¶ Announcements from UO Strange Earth, a very retro, and fresh shard!
At UO Strange Earth, we're not just another shard – we're a community-driven haven for passionate UO players who crave a balanced and immersive gaming experience. We believe in longevity, not quick fixes, and we're here to stay.
While our journey began years ago, it wasn't until early 2023 that UO Strange Earth opened its gates to the public, inviting players from all walks of life to join our adventure. Since then, we've been hard at work, weaving in a tapestry of quality-of-life improvements and innovative systems to enhance your gameplay.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of Ultima Online, we're here to welcome you with open arms. To help you get started, we offer personalized welcome letter and comprehensive guides to ensure you have everything you need to make your journey here epic!
Behold, some amazing shard updates to help enhance your every day game play 🧙♂️. I personally worked days on making some of these changes come to life 🪄 .
System Maintenance,
The shard will now undergo automatic weekly restarts every Friday at 11:55 PM MST for routine maintenance and optimization purposes. This ensures a smoother gameplay experience and resolves any lingering issues.
Small Dragon boat facing west previously was missing some images that belonged to the boat. This has now been corrected.
Gameplay Balancing,
Pirate Ships cannon damage has been tactically reduced by 20% to promote more strategic engagements on the high seas. Players can now navigate encounters with these formidable adversaries with greater confidence.
Pirate Ships and merchant vessels have enhanced their treasure hoards by adding an additional chest on their top deck. These chests come in various rarities, promising adventurers greater rewards for their daring exploits.
Quality of Life Improvements,
The Strange-Earth Skill Stone has been upgraded to offer adventurers more save slots, empowering players to diversify their skill sets and experiment with different playstyles. This enhancement provides greater flexibility and customization options for character development.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback as we strive to create an immersive MMORPG environment.
Hello, adventurers! Get ready to dive into a world of excitement with our latest patch release. We've packed this update with goodies that'll have you exploring, battling, and building like never before. Check out what's in store:
🏠 We're slashing prices on custom award-winning houses! Now you can snag your dream home for a fraction of the cost. Say goodbye to sky-high price tags and hello to affordable luxury living! Previous rates were in the 10’s of millions, now they are just in the millions.
⚔️ Watch out, GMs now have the power to grant special weapon attacks to monsters, adding an extra layer of challenge and thrill to your encounters.
📚 More advanced web stones for wiki references has been built on the back end. Staff will need time to deploy these. Ideally this will make dive deeper into the lore and strategies of your favorite quests and monsters all the easier.
🎁 6-Month account milestone received a brand-new reward gump!
🔮 We've given the mythic token a major upgrade with enhanced logic checks, making it a breeze to use. We also raised the cut off limits from 200 to 600.
🐂 We've dialed back the drop rate of PrizedBulls from 100% to a more balanced 10%. Get ready to work for those coveted rewards!
🏰 We've spotted a missing sprite on house ladders, but fear not! A quick client patch will have you climbing to new heights in no time.
🌐Updates to the Wiki and main UOSE page mean easier access to connection info. Navigate the realms with ease and embark on your next adventure without a hitch!
🐛Small Dragon boat has a sprite bug anytime the boat is pointing west ward. Staff is working on a fix which should be included in the next patch.
As always, thank you for choosing SE as your home shard 🧙♂️
I was able to sneak some updates out to the shard this morning. Below is a brief rundown. Enhancements,
Player Corps Decay Timer: Adjusted the decay timer for player corpses from 14 minutes to 20 minutes, providing players with a more reasonable window to retrieve their belongings.
Item Decay Rate: Increased the decay rate of items thrown on the ground from 1 hour to 2 hours, allowing players more time to recover dropped items.
"All Follow Me" Pet Command: Improved the responsiveness of the "All follow me" pet command, enabling pets to follow players more quickly, even while riding mounts.
Interior Decorator now has the ability to move placed decorative items, enhancing the customization options for players' homes.
Powerscroll Reward Picker which some players have received from staff events has been adjusted from offering a PS for every skill possible to only the skills that support PS.
Bug Fixes,
Saber-toothed Tigers, Corrected an issue where Saber-toothed Tigers were spawning with 0 skill points in healing, making it challenging for players to train them effectively.
TamersLittleHelper Adjustments: Limited the number of tamable creatures that can be summoned by the TamersLittleHelper to a total of 7. Additionally, summoned creatures will no longer despawn when standing within 1 tile of the helper. They will now only despawn if successfully tamed, after 2 minutes, or if players move away from the helper.
Treasure Map Decoder contained a bug where the treasure map decoder would cause a shard crash when targeting a player. This issue has been resolved, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience for all players.
