June 2009


FoF: Summer Summer Summer Time

Submitted by UO_Herald on June 26, 2009 at 2:52 PM CDT
UO Five on Friday

Originally posted 26 Jun 2009 15:04:42 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

In this week's Five on Friday we have questions about Pigments of Tokuno, Black Rock, and Throwing.


To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.

Beta Invites

Submitted by UO_Herald on June 24, 2009 at 7:07 PM CDT
UO News

Originally posted 24 Jun 2009 19:55:55 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

It's that time again to check your emails for the next round of Beta invitations. We are sending them out as this is being posted. It will come from the email address "nobody@eamythic.com". Check your spam folders if you have not allowed this email address to come through. This isn't the last round so don't worry if you didn't get in this round.



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Mythic and Bioware Form New RPG/MMO Group

Submitted by UO_Herald on June 24, 2009 at 2:40 PM CDT
UO News

Originally posted 24 Jun 2009 11:06:18 by Mythic Entertainment on the UO Herald:

Today we have important news to share with the community. EA is restructuring its RPG and MMO games development into a new group that includes both Mythic and BioWare. This newly formed team will be led by Ray Muzyka, co-founder and General Manager of BioWare. With this change, Ray becomes Group General Manager of the new RPG/MMO studio group. BioWare’s other co-founder, Greg Zeschuk will become Group Creative Officer for the new RPG/MMO studio group. Rob Denton will step up as General Manager of Mythic and report to Ray. BioWare’s studios remain unchanged and continue to report to Ray.

Mark Jacobs, co-founder and current General Manager of Mythic, will leave EA on June 23, 2009. We thank Mark for his contributions at Mythic and wish him the very best going forward. Mark played a major part in the success of Mythic with his contribution as General Manager and Lead Designer of WAR.

Mythic retains a strong team led by Rob who co-founded Mythic in 1995. Rob played a critical role in the development of Dark Age of Camelot. In his previous role as COO, he was responsible for all day-to-day management of the studio including all development, operations and support.

Please join us in celebrating the union of these two award-winning studios.



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Stygian Abyss Beta Code Short Story Contest Winners!

Submitted by DaKaren on June 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM CDT
UORPC.NET

UORPC.NET would like to congratulate the winners of the Stygian Abyss Beta Code Contest! The three lucky winners are Rainfo of Pacific, Octavia of Sonoma, and Malag-aste of Great Lakes. They will each receive one code for the SA Beta test, and the enviable opportunity to help make the next UO expansion the best that it can be.



Arise, Gargoyles

by Rainfo of Pacific

Manuscript Illuminating upon Gargoyle arising, their Virtues and Principles;

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A Gargoyle's beliefs in their virtues and principles are the driving mantra of their daily lives, the essence of their mystical spirituality. At least this seems to be the case. Gargoyle's have the appearance of being divine creatures, yet somehow... primal... focused... It must be their virtues...

Whilst adventuring, when a man stumbles upon a Gargoyle, it's like a demon of the underworld, a 10-feet tall, sinewy, awe-inspiring and indeed terror-inspiring as well, with a wingspan to rival even Dragons.

When man witnesses a Gargoyle they appear to be swimming throughout the world like creatures who follow only the one-ness of their own hearts, their Passions, bridled with Control... And always, always going about their life with Diligence.

If someone were to stumble upon such a Gargoyle he'd notice a certain characteristic -- that besides bearing a resemblance akin to overgrown Mongbats mixed with the most ferocious of Demons, Gargoyles have a definite one-ness about them... As if they always know where they're going.

The attunement to their principles brings them great strength:

A Gargoyle adheres, devoutly, to Control, Passion, and Diligence. Above all of the Virtues, these are the three Principles of Gargoyles.

Control - the Gargoyle's nature of seeking the upper hand....

Passion - their emotional fire, It takes them where they go, It keeps them alive... Wanting more...

