UOEx Must-Knows
This guide relates to some of the custom features of Excelsior, as well as some tips for spells and skills you will need to raise/master in order to do well here. Review the command list for some helpful features, check out a custom set of spells, including the BEST heal in the game, and take a look at some of the Skills you will definitely want to use.
The Codex
Every player accepts the rules of this shard upon logging in for the first time. It is the responsibility of the player to educate themselves regarding the codex and penalties for rule violations.
You may review the codex here: http://www.uoex.net/codex
You may review the penalties for rule violations here: http://www.uoex.net/codex/penalties
Ignorance of the rules, AFK checking processes, or any other shard-specific policies will not result in a reduction or removal of penalty for violations.
The Rat Quest
There is a quest available for new players that has the potential to bring in lots of dough. Please see Joe the Apprentice (The Rat Quest) for a guide on how to get started.
Commands
By typing [help you can bring up a list of all of these commands. Most are self explanatory. Here's a run down of the ones you will need to know.
[claim: Will auto loot some items from a corpse, including Gold, Ointments, Fertile Dirt, Arrows and a small reward for claiming
[claimall: Will auto loot all items from a corpse.
[safebet: You can bet on how the World Saves are (every hour). Enter how many seconds you think it will be (i.e. 5.5). It's a 5k bet and the house takes 500 gold per bet. Whoever is closest takes all.
[exex: Custom system used to trade items/stackables. Check http://uoex.net/wiki/ExEx for a guide on how to use it.
[cs: You can macro any spell with [cs {spellnamenospaces}. So an example would be "[cs enemyofone]" or "[cs consecrateweapon]", without the "s. Some spells aren't in the macro list, this lets you easily macro spells, without scrolling and scrolling.
[bandself: will bandage you. [band will open the gump to bandie. The Alt+O macro for healing doesn't work. Razor works nicely though. EasyUO users, see Blaze Budd[le]'s HealR script.
Cleric spells
Type "I pray to the gods". This is a list of custom spells. You do NOT need a book for these. Spirit Speak acts as Magery for these spells, so level up SS, only takes a few hours. ALSO: SS will heal you a bit when you use it, heals more if there's a corpse nearby. For reagents, you must tithe at an ankh, just like Chivalry.
Touch of Life: The best heal in game. Nuff' said
Sacred Boon: A HoT, heal over time spell, that heals 10-15 every few seconds. I avoided adding this one initially, because Touch of Life outranks it on cast time, mana and amount healed. I wouldn't advise using it to heal pets, but SB can be nice if you're running through Paroxy or other nasty places.
Angelic Faith: Turns you into an angel, boosts your stats. At 100 Spirit Speak you get +20 to str/dex/int. Every 5 points of SS = 1 point to each stat, at a max of +24's. Will also boost your Anatomy, Mace Fighting and Healing, following the same formula as stats.
Restoration: Best resurrection in game. Brings back the rezzee with 100% mana/hp.
Purge: Quick poison cleanse
Smite: Best spell to use against umms. Causes energy damage.
Trial by Fire: At the behest of Anarchy. This spell is like Thorns from Everquest or WoW. Attackers receive damage when they strike you, sort of like a temporary RPD buff.
Skills
Here's a break down of what skills you will need to have. Won't mention, magery/fighting skills, etc, as everyone knows of these
Hiding: Must have, as you need it for... Find a 120 Hide Power Scroll, train it and you can hide not far from your foes.
Stealth: One of the best skills in game. Allows you to easily get back to your corpse, scout out a new dungeon, avoid baddies, etc. You do not need to reapply stealth every 10 steps here, but there is a skill check as you are walking. Metal armor, etc. make it harder to stealth. You cannot use your pets for 20 seconds after you stealth. Macro hiding/stealth early on, as it changes so many things.
Focus: The warriors meditation. This adds base stam AND mana regeneration. Get this and Meditation to 120.
Music/Peacemaking: Good to stall enemies as they approach, helps let you fight one at a time. Also helps in taming pets.
Discordance: A bardic ability that lowers the stats of the target. At 100 skill, lowers stats by 20%, 120 should be 24%.
Bushido: Great assist skill. You need Bushido, or Ninjitsu, in order to use a Yumis abilities. Bushdio also has spells that act as weapon abilities, should your weapon not have any good ones (eg cavorting club). Bushido will also affect the amount of damage done by Whirlwind weapons, up to a cap of +100 damage. Shouldn't be the first skill you level, but definitely worth having/playing with
Chivalry: See Chivalry section.
Necro: See Necro section.
Tracking/Detect Hidden: Helps in Gauntlet, on the Shadow Knight boss. Good to have before you go in and waste an hour/all your regs.
Spirit Speak: Heals you upon use. Also acts as Magery for Cleric Spells
Pets
Pets are a huge asset for a new player, however you are responsible for your pets and there are things you should know:
- Acquire pet summoning balls via the solen quests or purchasing from fellow players and keep them maintained for your current pets. These are incredibly important for times when your pets are accidentally left in a place you cannot easily access.
- If you are in an area where the system automatically teleports you - YOUR PETS WILL NOT BE TELEPORTED. You will need to use a pet summoning stone for a fee, or your own pet summoning balls.
- Pets can and do go wild on this shard. They will go wild when they become unhappy, which can happen quickly after the pet dies or when it is left unattended (meaning it cannot see you due to walls or you being logged out).
- Feed your pets often, especially when you unshrink them, between each fight, and after each resurrection.
- If your pets go wild for any reason, they will not be recovered for free by the staff.