We appreciate your continued support and hope these updates enhance your gaming experience on UOSE. Should you encounter any further issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. 🧙♂️
We are thrilled to introduce three new members to our team who will be supporting Strange Earth. Please welcome ZeroCool and SigDude, who will be joining our scripting team to assist with bug hunting, code enhancement, and overall backend improvements. Additionally, we have Decaf on board, who will be spearheading our Public Relations efforts and serving as our dedicated Event Coordinator.
While we prepare for a formal welcome ceremony, you may already encounter ZeroCool, Decaf, and SigDude actively contributing to Strange-Earth. Their dedication and expertise promise exciting developments ahead. I am personally ecstatic about their addition to the team and look forward to achieving great heights together.
We're thrilled to have you join us for this latest round of improvements and tweaks! While this update might be a tad smaller in size, it's packed with goodies that we think you'll love.
Our shard's time has been dialed back to Mountain Standard Time (MST) from UTC. Curious? Type [timestamp to see our real-time clock in action!
We've bid farewell to the Age system. It was collecting dust and not getting the love it deserved. So, say goodbye with us! 👋
Sneaky deco updates have been happening behind the scenes in anticipation of Memorial Day. Stay tuned for some festive surprises!
Our incredible support staff now have even more GM commands at their fingertips. They're the real heroes behind the curtain, and we're giving them the tools they need to keep things running smoothly.
The classic Invasion System has been included but is not ready for the mass (Staff and I want to put more work into it so its more Strange).
Grubbers, grubbers everywhere! We've upped the ante on IDOC events by unleashing a flood of these little critters. It's like a treasure hunt, but with more chaos!
Blackthorn's dungeon had some crazy features linked to it that are not well known or documented: going afk 2min here causes players to become unhidden, dealt deadly poison, and teleported to a random jail cell filled with monsters. This concept has been captured so that one day it might be reused for an UBER dungeon.
Going forward Blackthorn's afk dungeon features have been dialed back. Going afk for 15 minutes will trigger a system message, some special effects around your adventure followed by being whisked away to safety.
We've shaken things up this season with a revamped set of vote rewards and an all-new showcase setup! Head over to Luna and check out the new entrance, or stop by our YouTube channel to see what's going: latest Rewards Showcase video.
Located in Luna bank is our latest Cpt John's Hat Exchange! Acquire a fresh version of the iconic hat with a delightful twist that's sure to turn heads. Don't wait too long; these hats are flying off the shelves faster than ever!
Prepare for monster-bashing mayhem as we released a seasonal spring time quest giver by the name of Dave. The journey Dave will have you embark on is not for the faint of heart.
I'm also excited to share that some vintage tamables have returned. Dust off your taming skills and prepare to add these creatures to your collection:
🌈 Step right up, fellow travelers of Strange-earth!
Have you been hoarding those elusive treasures from the mischievous leprechauns? Well, now's your chance to cash in and claim your exclusive seasonal goodies! Trade in your gleaming gold and prized four-leaf clovers for a special rewards that'll make your adventures even more enchanting.
The clock is ticking as the New Haven leprechauns are set to vanish on the 24th!
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity - let the leprechaun loot frenzy begin! 🍀
We are thrilled to announce the completion of a major overhaul and rebuilding effort for the UOSE wiki! Over the past few weeks, I personally have been hard at work updating and enhancing the wiki to provide you with a more informative and user-friendly resource.
With over 88 pages updated in some manner, the new wiki now features more accurate information, intuitive navigation, and an abundance of images to enhance your browsing experience. Whether you're researching custom content, exploring game mechanics, or seeking tips and strategies, our wiki is your go-to lifeline for all things Strange-earth.
We highly recommend bookmarking the wiki for easy access whenever you need to delve into the depths of our custom content. As our community continues to grow, so too will our wiki, serving as an invaluable repository of knowledge for both newcomers and seasoned veterans alike.
We are immensely grateful for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for our shard. Your presence and participation make our community vibrant and exciting, and we can't wait to embark on this journey with you into the future.
Thank you for being a part of the Strange-earth experience. Here's to many more adventures together!
Lots of updates went live this morning. Here is a brief recap on some of them 🧙♂️ .
IDOC & StorageKey have now been expanded upon to offer more QoL entries - Compliments of Blick
Arrowless Chicken Training Bow is now live and can be retrieved from the newbie training area - Compliments of Pyslus
A mini egg hunt of sorts has been activated called the "White Rabbit". To get started, just say the words "White Rabbit" next to an NPC
Black Market Rewards now includes Hooks Shield
Small imbuing jewelry bug has now been addressed
Update on our wiki. Some of you might have noticed there are lots of missing images. We found backups of them but instead of just pasting them back, we are going through and overhauling the wiki. Its currently in a draft format but stay tuned in as this new revision is going to be even more user friendly and informative.
Until our next epic hangout, safe adventures everybody!