Steel DarKnight

Lora, As always family comes first. I hope that all is well again soon. We’ll see you when you return. STRENGTH and HONOR

Events like these continue to remind us, as we sometimes forget, the truly important things in life. Hug your Children, Parents, Wife, etc, etc today. Tomorrow you may not have the chance. Your friend’s family is in my prayers.

For good or ill, I have returned. Many thanks to Winter for the technical assist. Time to liven up the party once more friends. Thunt night returning soon, and our empty treasury just wont do...thats right...Resource night...hope you all like Fel *winks* Strength and Honor.

*emerges from the shadows* count me in...

In looking, isnt that just a copy of the patch? Or is it something different? That particuler patch was set-up for release 18 and some fixes that were supposed to assist in lag reduction. I did not have a problem downloading the patch itself, but whatever modifications it made had a totally different affect for me than what was intended.

Well for a update, the uninstall and reinstall did not ease my troubles. I am now in the process of updating drivers. Unfortunetly with my connection this is tenious at best. See you all soon....maybe.

Ange, it is very good to hear once more from you and I hope all is well with you and yours. A core, ever present group remains. In addition we have a group of newer members whom show promise for the future of our order. Strength and Honor

*moves into sight from the darkness* I am here............. I plan to remain here........... All things are what you make of it....

Since I am currently unable to particpate in realm I had a bit of time to look around and found the following Calculator. Should help in deciding the question "To enchance or not to enchance" Me, well I just break things errr..or I did when I could actually move:p Enchancing Calculator (Tower of Roses) Strength and Honor

Unfortunetly, client patch 4.0.01 has really given me alot of grief. At this point the game is unplayable. I am unable to move for the most part and when I do its one tile at a time with a 10 second pause before my next move. The sound affects are strangly matched as it will play on and off matching the pause and start of gameplay. I have to assume the patch has caused these problems as I was running fine up to that point. I have contacted EA and of course it will take me 3 days to get through the "form letter" responces and get to someone whom can help. Until I can get this resolved I will be unreachable in game. If anyone has any suggestions by all means I would love to hear them. Strength and Honor.

I will be out of the office....errr...out of the realms for a brief while due to my buisness duties. I will be traveling to Newport News in an effort to reestablish a buisness relathionship with a Construction Equipment Manufacturer that was previously a multi-million dollar client of my company. I expect at this time to be absent from my duties inrealm until potentially the 11th or 12th. Elathiel and Earwen, please continue to move forward with the treasure hunt tommorow. This is your event! I just make the posts and answer the questions. Lukkan, continue your Saturday Romp as planned. If you need any help Im sure any of the other leadership will be more than happy to assist. And do not stress if things dont go quite as planned, I have been plannning events for some time off and on and I have yet to have one go exactly by my blueprint! Have fun! Everyone, wish me Luck! Strength and Honor!

For Clarification: Codex revision as of 2/26/03 Article relevant to issue is as follows.

*bumps for review by senate*

*Bumps* 2 Days!

From the bottom of my heart, I wish to thank everyone whom both planned and attended this event. It is truly amazing that in a virtual realm such acts of kindness and generosity can create such heart felt real life reaction. The simple fact that you gave of yourselves, in your time, and thoughts, to come together to do something for one individual is gratifying. That sacrifice, consideration, respect, and family mentality is what will carry us forward as a Empire. Thank you for reminding me, in what of late has been some dark times why I struggle daily for the return of Glory to the Empire and more importantly the happiness of its members. Now, I know that I struggle not in vain, nor do I struggle alone. Todays events have truly made my times of toil more than worthwhile. Thank you each and every one of you. Strength and Honor. Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!

