Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect to the Angel Island Shard?

In order to play on the Angel Island shard, you must have Ultima
Online installed on your computer. If you have a UO cd, simply install and patch the
UO client. If you do not have a UO cd, you can download it for free.
Once you have UO installed and patched on your computer, you will need to install ConnectUO. ConnectUO is a launcher/serverlist application that allows you to connect to player run shards without modifying your Ultima Online client files. Find and click Angel Island in the public servers list, and you are ready to log in!

What is the shard's IP and port? (for use when logging on with razor)

IP: angelisland.tamke.net
Port: 2593

How do I create an account for Angel Island?

Accounts are auto-created when you log on. Just type in your unique username and your password and your account will be created.

Do I need an active UO subscription to play on Angel Island?

No. You do not need an active UO subscription to play on this shard. You will, however, need to have UO installed on your system.

How many accounts and characters can I have on Angel Island?

One account with five characters is allowed per person.

How can I check my connection (ping) to Angel Island?

In the start menu for Windows, select Run, enter cmd and hit okay.

Then enter: ping angelisland.tamke.net

Which emulator was used to create Angel Island?

RunUO was used to create Angel Island.

Does UOAssist work on Angel Island?

No, UOAssist does not work on player run shards. However, Razor has many of the same functions and is approved for use on Angel Island.

Are 3rd party programs allowed?

Programs that macro or script unattended for you or give you other advantages over others (speedhacking,etc) are not allowed.

Who are the staff members for Angel Island?

Shard Administrators: Adam Ant, Jade, Gilah, Pixie, Zenroth
Game Masters (GMs): Taran Kain, weaver, Boethos, Rhiannon
Counselors: Mournsong, Ivy, Turllor
Fight Brokers: Escabar
Reporters: Cure

How do I contact a staff member?

If you need in-game assistance, you can page a staff member by using the Help option on your
paperdoll.

Please only use this option if your problem needs to be addressed while logged in to the game. If you have a question or problem that can be addressed outside of the game, please post on our forums for general questions or problems.

Can staff members give out special items or favors?

Staff will show no favoritism by giving out special items. Items can be gained through the course of quests and adventure.

Can I join the staff?

We are not accepting applications for new staff members at this time. When we do need additional staff members, we will post a request for applications in our General Discussions forum.

Which era of UO is Angel Island set in?

There is no specific publish or version that has inspired the creation of this shard, just a
desire to bring back the best of Ultima Online. AoS features are not enabled on this
shard. However, we would not consider ourselves a "pre-uor" or strictly
pre-anything else. Instead we have taken what we consider to be the best features of the
various eras of UO (prior to AoS) and blended them into a shard that we think everyone
will enjoy.

Is Angel Island an rp shard or a pvp shard?

Our goal is to be both, and more. UO was originally designed to be a blended community
of all types of playstyles. There was room for the rper and the pvper, the crafter, the
pvmer, and the socializer to all co-exist on one land. This is the environment we would
like to recreate on the Angel Island shard.

Is stealing from players allowed on Angel Island?

Yes. Thieves on Angel Island are not reduced to the "picking stuff up from the
ground" status that they currently have on OSI shards. We feel that we have restored
the playability of the thief character on this shard as a thief instead of as an artifact
collector.

Is player killing allowed on Angel Island?

Yes, player killing is allowed. However, there are consequences for killing your fellow players.

What are the consequences for player killing?

Because players do not have the option to play in a 'safe' (trammel ruleset) zone on our shard, we feel that there needs to be some type of deterrent to just indiscriminately pk'ing every
blue you encounter. GUL was never in support of consequence-free pk'ing. We simply felt that the consequence should be in the spirit of allowing the red to still play the game and enjoy himself, rather than forcing him to macro off counts and be unable to play at all or risk losing his hard-earned skills and stats. This is what we hope to accomplish with the Angel Island prison system. Reds on our shard will have the option, not the requirement, of choosing Angel Island prison over statloss. While on Angel Island they will be able to duel, pvm, fight the guards, and even escape (which, although difficult, will erase some of their short term counts). Count decay on the prison island is
accelerated. What this accomplishes is: The murderer is removed from the general
population for a little while, thus not rampantly killing other players nonstop, but he is still able to play the game rather than standing around as a ghost for countless hours. If you prefer standing around as a ghost for countless hours, you are still allowed to take
that option.

Are reds allowed in town, like on Siege?

Not in all towns. Towns where reds can go without being guardwhacked include Oc'Nivelle, Buc's Den, Serpent's Hold, and Wind.

Does Angel Island have item insurance?

No, Angel Island does not have item insurance or bless deeds of any type.

What facets are included on Angel Island?

At this time, Felucca is the only facet
that is open. If the shard population grows to the point that more space is needed,
we might open other facets later. However, all facets will keep the same ruleset if they
are opened (no trammel-like rulesets will exist on this shard). We do not believe that a
community split into many lands and different rulesets generates equality, community and
fellowship.

Are guilds and guildwars active on Angel Island?

Yes. We believe guilds are a vital part of the community. Guilds can engage in guild wars if they choose to.

Does Angel Island have the Chaos/Order System?

Yes.

Does Angel Island have factions?
Yes, kin factions, which are unique to Angel Island.

Are there rideable mounts on Angel Island?
No.

Are there player races on Angel Island?
No.

What happened to the bowcrafting skill?

Bowcrafting has been merged into the carpentry skill. Carpenters can now craft all of the items that were previously in the bowcrafting menu.

Can I set my skills and stats like a test shard?

Only on Test Center.

Can players own houses?

Yes, with a limit of one house per player.

Will Angel Island have seers, quests, and other
events?

Yes. Adam Ant and GUL hosted and sponsored events on Napa Valley for several years consistently, and we plan to continue doing so on this shard. We will have Seer-run events, shard-wide scenarios, and pvp tournaments at the Oc'Nivelle arena.