I think a free-to-play model could work well for UO, if implemented properly. EA are probably happy to continue squeezing as much money out of the game as possible, however, rather than try a new kind of revenue generation.

I see no one really seems keen on the freeshard idea - nevermind!

That's the only reason I'd go on a Freeshard now - the "real" UO has nothing to offer anymore, with such a sparse user population.

Well, the beauty of an RP community is that you work with what you have - I know BoC has survived on a handful of members a number of times. My hope would be that it'd be easier to retain that handful, and encourage more people to join us, on a shard that's not only free but RP focussed with gameplay features to support that.

I know it's a vain hope, but I'm going to give it a go at least Hopefully there'll be a BoC guild on the server within the week, even if I'm the only one in it!

Not many days go by that I don't miss the glory days of UO, and my time in the various RP guilds of Europa. Not really as prolific a player as some of the BoC legends, I still spent a good few years enjoying the amazing RP environment we had here.

While I'll never be tempted to come back to UO proper, given the state of the game and the still-high subscription fee, I've considered trying freeshards a few times. But what would be the point, without the RP community I loved?

I found this: http://www.uoroleplay.com/

Had a quick browse through their forums, and it seems like a very traditional-UO freeshard (no crazy mods or anything too different) that's entirely for RP. No running into taints, or neon coloured madness.

It seems someone from [Grd] is trying to set up the Guardsmen Militia there, and I'll be tempted to sample what's going on there.

My question is, is this a place that [BoC] could be revived? A classic UO experience without having to make a decision about just how much UO accounts cost to keep active?

I'd certainly hope so. Worth a shot, I guess!

Saw your post Hoagie in the Announcements -  will probably remove the images from my host tonight, so that should prompt everyone to apply the new ones!

I'll be back the day they make UO free and fix the less significant portion of the game, ie: non-RP content and the entire economy

Will try and remember to mail it all over tonight when I get home from work.

Thanks Hoag!

Hullo chaps,

I have a small request: would it be possible for some one to rehost the forum avatars that are currently on www.blindmansworkshop.com (on Imageshack or something free like that)?

My hosting company are getting quite fussy about content that gets hotlinked rather than being a part of my actual site, and I'm trying to do a big clear out in attempts to please them and reduce the amount of images bots and crawlers and searches etc. have to plough through my site.

If some one could let me know if / when this happens, as I wouldn't want to remove them before the forum is safely using them from elsewhere.

Good to see BoC going strong (I do browse the news from time to time).

For Cove!

Good spot for a Naval office that was...

*grumbles*

Nice to see the place used for something gorgeous - prime location, cost me a fortune

Excellent report Drachir, yet ye spelled me name right at the top, then wrong all the way through!

Gyah. We showed 'em Orcs anyway!

Signed,
Arma Renox
Commodore

At the 6th hour, I will be leading a group of guardsmen across the swamps and ruins South of Cove, on the opposite shore. It will be our task to find and secure a defensive location to help safeguard Cove's more distant territory, as war and tumult sweeps the land!

All able bodied guardsmen to meet outside the barracks! Bring supplies for travel and camp construction!

Signed,

Arma Renox
Commodore

Excellent work Watchman Perrin! A fine and swift start to your trials, and a well written report!

Signed,
Arma Renox
Commodore

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- Lead a Circuit Training Session
- Attend a Naval Patrol
- Complete a Supervised Sailing Route

- Collect Wood for Ship Construction
- Lead Attack and Defence Drills at the Northern Lighthouse

Postponed due to an accident on the M4 meaning I was stuck in traffic and didn't get home 'till 6:45. BIG APOLOGIES!

The universe hates my events.