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Voting Daily

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Voting daily is very important to keep us at the top of all the shard toplist sites. Make sure you take the time to vote and complete each captcha carefully. See the voting section of the wiki for more info and links

Community Advertising Help

UO Evolution has been developing for 12 years, and now is a top custom shard. I now ask for help from the players to take us to the next level. The next step in this process is to invite new players to come experience the server we all love. This thread will cover various methods you can donate your time to help us grow. Remember UO Evolution is YOUR shard and we all share the same goal, to be successful.

New Player Referral Program

We will be rewarding players that help us recruit new players and advertise the shard. It will be rewarded on a case to case basis, by Dante

Please post your info and the player that was recruited by you in this forum post so there is a timestamp of when the player started and who was the recruiter.

Post Referral Info

Facebook

Facebook is an important tool to add current information and updates. Post you screenshots, make comments and "like" our page!

This first link is our official Facebook page we use to post and advertise our shard:

UOE Facebook 1
UOE Facebook 2
Freeshards

Reddit

What is Reddit?

Reddit is a type of online community where users vote on content and discussions that are important to them. Users can create posts, links or discussions based on subjects that interest them. Currently there are two Ultima Online sub reddits or groups.

Ultima Online Reddit Group

This is moderated by staff from many shards, so make sure to keep any comments civil and informative.

Other Sub Reddits that you can post in to draw people to UO Evolution

MMORPG Group
Games Group
Gaming Group
UO Evolution

What can I do to help?

UO Evolution Players who Post on Reddit can help by clicking on upvote or even commenting on the posts by your fellow players that you like. Here a few threads that we have already commented on. Feel free to start your own post or add to these

All UO Evolution Posts - Up click all of these posts!
UO Evolution Shard Thread
Add Your Shard to JoinUO
New Player, where to play?
Popular Shards?

Take the time to post a blurb about UO Evolution in either an existing discussion or by creating a new one. Simply post a story, a picture or a reason why you feel that players should check out our UO Evolution. Include links to our website or your personal guild recruiting page.

Comment on anything you like and that you think anyone else will like. Simply post your personal experiences and likes, that will always go over better than spam. Of if you find a positive post by a fellow UO Evolution player, post a supportive message or how you agree with their opinion.

Optionally you can simply look for any post or comment that is favorable to UO Evolution and upvote it to make sure it stays visible and read by as many people interested in Ultima Online

Should you create a comment or discussion on reddit, post the link here and I will add it to our important links section for reddit. Feel free to advertise your post on the forums, forum signature and on IRC.

Ask guild members and other UO Evolution players to support your post with comments and votes to keep it relevant.

How can I get started?

Simply make an account on reddit. This is very easy and does not require an email address or verification. Just a simple captcha.

Make Reddit Account Here

Add Comments Here

Add positive comments in these locations

UO Evolution Comments
Top 100 Arena Comments
UO Central Comments
Reddit Comments

Forum Posts

JoinUO Forum
ListUO Forum
Ultima Portal Forum
UO Central Forum
UO Evolution Forum
Gaming Craig's List

Craig's List

Go to Craig's List and find the "gaming" section for your city. Make a post inviting gamers to log into our shard. You can post something like this:

Anyone here play Ultima Online? I'm looking for some friends to play with on this free UO game shard. You can go to the website http://www.uoevolution.com and make a free acct. My name is Electra, ask for me in-game

Twitch TV

Sign up for Twitch.TV and let people watch you play UO Evolution on a live video stream!

We will be using this to stream live events, pvp battles and tutorials. When you make the acct, be sure to put in key words like ultima online and uo evolution along with our website link so players can find our shard!

Here are a few links to players that stream:

UOE Events
Zigs the Gamer
Sultan of PWN
Meta
Dark Warrior

Eventually I would like to put together a weekly program guide that lists exact times and dates players will be online and teaching a class, doing an event or making a tutorial so players know exactly when to tune in.

