Startup

The simplest way for anyone to start playing is to follow these steps:
  

1. Download the prepatched configured bundle of Ultima Online Client
   Download server 1   |   Download Server 2   |   Via Torrent
   
   Don't know which?
   - If you know how to use BitTorrent then best use that.
   - Flip a coin and pick one of the download servers, and if that one isn't working, pick the other one.
   
      
2. Run the Self-Extracting RAR archive - installer.
   We recommend you extract to C:/Program Files/ or D:/Games/
   Note: The Self-Extracting RAR will make a shortcut on your Desktop and in your Start Menu.
    
    
3. Once extracted, click the "Excelsior Freeshard" icon in the Start Menu, or double-click the client.exe file in the extracted folder.
   
   
   
4. Optional: Since the release of this bundle, the file hues.mul has been changed. We recommend that you update it by following the instructions on the patching page.

That's it! But just in case you run into trouble:

When you open the game, you will have to type in a username and password. The account will be created. Once you select the shard to play on (doubleclick Excelsior), you can pick what profession you would like for your character. You can choose "Advanced" and set your skills and stats however you'd like. By default, you can have up to 5 characters. It's possible to later upgrade and recieve an extra character, having a total of 6.

- If you get a "Your account credentials are invalid" message, that means that the username is already taken (or you typed in the wrong password).

- If you get a "There is some problem communicating with Origin" message, that means that there already exist a username that has previously connected with your IP. In this case, if a member of your household already has an account on this shard, have them login into their account and then type [account in game. There you will see an option to request an additional account for a member of the household. We strongly advise that you carefully read the disclaimer that will be shown to you. We only allow one account per person, and an account may only be used by it's owner.

- Still can't get in? Contact us by email. The email address can be found on our frontpage.

If you already have the Ultima Online Client installed

Check if your version is between 5.0.0 and 5.0.9.1. If so, edit your Login.cfg file to point to our server (address and port is written on our frontpage).

To see all the hues and custom buildings, you will need our patch, which is approximately 6MB in size.
To see our custom mounts, items, and spell icons, you will need the full patch, which is approximatelx 160MB in size.
More information on the instructions on how to patch page.

We however still suggest you simply download the bundle above.