In-Game Rules
These rules may differ from the server you come from or if you play on OSI where you pay for a subscription and they do not enforce their own rules. These may appear strict because we dislike actioning people.The rules are here to make sure there are no gray areas and ensure a fair and equal gameplay experience for everyone on UOAlive. They also ensure a balanced and fair economy as well as equal risk vs. reward. UOAlive prides itself on a balanced economy and gameplay experience for everyone. These rules are a catalyst.
Thank you for taking the time to read them.
Multi-Boxing or Multi-Clienting
Playing multiple accounts simultaneously—more commonly known as multi-clienting or multi-boxing—is not permitted on UOAlive.- Control: You must always be controlling your active account.*
- Restrictions: No scripts, no assistants, no dual boxing (keystrokes being used to control multiple accounts at once from one keyboard or account), and no automated tasks can be used to "cause damage" to the monsters Account A is fighting from Account B or C. This also applies to beneficial spells, virtue buffs, or general buffs such as healing pets, players, or friends, casting cures, or using virtues to gain more scrolls.
Example: Account A (and Pet) is fighting a champion spawn. Accounts B and C cannot be at the same champion spawn to assist Player A (and Pet) in any capacity via a script or macro other than if Account A (and Pet) DIES and is removed from combat. They can be resurrected, gated, or healed to full to get back to fighting order. Then return to battle without Account B or C assisting in any way.
*It doesn’t matter how many monitors you have and if you can see multiple windows. The window “in focus” and being “used” is the account you are controlling.
- Britcoin (BTC): You can and are allowed to put your extra accounts AFK at a bank or blessed area to benefit from Britcoin (BTC) as usual. Britcoin is not considered a resource.
- Skill Macroing: You can and are allowed to macro skills AFK as long as it is not categorized as resource gathering.
Resources
- AFK Gathering: It is against the rules to gather resources with an automated process while you are away from your computer or playing another character. It is not against the rules to gather resources with an automated process while you are controlling your character and not playing any other account.
- Resource Definition: Resources are defined as trees, cotton, ingots, gatherables, fishing, gold, rares, or any other spawned item, whether from a “gathering node” or “monster’s corpse.”
- Response Time: Failure to respond to a staff member within 2-3 minutes while carrying out these functions will result in punishment.
- BOD Collecting: BOD collecting AFK is considered AFK resource gathering.
- IDOC Events: It is against the rules to have more than one account at an IDOC (in danger of collapsing house event). This is considered AFK resource gathering and multiboxing.
- Fishing: Fishing AFK is considered AFK resource gathering. Due to the complicated nature of skill gain and AFK resource gathering, AFK skill gain of fishing is NOT allowed and is considered AFK resource gathering.
- Killing NPCs or Monsters: Killing any NPC, monster, or creature over and over AFK is considered AFK resource gathering.
- AFK Item Gain: If you are gaining items in-game, but are AFK, this is AFK resource gathering.
Example: Account A is resource gathering via scripts, Account B or C is at a champion spawn and being controlled by the player. Account A is no longer being controlled by the player and is considered to be AFK resource gathering. It doesn’t matter how many monitors you have and if you can see multiple windows. The window “in focus” and being “used” is the account you are controlling.
THERE IS NO LENIENCE ON THESE RULES.
Consequences for Any of the Above:
First Infraction:
- 72-hour ban.
- Complete account wipe: Everything on your account(s) will be deleted— all characters, items, resources, houses, vendors, resource crates—everything. You will have to start over with an empty account as if you were a new player.
- Possible permanent suspension: Depending on the severity of the offense, a permanent suspension may be issued. This decision will be made by the admins through a Discord ticket with all involved parties.
- Important: The 72-hour ban will start after a discussion with the admins, even if you are already temporarily banned. If you do not respond within 24 hours of the initial in-game “jailing” or temporary suspension, your accounts will be permanently banned.
Second Infraction:
- Permanent ban of all accounts linked to your IP address.
- No exceptions: Appeals can be submitted via a ticket, but all bans are fully documented to prevent confusion or disputes.
Bottom Line: If you violate these rules, you risk losing everything on your account(s). This policy is designed to protect the integrity of the server and the enjoyment of all players.
Accounts
- Account Limits: Accounts are limited to 3 accounts per IP with 7 characters per account (Household) unless specifically requested.