Steam

Advertise to your friends what game you are playing!

By adding UOE to your steam game list you friends can see that you are playing Ultima and join you playing here

How to add UOE to Steam

1. Open Steam
2. From the top menu, select games and add Non-Steam game to my library
3. Find your shortcut for razor C:\program files\razor\razor.exe or C:\program files x86\razor\razor.exe for razor
C:\program files\Ultima Online\client_noenc.exe or C:\program files x86\Ultima Online\client_noenc.exe for Ultima without razor.
4. Find the game in your game list and right click on it. Change the name of the game in the list to Ultima Online UO Evolution
5. Right click on the newly added game and choose create desktop shortcut.
6. Now your friends will be able to see when you are playing UOE, like any other steam game

You Tube

How Can You Tube Bring Players to UO Evolution?

Millions of people watch video's online. When they watch any video about Ultima Online, it would be nice for them to see a blurb, comment or link about UO Evolution.

What can I do to help?

Record a video or two using razor or any video capture package and upload it to youtube. Some of our more talented players can also use the footage to create advertising videos for the shard.

Todo: Create a guide for the best ways to record and post videos about UO Evolution. Optionally simply take the time to post a few comments on related videos about your experiences on UO Evolution and why UO lovers should give UO Evolution a chance.

Note: This requires a gmail account, which most everyone has

Should you upload a video about UO Evolution to You Tube or start a comment discussion on a related video post a link here so we can include it in this post. Ask guild members and other UO Evolution players to support your post with comments and votes to keep it relevant.

How can I get started?

Simply make an account on youtube. This requires a gmail account which most everyone has. Click here to sign up for You Tube

Video Editing Skills?

Get with the staff if you are interested in donating some video editing/compilation skills. Any Help in this area is greatly appreciated and will be rewarded with in-game Evolution Dollars

Free Video Editing Software Free https://obsproject.com/

Gaming Websites & Blogs

Post the info I have provided below on your favorite websites, forums, blogs, facebook or any other public areas on the internet.

UOE Advertising Info

Below you will find some generic statements that you can "copy and paste" to help advertising the server in various locations. Remember personal stories are always preferred over simply copy paste statements.

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UO Evolution [DEDICATED SERVER] [ML/SE/SA] USA shard with the most custom content anywhere! 750+ players online daily, Online over 12 years! No skill caps, 350 Stat Cap, Fast gains, New Champs, Hundreds of custom monsters/Items, 150+Quests, Custom crafting, Bioengineering, Evo Dragons, Mature/Experienced Staff, Friendly Community

Do you guys remember Ultima Online, the first real MMORPG? There's a great custom free server designed around the best aspects of the game. UO Evolution is the future of UO. So if you're looking to relive the good times from back then, or just want to play on an active Ultima Online server, check this out http://www.uoevolution.com

Keep current with all the latest news and updates by visiting the website for info about all the custom shard features

Official Website and Shard Info

www.uoevolution.com
www.uoevo.com/wiki
www.uoevo.com/forum

UOE News and Events

Shard Updates
www.uoevolution.com/forum/index.php?board=2.0

Compliments to shard and staff - Read More
www.uoevolution.com/forum/index.php?board=38

UO Evolution - Upcoming Events
www.uoevolution.com/forum/index.php?board=11.0

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The Game has Evolved…UO Evolution!

UO Evolution is the best custom Ultima Online, RunUO emulator, free shard and is ranked #1 by the community in the custom free shard category! We are also top rated on 30 Ultima Online voting sites

UO Evolution has been online over 10 years, 10,000+ accounts and an average of 750+ players online, peaking around 1000 during prime time events

We are on an ultrafast new dedicated server. Our ping times are the fastest in the top 10 freeshard lists!

If you enjoy a custom environment, strong community reviews and active staff/developers then this is the shard for you!

