¶ 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!
~ Hephaestus & Team
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Patch release notes 9/1/24
Greetings Strange-Earth Adventurers, With the seasons changing, so does our in-game content! As we transition into fall, beware of the eerie atmosphere across the shard. If you die anywhere on Strange-Earth UO (UOSE), your corpse now has a chance to be resurrected in a random graveyard. Track down and slay your resurrected corpse for a chance at random rewards! Additionally, the Fall area in Malas is now open. This region leads to mines, a town, and a dungeon. Be sure to explore the area as new secrets may await you. The Fall voting area is still under construction, but I expect to publish it within the next day, so stay tuned! Regarding the ClassicUO client, recent restructuring has caused some in-game display issues. Until a stable version is released, I recommend rolling back to version 1.0.0.0. To do so, select client backups and apply this version, but remember to close all Ultima Online clients on your computer before proceeding. (See screenshot) Other Updates:
- Umbra Mint has been added to the Crystal Portal.
- Bonus Harvest Resources now have colorful call-outs in your journal and on screen.
- Fixed a bug with long-term pet bonding (7 days).
- Fixed a bug with the Transmog Potion.
- Seared Fire Ant Goo, Hydra Scale, Boura Skin, and Concentrated Sap can now be stacked.
- Concentrated Sap can also be stored in the wood key and placed into a commodity deed.
- Raised the drop rate for Rare Serpent Eggs.
- Fixed the display name bug on Commodity Deeds.-Corrected typos in descriptions for Perfect Amethyst Gem, Perfect Diamond Gem, Flawed Diamond Gem, and Powerscroll Pickers.
- Resolved the Omni World Portal pet teleporting bug.
Thank you for being part of the Strange-Earth community, and Happy adventuring!
¶ decaf Event update 7/13/24
Hail inhabitants of Strange-Earth! I am excited to announce the release of the Deep Dungeon Summer Event. A gate in Luna has been provided to the Deep Dungeon where the following are available:
- Soulbound Swashbucklers now spawn with a small % chance to drop event tokens.
- Sunken Treasure Chests now spawn hourly with many goodies inside including event tokens, flawed gems, mythic crafting ingredients, and a rare seasonal decoration. Every chest will hold something different. Bring your lockpicks!
- The Winch for the "Exploring the Deep" quest has been fixed allowing you to fight the 3 bosses that spawn. More info on that quest here: https://www.uoguide.com/Exploring_the_Deep
¶ Patch release notes 7/5/24
Brave Adventurers of Strange-Earth,
As we embark on another month of adventures, we find ourselves at the cusp of new opportunities. Each month brings us a fresh start, a chance to rise higher and make our mark. And today, I call upon you to seize this moment and cast your daily votes for Strange-Earth.
Voting for our shard is more than just a click; it’s a powerful way to help our community grow and flourish. Each vote brings us visibility, attracting new players who will join our ranks, bring fresh energy, and contribute to our ever-evolving world.
Your dedication and support are the backbone of Strange-Earth. Every vote you cast strengthens our community and propels us towards greatness. And as a token of our gratitude, there are wonderful rewards awaiting you for your efforts. Your daily votes not only benefit our shard but also bring you closer to these exciting rewards.
Remember, each month the votes reset, giving us a renewed opportunity to showcase the strength and unity of our community. Let’s make each vote count and show the world the spirit of Strange-Earth.
So, my fellow adventurers, let us rise to the challenge! Cast your daily votes, encourage your friends to do the same, and together, let’s build a community that stands tall and proud.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment. Let’s make this month our best yet. For Strange-Earth, and for the adventures that lie ahead!
Vote daily, grow stronger, and reap the rewards!
For Strange-Earth!
¶ Patch release notes 7/4/24
This summer, we're thrilled to announce a host of updates designed to keep your adventures fresh and challenging. Below are some highlights.
New Mini Champ Fights:
- Our dedicated staff member, decaf, has been hard at work creating custom mini champs. His latest challenge will push your skills to the next level. decaf has introduced a custom High Seas mini champ located in the bay of Fire Island. Here you will have to face giant red lobsters, sea snakes, giant sea lice, armored crustaceans, Diabolical Seaweed, and the Depthlord himself, Nepturion.
New Summer Quests:
- Head over to our seasonal vote reward display area to meet two new quest givers: Grill Master Salty Pete and Omar the Wise Scribe. Salty Pete’s Quest is intended to be easy as he needs you to clean up the nearby beaches. Omar’s quest is geared towards more seasoned players as he’s going to ask you to go out and slay four Desert Marauders, each equipped with unique abilities and desert allies. Stay tuned for three more custom quests coming soon to keep the summer festivities rolling!
New Summer Vote Rewards:
- Our summer vote reward display hub is now live! This hub will help players explore the new rewards easily or you can check out our pre-recorded information video for more details.
Fishing tournaments have arrived!
