Patch Notes from 2004‑10-21

Note: Version 4.0.4t was only displayed if this version was installed from the US and UK CDs. Otherwise, version 4.0.5a was still displayed.

On Thursday, October 21st, 2004 at 11:00AM PDT (6:00PM GMT) we will be publishing the Asuka shard with the UOSE launch preparation code. Please note the visible changes below:

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with items that gave a HP Regeneration bonus to cause players’ strength to drop to 10 after crossing server lines
• Fixed an issue with boats related to optimization changes made to the server
• Fixed a weight issue involving purchasing Gargoyle Stone Mining and Stone Crafting Books

Feature additions and changes

• The new Guild System has been introduced:

• A “Guild” button has been added to the paperdoll
• Can also access the new guild system by typing the word “guilds”
• Legacy guild stones are now deedable items
• Guilds can now form alliances with other guilds

• Faction System has had some minor modifications made to it
• Honor Virtue System was added

Known Issues

• Nightsight is not functioning properly
• Pets highlight orange
• Players cannot craft empty barrels
• Players cannot recall out of Ilshenar
• Some completed guild wars and declined war invitations are being imported as active wars into the new guild system.