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''"Welcome to my castle!"''
 
  
''"But this is only a small tower?"''
 
  
One of the most unique and exciting parts of UO is owning a house. To date, no other MMO has implemented a system quite like it. The ability to place, decorate, and customize your own home is one of the greatest aspects of this game.
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==Building your house==
  
==Acquiring your abode==
 
 
There are two methods to get a house: build or buy.
 
There are two methods to get a house: build or buy.
===Building===
 
To build a home you first need to purchase a [[House Placement Tool]] from an NPC [[Architect]]. They cost under 1,000 gold. Some characters of a persecuted nature advocate always carrying a tool so you can check your bank balance without saying "balance" and getting the public display of your net worth. Once you have your tool, look at the price ranges to see what is in your budget.
 
  
Once you have enough [[gold]] for the house it is time to find the location. Depending on your [[Shard]], the open land available can vary greatly. On a heavily populated shard such as [[Atlantic]], medium size houses are all that can fit. On less populated, 18x18 and other large sizes can be found if looked for hard enough.
 
  
When you are at your spot, select the house size/style and target the ground where the steps would go. Either the house will appear or it will tell you something is blocking. New housing requires no blocking objects under or within 1 tile of the foundation. The house must also be 5 tiles away from any other player house from front and behind. For more specifics on house placing, see [[House Placing]].
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Firstly you will need to purchase a [[House Placement Tool]] from an NPC [[Architect]]. They are reasonably low cost at only 627 gold.  
  
If the house appears, congratulations! If not, keep trying.
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All accounts will start with 2 house slots for free, there are currently no limits on how many houses you can own. More can be purchased from the [[Eventine Dollar Store]] located at Town Center.
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Once you have saved up enough gold to place your house or plot you will simply need to find a location. Here on UO Eventine you will find there are many plot sizes available on multiple facets, the only exceptions being Faraan, Ilshenar and T2A where houses cannot be placed.
  
 
===Buying===
 
===Buying===
House buyers do so for many reasons. They don't have the time to look for a spot. They can't find one because they want a large. They want a house in a specific location. Etc.
 
 
One of the main advantages to buying a house is it is usually a lot quicker than placing yourself. A big disadvantage is that the price is usually 10x or more then what it would cost to place yourself. For very large homes such as [[Small Stone Keep|Keep]]s and [[Castle]]s, buying is pretty much the only option available to most players.
 
 
  
There are several ways to find a house for sale. You can stand at a popular bank, such as [[West Britain Bank]] or Luna. You can go to areas you would like to live in and check house signs for sellers. If you see someone while searching, ask them if they know anyone selling. They might even say decide to if the price you offer is good enough. Shard specific trading sites are a good place to look for listings or post your own buy requests.
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Some players may decide to buy a house from another player instead of placing or building their own. This can be done easily once you have located a home and decided on a price with the seller, you both meet at the house. The seller opens the house sign and begins the transaction process. A trade window opens and on the seller's side, a glacial colored deed is shown with the house information. You then place the agreed upon gold/items in. Both parties then need to accept.
 
 
Once you have located a home and decided on a price with the seller, you both meet at the house. The seller opens the house sign and begins the transaction process. A trade window opens and on the seller's side, a glacial colored deed is shown with the house information. You then place the agreed upon gold/items in. Both parties accept. You now own the house!
 
  
 
==Housing types==
 
==Housing types==
 
There are two types of housing: pre-built and custom.
 
There are two types of housing: pre-built and custom.
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===Pre-Built===
 
===Pre-Built===
In the beginning, housing only came in premade styles. These houses cost slightly more than their dirt plot counter-parts. Original houses came first, Renaissance houses were adding during the [[Renaissance]] expansion.
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Here on UO Eventine we have a large selection of pre-built houses to choose from, which cater for a variety of budgets.
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====Original====
 
 
{| width="100%"
 
{| width="100%"
 
|- align="center"
 
|- align="center"
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Cost 162,500gp<br>
 