"Semper Fidelis"

*Laughs* The following is a JOKE regarding the possible new UO=X This just added to uo.com: We're proud to announce the next generation of Ultima online, titled Ultima-X. We've been working long and hard on this project, for the past three months, and feel that it will indeed take Ultima to the next level. We're still in early building stages, but soon hope to have a functional alpha client ready for some testing. That is where you come in. Do you want to test our alpha client? Do you think you have what it takes to help us mold Ultima for the future? If so then you'll be glad to hear this. There are three levels of membership available to you: - For 29.95 you gain acccess to the Ultima-X website, where you can read infrequent updates, see out of date screenshots and talk with the Devs (they promise to reply once a month). When the game goes live you'll have a special code emailed to you that gives you access to a cape that will only be available through this offer. - For $99.95 you will not only gain access to the website, but you'll be mailed an Alpha CD* ($19.95 S&H) which will allow you to assist us mold the game. - For $299.95 You get both website access, the Alpha CD, and a character with 85 in five skills of your choice, plus a special phone message from Dawn on your answering machine! Join the wave of the future, fly Ultima-X! * Account codes cost extra.

this was just posted to the stratics boards uo.u hall According to several reports on our U.Hall Forum from the players, the latest issue of GMR Magazine (found at your local Electronics Boutique) has the following quote in their June 2003 Issue on Page 21, written by Jeff Green of Computer Gaming World: "The really exciting news this month should be going public as you read this. For over a year now, Origin has been quietly woodshedding Ultima-X its new MMORPG. And it's going to surprise you. I can't say anything just yet except maybe three quick words: Unreal Warfare engine. Watch this one. EA surprised everyone when Battlefield 1942 showed up out of nowhere last year. They may do it again." No official comment from anyone at OSI or EA at this time, but if we hear anything more you can trust that you'll read about it in our news. A special note of thanks to BORED for bringing this to everyone's attention.

Our next victim...err I mean Volunteer has stepped forward. Next weekend, on the night of Saturday the 10th. Lukkan will be holding a event. This post is to reserve that night for him. Lukkan, thanks for stepping up to the plate! .....Just watch for that inside fastball......... Strength and Honor

At this time, only 3 people will have access to the resources procured. All 3 have been chosen based on a previous record of honesty. As a note all of the individuals are well enough off that the lure of stealing would be minimul. Again that was intended. A ledger is to be kept of goods donated and counts of items. By using three people we hope to keep the "burn out" to a Minimum. Strength and Honor