Diligence - Gargoyle's never give up.

'Tis true. Their Direction is relentless, like the swiftest of arrows, from which there is no possibility of return. Yet they are not only fierce warriors. They have their own spell-casting art, that of Mysticism... An ancient body of magic.

Order arises from Chaos, and when Order is lost, Chaos returns as Gargoyle Berserk.

And again, their virtues drive them: With Feeling they awake with livelyness; During the night, they rule with Persistence; Balance, through thick and thin, because what goes up must come down.

They strive for Achievement... Winning their battles... Attacking with their Bladeweaving with only the swiftest Precision, yes, Precision... They wield the cutting edge of only the most elite powers ever...

And yet, Order and Singularity together, because Order indicates Absence of Control, and Singularity indicates Control over One-self, contradicting one another, yet simultaneously, coexisting as Virtues...

Indeed, they are beings of great principles. Alas, these are not Stone Gargoyles of that man would see stooped upon the ramparts of a castle; Watchful Guardians they may be, the living Breathing Race of Gargoyles is another beast entirely... Soon with the Stygian Abyss.... You will know...

The Gargoyles are gathering... Singularity amassing into Order... The One into Many... Arising... They are coming!

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In the dark of night, Rokuno the Gargoyle sips a bitter ale and flexes his wings, contemplating on the routines he will go about in his night... Meditating upon himself, he prepares to go out on a hunt. In the dark of the night, his blades sharpened, the Gargoyle virtues bring him great strength, and his soul at peace; then, he unleashes his fury upon the world, and calls his brethren.

"Arise, Gargoyles!"



Humility

by Octavia of Sonoma

Tis I Octavia simple Shepherd herding the lands of Sonoma day in and day out. Shepherding to me is a lot of thankless work, being responsible for such a large herd, getting them around to different food and water sources to keep my herd strong, and protecting them from the fouler things in this land. Tis a job where I don't recieve the Bard's songs of praise for my victories or orders from the Faction Leaders for there next conquest, but a simple person like me needs not those things to know that I am making a difference in this world. A Shepherd does there job because they know if no one else does it that the animals will suffer, and in the end the harmony of the world and the creatures in it determines the success of the fighters, mages, and business men of the land. I do my job for the world I live in because it needs to be done, pure and simple, I never expect to recieve anything for my time, I give because I can.



Valor

by Malag-aste of Great Lakes

What follows is the true meaning of Valor. Casca tell us that the Law of Valor - is that Citizens must accept any challenge. What is he thinking? Any challenge? I say no. Not every challenge. The only challenge we face now is how to remove this false king. The True meaning of Valor is based on the principles of Courage, Love and Truth. And Truth will show that Casca is not fit to rule. So first off what is the real meaning of Valor as taught by Lord British?

Lord British taught that us that, Valor is derived from Courage. It symbolized by the sword and the color red. Its opposing anti-virtue is to be Dastardly and the opposing dungeon is Destard. The anti-class is the Dragon. Its original class is the fighter. Jhelom is the City of Valor. Which seems to make sense as Jhelom is where many train to fight in the pits. Though merely training in skills of battle do not give one Valor. Anyone may be skilled in battle even those who are dastardly. Speaking the Mantra of Ra activates the power of this shrine. Geoffrey is the companion of Valor. Valor is the courage to take action in support of one's convictions. The tale of Geoffrey's courage is mighty indeed, to face a dragon with naught but his skin and a tiny blade. Such courage indeed Valor is something that indeed I hope to have.

In these coming times of darkness when we are invaded by the likes of the Six, the Vanguad, and the very throne is held by someone who has twisted the laws of Virtue into something evil and indeed almost dastardly, we need Valor. We need people who are willing to stand up against this false self declared King and show true courage. For it will take true courage to overcome such odds. Courage to stand up and do what is right for Britannia and for Lord British and all the convictions that his Kingdom was built upon. I wonder how many have such courage. Courage to oppose the false lord, courage to stand up for Lord British and the True Virtues that he taught us, not the false ones presented by Casca. I know that I as a Knight of Virtue and a member of the High Council of Britannia hope to have such Courage. I pray I am not alone.

