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* Port: 1999</strong>
 
* Port: 1999</strong>
  
== Pre-configured Client ==
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== Classic Client 7.0.86.2 (Recommended) ==
  
Oceania Classic has a specially pre-configured version of the [[Classic Client]] which can be [http://oceaniaclassic.com/Oceania-Classic-Client-7-0-85-15.zip downloaded here].
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[[Image:Download.png|150px|link=http://oceaniaclassic.com/ultima-online-classic-7-0-86-2.zip]]
  
Once the Zip file has finished downloading, right-click on the file and select [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4028088/windows-zip-and-unzip-files "Extract All"] (Windows 10). When your computer has finished extracting the game folder, run the Client.exe program inside the folder to start the game.
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* Click the button above to download [http://oceaniaclassic.com/ultima-online-classic-7-0-86-2.zip Ultima Online Classic Client 7.0.86.2].
  
The pre-configured client has been modified to automatically connect to Oceania Classic without the need for an assistant program. Simply login as if you were logging in to normal UO. New accounts on Oceania Classic are created automatically when a new username and password is used to login to the shard for the first time.
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* Once the Zip file has finished downloading, right-click on the file and select [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4028088/windows-zip-and-unzip-files "Extract All"] (Windows 10).
  
This version of the client has had it's Patch program removed to prevent accidental updating and ensure that it remains at version 7.0.85.15. The game's Music folder has also been removed to make the download smaller. You may copy the Music folder back into it from a full install of the regular Classic Client if you want the game's musical soundtrack to play.
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* Download and install either [http://oceaniaclassic.com/uos-1-0-5.exe UO Steam] OR [http://oceaniaclassic.com/razor-1-0-14.9.exe Razor] which are used to launch Classic Client 7.0.86.2 and connect to Oceania Classic.
  
Note: If you get errors when trying to start the game, make sure you have [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4028088/windows-zip-and-unzip-files extracted] the Zip file you downloaded before trying to play. The game folder needs to extracted from the compressed Zip file before the game can be played.
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* Start either UO Steam or Razor. When the settings window opens, select the UO path and client which you downloaded in the steps above.
  
If you use an assistant program such as UO Steam or Razor with the pre-configured client note that it has already had it's encryption removed.
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* For UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". For Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked.
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* In the Shard/Server text area enter the following IP Address: login.oceaniaclassic.com
  
== Classic Client ==
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* In the Port text area enter the following number: 1999
  
[[File:UosteamscreenshotREMOVE.png|thumb|UO Steam (UOS) settings for using an encrypted (OSI) Classic Client]]
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* Click Start/Okay to launch the Classic Client and begin playing.
  
Oceania Classic is compatible with Classic Client version 7.0.85.15 and players may use it to connect to the shard instead of using the pre-configured client. Other versions of the client may also work with the shard. Follow the steps below to get connected.
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* New accounts on Oceania Classic are created automatically when a new username and password is used to login to the shard for the first time.  
  
* [http://uos-update.github.io/UOS_Latest.exe Download and install UO Steam] which is used to launch the Classic Client and connect to Oceania Classic.
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== Pre-configured Classic Client 7.0.85.15 ==
  
* Run UO Steam, enter the following details into the launcher window, then click start (see [http://wiki.oceaniaclassic.com/images/uosteamscreenshot.png this screenshot] for an example).
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Oceania Classic also has a pre-configured version of the [[Classic Client]] which can be [http://oceaniaclassic.com/Oceania-Classic-Client-7-0-85-15.zip downloaded here].
 
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* IP: login.oceaniaclassic.com
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Once the Zip file has finished downloading, right-click on the file and select [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4028088/windows-zip-and-unzip-files "Extract All"]. When your computer has finished extracting the game folder, run the Client.exe program inside the folder to start the game.
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The pre-configured client has been modified to automatically connect to Oceania Classic without the need for an assistant program. Simply login as if you were logging in to normal UO. New accounts are created automatically.
  
* Port: 1999
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'''Note: Some assistant programs such as Razor may not work with the pre-configured client and can freeze on "Verifying Account". Download the 7.0.86.2 version of the client if you wish to use Razor.'''
  
New accounts on Oceania Classic are created automatically when a new username and password is used to login to the shard for the first time.
 
  
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
== Troubleshooting ==
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* Ensure the Ultima Online [[Classic Client]] isn't being blocked by a Firewall.  
 