In order to facilitate the continuing growth of the empire, I have been reviewing some ideas for new measures that will increase the worth of the order to its own citizens. This concept has been discussed with our emperor and the council and has been approved for action. I have also discussed this concept with another individual whom will take a key role in its structure and operations. Now I would like to bring to the rest of your attention for input, and discussion. Question: How often have you seen the resources donated to the empire used for the betterment of its members? Answer: I personally have not nor have any people I know. I am not implying that it was not done…simply it was not visible to the membership and thus, as in real life, the memberships perception becomes reality. Donations stop, (how many gems do you see donated?), as the membership does not see the benefit that it gets by doing so. Also a prime example / opportunity of showing “the good of the many” concept is lost. Question: How can this be changed in order to benefit the empire to its members and thus increase interest, events, donation, recruitment, and finally FUN? My response for implementation and discussion: Phase 1 Our current plan is the formation of a Novus Sanctum Treasury. This will be located in a building specifically designed and allocated for this purpose. All donations will be stored at this location from the start date of this initiative. All resources currently held at the Olympus compound will be left at the compound and not used. Simply, no increases will be made to that deposit because it is not accessible by current active membership in a consistent manner. Use of resources: These resources will be used to benefit the empires membership under the following structure. The membership of the guardians will be able to order finished goods for their personal use. This product will be sold to them at cost (bit above or below). Example. a) Member A requests Val armor. b) Armor is delivered and a reasonable “Cost” (below market) is accessed. c) That gold is returned to the empire d) Member B requests a Cure potion Keg. e) Gold is used to procure resources to make (regs) f) Keg sold at cost. g) Rinse & Repeat The advantages to this are many. 1) Quality goods made available to the membership at a below market cost. 2) Members whom do not have the ability (skill) to make an item can procure from the empire and pay a cost that only covers material. 3) The members will actively see the resources they donated used for THEIR good. 4) Adds another benefit to being a guardian (Thus adding worth to the Empire). 5) Adds a real value to a resource gathering night (weekly event), which is soon to be implemented. Phase 2: After the initial phase is implemented and any issues worked out we will initiate Phase 2. Phase 2 is the initiation of a program to assist new recruits. Namely a new Legionnaire will be given a “Legionnaire Bag” The current plan is to have that Bag contain the following depending on class and experience Vet: 1) Recall book for PGoH specific sights (Olympus, Novas Sanctum, Treasury, etc etc.) 2) Uniform Non -Vet in addition to what is listed above. (Young, or raw recruit) 3) Armor 4) Regs (possible Necro) 5) Small amount of Gold 6) Recalls Advantages 1) Adds worth to the empire for those coming in. 2) Eases new recruits ability to travel to PGoH specific locations. 3) Sets the example of “good of the many” concept to new members. Phase 3: After a stockpile of acceptable size is obtained, the Empire’s membership will be allowed to procure raw material (bulk) at a reasonable cost. This is intended to assist the Empires citizens in training their citizens. Advantages 1) The empires membership gains skills and thus the empire gains resources. 2) Again, adds worth to the empire for its membership. Phase 4: The start of a financial side to the empire and its government. This would allow for the empire to have a financial side and thus financial influence. Gold reserves could be used for the benefit of the empire. Any and all items could be procured for the memberships use. Possibilities include expansions of Empire housing assets, weapons, armor, items for display in government offices, power scrolls for members etc etc. This would be handled as a government function (budget proposed by emperor and approved by senate.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Of course this is the initial design and I’m sure when all is said and done, things may be implemented differently as new ideas are brought forward. At this time as I mentioned a group of individuals that would oversee this endeavor have been discussed. Please note and understand that this group is going to be small because of the possible problems of a large group with access to the empires goods. (If something’s missing only have a few people to look at) A system of checks and balances will need to also be implemented to make sure this new program is not abused and or manipulated for personnel gain. At this time there is no plans for sales to non-members. This plan is to benefit THE members only. No members (crafters) taking part in this program will receive any compensation for work. The efforts of these people will be strictly as a service to the guild and its members. I myself would not rule out totally the idea of a Guild vendor location (sales to non members at profitable levels) with profits being returned to the empire but that would be far down the road (PHASE 4). I look forward to your comments or suggestions for improvements on this program. We will be looking to initiate the first steps for this program in the next few weeks (if not before). As you can tell this is something I have had in consideration for a good bit of time, but until now an opportunity to do such as this had not presented itself. Now is a time of great opportunity friends. Let us make true changes to the benefit of the empire’s population while the iron is hot. Strength and Honor

Seven of Nine (10:50 PM) : First Friday Alliance Fight Night! CHICKEN FIGHTS!!! Yes, that's right, the much demanded chicken fights! Train up those chickens and bring them cluckin' to the fight ring! You may buff up your chicken during the fight. First prize of 30k gold! Second prize is 20k. Third prize goes to the best named chicken, so come up with something eggstra imaginative! 9pm est, GoL Fel Tower. Hope to see you all there! Seven and the GWoJ

We will be holding our second weekly THUNT next week on the 8th. The event last night was very succesful and great fun for all that attended. I would like to again thank Earwen (Tortugial) and Elathiel for the work they put in to make this night possible and using their time and thunt abilities for the service of the Empire. Strength and Honor

If I am not mistaken, mage weapons do not allow you the use of special attacks. The Jousting tourney is based on dismounts. Without the special "dismount" move you would not be able to compete effectivly. Strength and Honor

As was announced previously we are holding our first thunt night this week on the 30th (Wen). This is something that we would hope would become a weekly event. But, such depends on the participants. We shall meet at Olympus at 9PM est on April 30th. I would like to thank Elathiel and Earwen for their participation. Strength and Honor.