Shayla I also have taken a break from UO for several years... I got sucked back into it somehow last month after being away for 6 years! And boy have things changed! When I am not working on re-GMing my chars on this new account, I like to go exploring to find out what all has changed. I love the new worlds, especially all the Ninja stuff, so cool... I had to make one!
To my surprise I was able to place a house within the first week of playing, however it is no 18x18, but a roadside customized two-story villa outside of Skara. So I began my shop! I am very excited, and can not wait to get my Ninja char GMed so I can take her out on the town!