* Ensure the Ultima Online [[Classic Client]] isn't being blocked by a Firewall.  
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* Make sure that your version of the [[Classic Client]] is compatible with [[Oceania Classic]]. The shard is verified as being compatible with Classic Client versions 7.0.85.15 and 7.0.86.2. Other versions of the client, either newer or older, may work. If in doubt we recommend downloading the 7.0.86.2 version of the client.
  
 
* Note that use of the [[Enhanced Client]] has been disabled on Oceania Classic.
 
* Note that use of the [[Enhanced Client]] has been disabled on Oceania Classic.
  
===== Pre-configured Client =====
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===== Classic Client 7.0.86.2 =====
 
 
* If you get errors when trying to start the Pre-configured Client, make sure you have extracted the zip file you downloaded before trying to play. The game folder needs to extracted/unzipped from the zip file before the game can be played.
 
 
 
* If you are using UO Steam or Razor with the pre-configured client but cannot connect, try toggling the client encryption check boxes on the setup window.
 
 
 
===== Regular Classic Client =====
 
  
 
* [[Run as Administrator|Run UO Steam as an Administrator]].
 
* [[Run as Administrator|Run UO Steam as an Administrator]].
  
* If you are using UO Steam or Razor, try toggling the client encryption check boxes on the setup window.
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* For UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". For Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked.  
 
 
* Make sure the correct folder on your hard disk where the [[Classic Client]] is installed is selected in the [[UO Steam]] launcher window.
 
  
* Ensure neither [[UO Steam]] or the Ultima Online [[Classic Client]] are being blocked by a Firewall.
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* Make sure the correct client and folder path are selected in the settings window of either UO Steam or Razor.
  
* Make sure you check the box in UO Steam that says "Negotiate features with server".
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===== Pre-configured Classic Client 7.0.85.15 =====
  
* Make sure that your version of the [[Classic Client]] is compatible with [[Oceania Classic]]. The shard is verified as being compatible with Classic Client version 7.0.85.15. Other versions of the client, either newer or older, may work. If in doubt we recommend downloading the Pre-configured Client instead.  
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* Some versions of Razor and possibly UO Steam are incompatible with the pre-configured 7.0.85.15 client. Download the 7.0.86.2 version of the client instead if you are having problems.
  
 
[[Category:About]][[Category:Troubleshooting]]
 
[[Category:About]][[Category:Troubleshooting]]

Revision as of 06:17, 28 July 2020

Connection Info

  • IP: login.oceaniaclassic.com
  • Port: 1999

Classic Client 7.0.86.2 (Recommended)

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  • Once the Zip file has finished downloading, right-click on the file and select "Extract All" (Windows 10).
  • Download and install either UO Steam OR Razor which are used to launch Classic Client 7.0.86.2 and connect to Oceania Classic.
  • Start either UO Steam or Razor. When the settings window opens, select the UO path and client which you downloaded in the steps above.
  • For UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". For Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked.
  • In the Shard/Server text area enter the following IP Address: login.oceaniaclassic.com
  • In the Port text area enter the following number: 1999
  • Click Start/Okay to launch the Classic Client and begin playing.
  • New accounts on Oceania Classic are created automatically when a new username and password is used to login to the shard for the first time.

Pre-configured Classic Client 7.0.85.15

Oceania Classic also has a pre-configured version of the Classic Client which can be downloaded here.

Once the Zip file has finished downloading, right-click on the file and select "Extract All". When your computer has finished extracting the game folder, run the Client.exe program inside the folder to start the game.

The pre-configured client has been modified to automatically connect to Oceania Classic without the need for an assistant program. Simply login as if you were logging in to normal UO. New accounts are created automatically.

Note: Some assistant programs such as Razor may not work with the pre-configured client and can freeze on "Verifying Account". Download the 7.0.86.2 version of the client if you wish to use Razor.


Troubleshooting

General
  • Restart your PC.
  • Ensure the Ultima Online Classic Client isn't being blocked by a Firewall.
  • Make sure that your version of the Classic Client is compatible with Oceania Classic. The shard is verified as being compatible with Classic Client versions 7.0.85.15 and 7.0.86.2. Other versions of the client, either newer or older, may work. If in doubt we recommend downloading the 7.0.86.2 version of the client.
Classic Client 7.0.86.2
  • For UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". For Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked.
  • Make sure the correct client and folder path are selected in the settings window of either UO Steam or Razor.
Pre-configured Classic Client 7.0.85.15
  • Some versions of Razor and possibly UO Steam are incompatible with the pre-configured 7.0.85.15 client. Download the 7.0.86.2 version of the client instead if you are having problems.