It has been awhile since I first compiled this list so I have updated by moving the fixed items to a new section below and adding some new issues. Check it out and see if you agree>
I know that everyone has issues in UO and if I listed them all this would be a Top 1000 list instead of a Top Ten. So instead here is the top ten things that I personally feel are interfering with my enjoyment of the game.
1. Lag, Time Warps, Crashes, Lost Connections - these seem to be getting better but are still the most frustrating things to many players causing you to die from lag instead of battle, lose houses and boats etc. due to refreshes being lost to timewarps, and wastes of time building skills only to have them lost, again to timewarps. (Seems to be getting worse again with the last couple of patches)
2. Allow players to declare public houses as guarded areas to prevent thieves and PK's from ruining everyone elses fun. (This was supposed to be going to be addressed ages ago).
3. Blue PK's - this is plain BS as far as I am concerned. If you multiple PK other players you should show red(permanently) to other players and anyone should be able to attack you anytime. PKing is worse now than it has ever been. If you are going to allow people to be murderers then clearly identify them so others can hunt them down. (Currently under review)
4. Blue Healers in guild wars. This is just plain lame. Make it so healers that heal a guild member during a battle are attached to that guild and show orange to opposing guild members. (Also being looked at)
5. Monster spawn on surface - This is currently pathetic in most areas forcing the dungeons to be so overcrowded now as to be ridiculous. More monsters on the surface would take the strain off the dungeons. (Seems to be more animals lately but apart from about three areas, monster spawn on the surface is pathetic.)
6. Fame Loss on Death - until players can play in a lag free environment eliminate this completely. I personally have dropped titles on two characters for no other reason than being lag killed.
7. Player Support - increase GM hours to 24/7 and make sure GM's are always available. Increase support to players trying to put together events, player run towns, etc. on ALL Shards. (OSI has changed the GM hours recently but not expanded the times GMs are available)
8. Remember that first and foremost this is a GAME - It is supposed to be FUN! If there are too many people with High Fame and Karma running around....SO WHAT! I don't know many people that try and play the game to stay a peasant or to watch hard earned skills drain away. This should NOT be an exercise in statistics with players spending half their time consulting lists. We are gamers not accountants and statisticians.
9. Player craftable items, magic items, etc. Increase the number and type of things that can be crafted by players. The player run economy model benefits if players can make desirable items. Forges, anvils, looms etc. were a start but why stop there? Lets see new clothing types, colored armor, new furniture and fixtures. (Currently Improving, Keep it up!)
10. That's all I can think of for now... guess that means things are improving! (hehe).
OK...So there is my list! Where is yours? And don't send it to me....send it to OSI...they are the only ones that can make changes to the game.
I guess if I am gonna have a list of things I think need fixing then it is only fair to make note of the ones OSI has listened to and fixed. So the list below contains all of the items from the list that have been addressed.
* Home Ownership - Make houses more secure. Allow changing of locks. Stop promising and DO IT NOW! (***Fixed - Thank you, thank you, thank you)
* Number of Houses - Allow houses to be sold back to the bank and destroyed. There are just WAY too many houses. Again stop saying you are working on it and DO IT! (***Fixed - time will tell if it actually reduces the number of houses)
* Healing of lesser players causing you to lose karma - This is plain BS and should be eliminated. (*** FIXED)
* Balancing of weapons/magic/archery - needs to be done now! Eliminate one-hit weapons and revisit melee weapons, archery and offensive magic to allow for evenly match battle between differing classes.(*** FIXED - although a lot of people are still complaining and this should be revisited regularly)
Thanks for listening
Tryon