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UO Evolution is a dedicated custom shard that has been producing professional, well-coded material since it's inception in 2010

UO Evolution is ranked #1 in the custom shard category on over 10 Ultima Online top list sites

We have a professional, full-time staff of 10 volunteers and dedicated scripter to produce new, challenging content, never before seen by the Ultima Online community

Here are a few more reasons to play on UO Evolution

•UOE has been online for over 13 years, 99% uptime and a reputation for quality service
•Active Owner and staff on daily to provide customer service 7 days a week.
•Our Professional Staff has worked on RunUO, Orbsydia and JoinUO teams
•Ongoing investment into the shard, hardware, and advertisement to provide the best connection, and best ping times
•Hosted on a Dedicated Server connected by an Ultrafast Backbone with over 150 Gbit / Unlimited Bandwidth
•Full time developer and new content weekly
•Passion for the game - Played since 1983 (Ultima III) and actively developing shards since 1999
•Member of the RunUO Community since Jan 1, 2004
•The staff is dedicated to running Daily Events
•100's of Custom Quests
•500+ players online daily and over 10,000 accounts
•The graphics are custom and updated, check out the UO Evolution Screenshots
•Well developed Wiki and Forum
•It's FREE to play!

Our players really enjoy our shard, but don't just take my word for it, read the player reviews and comments

Want something that offers a truly unique experience never encountered before? Then try UO Evolution Custom Freeshard.

Google Search

If you do make a post, try and use keywords like uo, ultima, online, top shard, freeshard, custom, best, free shard etc to describe the shard in detail. Also make sure you add the http://www.uoevolution website link

Remember Ultima Online?

Remember Ultima Online?

Feeling nostalgic? Now is the best time to start playing Ultima Online again, one of the greatest MMORPGS of all time.

UO Evolution custom Ultima Online Freeshard has been adding new content every Friday for the past 10 years. We are the top Ultima Online development team, creating new systems and improving the original game to produce the best UO experience for all players in the UO community

Want to play for free?

Join us during the "New Player" Weekend and skip the grind!

Start with a +700 skillball, max stats and 50k gold during this New Player weekend event!

How to Connect Guide>>> https://uoevo.com/wiki/How_to_Connect

UO Evolution Website http://www.uoevolution.com

UO Evolution Wiki http://www.uoevo.com/wiki

UO Evolution Forum http://www.uoevo.com/forum

Discord Channel Invite: http://www.discord.gg/JwEBhPH

Why is Ultima Online still the best MMORPG of all time

Why is Ultima Online still the best MMORPG of all time?

Ultima Online is that game that came before all other games, way back in 1997. It was the first computer game to catch the interest of the Dungeons & Dragons fan base and paved the way for all the other popular online games of today.

So why would I promote such an old game when so many more advanced games have come out since then? Basically, because not only was UO the first MMO ever, it was and still is the best of all games at being a true sandbox style MMORPG.

UO gives you the Freedom to do anything...

Ultima Online gave you the freedom to do almost anything that you wanted to do without many restrictions, pure chaos! This feature is what is missing from most modern day mmorpgs.

I was there from the beginning of Ultima Online...

I've played Ultima Online since it's launch and will always make me a bit bias, but, over the years I have tried many other games such as Everquest, WoW, SWG, Eve Online, LoTR, and Runescape, but always seem to return to Ultima Online for the style of gameplay and the community that this game creates.

I still Love the UO Graphics...

I have always loved the graphics, but that was because back in 1997 this was state-of-the-art. When I first introduced my friends to UO they were a little disappointed and surprised by the isometric game perspective. Now they can't imagine playing it in any other form. Even though the graphics are very old school, I feel that the most important factor in a fun MMO is not the graphics or world theme, but the gameplay and community you play with. It doesn't really matter how awesome the game looks if the mechanics or community are lacking.

UO is the only game that makes you risk it all...

Ultima Online has a great balance between risk and reward, unlike many newer games. If you get killed in UO, you can lose almost everything you worked hard for! Only a small handful of items remain in your possession when you die, such as runebooks, spellbooks, and the clothing new players start with. Everything else can be taken from you by thieves or murderers.