Perhaps this book of Valor and its true meaning will spark others to stand up and show courage against the atrocities that Casca has brought to the city of Britain and the Kingdom of Lord British. Perhaps others will find they have Valor and join us in denouncing this false Lord Casca and help to restore the true virtues to the lands. Who better to rise up against this lunacy than the very Citizens who are loyal to Britain? Who will join the ranks of true virtue? Are there others who have the courage to speak out? We can only hope.



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Gargish Dictionary

Submitted by UO_Herald on June 19, 2009 at 2:22 PM CDT
UO News

Originally posted 19 Jun 2009 14:53:50 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

It's time to brush up on your gargish before Stygian Abyss Launches! You can do so now with the Gargish Dictionary. It's located in the playguide and separated in alphabetical order. We've added an "English to Gargish" section and a "Gargish to English" section. Both are separated in sections.

To get to the Playguide click the button on the left navigation bar or just click here.



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Treasures of Tokuno III

Submitted by UO_Herald on June 19, 2009 at 2:15 PM CDT
UO Community News

Originally posted 19 Jun 2009 14:32:17 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

From the depths of storm-tossed seas shrouded in an unending mist rises an event of epic proportions: the Treasures of Tokuno return!


Seek out the lost wealth of the Empire across verdant field, icy wasteland, and within the darkest recesses of dungeons most foul! This rare event yields the most extraordinary of rewards for those who dare step forward to heed the call.

All New Features:

  • 10 completely new rare dyes of dazzling hues
  • A special minor artifact: “Leurocian’s Mempo of Fortune”

    Note: Trial accounts cannot are ineligible for this special event

    To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.

  • FoF: Three Times the Charm

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 19, 2009 at 2:08 PM CDT
    UO Five on Friday

    Originally posted 19 Jun 2009 14:31:59 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    In this week's Five on Friday we cover Flying, the Global chat system for the SA client, and ghosts in Despise.


    To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.

    48 Hours until the Stygian Abyss Beta contest ends!

    Submitted by DaKaren on June 18, 2009 at 10:01 PM CDT
    UORPC.NET

    Time is running out to send in your Virtue related short story for the UORPC.NET Stygian Abyss Beta code contest!

    Three talented winners will receive one (1) Stygian Abyss Beta Code!

    Rules for the contest are simple:

    1) Register on the Forums with a valid email address

    2) Write a short story relating to the Virtues (Britannian, Gargoyle, or Anti-Virtue)

    3) Email your story (from the email you used to register) to contests AT uorpc.net by Saturday, June 20th at 10pm CST (Please include your character name and shard at the top.)

    Stories will be judged on creativity, originality, and how well the story reflects on the core of the Virtue (or Principle) chosen.

    Entries will be judged by midnight on Sunday, June 21st. Three winners will be announced on this site on Monday, June 22nd at noon (CST). Each will receive one (1) Stygian Abyss Beta Code and their story will be featured on the main page of UORPC.NET. All entries will posted in the forums after the winners are announced.

    Entries recieved after 10pm CST on Saturday, June 20th will NOT be eligable.



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    Royal Decree

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM CDT
    BNN

    Originally posted June 18, 2009 by Tim “Draconi” Cotten on the UO Herald:

    Aiding the Empire of Tokuno

    It is hereby declared by royal decree that the people of Britannia shall assist the Empire of Tokuno with the incursion of hostile beasts that once again have begun roaming their lands, stealing their wealth and spreading destruction.

    The Treasures of Tokuno must be redeemed from these foul monsters by any means, be it blade or spell! Speak with Ihara Soko, the Imperial Minister of Trade in Zento, should you recover any lost artifacts of the Empire.

