New around here had a few questions

[Eldgrim]

So got me and a few buddies back into to UO and I'v heard great things about this server from Yew Militia. Now I was wondering a few things about this age....what age are we in per rules and such I heard Second Age? Also are there any programs that give newbies a head start in gear(I'm fine played UO for 5 years but I know how it is starting out and I want my friends to enjoy there stay) and lastly my main character has always been a Tank Mage was wondering if Swordmanship was still the way to go or could I go Mace b/c that Glacial Staff is sexy looking.

[DeeDs]

Welcome. I would first advise you to page a gm in game and ask to join the NEW guild. It is a new player guild ran by GM's, will help you get started. This is UOSA era pvp with Insta hit. Archery is a bit nerfed here tho for mages (there is a delay based on dex), but is pretty powerful on dexxer templates. Swordsmanship for the big haly hits, or mace to mana trap your opponent. Mace is pretty powerful atm here, Q.staffs in particular, destroys armour and does major stanima drain, but lacks the big hits of the hally and dps of the Katana. Enjoy your stay, and join the live chat via the link at the top of the forums, for best way to get your Questions answered pretty quick.

[Eldgrim]

Thanks for the Info

[Eldgrim]

mana trap? What would be best for pve and pvp for a Tank Mage? Also thanks for the other info got ahold of a GM

[MaximuX]

I am not sure what DeeDs means by mana trap... I am not sure what you mean by "..for pve and pvp for a tank mage?" as it sounds like you just simply want a tank mage. Provoker, Tamer, Lockpicker, Fisherman are all good for pve. PvP I would say a dexer temp would be macer/archer and a insta mage for mage.

[Eldgrim]

Ok medium story then, Got me a few guys coming to play and I normally play a "healer" type but I like to solo as well I was gonna go for a Tank Mage but I kinda want Healing in there as well. Also the pve/pvp question was raised towards what weapon type would be best, I know pvp wise Tank Mage a Haly would be best for Insta cast then instahit with haly but I see myself pve'n alot to get up to that point so was wondering what type of weapon would be best sword/mace/fencing.

Edit: Ok maybe what I'm trying to ask is how viable is Mace? Last time I played it was all about swords, kinda wanted to mix it up and I do love a staff.

[DeeDs]

Well it depends on who you ask really when it comes to a tank mage. It depends entirely on the individual, I have both a mace and swords tank. When I pve on my tanks I prefer to use my swords tank for the haly hits. When I refered to mana trapping with a mace mage, basically u just wail on them with the q. staff since its so damn fast @ 25 dex and hits good damage u are forceign them to blow a lot of mana to keep themselves healed.

Also I have fought quite a few heal mages here that are pretty descent for field fighting, not so much in duels. If you go with a hybrid heal mage def go with mace imo.

[Eldgrim]

Well it depends on who you ask really when it comes to a tank mage. It depends entirely on the individual, I have both a mace and swords tank. When I pve on my tanks I prefer to use my swords tank for the haly hits. When I refered to mana trapping with a mace mage, basically u just wail on them with the q. staff since its so damn fast @ 25 dex and hits good damage u are forceign them to blow a lot of mana to keep themselves healed.

Also I have fought quite a few heal mages here that are pretty descent for field fighting, not so much in duels. If you go with a hybrid heal mage def go with mace imo.

Thats pretty much what I wanna do is a hybrid heal mage, field fighting and keeping my guys going but I also wanna hold my own in a 1v1 if I get caught. Now whats the best/easiest way to get dex up....=/

[Logann]

snooping will raise your dex really fast. camping will raise all 3 stats.

as far as PvP and PvE, you might consider making multiple characters? You can run many accounts simultaneously here. Macro on one or two characters, play on the third. It'd be a good idea to make a character that can make money solo easily. A bard will make good money, especially if you do some version of a melee bard and dont need to spend money on reagents. I always prefer to work only 1 character that uses reagents at a time - so I wouldnt work a tank mage and a mage bard at the same time. That's a lot of money on reagents.

[Eldgrim]

snooping will raise your dex really fast. camping will raise all 3 stats.

as far as PvP and PvE, you might consider making multiple characters? You can run many accounts simultaneously here. Macro on one or two characters, play on the third. It'd be a good idea to make a character that can make money solo easily. A bard will make good money, especially if you do some version of a melee bard and dont need to spend money on reagents. I always prefer to work only 1 character that uses reagents at a time - so I wouldnt work a tank mage and a mage bard at the same time. That's a lot of money on reagents.

I might do the multiple characters later but just starting out back into the game I wanna focus on one guy that can pve and defend himself in pvp. On the side though I am making a character for crafting that is how I made my money back in the day crafting and throwing it on a vendor. I will give the snooping thing a try but thay camping sounds nice to get all my stats up any advice on a good macro for camping? Stack up on tinder and use it?