Cost 162,500gp<br>
 
Storage 1576<br>
 
Storage 1576<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:Two-Story Stone and Plaster House.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Two-Story Stone and Plaster House]]<br>
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Size 14x14<br>
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Cost 162,750gp<br>
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Storage 1576<br>
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|[[File:Large House with Patio.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Large House with Patio]]<br>
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Size 15x14<br>
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Cost 129,000gp<br>
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Storage 1576<br>
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|[[File:Marble House with Patio.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Marble House with Patio]]<br>
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Size 14x13<br>
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Cost 160,250gp<br>
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Storage 1576<br>
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|[[File:Tower.jpg|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Tower]]<br>
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Size 16x14<br>
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Cost 366,250gp<br>
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Storage 2437<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:Small Stone Keep.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Small Stone Keep]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 562,500gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:Castle.jpg|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 865,500gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Trinsic Keep Estate.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Trinsic Keep Estate]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Gothic Rose Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Gothic Rose Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:The Elsa Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Elsa Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Spires.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Spires]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Castle of Oceania.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Castle of Oceania]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Feudal Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Feudal Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:The Robin's Nest.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Robin's Nest]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Traditional Keep.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Traditional Keep]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Villa Crowley.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Villa Crowley]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Darkthorn Keep.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Darkthorn Keep]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:The Sandalwood Keep.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Sandalwood Keep]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Casa Moga.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Casa Moga]]<br>
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Size 24x24<br>
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Cost 30,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Robin's Roost Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Robin's Roost Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Camelot Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Camelot Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|- align="center"
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|[[File:The Lacrimae in Caelo Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Lacrimae in Caelo Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Okinawa Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Okinawa Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Sandstone Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Sandstone Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
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|[[File:The Grimswind Sisters Castle.png|center|thumb|100px]]
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[[The Grimswind Sisters Castle]]<br>
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Size 30x30<br>
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Cost 45,000,000gp<br>
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Storage 4688<br>
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
===Custom===
 
===Custom===
Introduced with the [[Age of Shadows]] expansion, custom houses were a groundbreaking system redefining what housing was and could be. No longer were players restricted to a dozen or so styles. The new limit is imagination.
 
  
Custom housing is available in a variety of sizes from 7x7 up to 18x18. Once a plot is placed, you can enter customization mode through the house sign and build your dream home. For further details, please see [[house customization]].
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Using the [[House Placement Tool]] you can also purchase house plots which are fully customizable and come in a variety of sizes ranging from 7x7 to 18x18. Larger customizable plots of 24x24 and 30x30 can also be purchased from the [[Eventine Dollar Store]].
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These customizable house plots also have a sink option where the foundation and first floor of the house can be sunk underground. This option can be found in the house sign under the customize tab. This will charge you 50 [[Eventine Dollars]] to sink each level.
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You can also purchase increased storage for your houses, this option is again in the house sign under the customize tab. This will cost 100 [[Eventine Dollars]] for 20% increased storage, with a maximum of 100% extra storage per house.
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You will also notice some much larger plots as we offer a house joining service for a small fee, these are explained in our [[Staff Services]] section.
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===Finding Houses===
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If you happen to lose your rune or simply forgot where you placed your house you can find it easily using the [myhouses command. This will provide a list of all the houses you own and give you an option to teleport you to them for a fee of 60,000gp.
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==House Drops==
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Here on UO Eventine players whose accounts are considered as inactive (that have not logged into their accounts within a six month period) will be dropped. We run frequent house drop events which are very popular with players.
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==Raffle Houses==
  
==Owning a home==
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Occasionally we add rare sought after housing to the raffle tables set up at Town Center. These include houses in rare locations where housing cannot usually be placed such as mountains or water etc.
Once your house is built, what do you do with it? That is up to you. The function of your house can vary greatly from a storage depot to a guild headquarters or just a place you use to unwind after a long day of slaying monsters.
 
  
==See also==
 
* [[Decorating a House]]
 
* [[House Resizing]]
 
* [[House Security]]
 
* [[House Decay]]
 
  
  
[[Category:Directory]]
 
[[Category:Game Terms]]
 
 
[[Category:Housing]]
 
[[Category:Housing]]

Latest revision as of 15:44, 3 June 2021


Building your house

There are two methods to get a house: build or buy.


Firstly you will need to purchase a House Placement Tool from an NPC Architect. They are reasonably low cost at only 627 gold.

All accounts will start with 2 house slots for free, there are currently no limits on how many houses you can own. More can be purchased from the Eventine Dollar Store located at Town Center.