- Housing Limit: 1 house per account
- Additional Accounts: Players creating additional accounts without authorization will have their accounts deleted to reduce the number of accounts.
- Responsibility: Accounts are the player’s responsibility. Be sure to register your account. You are responsible for the actions on your account.
- Account Sharing: It is not allowed to share your account with anyone else. This can result in a ban. We realize this may seem different than some games, but UO is older and account sharing can lead to exploitation.
- Login Information: Do not share your account login information or passwords with anyone. This not only breaks our 3 accounts per household rule, but it can put your account at risk. Staff will NEVER ask for your password. Do not share it with anyone.
- Character Names: Your character name should not be offensive, impersonate staff, be political, meant to incite hate, or be random letters, capitalized crazy, or symbols. It should be a name to keep immersion.
- Inactivity: Accounts over 365 days of inactivity are automatically deleted to maintain a fast and efficient server. If you have not logged into any character on an account for 366 days, it will be removed. We decided to favor those playing and a smooth experience rather than those who "might" return.
Spouse, Family, Friends, and Request for Other Accounts:
- Help Ticket: Open a help ticket on Discord to apply for accounts for others in the same household if the accounts will exceed 3. We will happily make an exception and tag your accounts as such. https://uoalive.com/forum/threads/more-than-3-accounts-for-families-loved-ones-roommates-etc.1784/
- Proof: You will need to provide proof you live with multiple people playing and pass a few in-game tests to have your petition accepted for more than 3 accounts.
- Unauthorized Accounts: Doing this on your own without opening a ticket can result in temporary bans as we keep a log of accounts being shared. If we find you exploiting this, we will ban all accounts.
Multi-Generational Play
At UOAlive, we celebrate the inclusion of players of all ages, fostering a multi-generational gaming community. While we welcome younger players to join in the Ultima Online experience, we emphasize the importance of adult supervision in navigating the dynamic and persistent online world.Our Safe Space policies aim to create a respectful atmosphere, combined with in-game tools to help enforce those policies, but it's essential to acknowledge the challenges in real-time content moderation within an older game like Ultima Online. As a community, we encourage parents or guardians to actively participate in monitoring and guiding the online experiences of their younger generational players. UOAlive, in the spirit of shared responsibility, will maintain its Safe Space policies. Multi-generational households must take responsibility for interactions and experiences that may unfold in our vibrant virtual real-time realm.
We strive to provide a platform where families can responsibly share the joy of Ultima Online. By extending the gift of Ultima Online, we not only cater to the nostalgia of parents but also introduce it to a new generation. Thank you for recognizing our dedication to maintaining a Safe Space and for jointly shouldering responsibilities for individuals under the age of 18 who choose to venture into the world of UOAlive.
Housing
- House Limit: Players can have 3 accounts and 1 house per account for a total of 3 homes per IP.
- Decay Timers: House decay timers range from 50 to 70 days. Durability classifications like "Like New" or "Fairly Worn" have variable time frames instead of fixed periods. For example, "Slightly" may range from 32 to 40 days before transitioning to the next condition. The range decreases as the condition worsens.
- IDOC Status:
- When a house reaches "In Danger of Collapsing" (IDOC), it will fall within 5 to 24 hours.
- Once a house goes IDOC, it cannot be refreshed by the player or GM intervention. This allows the IDOC channel in Discord to operate without fear of house sniping.
- Upon entering IDOC status, all friends, co-owners, and the owner are removed to prevent sniping.
- Fairness and Active Gameplay:
- The new system aims to enhance fairness and reward active gameplay, discouraging logins solely for refreshing homes.
- This introduces a random element in house decay, extending refresh times for active players.
- Players who login just to refresh homes will need to monitor their houses more closely.
- These changes are not punitive but promote fairness and a balanced housing market for dedicated, active players.
- Veterans can still maintain their houses but may need to login more frequently if they are not actively participating.
- Special Circumstances:
- This policy does not affect vacations, military leave, emergencies, or other extenuating circumstances. Help tickets can be used to hold a home in such situations.
Vendor Markets Not Inside a Home
There are vendor markets all over the world in Britain, Zento, Magincia, and the like.- World Vendor Limit: 1 World Vendor per account. Each player will be allowed to have 1 World Vendor per account (enforced automatically in the code). With the ability to have up to 3 accounts on UOAlive, this means you can potentially have up to 3 World Vendors in total. (This applies to any vendor not in a home, i.e., Magincia, Britain, New Haven Vendor Markets (the little rugs)).
