November 4 2016

Need to Know More About Housing, Lots, Raffles, or Related in Shroud of the Avatar?

Silis put together a “Player Housing Primer” for Shroud of the Avatar and put it up over on the forums for everyone to use. So if there is anything about housing that has ever confused you, this may be worth taking a look at.

This primer was created to help new players understand the housing system and answer a lot of questions that I was hearing after the raffle. I try not to go into too great of detail, I leave it up to you to decide what you want to discover on your own from here and what you want to research deeper. Please send any feedback, I hope I was mostly accurate in my data.

Player housing in Shroud of the Avatar is a fun way to take a break from adventuring and carve out your own spot in the world. It gives you a flexible way to express some creativity in the game and create a space with your friends or for yourself. To understand housing there’s a few initial concepts to run through quick as houses are placed on lots that are claimed with deeds. You may also need to pay taxes on lot to maintain ownership. Below is a brief overview of these ideas before we dive into the house itself.

Be sure to let em know thecaverns.net sent you, and here’s where you can get the info and let em know!

https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/player-housing-primer.67073/

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April 12 2016

Shroud of the Avatar Keyboard Template for Corsair K95 RGB LED Extended

One of my friends, The Mad Hermit once did a piece on his keyboard. You can find it on his website over here.

I bought the Extended version of the same Keyboard, the K95. I did a light template a while back for Shroud of the Avatar but keep forgetting to share it, so figured I better do so while thinking of it.

Now, this is the first attempt, and I am sure others could do better. If you are not one of them, though this one is somewhat decent. Mode 1 is just a “fun” out of game mode that I like. Mode to is Shroud of the Avatar non-combat. Mode 3 is Shroud of the Avatar combat.

Keyboard SOTA

I hope you find it useful!

Keyboard SOTA

If you don’t have one of these keyboards, the price has come down on them somewhat. I was lucky enough to get mine as a sort of fee in exchange for some tech work I provided (more of a thank you).

It is NOT just about the lights! The keys on these keyboards set above the keyboard in special fittings. This makes getting crumbs, dust, etc.. inside the keyboard not easy. The keyboard itself is made out of aircraft brushed aluminum, and it’s some sexy metal! This thing is built like a tank and is made to last.

The only thing that was bad about it for me was the wrist rest. One of the clips quickly broke, and when I examined it for repair, I felt it was a poor design in general. I get by fine without it!

You can drop over to Amazon here to take a look at them in more detail.

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July 23 2015

New Project Britannia

A new framework to be built by and for the Ultima & Shroud of the Avatar fandoms, which intends to become the go-to resource for Ultima & SotA fan projects.

What does one say to something like this? Seriously, I am impressed. Having a fairly good idea on what will be involved for a project of this size for those heading it and involved in it, my hat goes off to all of you. I am really looking forward to seeing where this goes and what is created from it. One thing I know for sure, in general the people that are going to be attracted to this are great people that epic can honestly be applied to when describing their work!

Here is a piece from the post over at Ultima Codex but make sure you head over to the article and read the whole thing!

We want to create New Project Britannia, a central framework that multiple fan projects can each contribute tech and artwork to, allowing it grow over the months and years until it becomes the long-desired Ultima Game Maker that many have wished for, which in turn could enable Ultima and Shroud of the Avatar fans to build their own games and projects using pre-made systems and assets.

Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 14 – New Project Britannia

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April 23 2015

HELP! I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP!

No worries! Jynx has you taken care of!

As many of you know, but some may not realize, Jynx took over the quick reference card project I had originally created (with my blessing I would add!).

She’s doing a far better job then I!

Updated, full graphics, and better then ever Jynx has a thread for her new version where you can provide feedback, over here:
Quick Reference Guide | Shroud of the Avatar Forum.

You can find links for different downloads, a preview, and more at that location so its the best go to place!

Thank you Jynx, for the hard work on this!

SOTA Reference Card HR - Jynx V2

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December 1 2014

Reference Card re-invented by Jynx!

So Jynx asked if I minded if she made a special version of the reference card I had created. I immediately said yes because my experience has been when someone asks this question, they will probably do a better job then I do on it! So.. sure enough,s he hit a home run!!!! Natural 20 with a Natural 20 crit confirmation!

Its already in play! Use the link to the directory, and grab it!
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2Lv2exEq_w9cDlGZTlOVGlaeUE&usp=drive_web

Going forward she will be taking over the project, but I will handle distribution and announcements on the updates of it. Although sometimes you may see the new version in that directory a bit before I announce it if I’m running behind, so keep an eye on it!

A huge thank to Jynx for this. Its sometimes a bit hard to let a project go, sometimes they are ones I just wont, and sometimes its awesome because seeing what they are doing with it is way more then I had the time for and so its in the right hands!

Refrence Card by Jynx

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November 27 2014

Quick reference Card becomes.. Catalog of reference sheets

Many of you know I have been keeping a quick reference card. I have a few updates for that project!