There is still no game like UO, that is capable of producing the rush of adrenaline that comes from taking risks and engaging in pvp combat with other players!

No other MMORPG has ever matched the housing system in UO...

Another amazing feature of UO was the housing. You can buy a standard house, like a keep or castle, or you can design your own custom house!

Ultima Online makes time stand still...

Ultima Online is a classic and will always bring back a bit of nostalgia for the old crowd that used to play Ultima I-IX boxed game series. I miss the good old days of rolling dice in the basement of my mother's house. If you ever played old school roleplay games, Ultima Online is the best alternative. For the younger generation, you will not find better gameplay in any current MMORPG

Oh the memories...

The sounds of UO are one of my favorite features, whether it be the mortar and pestle grinding of alchemy, the hammering of carpentry, or the music. Ah, the music! You can really feel a sense of immersion just from the serene music of the wilderness, the tense music of a dungeon, and the excitement of the battle music! Or perhaps the sudden gloom of being dead and a ghost, trying to find a healer, so you can get back to your body and possessions before they have decayed.

The original Ultima Online has been neglected over the past 23 years and lost its magic for me a few years back...the good news is UO is not dead!

The Freeshard Community keeps UO alive...

I currently play on UO free shards because it emulates the original game with modern custom scripts and enhancements. In other words, the free shards all have the best features of the original old school UO and none of the aforementioned negatives that you find in newer games.

If you've played UO before and you want to experience it again, come join in the Ultima Online Free Shard Community! If you haven't played UO before, then you are in for a great new experience!

Play on UO Evolution custom Shard for FREE!

More Advertising

UO Evolution is a free-to-play Ultima Online shard that was founded in 2010. A shard is a server that hosts an instance of Ultima Online, which is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was first released in 1997. UO Evolution is based on the game's official "Age of Shadows" expansion, which was released in 2003, and has since been updated with custom content, events, and features.

UO Evolution offers players a unique experience that combines the classic gameplay of Ultima Online with new features and enhancements. The shard has a dedicated team of developers who work to add new content and features on a regular basis, such as new items, quests, monsters, and events. In addition to this, the shard also features a player-driven economy, player housing, guilds, and PvP (player versus player) combat.

UO Evolution is known for its active community of players and its commitment to providing a high-quality gaming experience. The shard is open to players from all over the world, and has a welcoming and friendly community that is always willing to help new players get started.

UO Evolution is a unique and immersive Ultima Online shard that offers players a rich and diverse gaming experience. Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran of Ultima Online, UO Evolution has something for everyone.

First and foremost, UO Evolution is completely free to play, which makes it a great option for anyone who wants to try out Ultima Online without committing to a monthly subscription. Additionally, the shard is based on the game's official "Stygian Abyss" expansion, which provides a solid foundation for a wide range of gameplay options.

One of the standout features of UO Evolution is its custom content, which includes new items, quests, monsters, and events. The developers of the shard are constantly adding new content, which keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting. In addition to this, the shard also has a player-driven economy, which means that players can buy and sell items to other players, creating a dynamic and evolving marketplace.

Another great aspect of UO Evolution is its community. The shard has a friendly and welcoming community of players who are always willing to help new players get started. Additionally, there are regular events and tournaments that players can participate in, which adds an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay.

Overall, UO Evolution is a fantastic option for anyone who loves Ultima Online or who is looking for a unique and engaging gaming experience. With its custom content, player-driven economy, and active community, it is sure to provide hours of entertainment and fun.

Looking for an exciting and immersive gaming experience? Look no further than UO Evolution Shard!

UO Evolution Shard is a dedicated server for the classic MMORPG Ultima Online, featuring an enhanced version of the game with custom content, quests, events, and more. With a friendly and active community, UO Evolution Shard offers endless hours of fun and adventure for players of all skill levels.