- Home Vendors: If you need more than 3 vendors, you are free to place as many as you wish in the confines of your own home.
Community Standards
Fair Play
Respect the integrity of the game. Cheating, exploiting server vulnerabilities, unauthorized account access, or using external tools to gain an unfair advantage is strictly prohibited.Identity Integrity
Maintain a clear distinction between players and staff. Impersonating staff members undermines community trust and will not be tolerated.Transparent Accountability
Our disciplinary actions are transparent and fair. We believe in second chances, but repeat offenders will face consequences, which will be posted in the Accountability section if actions are taken.Positive Gameplay
Playing the game positively and being a good influence will not lead to removal. Removal decisions are based on transparent and concise rules to avoid unnecessary actions.Cross Server Recruitment and Discussion
Respect Our Community
While you are free to discuss other shards constructively on Discord, refrain from actively promoting them within our game world or forums. Let's foster healthy competition without resorting to underhanded tactics.No Server Poaching
Attempting to recruit players for other servers will result in immediate expulsion. Let's keep our community strong and united.Slander Protection
Criticism is welcome, but public bashing of our server is harmful and childish. Any public defamation will result in temporary suspension, with repeated offenses leading to account termination.Social Media Guidelines
Anyone found attempting to defame UOAlive and its community will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.Non-Compete Clause
By participating in UOAlive, you agree not to recruit for, develop for, or engage in slander on servers that mimic, imitate, or plagiarize from UOAlive. Any violation of this non-compete clause will result in an immediate ban. Please note that this clause does not prohibit playing on other servers, only those that are clearly intended to harm or maliciously smear UOAlive and/or its members.UOAlive is a private server within a small emulation community that requires significant time and resources to maintain and operate. Your participation here is valued, but it comes with the expectation of respect and positive contribution to our community. If you engage in any of the aforementioned behaviors, you forfeit the opportunity to be a part of UOAlive. Remember, your actions across the online world have real consequences, just as they do in everyday life. Let's work together to keep UOAlive a vibrant and welcoming place for all.
Safe Space Guidelines
For more details, refer to our Safe Space Guidelines.Accountability
To ensure transparency, we have an accountability section on our Discord where we post any temporary suspensions or bans.Player Removal:
- If we detect any issue that violates our rules, we will speak with the player first before taking any action. Unless a violation is illegal, breaks our internal NDA or policy (which fall under common business practices), involves intentional acts of malice toward the server, or violates our safe space rules with the intention of harming others, no player will be removed from the server without prior warning.
- We understand that misunderstandings can happen, so players are always given a chance (often many more) to tell their side of the story. The team then has an internal discussion, and if, and only if, a major infraction has occurred will action be taken.
Let's celebrate originality and innovation! If you are removed, please know this was just not meant to be your home, and we genuinely wish you good luck in your future endeavors.
Selling or Buying Items for Real Life Currency
THIS IS 100% against our ToS. We believe players should be enjoying the game within the game, not creating a microtransactional sub-economy. That is why UOAlive itself is pay-to-win free. We hope our players adopt this as well. Those found in violation will be immediately removed from the community. There is no warning for this violation. Let's keep the GAME fun for everyone!Helpful Tools for Efficient Help Tickets
At UOAlive, we strive to maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment for all players. To ensure the accurate reporting of incidents involving bad actors, server rule violations, and unusual occurrences/bugs, we encourage the use of various tools to provide evidence. These tools include:- Screenshots: Capture the moment using the built-in screenshot function of your game client, operating system, or a third-party software.
- Videos: Utilize tools like GeForce Experience, Xbox Game Bar, OBS (a free capture utility), or even your smartphone to record video footage of the incident.
- ClassicUO Launcher Logs: The ClassicUO Launcher automatically captures logs that can be helpful in documenting and analyzing specific events.
"Claiming" Mobs, Bosses, Areas, Champs, or Events
Let's officially address this specific point - all players are welcome to participate in world events in UOAlive. Regardless of what the internet says, this is a massive multiplayer game that is always open to everyone. We encourage players to come and go from events as they see fit, including taking on bosses that have just spawned at champs or other group events in the world. It's important to note that no player has a claim to anything in this game simply because of the time they've invested.While it's polite to ask others to join events, it's not necessary, but highly encouraged in the nature of good sportsmanship and friendly communication. However, in an open-world game like UO, players cannot ask others to leave when fighting monsters. A new player may not even know they are coming up on an event and just want to enjoy the epic adventure in front of them!