    By the hand of your Sovereign and Lord, Casca



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    Publish 58.8

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 18, 2009 at 4:11 PM CDT
    UO Publishes

    Originally posted 18 Jun 2009 15:15:40 EST by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    Pub 58.8 will be live after your next Shard Maintenance.

    To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.

    Distracting Decisions

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 17, 2009 at 5:23 PM CDT
    BNN

    Originally posted 17 Jun 2009 18:04:49 by Tim “Draconi” Cotten on the UO Herald:

    Three figures emerged from the darkness, displacing the stagnant air that had long ago settled in the catacombs. Their sudden entrance was unmarked by the usual din of sound and light that accompanies teleportation – unlike the haughty mages of humans and elves they were not bound by tradition, circle, or spell.

    Indeed, they defied physical existence, or perhaps even transcended it. Under their hooded visage lay burning coals instead of eyes. Billowing cloaks tossed by an unseen wind held nothingness, yet a nothingness that filled and defined them.

    They resembled mankind only because from man’s heart was born the darkness they embodied. They were the antithesis of Virtue, the despoilers of Lord British’s legacy.

    The Shadowlords.

    “The search continues.”

    The voice was female, soft and alluring, subtle. Any mortal might be ensnared by such a siren voice, lured to do the bidding of Fear and Betrayal incarnate. She was Nosfentor, the Shadowlord of Cowardice.

    “It must be found.”

    A second voice, this time male, had rejoined her brief statement. The words seeped through the air on hidden currents, circling and twisting amongst each other; convincing words, sincere words. He was Faulinei, the Shadowlord of Falsehood.

    “Yes.”

    The third and final of the three spoke. The terse response penetrated the depths of the catacombs like steel, carried onward without echo and then lost. He was Astaroth, the Shadowlord of Hatred.

    Nosfentor stretched forth her voice again, motioning as she did so. Beneath her Sosaria appeared, like a map being unrolled upon a table.

    “We are interfered with.” She pointed to the capital city of Britain and a glow overtook the slumbering town. “There.”

    The other two regarded the pinprick of light below.

    “Yet our servants have performed… adequately,” began Faulinei.

    “Have they?” Astaroth interrupted, daring the other two to contradict.

    The Eight Cities of Virtue had been besieged, their peoples slaughtered, the barriers between Felucca and Trammel weakened – Trammel itself invaded, then lost and sealed off again.

    This had been foreseen, as the Shadowlords were not prepared to begin their dark work in earnest until the last artifact binding their powers was found. Yet their search had been in vain, none of the cities had held it, and so their methods changed.

    “Britannia, old and new alike, is all but ours,” replied Faulinei.

    “What of the rest?”

    “There are too many… complications,” Nosfentor replied quietly; a hint of complaint.

    “Agreed,” the others replied.

    For a time they regarded the world below.

    “Let us distract them. That our agents become free to pursue their tasks, and end this interference.”

    “It must be something small, lest our hand is discovered early.”

    “Let me, then.”

    This time it was Faulinei who reached out, speaking into the mind of his chosen servant, commanding him to make… arrangements.



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    Search Feature added to the News Archive

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 16, 2009 at 3:39 PM CDT
    UO News

    Originally posted 16 Jun 2009 12:26:09 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    We have added a search feature to the news archives. To use the search feature scroll to the bottom of the UO Herald home page and click on "View News Archives". A search box will be at the right hand side of the news section. Due to this feature we have condensed the page numbers to show small groups of pages at a time.



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    Playguide Update

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM CDT
    UO News

    Originally posted 15 Jun 2009 19:44:09 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    We have updated the playguide with a download and installation section. It now has direct links to both the Classic Client and the Kingdom Reborn Client. It also provides detailed instructions for installation for both clients. You can check it out here.



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    FoF: Have a great weekend!

