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AmbassadorDvinnAmbassadorDvinn Member UncommonPosts: 339
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With Vanguard coming out, some features it has reminds me of Ultima Online.  Aside from the class/level character progression system (UO had skill-based).  Does anyone know if Ultima Online is being redone with the newer PC requirements?  If not, any other MMORPG like Ultima coming out?

Another question:  Do you think Vanguard will host a PVP ruleset that is pretty harsh?  In otherwords, I like open PVP governed and policed by the players.  Is this possible within Vanguard's world?

Thanks.

Serious death penalties makes every close call an adrenaline rush, and every minor achievement a major victory. This alternative rule-set should be in all MMORPGs.

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  • ElnatorElnator Member Posts: 6,077

    Originally posted by Vyre

    With Vanguard coming out, some features it has reminds me of Ultima Online.  Aside from the class/level character progression system (UO had skill-based).  Does anyone know if Ultima Online is being redone with the newer PC requirements?  If not, any other MMORPG like Ultima coming out?
    Another question:  Do you think Vanguard will host a PVP ruleset that is pretty harsh?  In otherwords, I like open PVP governed and policed by the players.  Is this possible within Vanguard's world?
    Thanks.
    The closest thing to UO currently in development is Darkfall
    Supposed to release sometime in 2007.  But, as with all games developed by small companies:  Keep your skepticism intact until you actually see the product.  I'm watching Darkfall with great interest but I certainly wouldn't pre-pay or pre-order.

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  • LaneoLaneo Member Posts: 359
    Yes..UO WILL be back!!

    UO Reborn


    Nobody is perfect...My name is Nobody

  • OhaanOhaan Member UncommonPosts: 568

    Ditto on Darkfall being the most heavily UO influenced game in the works.

    I went through the Vanguard FAQ and to me it does not look much like UO. Class/level based with heavy focus on itemization.

  • The_Boo_CatThe_Boo_Cat Staff WriterMember UncommonPosts: 157
    not like the Age of Shadows 'upgrade' I hope.
    Done correctly this could be the best gaming news ever!!!!


    Notice: The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the reviews of MMORPG.com or its management.

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  • HardwareGuyHardwareGuy Member UncommonPosts: 64

    Originally posted by Laneo
    Yes..UO WILL be back!!

    UO Reborn

    Are they making a 3D version of UO? I never played the first but sure would buy the second.

    Playing: Nothing
    Retired:Too many to list.

  • AmbassadorDvinnAmbassadorDvinn Member UncommonPosts: 339
    Wow...  I can't friggin wait.  Hell yeah.

    Serious death penalties makes every close call an adrenaline rush, and every minor achievement a major victory. This alternative rule-set should be in all MMORPGs.

  • DeletedAcctDeletedAcct Member Posts: 883

    Originally posted by HardwareGuy

    Originally posted by Laneo Yes..UO WILL be back!!UO Reborn
    Are they making a 3D version of UO? I never played the first but sure would buy the second.

    It's not a 3d remake, there just adding more crap on the same tired 2d isometric servers. A total waste of time.

  • zieenzieen Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 414

    A 3D version of UO was released a few years backed (UO: Third Dawn), but it's success seemed to be limited to players that wanted to try something new or looking for the exclusive 3D content (Ilshenar). When Lord Blackthorne's Revenge was released, the exclusive 3D-content was made available in 2D as well. After LBR, I don't know more ten or twenty people that play using the 3D client. UO's 2D client is simple and fast. Their first attempt at a 3D client was a failure in my opinion. The quality of the 3D client is extremely limited when running in parallel with the dated (9 years) 2D client (which I still enjoy), even in isometric form.

    The UOKR press release states that the 2D client will still be running along side the new 3D client. This means that it will still be extremely limited. The quality is improved, but I'm afraid it will still look quite cheesy. The UO:KR initial press release contained three (3) screenshots. It is undeniable that the overall quality is higher, but character movement is still rigid and awkward.

    I'll try UO:KR when a free trial is released, but I won't be spending any money on it. Without significant changes to graphical mechanich, which I believe would require a rather large patch or a forced upgrade, I predict UO:KR will but a small improvement in the end.

    I consider myself a supporter of UO to this day, but I worry for the success of UO:KR.

    ...

    Darkfall.

    The modern MMORPG is simply not worthy, of the acronym RPG. The straight grind and lack of atmosphere leave me with no choice. From this day forth, World of Warcraft, Everquest 2, and all the games like them shall be referred to as PIGCRAP. People In Guilds Constantly Raiding And Power-leveling

  • BrianshoBriansho Member UncommonPosts: 3,586

    Originally posted by Laneo
    Yes..UO WILL be back!!

    UO Reborn



    Whoah Diablo 3!!!!

    Don't be terrorized! You're more likely to die of a car accident, drowning, fire, or murder! More people die every year from prescription drugs than terrorism LOL!

  • kidRiotkidRiot Member Posts: 209

    Vanguard will not be close to UO.

    I hope they one day make a new version of UO, with nice graphics and everything.

  • AquakittyAquakitty Member Posts: 310
    I never played UO, but isn't the original developer or something making Tabula Rasa?

  • OhaanOhaan Member UncommonPosts: 568

    Originally posted by Aquakitty
    I never played UO, but isn't the original developer or something making Tabula Rasa?
    Yes, Richard Garriott. It has been in the works for a long time. The slate was even wiped nearly clean once. Not sure if there is a concrete release date yet.
  • MagiciteMagicite Member Posts: 14
    If you're looking for an Ultima Online like game, try Ragnarok Online. It's the closest game to twitchy pvp I've played.

