrilo.
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3) Are there any newbie guids that actively recruit on Europa? (as i havent got a scooby as to what im doing atm  )
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I dont know of any guilds that only take new players,but a LOT of guilds will take a new player and help them get started with skills,houses,etc.
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4) What are the essential websites for information / researching UO classes etc and learning swifter ways to raise your skills ?  |
There are two official fan sites ,this being the best of them,and also several UO sites ie Stratics,UO.com
I will post some links at the end of this post for you to link too .
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5) What is the average *active* current player population on Europa ?
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It depends very much on your playstyle and what/who your character 'is'.
Some areas /guilds are more active than others.
I will also link you to a site where most of the RP community guilds are at the end of this post
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6) Is the game now money and item driven as i have read about ?
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Honestly ??.................Yes
There are a heck of a lot of players out their in it purely for the scams/dupes etc.
HOWEVER the issue is being dealt with by the team, and if you go to Punkbuster you will see one of the plans.
Recently around 180 accounts were banned and 5 billon in gold removed from the game.
That imo was quite a start to dealing with the issues.
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Im sure i have more questions but for the sake of the length of this thread ill hold off.
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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.
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Yes I began playing a little pre Aos,in the game,and whilst i have disliked all the expansions but ML I am still an avid player,
UO Is the only game I have or will probably play.
Useful Links
General UO Discussion
http://www.uoforums.com/ultima-online-general-discussion-f281/
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http://www.uoforums.com/uo-skills-f681/
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http://www.uoforums.com/a-f674/ http://boards.stratics.com/php-bin/u...d=uonewplayers
5] NB. These are Roleplaying orientated guilds,though they do do other activities.
http://www.f4g.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=108
Other types of guilds.ie, PvP /Artie hunters etc can be found here
http://www.f4g.net/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=4
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http://www.uoforums.com/a-f1042/
There are also shard specific forums
here
If you have any more questions dont hesitate to ask on the forums.
Also you can send me [ or anyone else ] a PM by clicking on my name at the top left of this post and select 'send a PM'.
My ICQ number is in my profile also
Enjoy your return to UO what ever you decide to do, and dont forget there is a great source of players here some new and some Vets who are more than willing to help vout .
Tabbitha
Grandmaster
Knights Hospitaller