- ServUO Version
- Publish 57
- Ultima Expansion
- Endless Journey
Hello everyone!
Firstly, let me introduce myself. I began playing UO when I was 12 years old on a Spanish Sphere server that's still open but with only a few players online. I played with my high school friends. At the age of 14-15, I discovered how to create my own shard, so I decided to experiment with the RunUO emulator for fun. Despite facing numerous issues with IPs, ports, and connections (I was just 15 years old with no programming knowledge), I managed to play with the help of Hamachi, an external program that creates a virtual local network. My friends and I enjoyed RunUO, but we really missed the Sphere system because we were used to it, especially the absence of pre-cast spells. However, the RunUO emulator was more stable and user-friendly for being a Gamemaster, so we continued with it for a while.
After 14-15 years, life moved on, and to cut a long story short, most of us stopped playing. Occasionally, when we reminisce about playing and have some free time, like during holidays, we spend a few days playing either on the Sphere Server or on my own shard, as I keep a copy on a hard drive with our accounts.
A few years ago, I tried to access the RunUO website, only to discover that it had closed forever. However, I found ServUO, which seems to strive to keep the community alive. And thus, here we are: I've launched a new shard with ServUO, aiming to play with my friends again. However, I aim to achieve what I could in the past:
RunUO: Cast Spell (while being frozen) ➔ "Circle" for target appears and later, you click your target, and the spell applies instantly.
Sphere: "Circle" for the target appears ➔ Click the target ➔ There's a spell delay: meanwhile, you CAN move, but if your target is out of sight (behind a wall or a tree...) or you get damaged, the spell fizzles.
In the past and now, I've been scouring various posts from others who desire the same as me, but with no success. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a GitHub link of a server called Imagine Nation that is now closed. It had a RunUO very similar to Sphere (the spells, the vendor NPCs with no invulnerability, the commands, the menu...) but lacked other RunUO features (like Bushido, special moves...). I attempted to replace the spell scripts in my new shard, but obviously, it didn't work.
(Link to the post: https://www.servuo.com/threads/spell-t2a.9054/)
So, let me get straight to the point. Can anyone assist me in setting up a RunUO shard with the fantastic features of RunUO, yet incorporating the Sphere Spell system with NO pre-casting? (I would also appreciate other Sphere features like killable vendor NPCs, a melee weapon system, double-click to equip weapons... but my primary concern lies with the spells).
I still lack any programming knowledge or expertise in C#, but I'm eager to fulfill the childhood dream of reliving those good old school times with my friends.
Thank you in advance for your help. I'm very glad to see that the UO community is still thriving.
Firstly, let me introduce myself. I began playing UO when I was 12 years old on a Spanish Sphere server that's still open but with only a few players online. I played with my high school friends. At the age of 14-15, I discovered how to create my own shard, so I decided to experiment with the RunUO emulator for fun. Despite facing numerous issues with IPs, ports, and connections (I was just 15 years old with no programming knowledge), I managed to play with the help of Hamachi, an external program that creates a virtual local network. My friends and I enjoyed RunUO, but we really missed the Sphere system because we were used to it, especially the absence of pre-cast spells. However, the RunUO emulator was more stable and user-friendly for being a Gamemaster, so we continued with it for a while.
After 14-15 years, life moved on, and to cut a long story short, most of us stopped playing. Occasionally, when we reminisce about playing and have some free time, like during holidays, we spend a few days playing either on the Sphere Server or on my own shard, as I keep a copy on a hard drive with our accounts.
A few years ago, I tried to access the RunUO website, only to discover that it had closed forever. However, I found ServUO, which seems to strive to keep the community alive. And thus, here we are: I've launched a new shard with ServUO, aiming to play with my friends again. However, I aim to achieve what I could in the past:
- Firstly: To go online without relying on external programs (I've been researching and need to fix some internet-related issues), but that's not my main concern.
- Secondly: My primary goal, because I genuinely love the Sphere spell system. I aim for no pre-casting in magery spells but retaining the other fascinating aspects that RunUO offers (such as bushido, ninjitsu, special weapon skills...).
RunUO: Cast Spell (while being frozen) ➔ "Circle" for target appears and later, you click your target, and the spell applies instantly.
Sphere: "Circle" for the target appears ➔ Click the target ➔ There's a spell delay: meanwhile, you CAN move, but if your target is out of sight (behind a wall or a tree...) or you get damaged, the spell fizzles.
In the past and now, I've been scouring various posts from others who desire the same as me, but with no success. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a GitHub link of a server called Imagine Nation that is now closed. It had a RunUO very similar to Sphere (the spells, the vendor NPCs with no invulnerability, the commands, the menu...) but lacked other RunUO features (like Bushido, special moves...). I attempted to replace the spell scripts in my new shard, but obviously, it didn't work.
(Link to the post: https://www.servuo.com/threads/spell-t2a.9054/)
So, let me get straight to the point. Can anyone assist me in setting up a RunUO shard with the fantastic features of RunUO, yet incorporating the Sphere Spell system with NO pre-casting? (I would also appreciate other Sphere features like killable vendor NPCs, a melee weapon system, double-click to equip weapons... but my primary concern lies with the spells).
I still lack any programming knowledge or expertise in C#, but I'm eager to fulfill the childhood dream of reliving those good old school times with my friends.
Thank you in advance for your help. I'm very glad to see that the UO community is still thriving.
