Kamras
Member
If you have already downloaded the launcher and client from me from the past, let me know, as there is a now a more permanent launcher with updated auto updating features. Using older clients will cause some things not to work correctly.
Gor Ultima is looking for beta testers!
I’m getting close to the point where I need more people actively playing and testing the shard before it is ready for a wider release.
I’m looking for players who are willing to explore the world, try the custom systems, create characters, fight creatures, complete quests, build homes, test crafting, and generally attempt to break things in ways I may not have thought of.
The shard includes a large number of custom systems, features, locations, and quality-of-life improvements, so feedback will be incredibly valuable. I especially need help finding:
- Bugs, crashes, and broken mechanics
- Balance issues with combat, skills, loot, and progression
- Confusing menus, instructions, or systems
- Areas that feel unfinished or need improvement
- Problems with the launcher, patcher, or client
- Anything that negatively affects the new-player experience
Please keep in mind that this is still a beta. Characters, items, systems, and balance may change, and character wipes may occasionally be necessary if a serious issue is discovered.
Depending on whether character wipes are required, active beta testers may receive helpful quality-of-life items afterward. Consideration may also be given to how long you participated in the beta and how actively you helped test and report issues. These items would be intended as a thank-you for helping improve the shard and would not provide an unfair gameplay advantage.
If you are interested in helping test Gor Ultima, leave a comment or send me a message. I’d love to have you be part of the group that helps shape the shard before its official launch.
Thank you to everyone who has followed the project and supported it so far. I’m excited to finally begin sharing it with more people.
Custom Character Progression
- Player leveling with long-term character advancement
- Custom class system with class mastery and permanent progression
- Prestige levels for experienced characters
- Skill proficiency that rewards continued use of individual skills
- Optional Soulbound characters with a more challenging death and recovery system
Custom World Systems
- Player-focused regional encounters that react to activity in the world
- Random encounters, town invasions, and dangerous champion events
- Custom cities, towns, dungeons, and exploration areas
- Ultima Live support for expanded and custom map content
- Dynamic creature populations designed to make regions feel more alive
Combat and Equipment
- Expanded weapons, armor, clothing, jewelry, and equipment systems
- Weapon fusion and equipment improvement systems
- Custom wands, abilities, and spell-related progression
- Specialized class bonuses and combat roles
- Unique loot, artifacts, and collectible rewards
Quests and Activities
- Dozens of custom daily quests
- Achievement tracking and long-term goals
- Treasure hunting and custom treasure systems
- Randomized events and encounters
- Custom vendors that unlock as characters progress
Roleplay and Community
- Gorean-themed world focused on immersion and character identity
- Custom caste, city, and social systems
- Roleplay-focused rules that separate character conflict from player conflict
- Player housing, decorating, crafting, and community building
- Systems designed to support both cooperative and competitive stories
Quality-of-Life Features
- Custom launcher and automatic patching
- Modernized ClassicUO client built specifically for Gor Ultima
- Quest tracking and improved information menus
- Custom onboarding for new characters
- Expanded administrative tools for reporting and resolving problems
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Some of the features currently available for testing include:
- A custom class, mastery, prestige, and player-leveling system
- Optional Soulbound characters with a more demanding death experience
- Skill proficiency and permanent character progression
- Daily quests, achievements, treasure systems, and random encounters
- Dynamic regional creature spawning and town invasion events
- Custom equipment, weapon fusion, wands, artifacts, and progression rewards
- Gorean caste, city, social, and roleplay systems
- Custom maps, locations, dungeons, housing, and exploration content
- A dedicated launcher, patcher, and customized ClassicUO client
- Numerous quality-of-life improvements built specifically for the shard
Because the shard contains so many custom and interconnected systems, beta testers will have plenty of different areas to explore—from combat and crafting to roleplay, housing, quests, and long-term character progression.
