ULTIMA ONLINE STRATEGIES & SECRETS UNOFFICIAL: THE BURNING HEART GUILD

Ultima Online Strategies & Secrets Unofficial: The Burning Heart Guild

by Rusel DeMaria

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Ultima is one of the bestselling series in the history of electronic games and has a long tradition of supporting and being supported by game books. The world of Ultima Online is bigger than all previous Ultimas combined. Veteran game book author Rusel Demaria provides the expert advice and guidance that new players will need.

Amazon.com Review
Less concerned with facts and figures and more concerned with narrative guidance, Sybex's unofficial guide to Ultima Online is a would-be adventurer's best friend. Beginning with a solid introduction to the game, its history, and its many nuances, the book proceeds with a thorough explanation of the game's character creation process. The often confusing notoriety system is covered in detail, as are the game's many skills. You'll also find a section on online etiquette as well as a thorough discussion of combat and magic.

The book offers plenty of tips for staying alive and becoming prosperous in the world of Ultima Online. You'll find basic information on guilds, interaction with non-player characters, and making money. You'll also learn a bit about owning a horse or a boat--two exceedingly valuable modes of transportation in this game. Featuring a number of first-hand accounts from Ultima Online players, the book offers solutions to sticky situations and advice for dealing with other players, be they good or evil.

The well-rendered town maps will help get you where you need to go. The dungeon maps are also useful, though the detailed descriptions of each, their location, and their contents are far more valuable. Additionally, the book provides a wealth of suggestions and strategies for surviving your adventures in the subterranean dungeons.