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Druid skill is not looking me good idea. I believe it will destroy main feeling of UO. To be honest this server already so different but still it's keeping somehow that feeling. I dunno i'm in doubt.
 
Narkissos said:
Druid skill is not looking me good idea. I believe it will destroy main feeling of UO. To be honest this server already so different but still it's keeping somehow that feeling. I dunno i'm in doubt.
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Agreed. It's too much. Goes way beyond the scope of an Ultima server and looks too overpowered
 
Manchu said:
Hey there, I'm new, this is my first time ever playing UO, so this suggestion is coming from a totally fresh player’s perspective.

Instead of adding more Sanctuary Dungeons, what if there were a system where players could toggle their PvP status on or off? That way, new players or folks who just aren’t into PvP, can still go out and explore this beautiful world without constantly looking over their shoulder.

Of course, there could be trade-offs, like reduced XP or loot rates, kind of like how the current Sanctuary Dungeons work, but applied across the entire Outlands.

I get that most players love PKing, but for the small group who doesn’t (especially newbies), maybe this wouldn’t be such a bad idea?
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This could be actually a usable idea. Like, activate a non PVP switch and for 24 hours you cannot revert back, but you can farm/explore the dungeons without being attacked by other players but will get only 1/3 the gold/exp/chance for rare drops (half still seem too much to me).
 
Manchu said:
Hey there, I'm new, this is my first time ever playing UO, so this suggestion is coming from a totally fresh player’s perspective.

Instead of adding more Sanctuary Dungeons, what if there were a system where players could toggle their PvP status on or off? That way, new players or folks who just aren’t into PvP, can still go out and explore this beautiful world without constantly looking over their shoulder.

Of course, there could be trade-offs, like reduced XP or loot rates, kind of like how the current Sanctuary Dungeons work, but applied across the entire Outlands.

I get that most players love PKing, but for the small group who doesn’t (especially newbies), maybe this wouldn’t be such a bad idea?
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Original UO was open world pvp, many of us are here for that experience, although many have come and gone too. It would make it too complex in large mixed numbers or easy to exploit (blocking etc). Test center can be a fun way to test safe builds.

For balance its hard to make challenging content if there is no risk, glass cannons often can make up loot penalties from safety.

Its a nice stepping stone too from shelter island , which at launch was an amazing place to be. So keeping other newer players together in sanctuary dungeons is a neat way to explore together.

My 100dps archer that is ok at pvp and pvm, already loots as slow as sanctuary dungeon anywhere else (mix of alchemy/anatomy/archery/tactics/parry/resist/focus/healing/taste id or arms lore etc)

Some events are like this in special areas, maybe some special event areas or random server stuff would be interesting for a mechanic. Like an anti-demon rift type location evasion event into a safe area.
 
oroechimaru said:
Original UO was open world pvp, many of us are here for that experience, although many have come and gone too. It would make it too complex in large mixed numbers or easy to exploit (blocking etc). Test center can be a fun way to test safe builds.

For balance its hard to make challenging content if there is no risk, glass cannons often can make up loot penalties from safety.

Its a nice stepping stone too from shelter island , which at launch was an amazing place to be. So keeping other newer players together in sanctuary dungeons is a neat way to explore together.

My 100dps archer that is ok at pvp and pvm, already loots as slow as sanctuary dungeon anywhere else (mix of alchemy/anatomy/archery/tactics/parry/resist/focus/healing/taste id or arms lore etc)

Some events are like this in special areas, maybe some special event areas or random server stuff would be interesting for a mechanic. Like an anti-demon rift type location evasion event into a safe area.
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I believe everything you said is true, and I’ve seen a lot of veteran players say the same. I think it’s a common misconception among OGs that focusing on PvM is somehow a bad thing. I’m totally new to UO, but I’ve played other MMORPGs, and a PvP toggle isn’t some wild idea—it works in other games, and it can work here too.

I get that a lot of people enjoy PvP, but there are also plenty who enjoy PvM, there's no reason to shut the door on them—new players just want a chance to enjoy the game. I’m not saying we should remove PvP at all—in fact, you wouldn’t even have to touch the current PvP system. If players can choose for themselves, then PvP becomes optional, not forced.

