Alternate UO

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About This Server

Alternate UO

Type: Ultima Online Free Shard
Website: https://alternateuo.com
Tagline: Custom oldschool full-loot Sphere shard with Tix-based level progression

Server Overview

Alternate UO is a custom oldschool-era shard running since 2018, built on Sphere 0.56b and hosted in Germany with auto-account creation enabled. The ruleset is entirely custom with no OSI content — Kill on Sight rules and full-loot gameplay define the shard's identity. Alternate UO maintains 18+ concurrent players with a 297-member Discord community.

Era & Ruleset

Era: Custom (Oldschool)
Engine: Sphere 0.56b
PvP Type: Felucca / Kill on Sight (full loot)
Server Status: Long-Running (since 2018)

Rates / Caps

Stat Cap: 700 total
Skill Cap: 20,000 total
EXP/Skill Gain: Tix experience system; starting stats 100/100/100

Features

Full Loot PvP: All items drop on death
Kill on Sight: Open-world PvP everywhere
Magery as Support: Magery buffs and debuffs rather than primary damage
Tix Experience System: Earn Tix from corpses or Tix Checks; spend on levels or trade
Tradable Progression: Tix can be exchanged between players
Custom Armor & Weapons: Lootable and craftable unique sets
Ethereal Mounts: Stored in inventory when dismounted, not lootable
Travelstone: Fast-travel with dungeon difficulty intel
Elemental System: Damage and resistance mechanics
Handwritten Boss Mechanics: Spawned adds and coordinated team encounters

Population

Active Players: 18+ concurrent online
Discord Community: 297+ members

Statistics

Discord Online28

Launch Date4/28/2025

StatusOnline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What expansion or version does Alternate UO run?: Alternate UO runs Unknown of Ultima Online.
How many players are online on Alternate UO?: Alternate UO currently has 28 members online in its Discord community, tracked in real time by Nostalgic.gg.
When did Alternate UO launch?: Alternate UO launched in April 2025.
What are the rates on Alternate UO?: Alternate UO runs 20,000 skill cap, 700 stat cap.
Does Alternate UO have open-world PvP?: Yes — Alternate UO is community-tagged as PvP-focused, with open-world combat and/or scheduled siege content.
How do I join Alternate UO?: Click the Join button on this page, or visit https://alternateuo.com directly. The official Discord invite is also available on this listing.

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Statistics

Discord Online28

Launch Date4/28/2025

StatusOnline

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