Join our community and explore the vast world of Britannia, filled with dangers and treasures waiting to be discovered. Build your own home, train your skills, form alliances with other players, and embark on epic quests and battles.

UO Evolution Shard offers a unique gaming experience that you won't find anywhere else. Our team of experienced developers is constantly adding new content and features to keep the game fresh and exciting. Plus, with 24/7 support and regular updates, you can be sure that your UO adventure will never get stale.

So why wait? Join the adventure today and experience the magic of UO Evolution Shard! Visit our website to learn more and start your journey into the world of Ultima Online.

UO Evolution Shard is a fantastic Ultima Online server that offers a unique and immersive gaming experience for players of all levels. From the moment I logged in, I was blown away by the attention to detail and the level of customization that the server provides.

One of the things I love most about this Shard is the active community of players. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and there's always someone willing to lend a hand or offer advice. The staff is also incredibly responsive and dedicated to ensuring that the server runs smoothly and that players have a great time.

The server has a wide range of custom content and features, including new monsters, rare items, and custom content, as well as a variety of epic events and challenging quests to participate in. I also appreciate the emphasis on player-driven content, with player-run events and economies that add an extra layer of depth to the game.

Overall, I highly recommend UO Evolution Shard to anyone looking for a fun and engaging Ultima Online experience. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new player, you're sure to find something to love about this nostalgic server.

Why is Ultima Online still the best MMORPG of all time?

Ultima Online is that game that came before all other games, way back in 1997. It was the first computer game to catch the interest of the Dungeons & Dragons fan base and paved the way for all the other popular online games of today.

So why would I promote such an old game when so many more advanced games have come out since then? Basically, because not only was UO the first MMO ever, it was and still is the best of all games at being a true sandbox style MMORPG.

UO gives you the freedom to do anything...

Ultima Online gave you the freedom to do almost anything that you wanted to do without many restrictions, pure chaos! This feature is what is missing from most modern day mmorpgs.

I was there from the beginning of Ultima Online... I've played Ultima Online since it's launch and will always make me a bit bias, but, over the years I have tried many other games such as Everquest, WoW, SWG, Eve Online, LoTR, and Runescape, but always seem to return to Ultima Online for the style of gameplay and the community that this game creates.

I still Love the UO Graphics...

I have always loved the graphics, but that was because back in 1997 this was state-of-the-art. When I first introduced my friends to UO they were a little disappointed and surprised by the isometric game perspective. Now they can't imagine playing it in any other form. Even though the graphics are very old school, I feel that the most important factor in a fun MMO is not the graphics or world theme, but the gameplay and community you play with. It doesn't really matter how awesome the game looks if the mechanics or community are lacking.

UO is the only game that makes you risk it all...

Ultima Online has a great balance between risk and reward, unlike many newer games. If you get killed in UO, you can lose almost everything you worked hard for! Only a small handful of items remain in your possession when you die, such as runebooks, spellbooks, and the clothing new players start with. Everything else can be taken from you by thieves or murderers.

There is still no game like UO, that is capable of producing the rush of adrenaline that comes from taking risks and engaging in pvp combat with other players!

No other MMORPG has ever matched the housing system in UO... Another amazing feature of UO was the housing. You can buy a standard house, like a keep or castle, or you can design your own custom house!

Ultima Online makes time stand still...

Ultima Online is a classic and will always bring back a bit of nostalgia for the old crowd that used to play Ultima I-IX boxed game series. I miss the good old days of rolling dice in the basement of my mother's house. If you ever played old school roleplay games, Ultima Online is the best alternative. For the younger generation, you will not find better gameplay in any current mmorpg

Oh the memories...

The sounds of UO are one of my favorite features, whether it be the mortar and pestle grinding of alchemy, the hammering of carpentry, or the music. Ah, the music! You can really feel a sense of immersion just from the serene music of the wilderness, the tense music of a dungeon, and the excitement of the battle music! Or perhaps the sudden gloom of being dead and a ghost, trying to find a healer, so you can get back to your body and possessions before they have decayed. The original Ultima Online has been neglected over the past 20 years and lost it's magic for me a few years back...the good news is UO is not dead!