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 12, 2009 at 3:52 PM CDT
    UO Five on Friday

    Originally posted 12 Jun 2009 16:07:10 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    In this week's Five on Friday we cover Powerscrolls, unraveling jewelry, and the special move Feint.

    To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.

    Stygian Abyss Beta Code Contest!

    Submitted by DaKaren on June 12, 2009 at 1:57 PM CDT
    UORPC.NET

    The Ultima Online Roleplaying Community site would like to announce a Virtue Short Story Contest! Three talented winners will receive one (1) Stygian Abyss Beta Code!

    Rules for the contest are simple:

    1) Register on the Forums with a valid email address

    2) Write a short story relating to the Virtues (Britannian, Gargoyle, or Anti-Virtue)

    3) Email your story (from the email you used to register) to contests AT uorpc.net by Saturday, June 20th at 10pm CST (Please include your character name and shard at the top.)

    Stories will be judged on creativity, originality, and how well the story reflects on the core of the Virtue (or Principle) chosen.

    Entries will be judged by midnight on Sunday, June 21st. Three winners will be announced on this site on Monday, June 22nd at noon (CST). Each will receive one (1) Stygian Abyss Beta Code and their story will be featured on the main page of UORPC.NET. All entries will posted in the forums after the winners are announced.

    Good luck!



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    Attention Beta Testers

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM CDT
    UO Development

    Originally posted 12 Jun 2009 18:26:25 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    Check the internal boards for a new publish announcement.

    Have a great weekend!!

    Catskills and Napa Valley Shard Issues

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 8, 2009 at 10:27 PM CDT
    UO News

    Originally posted 08 Jun 2009 10:10:59 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    At this time Napa Valley and Catskills have an unexpected down time. At this time we do not have an estimated time for when they will be up. We apologize for any convenience regarding this. We will bring you an update within 2 hours of their status.

    Update 10:24 AM EST: Napa Valley is back up and running.

    Update 1:22 PM EST: Catskills is still going through an unexpected downtime. We have been informed that Catskills will be available to players within the next hour. Once again we apologize for this inconvenience.

    Update 2:35pm EST: There were some unexpected issues that have come up and we expect the shard to come back at any moment. We have found out that there is a 24 hour revert due to the issues that have happened. This should not affect code redemption or shard transfers. We apologize for the inconveinience as GMs are not able to assist with lost items.

    Update 3:53pm EST: we are still experiencing issues with Catskills. This has taken a lot longer than expected. I will post an update to this no later than 5:30pm EST.

    Update 5:43pm EST: Catskills is back up and running. We apologize for the delay and inconvenience.

    FoF: Beta Launch

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM CDT
    UO Five on Friday

    Originally posted 05 Jun 2009 16:19:40 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    In this week's Five on Friday we cover Gargolye flying abilities, Doom Gauntlet, and skill points on Jewelry.

    To read the full article on the forums, click HERE.



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    Beta Update

    Submitted by UO_Herald on June 4, 2009 at 8:33 PM CDT
    UO News

    Originally posted 04 Jun 2009 21:23:30 by Chrissay Zeeman on the UO Herald:

    Whew it looks like all of our T's are crossed and we have dotted our I's. We have sent out the first round of invitations!! We will have few rounds of invitations so if you didn't make it into this round there are pleanty of chances to get into the beta. The email it will be sent from is "nobody@mythic.com"so be sure to check your spam folders.



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    Britannian Time

    Submitted by DaKaren on June 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM CDT
    UORPC.NET

    The Community Times, GL Tribune, and the GL Events Calendar now display the Britannian month and year according to the prevailing 12:1 temporal asynchronicity between Sosaria and Earth. (i.e. Time in Sosaria moves 12 times faster than it does on Earth, leading to 1 year in Britannia for every 1 month on Earth.)

    Thanks go to Ra'Dian Fl'Gith for porting the Tomes of Sosaria time conversion code to PHP!



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