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The Versatile Virtuoso (Bard Archetype)
Harnessing the power of melody and word, the Versatile Virtuoso manipulates both friend and foe.
They can soothe the savage beast, incite riots, or mend the wounded with their powerful songs.
A master of crowd control and support, but surprisingly resilient when cornered.
Key Skills:
- Musicianship
- Peacemaking
- Provocation
- Discordance
- Healing (or Anatomy/Eval for self-defense)
- Magery (for utility/escapes)
Relevant FAQs for this Build:
Championed By:
The #General Channel Chronicler (Community Archetype)
They are the eyes, ears, and collective voice of the #general channel – a hive-mind entity that witnesses all. From the first cry of "server down?" to the triumphant "ITS BACK UP!", the Chronicler asks the pressing questions, shares the freshest memes, reports the weirdest bugs, and documents the daily saga of UO Sagas. If it happened in #general, the Chronicler probably had a take on it, or at least a GIF.
Key Contributions to the Channel:
- Asking the questions everyone is thinking (but might be afraid to type).
- Providing real-time server status updates (often before official ones!).
- Supplying a steady stream of morale-boosting (or gallows-humor) memes during crises.
- Reporting newfound bugs, quirks, and mysteries for community PIs to solve.
- Celebrating victories and commiserating over losses (especially rollbacks!).
Often Discusses Topics Like:
Embodied By:
Virtually Everyone in #general at some point, but special nods to the most vocal and inquisitive spirits like Timelord, the quick reporters like P P Swagins, and the ever-present meme-slingers (You know who you are!).
The Dedicated Crafter & Merchant (Artisan Archetype)
From the sweat of the brow and the clang of the hammer, or the intricate dance of needle and thread, the Artisan brings forth wonders from raw materials. They are the backbone of the economy, the creators of essential gear, and the keen-eyed traders who know the true worth of every bauble and blade. Whether haggling for rare resources or proudly displaying an exceptionally crafted masterpiece, their dedication shapes the material world of UO Sagas.
Key Skills:
- Blacksmithing (or other primary production skill like Tailoring, Carpentry, Tinkering)
- Item Identification
- Arms Lore (for weapons/armor assessment)
- Anatomy/Evaluating Intelligence (for self-defense or assessing creature products)
- Mining/Lumberjacking (for resource gathering, or Magery for enchanting/recalls)
Relevant FAQs for this Path:
- Making Gold via Resource Processing
- Understanding Item Properties & Value
- Managing Your Hard-Earned Gold
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Overheard in #General
"its like when you were a kid and your sister unplugged the NES"
The Pain is Real: Players find nostalgic (and hilariously accurate) ways to describe the agony of a server rollback.
- Compton (during server issues)
"im just here to loot people when they die so they come rage post in #general"
Master Strategist or Agent of Chaos? One player reveals their unique approach to #general channel engagement.
- Danf
"The mastery gems vendor that was in beta was for testing purposes. It no longer exists and you have to find mastery gems or buy them from other players."
Lost Knowledge Found! A critical piece of intel on Mastery Gems, unearthed from the depths of #general chat.
- Loofar
"inb4 I come back dead"
Veteran's Wisdom: The all-too-familiar premonition of a seasoned adventurer facing server instability.
- Jim Jimmerson Esq. (during server crash)
"yeah im surprised how easy people are getting their crafting skills up. On Outland sit took me a very long time."
Shard Hopping Perspectives: An experienced player notes the difference in progression pace on UO Sagas.
- [RDY]Lewie(Qex)