And there’s still risk, even without getting ganked by PKers. I’ve seen plenty of newbies die in the newbie dungeons. Low-level players have it rough too. You mentioned “penalty,” and honestly, I agree—it does feel like a penalty for new players.

Instead of forcing new players into sanctuary dungeons, they should be able to explore the world of Outlands together, because there are real risks out there—and sometimes you need to team up just to survive.

As for the rest of your reply, I can’t really say much. As a new player, I honestly didn’t understand parts of it, like what’s an “anti-demon rift type”? I think that just shows the difference between new players and OGs, we look at the game from very different angles.

I think the new player patch is a step in the right direction, it shows that the dev team really understands what new players need. I just hope Outlands keeps growing and continues to attract more and more players.
 
I been playing pvm here since 2018 . You can do pvm and take risks. This is the spirit of UO. If wanting a safe server to play on, try a trammel era server or EA server. Its why the game died off for many.

Outlands creates a ton of pvm content for us since 2018, more so than EA has in the last decade.

Its frustrating to die but its what makes UO special. Join a bigger guild, play with others, hunt in safer areas etc.

There is also rating sanctuary dungeons
 
oroechimaru said:
I been playing pvm here since 2018 . You can do pvm and take risks. This is the spirit of UO. If wanting a safe server to play on, try a trammel era server or EA server. Its why the game died off for many.

Outlands creates a ton of pvm content for us since 2018, more so than EA has in the last decade.

Its frustrating to die but its what makes UO special. Join a bigger guild, play with others, hunt in safer areas etc.

There is also rating sanctuary dungeons
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Well said!
 
Druid:

1. Fey archer druid (a plant or earthy projectile aka archery)

2. DR is nice, armor seems helpful too. If not for Druid, would be nice to see some types of ways to boost armor outside of tailor/item id for bone armor enthusiasts

Edit: monsterbone armor, yeeeeessss!!
 
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Lots of exciting stuff. Can you also share roughly eta on updates?

Latest Development Pipeline

We've posted our latest version of the Developer Pipeline, which represents a large collection of the upcoming projects you'll likely be seeing on Outlands in the near future! Next week we'll be doing a Dev Debrief where we'll have a roundtable discussion about the contents of the pipeline...
uooutlands.com uooutlands.com

Some updates are being released very late. It would be nice to know what are you actively working on and what we should expect in this year.
 
Dragon Slave [Napa] said:
Druids should transform into human like creatures or monsters & bigger 4 legged animals from the overland woods..


Druid Transformation:
1: Werewolf/wolfman (NEW) extra boost with brown or grey wolf mask. (+1 dex)
2. Harpy/owl man (NEW) extra boost with owl mask. (+1 int)
3. Grizzly Bear: extra boost with bear mask. (+1 str)
4. Polar Bear: extra boost with polar bear mask. (+1 int)
5. Dire Wolf: extra boost with wolf masks. (+1 dex)
6. Cougar: extra boost with cougar mask. (+1 dex)
7. Orc: extra boost with orc mask. (+1 str)
8. Deer: extra boost with deer mask. (+1 int)
9. Savage: extra boost with tribal mask. (+1 dex)
10. Skeleton: extra boost with bone helmet. (+1 str)
(2 new designs, & 8 classic designs, a nice round number).


They should be able to blend in and mimic.. why the hell would you want to shape shift to a creature that obviously stands out? Honestly that's dumb as hell!! And now all your masks can have an extra use.. 👍💯


(Just flag all transformation forms, as Grey, Everytime you use or cast Druid shape shift, you turn grey while in form).. Easy as that!! How can a player not distinguish a grey attacker?

Also could if possible, only give the mask bonus at 100 Druid skill.. Just seems like this would satisfy the role players and add the new skill with realistic shape shifts for a human.
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Hell, tie in the field notes with it.
In order to transform into Monster A, you have to have done field notes on it. And for each level of notes you've completed your ability as that monster improves.
 
Redline points for increased chest/ success or a lockpicking codex / additional links for lockpicking. Dreaming of a lockpick build where I need zero detect hidden and lockpicking to be viable
 
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