As we approach the end of 2024, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for being part of this incredible journey. Your support and time has been greatly appreciated and we hope you’re excited to play the shard we’re building together.
Our Alpha testers have been vigorously testing core systems for Ultima Online along with scouring the land for map or NPC related issues. We’ve seen some awfully silly bugs from Innkeepers who enjoy the sights of murder to people placing houses in unsuspecting places!
We’ve had group gatherings to test combat for refining melee damage, stamina drain, archery speed, and other combat mechanics. These gatherings have been instrumental in fine-tuning the balance and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all.
Visit Duff the Blacksmith at WBB
A new NPC has been added to Britain bank to offer our Alpha testers access to full suits of armor.
- Double-click Duff and select an armor type. You’ll receive a bag of armor of the chosen type.
- Drag and drop the bag onto Duff and he’ll make all of the items in the bag exceptional.
- If you have your own items, you can drag and drop those on to Duff, and he’ll make them exceptional (if they can be made exceptional).
Abridged Patch Notes from Alpha Phase 2
Combat & Magery Changes
- Crushing blows will do 175% damage instead of 200% damage to avoid 100+ damage hits.
- Explosion & energy bolt have had their max damage reduced to avoid 100+ damage combos.
- Explosion potions are no longer invisible when thrown on the ground.
- Ranged weapons will shoot faster after stopping.
- Macing weapons will drain stamina and wearables’ durability faster.
Loot, NPC & Vendor Changes
- NPC shopkeeps will pay less gold for items than previously.
- Vendors will sell players the same hued item that appears in the shopping list.
- Real estate brokers will buy house deeds for 90% of sale price.
- Tinkerers and provisioners will sell skillets.
- Provisioners will not sell plant bowls.
- MIB/SOS have had their loot tables reworked (gold reduced considerably).
- Crystalline Blackrock will no longer drop on special ore elementals.
- Mage Guildmasters will no longer offer to convert mage armor.
- Balrons will always drop a magic broadsword.
- SpectralArmour will always drop a magic sword.
- Various undead casters will be easier.
Item & Skill Changes
- Fishing with a full pack will drop the loot at your feet.
- Detect hidden will reveal trapped containers.
- Carpenters with a tinkering skill over 50 will auto-create keys for crafted containers.
- Barding skills will remember your last used instrument between play sessions.
- Items will no longer be place-able on doors.
The Northwest Pole
While the shard is still in Alpha, we wanted to offer our Alpha testers an opportunity to take a break from testing to explore a small Winterland. The minions at the Northwest Pole have a chance of dropping equip-able fake Santa Hair & Beards for your character.
Tides of Power: Coming Spring 2025
The Alpha testing phase will continue until January 25th, giving us more time to polish and enhance the shard.
We’re excited to announce that Open Beta testing is expected to begin in late February or early March, marking a major milestone in our development.
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