Visit the Tournament Master at the Sea Market and participate in tournaments three times a week:
- Monday: 4 PM
- Wednesday: 1 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM (MST)
Be among the first three fishermen to turn in the requested fish to receive a special reward.
High Seas combat:
- We’ve enhanced the High Seas Merchant and Pirate Ship to carry varying rarities of loot (including summer tokens). Beware of the pirates—they've been trained in the art of cannon warfare and will fiercely guard their treasures.
Roadmap for Upcoming Features:
- Our team has outlined a roadmap showcasing upcoming features and updates.
Here at UOSE, we respect our players and strive to create a safe and fun environment for all to thrive in. If you're looking for a new shard to call home, look no further. Join us on this exciting journey and experience the best of what UOSE has to offer! We look forward to seeing you in-game. 🌞
~ The UO Strange-Earth Team
¶ Patch release notes 6/23/24
Apologies for the delay as my team and I are currently backlogged with requests & real life events. We encourage everyone to continue using the suggestions channel for feedback. This channel helps us organize and prioritize your needs while allowing us to maintain our backend projects efficiently. Thank you for your feedback and patience.
Recent Shard Changes,
- Taming Adjustments: Previously, animals that were damaged would not allow you to continue taming them, displaying the message "The animal is too angry to continue taming." This restriction has been removed to create a more balanced taming experience.
- Void Creature Loot Drops: The loot drops for void creatures found roaming TerMur have been updated to match public wikis, including drop ratios.
- PowerScroll Key Fix: A bug in the PowerScroll key that prevented stat scrolls from being extracted has been fixed.
- New Fishing Tournament: A new fishing tournament has been published, featuring +3 fish. More details will be provided soon.
- Tamer's Little Helper Bug: The issue with despawning creatures when using the Tamer's Little Helper has been fixed.
- Taming BoD Rewards prices related to PowerScrolls have been lowered
- Uber Doom Boss Room Keys: For a limited time, keys to the Uber Doom Boss room will not expire. You can collect, hoard, sell, or trade these keys to your heart's content. Note that this is a temporary change, and the expiration timer will be turned back on for newly spawned keys in the future.
- Rune Beetles Update: Rune Beetles are now rideable and starts off at 2 pet slots instead of 3.
- Shard auto backup has been changed from 15 min to 1 hr intervals
- HS Pirates and Merchant Ships: The drop rates for Power Charges have been increased from 7 to 12, and Fuse Cords from 7 to 14 on HS pirates and merchant ships.
- We have reworked the Clean Up Britannia reward system. Numerous reward item prices have been adjusted to create a more balanced and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to bringing you more exciting updates in the future!
~ The UO Strange-Earth Team
¶ Patch release notes 6/2/24
Hey Strang-Earth adventurers!
A fresh month is upon us, and you know what that means – a fresh start to our voting journey! This is our chance to climb to the top of the leaderboards and show everyone the strength of our community.
How can you help? It's simple! Head down to the Luna vote stones or visit our voting page.
Every vote counts and brings us closer to the top. Plus, your support helps attract new players and keeps our world thriving.
Let’s make this month our best yet. Ready, set, VOTE!
Happy adventuring, and thank you for your support!
— The Strange-Earth UO Team
¶ Patch release notes 6/1/24
Greetings Adventurers,
We are thrilled to bring you the latest update, packed with new content and exciting changes to enhance your gameplay experience.
I spent several days & nights (13,155 newlines of code) working on new creations. These creations range from Paintings (92), Containers (200), and Miscellaneous Deco (125) for a total of 417 brand new items. These all include brand new artwork to go with them (which are flippable). Stay tuned in for more announcements as these slowly become available through adventurous means.
Void Creatures located in TerMur previously had missing loot tables. These have since then been updated to include highly sought after items such as void orbs, essences and even the rare void cores. These loot tables have been mimicked off the information from UOGuide
Highseas Pirate and Merchant ships have had their loot increased once again. This change aims to entice our brave adventurers to venture out and hunt these elusive targets for greater rewards!
We've made significant adjustments to animal taming! Creatures that have been damaged can now still be tamed. Previously, any damage to a creature would result in the following failure message: "The animal is too angry to continue taming." This change will allow tamers to tame creatures even if they have taken some damage.
There has also been a new community out reach from our friends over at World Gaming Organization. They are a club of like mind gamers who stive to foster a positive and safe gaming environment. They are also always looking to party up in any game in addition to Strange-Earth. Be sure to check them out when you get the chance WGO Discord & WGO Youtube.
We hope these updates bring new excitement and challenges to your adventures in Strang-Earth. As always, we appreciate your support and patience as we continue to improve and expand our world.
Happy adventuring!
— The UO Strang-Earth Team
¶ Past announcements
Archived announcements from 2024 can be found here.
Archived announcements from 2023 can be found here.
¶ Extra Goodies
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