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The Files
In order to play Hybrid, you will need:
- A working copy of Ultima Online
- Razor
- .NET® Framework 2.0
Step 1
- Install Ultima Online. If you do not have a working copy of UO, you may download it here. (Edit- this download is no longer hosted on the EA servers, only the newer one is.)
- Patch the client by clicking UOPatch.exe in your UO folder.
- Allow your client to patch to 7.0.21.1 (or to 7.0.23.1 if you don't mind snow everywhere). At the time of writing (March 13, 2012), versions up to 7.0.23.1 are fully compatible with the server. Patching beyond this version will cause minor Razor compatibility issues, but will still allow you to connect.
Notes:
If you wish to patch to a specific client version, you should interrupt the patcher when it downloads the patch that comes after that. You can use the "Cancel" button in the patcher for this. After doing this, remove any partially downloaded patch files (*.rtp) in the client's "patch" folder.
If you're on Windows XP and you experience client crashes when recalling or going through moongates in crowded areas, only patch your client to 7.0.8.2. If you intend on connecting using Sallos instead of Razor, also only patch to 7.0.8.2. You can download the older installer you will need from here. (Edit- this download is no longer hosted on the EA servers.)
If you're on Windows Vista or 7, don't forget to run the patcher with administrator privileges. Right-click -> Run as administrator.
If the patcher will not run fully, open UO with client.exe (also found in the UO folder). This will bring up your client without Razor and it should immediately try to patch further. Finish patching and close the client.
For more information and help with patching, please see this thread posted on our forums.
Step 2
Install the .NET® Framework 2.0, if you don't have it already. Most Windows installations have it installed for you.
If you need the framework, click here.
Step 3
Download and install Razor.
Click here to download it.
Razor is a UO utility program. It can be used to connect to RunUO, Sphere and EA shards. In addition, Razor provides a large number of features to ease the micro-management of UO. Those familiar with UOAssist will be impressed by the added features of this program.
To Connect
Logging in with Razor
Bring up Razor. The Welcome screen should be the first thing you see.
Enter the setting like those shown above.
You will need to direct Razor to your client if it fails to locate the client on its own. Use the "UO Data Directory" setting for this, and point to the directory containing client.exe.
Once you have it set up, click the "Make These Settings Default" button.
UOGamers: Hybrid can be chosen from the server drop-down menu, or you can choose to enter the information manually:
Server: login.uogamers.com
Port: 2593
Once you have everything entered, click "Okay". This will load your UO client and Razor will switch to the game play interface.
Logging In
To log in, pick a name and password and log in. Your account will be automatically created if the account name is not in use already. You are allowed 4 accounts per IP address.
Once you have logged in, you will come to character creation.
It's recommended you start with advanced mode and pick skills manually, or use the classic start templates - mage or warrior options. Paladins, necromancers and the other newer classes cannot be played on Hybrid.
Continue on where you can choose your player name, sex, hair style and color. Hybrid only has humans, no elves or gargoyles.
When the settings are complete, continue on to login.
You are now a member of the Hybrid community.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Registration and Account Security
Once in-game, you will want to link your account with a registered email address. This will allow you to change your password when necessary and give you several other benefits.