The first is that Portalarium is now maintaining an official version of their own. I’m happy to see this for many reasons but was very surprised they gave me a shout-out at the bottom for the first fan version! Thanks Dev’s! You can find the official version here:
https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Quick-Reference-Card.pdf

With all of that said I absolutely (at least at this time) plan to continue maintaining the one I created. There are a few reasons for this but the first and foremost is that it does not take much and it will/does have things the official doesn’t.

Beyond that though I’m going towards more of a “book of sheets” now. A basic game quick reference card is great! however sometimes you want a quick reference card for commands in specific areas of the game, because lets face it, games like this can get fairly advanced!

R12 introduced guilds and so, my new version of the quick reference card has an additional page for “guild quick reference”. Its small right now but I am sure there will be more to add to it as time goes on!

Additionally I will be making reference cards for other areas and things as time continues. At least that’s my current plan! Have a reference card you want to do, maintain, and add to the book? Let me know and we can see if that’s doable!

The other change I made is that I am now sharing a directory of the cards and adding versions to them. This allows you to get the most recent or go backwards. the new link is:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2Lv2exEq_w9cDlGZTlOVGlaeUE&usp=sharing

Want to talk about it? Visit the forum thread and join in!
Quick Reference card/Sheet for SotA | Shroud of the Avatar Forum.

THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE LATEST VERSION

THIS IMAGE MAY NOT BE LATEST VERSION

Note: Above image may not be the latest version, so please go download the latest at the Google link!

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November 7 2014

What kind of experience do I get when I kill….

Well, people over in the forums, seem to have that covered for everyone! The one thing I would keep in mind, is the EXP will probably change as time goes in.

Thanks to Kvow for getting this going!
Please visit the link here and tell him you found it on the Caverns!

R11 Compendium of Experience | Shroud of the Avatar Forum.

Roads

Kingsroad
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Wolf 350

Valeway North
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Bear 350

Valeway South
Spider, Small Wolf 18
Wolf, Grey 35
Bear, Brown 53
Skeleton 53

Overland Scenes

Hidden Vale: Plains aka fields of Righ Inis
Rabbit 1
Stag 5

Hidden Vale: Hills aka Moors of Southshore
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Wolf 350
Bear 350
Spider, Giant (Hairy) 250
Spider, Giant (Glowy) 350
Spider, Giant (Nude) 450
Elf Mage 800
Elf Archer 800
Elf Fighter 800

Hidden Vale: Owl’s Nest
Rabbit 1
Wolf 350
Bear 350
Spider, Giant (Hairy) 250
Spider, Giant (Glowy) 350
Spider, Giant (Nude) 450

Obsidian Keep
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Bear 350
Skeleton Footman 300
Skeleton Mage 300
Skeleton Archer 300
Lich Fighter 1800

Greymark Forest
Stag 5
Wolf 350
Elf Fighter 800
Elf Archer 800
Elf Mage 800

West Ravenswood
Rabbit 1
Spider, Small Wolf 18
Spider, Wolf 35
Spider, Large Wolf 100
Skeleton 53
Wolf, Grey 35
Wolf, Large Grey 100
Kobold Fighter 100
Kobold Fighter (Neutral) 150
Bear, Brown 53
Bear, Large Brown 125

North Ravenswood
Stag 15o
Spider, Small Brown 75
Spider, Brown 300
Spider, Large Brown 400
Wolf, Large Grey 100
Wolf, Timber 300
Bear, Large Brown 125
Bear, Grizzly 350
Kobold, Fighter (small) 100
Kobold, Fighter (white name) 150
Kobold, Fighter (Large) 400
Skeleton 53
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Archer 300

South Ravenswood
Wolf, Timber 300
Wolf, Elder 1000
Bear, Grizzly 350
Bear, Large Grizzly 900
Kobold, Fighter 400
Kobold, Archer 800
Spider, Small Red 250
Spider, Brown 300
Spider, Large Brown 400
Spider, Red 1000
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Mage 800

Deep Ravenswood
Elf, Fighter 800
Elf, Archer 800
Elf, Mage 1500
Spider, Red 1000
Spider, Large Red 1800
Bear, Large Grizzly 900
Bear, Patriarch 1100
Bear, Obsidian 2250
Wolf, Large Timber 800
Wolf, Elder 1000
Wolf, Obsidian 1800
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Mage 800
Lich, Mage 1800
Lich, Archer 1800
Lich, Fighter 1800

Northmarsh
Bear, Large Brown 125
Bear, Grizzly 300
Kobold, Fighter 400
Kobold, Fighter (white name) 150
Spider, Small Brown 75
Spider, Brown 300
Spider, Large Brown 400
Wolf, Large Grey 100
Wolf, Timber 300
Skeleton 53
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Footman 300

Mysterious Swamp
Rabbit 1
Skeleton, Mage 300
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Archer 300
Spider, Red 1000
Spider, Large Red 1800
Lich, Archer 1800
Lich, Mage 1800
Lich, Fighter 1800
Kobold, Fighter 400
Kobold, Archer 800
Kobold, Mage 1500
Bear, Large Grizzly 900
Bear, Patriarch 1100
Bear, Obsidian 2250
Wolf, Large Timber 800
Wolf, Elder 1000
Wolf, Obsidian 1800

