Server Patch 0.30

2023-12-17 00:00:00 -0600

December 17 2023

This patch includes a very small and minor client patch. Please restart the launcher to download.

General

  • EVs and BS no longer can be controlled or enhanced by spirit speak (revert from previous patch), however they still won’t attack you if you’re a spirit summoner
  • Changed the base dark gray system font hue to a brighter hue
  • Fixed issue with achievements and other customizations not saving correctly
  • Added Moonglow, Trinsic, Serpent’s Hold, Skara Brae, and Paws as starting towns
  • Moved Dawn (Event Center) from Trammel to Felucca
  • Added additional checks in Dawn to prevent harmful actions (spells, corpse looting, etc.)
  • Changed the hue on spirit summons (on the fence with it)
  • Removed horse stamina loss

Pirate Map Changes

  • Pirate cannons won’t shoot the dead
  • You cannot open another pirate map within a pirate map instance
  • If a pirate map instance is abandoned (player count hits 0), the instance will reset in 15 seconds, instead of 5 minutes if you complete or fail

Stealth

  • If you use stealth and are over 80 and have 100 hiding, it will hide you and allow you to start moving. All hiding and stealth checks apply
  • If you have over 80 stealth, you can enable auto-stealth, which will re-stealth you if you exceed your max steps outside the 10 second delay window
  • The auto-stealth option can be enabled/disabled via single-click on your character
  • A system message will tell you how many stealth steps you have left
  • Added button to disguise kit to move disguise before 2 hour timer expires

Capture the Flag

  • Fixed issue with potions being consumed in CTF
  • Updated the CTF scoreboard
  • While signed up for CTF, you will get a message letting you know how much time is left before the game starts
  • Reduced wait time between CTF games to 5 minutes (from 10 minutes)
  • You cannot hide with the CTF flag in your pack (you can still hide without the flag)
  • Fixed issue with CTF flag sometimes insta-returning when dropped by a player
  • Prevent boats from being placed in the CTF arena
  • If you kill yourself in CTF, you don’t receive any points
  • Summoning spells are now blocked in CTF

New Dawn Website Launch

2023-12-17 00:00:00 -0600

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the official website for New Dawn, the upcoming Ultima Online project set in Britannia 100 years after the Codex War.

For those unfamiliar with the project, New Dawn is a passion project seeking to expand on the rich lore and universe of the Ultima series. It takes place in an alternate timeline based on the events of Ultima V and VI, during the aftermath of the Codex War that ravaged Britannia for 25 years.

To learn more, check out the FAQ and History & Lore pages.

The website launched today is just a basic site to provide some history and backstory to set the stage for New Dawn. You can learn about:

  • The Prologue, describing the Codex War and its aftermath
  • An Introduction to the state of Britannia leading into the New Dawn Era
  • Our Code of Conduct, End-User License Agreement, and Privacy Notice
  • In addition to the background content, the site will be home to dev blogs detailing the progress as the world of New Dawn is built. You’ll find updates on content creation, in-development screenshots and artwork, and other information related to New Dawn.