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* Discord Chat: [https://discord.gg/NGu2aJt Join Oceania Classic on Discord]</strong>
 
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== Classic Client 7.0.86.2 (Recommended) ==
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== Regular Classic Client (7.0.86.2) ==
  
[[Image:Download.png|150px|link=http://oceaniaclassic.com/ultima-online-classic-7-0-86-2.zip]]
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* [http://oceaniaclassic.com/ultima-online-classic-7-0-86-2.zip Click here to download Ultima Online Classic Client 7.0.86.2].
 
 
* 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].
 
  
 
* 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).
 
* 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).
  
* 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.
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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 that this version of Razor is different to the one included with the ClassicUO client.
  
* Start either UO Steam or Razor. When the settings window opens, for the folder and client paths select the "Ultima Online Classic" folder and the client.exe inside it which you downloaded in the steps above.
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* Start either UO Steam or Razor. When the settings window opens, for the folder and client paths select the "Ultima Online Classic" folder and the client.exe inside it which you downloaded and extracted in the steps above.
  
 
* In UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". In Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked in both.  
 
* In UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". In Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked in both.  
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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.
 
* 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.
 
== Classic Client 7.0.85.15 ==
 
 
As an alternative, Oceania Classic also has a pre-configured version of Classic Client 7.0.85.15 which can be [http://oceaniaclassic.com/Oceania-Classic-Client-7-0-85-15.zip downloaded here]. The pre-configured client has been modified to connect to Oceania Classic without the need for an assistant program.
 
 
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. Simply login as if you were logging in to normal UO. New accounts are created automatically.
 
 
'''Note: Some assistant programs such as Razor and Steam 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 these programs. The pre-configured client is intended to be used without those assistant programs.'''
 
  
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
===== General =====
 
  
 
* Restart your PC.
 
* Restart your PC.
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* 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.
  
===== Classic Client 7.0.86.2 =====
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* [[Run as Administrator|Run everything to do with UO as an Administrator]].
 
 
* [[Run as Administrator|Run UO Steam or Razor as an Administrator]].
 
  
 
* 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.  
 
* 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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* Make sure the correct client and folder path are selected in the settings window of either UO Steam or Razor.
 
* 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 =====
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* The version of Razor that is included with ClassicUO (1.6.9.7) is different to the version available for use with the standard Classic Client (1-0-14-9). Make sure to use the correct version for the client you have or else you may run into problems.
 
 
* 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 client instead if you wish to use these assistant programs.
 
  
 
[[Category:About]][[Category:Troubleshooting]]
 
[[Category:About]][[Category:Troubleshooting]]

Revision as of 02:12, 31 March 2021

Connection Info

UO Steam Settings for Classic Client 7.0.86.2
Razor Settings for Classic Client 7.0.86.2
  • IP Address: login.oceaniaclassic.com
  • Port: 1999

Regular Classic Client (7.0.86.2)

  • 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. Note that this version of Razor is different to the one included with the ClassicUO client.
  • Start either UO Steam or Razor. When the settings window opens, for the folder and client paths select the "Ultima Online Classic" folder and the client.exe inside it which you downloaded and extracted in the steps above.
  • In UO Steam, tick the box next to "Remove Encryption". In Razor, tick the box next to "Patch Client Encryption". Leave all other square boxes unticked in both.
  • 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.

Troubleshooting

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The version of Razor that is included with ClassicUO (1.6.9.7) is different to the version available for use with the standard Classic Client (1-0-14-9). Make sure to use the correct version for the client you have or else you may run into problems.