Ravensmoor
Rabbit 1
Wolf 350
Bear 350
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Mage 300

Dungeons & Sewers

Owl’s Nest (Bandit lair)
Kelly Hayward 10
Blackpond 10
Bandit, Red Sash 10
Nestor The Dark Necromancer 10
Hkk,rkk,rkk 400
The Wolf 300
Mimic, Barrel 1200
Mimic, Chest 1200

Dragon’s Cave
no dragons… 0
Wrasse, Cave 250
Kobold, Fighter 400

The Clink
Guard 10
Bear 350
Kobold 400
Kobold, Fighter 400
Mimic, Chest 1200
Kobold, Mage 1500

Owl’s Head Sewers
Slime, Small 100
Slime, Medium 250
Slime, Large 450
Spider, Giant (Hairy) 250
Spider, Giant (Nude) 450
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Mage 300
Mimic, Chest 1200
Lich, Mage 1800

Blackblade Pass
Slime, Small 100
Slime, Medium 250
Slime, Large 450
Skeleton, Mage 300
Spider, Giant 350
Elemental, Fire 600

Forest Cave
Bear 350

Ruins of Ravensmoor
Villager 10
Spider, Giant (Hairy) 250
Spider, Giant (Glowy) 350
Skeleton, Mage 300
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Footman 300
Mimic, Chest 1200
Ras’al’horag, Undead Lord 3000

Kingsport Sewers
Skeleton, Archer 300
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Mage 300
Mimic, Chest 1200
Lich, Archer 1800

Lunar Rift Destinations

Ferig’s Battle Camp
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Wolf 350
Kobold, Fighter 800
Kobold, Mage 1500

Solace Bridge
Watcher 1
Wolf, Large Grey 100
Wolf, Timber 300
Spider, Small Brown 75
Spider, Small Red 250
Spider, Brown 300
Spider, Large Brown 400
Skeleton, Footman 300
Skeleton, Archer 300
Bear, Large Brown 125
Bear, Grizzly 350

Vertas Pass
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Wolf 350
Stag 350
Elf, Fighter 800
Elf, Archer 800
Elf, Mage 800

Kobold Battle Camp
Rabbit 1
Stag 5
Wolf 350
Kobold Warrior (Fighter) 800
Kobold Warrior (Archer) 800
Kobold Warrior (Mage) 1500

Graft Gem Mines
Wrasse, Cave 250
Kobold, Fighter 800
Kobold, Mage 1500
Satyr, Mage 1800
Satyr, Fighter 1800

0 no dragons…
1 Watcher
1 Rabbit
5 Stag
10 Kelly Hayward
10 Blackpond
10 Bandit, Red Sash
10 Nestor, The Dark Necromancer
10 Villager
10 Guard
18 Spider, Small Wolf
35 Spider, Wolf
35 Wolf, Grey
53 Bear, Brown
53 Skeleton
75 Spider, Small Brown
100 Spider, Large Wolf
100 Wolf, Large Grey
100 Kobold, Fighter
100 Slime, Small
125 Bear, Large Brown
150 Kobold, Fighter (Neutral)
150 Stag
250 Slime, Medium
250 Wrasse, Cave
250 Spider, Giant (Hairy)
250 Spider, Small Red
300 The Wolf
300 Skeleton, Footman
300 Spider Brown
300 Skeleton, Mage
300 Skeleton, Archer
300 Wolf, Timber
350 Bear, Grizzly
350 Wolf
350 Bear
350 Spider, Giant (Glowy)
400 Hkk,rkk,rkk
400 Kobold
400 Spider, Large Brown
400 Kobold, Fighter
450 Slime, Large
450 Spider, Giant (Nude)
600 Elemental, Fire
800 Kobold, Archer
800 Kobold, Fighter
800 Skeleton, Mage
800 Elf, Mage
800 Elf, Archer
800 Elf, Fighter
800 Wolf, Large Timber
900 Bear, Large Grizzly
1000 Spider, Red
1000 Wolf, Elder
1200 Mimic, Barrel
1200 Mimic, Chest
1100 Bear, Patriarch
1500 Elf, Mage
1800 Spider, Large Red
1800 Wolf, Obsidian
1800 Satyr, Mage
1800 Satyr, Fighter
1800 Lich, Fighter
1800 Lich, Archer
1800 Lich, Mage
2250 Bear, Obsidian
3000 Ras’al’horag, Undead Lord

Stile Teckel!

Stile Teckel!

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September 25 2014

Playing R10? Need the instructions?

Starr has you covered! He has them posted on the forums over here, so go grab them.

Release 10 Instructions | Shroud of the Avatar Forum.

Need a reference card for commands while you play, or where to get some general help? I got you covered with the Caverns quick reference card! Please let me know if you know of something that should be changed or added.

Shroud of the Avatar Quick Reference card – Stile Teckel.doc – Google Drive.

CDB Village books

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