Ultima Online provides a lot of possibilities. New players may find themselves a bit overwhelmed at a first glance.
Even as a veteran player, I learn new things about the game on a regular basis.
This guide aims to help you get started quickly and navigate some of the peculiar quirks, we love and hate about
the game.
UO started in 1997, so
Ultima Online Intro Video
Sometimes people do not get to see the intro video, when they start
the game the first time. You can watch it here:
Todo
Accounts
reactivate closed account - link account to itself!?
Creating Your EA and UO Accounts
Free vs. Subscribed Account
Buying Game Time and Addons
Basics
Classic vs. Enhanced Client
Common Terms and Abbreviations
Skill Templates, Stats, Caps
Getting Started
As in many other MMORPGs, you can pick up various professions. I will not try to explain all of
it, but rather guide you through one specific character setup, that will make it easy to explore the world
and start learning the specifics.
Creating Your First Characer
Choosing a Shard
Banking and Trade
Buying from NPC vendors
Learning Additional Skills (NPC Trainers)
Earning Your First Gold (Mining)
Item Insurance
Getting Around
Geography of Sosaria (Facets)
Public Moon Gates
Recall Runes and Rune Books
Public Rune Libraries
Pets, Stables, Bonding
Communication
Talking to Other Players
Parties
Public Shard Chat (Getting Help)
Global Chat (Cross-Shard, Friends List)
Finding a Guild
Play Styles
Power Gamer
Role Player
Crafter
Trader
Murderer (PvP)
Additional Information
Getting Back Your Old Account
Further Reading and Ressources (uoguide, stratics)