The Freeshard Community keeps UO alive...

I currently play on UO free shards because it emulates the original game with modern custom scripts and enhancements. In other words, the free shards all have the best features of the original old school UO and none of the aforementioned negatives that you find in newer games.

If you've played UO before and you want to experience it again, come join in the Ultima Online Free Shard Community! If you haven't played UO before, then you are in for a great new experience!

Play on UO Evolution custom Shard for FREE!

UO Evolution is the flagship development server, online since 2010. Come explore the endless adventures of a truly custom Ultima Online shard experience! UO Evolution was designed around the idea of having a public shard to further the development of the RunUO Emulator, in an effort to provide an enhanced version of the original UO game we all love. Over the past 12 years, UO Evolution has built one of the strongest, most supportive game communities and has become the #1 custom freeshard We look forward to many more years of Ultima Online with our community members!

UO Evolution – Ultima Online Freeshard!

Do you guys remember Ultima Online, the first real MMORPG? There's a great custom free server designed around the best aspects of the game. UO Evolution is the top custom freeshard. So if you're looking to relive the nostalgia, or just want to play on an active Ultima Online server, check out http://www.uoevolution.com

UO Evolution Shard is a custom version of the original Ultima Online MMORPG. Passionate Ultima Online developers have modified and improved the scripts, game mechanics and graphics to create an entirely new virtual world for you to explore. You will enjoy all of the original gameplay, but over the years, amateur scripters have written new content, systems and monsters to encounter. This new content makes the game fresh and current again, but still keeping all of the nostalgia alive! UOE has added new content every Friday for the past 13 years and we truly have developed a one-of-kind shard. You will have endless fun with all of the new challenging content. Join us on UO Evolution Custom Freeshard!

A Commitment to Longevity and the UO Evolution Legacy

As a development team, our main goal from the beginning has been to create a magical place for you, our players, to play for the long term. We know from experience that there is nothing more frustrating than investing your limited time and energy into a server only to have it closed on you. UO Evolution has been online for over a DECADE and has the largest player population! You can count on our staff, server and shard to be online into the future.

We have created UO Evolution Shard and this community for players to enjoy the greatest MMORPG of all time! It is our hope that you will make UO Evolution your home, and you will bring your friends and guildmates to experience a nostalgic journey in our custom Ultima Online world.

Easy to Join, Install and Login

Extensive Wiki, Forums & Discord

Every Skill Has A Purpose

New Monsters

Challenging Bosses

New Graphics, Clothing, Hues & Hairstyles

During the earliest span of the age of darkness. Found in only the most aged of manuscripts lived a world born of mystic arts and ancient sorcery: Sosaria. Despite Sosaria's enchanted origin its people shunned magic for its very use corrupted the souls of the unwary. But one man dared to awake the slumbering powers of alchemy. Twisting the awesome powers of the gem of immortality to his will and binding all of Sosaria to his corruption: Mondain the wizard. His power was absolute as the whole of the planet was gripped in his cruel embrace. Only the appearance of a stranger saved Sosaria from impending destruction. From whence he came no one knows, but his strength and courage were without peer. In this stranger lay Sosaria's only hope. Only a traveler from the stars could release this world from Mondain's vile stranglehold. He would prove himself a saviour, shattering the gem of immortality and defeating Mondain. But a deeper and more sinister evil was released with the destruction of the gem, for Sosaria was not free of the stone's power. The planet was still bound to the jewel even as it lay shattered on the floor of Mondain's castle. For within each shattered remnant of the jewel dwelt a perfect likeness of Sosaria. Thus is the world in which you are born, live and die. Britannia that was once Sosaria now exists as a thousand worlds each with its own peoples, history and destiny. This Britannia is but one of many in the multiverse, that is Ultima Online. - Ultima Online Intro

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