    Nothing will ever replace Ultima. Ultima can't even replace Ultima because it's made by EA now and not OSI, so it'll always suck.




    -=Magicite=-

  • ApocalypticaApocalyptica Member Posts: 491

    Ultima Online is just as great as it was in the beginning. Some people did not like the changes and left, some did like the changes and stayed. Simple as that. I am so looking forward to next year around September when "A Kingdom Reborn" will be released.

    For me it still is the best mmorpg there is and I try them all :)

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  • RattrapRattrap Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 1,599

    Ultima Online is currently being remade to a full 3D graphic engine, it will be finished in 2 years from now..

    "Before this battle is over all the world will know that few...stood against many." - King Leonidas

  • 7Fold7Fold Member Posts: 318

    They need to make a UO2, instead of scrapping it everytime before its released.

    Also, im not sure who they are hoping to attract with the new graphics. They still will suck by today's standards and all the old vets who quit long ago because of UOR or even worst AOS will not bother coming back for a tad bit of eye candy but the same game they quit.

    All I can think of is that its being made to try and keep the people playing it still playing. Theres alot of dedicated UO players out there, alot with multiple accounts. One person holding 5-8 accounts isnt rair in UO, and im sure these are the people EA are going to ty and keep.

  • busdriverbusdriver Member Posts: 859
    VG close to UO? I LOL at that, VG is Evercrap 3 and therefore it's the next anti-UO.

    Darkfall is (unofficially) UO 2.


  • ApocalypticaApocalyptica Member Posts: 491

    Originally posted by 7Fold

    They need to make a UO2, instead of scrapping it everytime before its released.
    Also, im not sure who they are hoping to attract with the new graphics. They still will suck by today's standards and all the old vets who quit long ago because of UOR or even worst AOS will not bother coming back for a tad bit of eye candy but the same game they quit.
    All I can think of is that its being made to try and keep the people playing it still playing. Theres alot of dedicated UO players out there, alot with multiple accounts. One person holding 5-8 accounts isnt rair in UO, and im sure these are the people EA are going to ty and keep.

    Maybe they don't want th old vets back who have left. I mean there the ones that always moan and complain. ;) 

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  • ParaTrooperParaTrooper Member Posts: 1,961

    There was a UO2 in the making under the name of "Ultima X:Odyssey". Unfortunatly it was cancelled in mid 2004 to focus on UO. You can find more info here.

    *Notice: The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author... got sick of holding backspace.
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  • ApocalypticaApocalyptica Member Posts: 491
    There where 2 different projects. They first tried UO2 and then in 2004 tried Ultima X:Oddyssey. The Oddyssey one even looked pretty neat and I think went nealry to Beta even. Dunno why they did not release it. But I like Ultima Online and am glad they are rehauling this and not starting a new one. :)

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  • uoplayer123uoplayer123 Member Posts: 225

    Originally posted by ParaTrooper

    There was a UO2 in the making under the name of "Ultima X:Odyssey". Unfortunatly it was cancelled in mid 2004 to focus on UO. You can find more info here.


    "June 30, 2004

    Dear Ultima X: Odyssey community members'

    I find it very odd they still have many links to this version still up even after 2 years..

  • LaneoLaneo Member Posts: 359

    Originally posted by Zorvan


    Originally posted by HardwareGuy

    Originally posted by Laneo Yes..UO WILL be back!!UO Reborn
    Are they making a 3D version of UO? I never played the first but sure would buy the second.


    It's not a 3d remake, there just adding more crap on the same tired 2d isometric servers. A total waste of time.

    You didnt even go read up HAHAHA!!

    It IS a 3D remake but they are keeping the content and then some. Learn to read before you open your mouth with senseless air leaking out.

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  • Aquila26Aquila26 Member Posts: 55

    Originally posted by Vyre

    With Vanguard coming out, some features it has reminds me of Ultima Online.  Aside from the class/level character progression system (UO had skill-based).  Does anyone know if Ultima Online is being redone with the newer PC requirements?  If not, any other MMORPG like Ultima coming out?
    Another question:  Do you think Vanguard will host a PVP ruleset that is pretty harsh?  In otherwords, I like open PVP governed and policed by the players.  Is this possible within Vanguard's world?
    Thanks.


    Hrmm...not really but if you liked the work of some of the former developers from Uo...

    Look into Gods and Heroes.

    www.mmorpgnucleus.com

  • vengeful85vengeful85 Member Posts: 65
     The requirements for the new client for UO are going to be somewhat more demanding than they currently are, but they are trying to keep with the lower system requirements  idea that they have subscribed to all along.   It is not a full 3d environment as Rattrap stated in a very uninformed posting, it will still be isometric and dated compared to todays standards, but  not everyone has a 3gig  computer with all the top end gear that makes playing  the full 3d games possible (with any livable framerates). Myself i have a pretty high end computer and can play about any game out there and still choose to play UO because it has the best and most content of any MMO.   As far as Vanguard goes  its just another wow redecorated and rehashed.
  • StellosStellos Member UncommonPosts: 1,491

    Originally posted by vengeful85 
        As far as Vanguard goes  its just another wow redecorated and rehashed.


    Totally false.  Vanguard will not use instances which WoW relies heavily on.  Vangaurd will use player owned housing and cities, WoW did not have this.  I could go on for hours with how Vanguard is NOT WoW rehashed; do your research please.

    In regards to OP, Vangaurd has some similarities of the orginial UO, but not as many as UO fans would wish.  I feel that in terms of the PvP, VSoH might resemble orginal UO in some sense such as seemless world with no instances and dungeon competition.  I think Vangaurd is more closely resembling SWG, however.  But definatly NOT WoW rehashed LoL.

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