With instanced loot, champion changes, and normal looting rights given to those who put in the effort, there should be no issues. In events, prizes usually go directly to the player's pack based on their work, so there is no need to worry about affecting others.
We recognize that end bosses of events can be challenging, and new players will need help. New players are always welcome to join, as many may not know what stage the event is at.
It's important to note that there are common sense exceptions to this inclusivity: This rule is intended to make the experience for new players/solo players/small groups of players better. This is not meant for full experienced groups or guilds who just want to take advantage of this section of the server rules. Waiting for someone to open a treasure chest and then stealing all the loot or exploiting event bosses by bringing a large group of people to "overpower the players currently doing the event" when it spawns without helping during the event would be breaking the spirit of UOAlive and the Common Sense rules below.
Animal Taming
Every rule below is based on if players are NOT communicating before a spawn occurs. Be kind. Communicate and play the multiplayer game together. These rules are just here as guidelines. Code is in place for Legendary Creatures to circumvent all of this: Custom Taming Systems.- Global Announcement: When there is a global announcement of a rare tame that someone didn't want and multiple people go, it's open season because it’s a public announcement. However, making such an announcement to spite or troll another person who has already begun taming is considered griefing.
- Solo Taming: If you come across someone trying to tame a mob on their own, stealing it or interrupting their tame is considered griefing.
- Group Taming: If you are with someone else or multiple people actively clearing a spawn and you have not discussed who will tame the creature prior to spawn, no one has "rights" to it. The recommended way to handle this is to ROLL DICE IN A CUP. HIGHEST ROLL WINS THE TAME. Killing said tame because you lost the roll is considered griefing.
- Agreements: If you discuss who gets it prior to spawn, it is whoever you agreed upon in the party. It all comes down to common sense.
As adults sharing this world, understand the expectations and treat your fellow players with respect, communicating openly with one another. UOAlive is based on trust and community. We aim to foster a friendly atmosphere, so those found exploiting that courtesy will be removed.
Misc
Blocking and Traps
- Trapping other players pets in houses or on boats is against the rules as this just causes grief.
- It is against server rules to: False advertise on vendors
- It is OK to: Host a lottery vendor
- It is against server rules to host a lottery vendor with ZERO prizes. There has to be at least ONE prize greater or equal to the price of the highest lottery box price.
- Staff will not return gold from Lottery Vendors.
- Scams are NOT ALLOWED. Scamming using Discord or the Forums will result in a warning and items returned to the scammed player. Multiple offenses will result in a ban.
- Joining another guild to attempt to murder them is not allowed and has been turned off by code. We have looting of friends turned on to allow for easier corpse runs. Anyone found stealing from corpses will be banned, no second chances. This is a PvE server with no PvP. Do not create drama.
- False gating will be deemed against server rules when the destination results in trapped, dead, or stuck players. We encourage a friendly environment, jokingly gating someone to a tiny island and then bringing them home is OK.
- Players are required to treat all participants in Poker games with respect and refrain from using offensive language or engaging in harassment or discrimination.
- Responsible gaming practices should be followed, and players are encouraged to report any violations of the Safe Space Policies to maintain a fair and enjoyable Poker environment.
- Players must refrain from engaging in real-life betting during Poker games; all betting should be limited to in-game currency or items.
- "Discord PvP" related to Poker games are strictly prohibited. Respect your fellow players.
- Players engaging in any of the above behavior will face removal from the SERVER to maintain a respectful and enjoyable gaming environment.
Common Sense
COMMON SENSE GOES INTO A LOT OF UOALIVE'S RULES: If you are doing something that gives you an unfair advantage over other players and/or hurts the experience or economy of UOAlive, you are breaking a rule. If you ever wonder if you are breaking a rule, feel free to open a ticket and ask us on Discord. We are always happy to clarify. Our intention is NOT to gate you by rules and regulations but to provide a fair and even playing experience for all players new and old on UOAlive.Agreement
Have you read and agree to these rules? By Playing on UOAlive you agree to all the Server Rules and Guidelines. To get access to our Discord Server click the green button that says you "Agree to the Rules" for your permissions in Discord. You will know you have done this when your name turns purple.
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