Once you have saved up enough gold to place your house or plot you will simply need to find a location. Here on UO Eventine you will find there are many plot sizes available on multiple facets, the only exceptions being Faraan, Ilshenar and T2A where houses cannot be placed.

Buying

Some players may decide to buy a house from another player instead of placing or building their own. This can be done easily once you have located a home and decided on a price with the seller, you both meet at the house. The seller opens the house sign and begins the transaction process. A trade window opens and on the seller's side, a glacial colored deed is shown with the house information. You then place the agreed upon gold/items in. Both parties then need to accept.

Housing types

There are two types of housing: pre-built and custom.


Pre-Built

Here on UO Eventine we have a large selection of pre-built houses to choose from, which cater for a variety of budgets.


Stone and Plaster House.png

Stone and Plaster House
Size 7x7
Cost 36,750gp
Storage 489

Field Stone House.png

Field Stone House
Size 7x7
Cost 36,750gp
Storage 489

Small Brick House.png

Small Brick House
Size 7x7
Cost 36,500gp
Storage 489

Wooden House.png

Wooden House
Size 7x7
Cost 35,000gp
Storage 489

Wood and Plaster House.png

Wood and Plaster House
Size 7x7
Cost 36,500gp
Storage 489

Thatched-Roof Cottage.png

Thatched-Roof Cottage
Size 7x7
Cost 36,500gp
Storage 489

Small Stone Workshop.png

Small Stone Workshop
Size 7x7
Cost 50,250gp
Storage 489

Small Marble Workshop.png

Small Marble Workshop
Size 7x7
Cost 52,250gp
Storage 489

Small Stone Tower.png

Small Stone Tower
Size 8x7
Cost 73,250gp
Storage 667

Two-Story Villa.png

Two-Story Villa
Size 11x11
Cost 113,500gp
Storage 1265

Sandstone House with Patio.png

Sandstone House with Patio
Size 12x8
Cost 76,250gp
Storage 1265

Two-Story Log Cabin.png

Two-Story Log Cabin
Size 8x13
Cost 81,250gp
Storage 1265

Blue Tent.png

Blue Tent
Size 7x7
Cost 81,250gp
Storage 1265

Green Tent.png

Green Tent
Size 7x7
Cost 81,250gp
Storage 1265

Brick House.png

Brick House
Size 14x14
Cost 131,250gp
Storage 1576

Two-Story Wood and Plaster House.png

Two-Story Wood and Plaster House
Size 14x14
Cost 162,500gp
Storage 1576

Two-Story Stone and Plaster House.png

Two-Story Stone and Plaster House
Size 14x14
Cost 162,750gp
Storage 1576

Large House with Patio.png

Large House with Patio
Size 15x14
Cost 129,000gp
Storage 1576

Marble House with Patio.png

Marble House with Patio
Size 14x13
Cost 160,250gp
Storage 1576

Tower.jpg

Tower
Size 16x14
Cost 366,250gp
Storage 2437

Small Stone Keep.png

Small Stone Keep
Size 24x24
Cost 562,500gp
Storage 4688

Castle.jpg

Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 865,500gp
Storage 4688

The Trinsic Keep Estate.png

The Trinsic Keep Estate
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Gothic Rose Castle.png

The Gothic Rose Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Elsa Castle.png

The Elsa Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Spires.png

The Spires
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Castle of Oceania.png

The Castle of Oceania
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Feudal Castle.png

The Feudal Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Robin's Nest.png

The Robin's Nest
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Traditional Keep.png

The Traditional Keep
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Villa Crowley.png

The Villa Crowley
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Darkthorn Keep.png

The Darkthorn Keep
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Sandalwood Keep.png

The Sandalwood Keep
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Casa Moga.png

The Casa Moga
Size 24x24
Cost 30,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Robin's Roost Castle.png

The Robin's Roost Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Camelot Castle.png

The Camelot Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Lacrimae in Caelo Castle.png

The Lacrimae in Caelo Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Okinawa Castle.png

The Okinawa Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Sandstone Castle.png

The Sandstone Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

The Grimswind Sisters Castle.png

The Grimswind Sisters Castle
Size 30x30
Cost 45,000,000gp
Storage 4688

Custom

Using the House Placement Tool you can also purchase house plots which are fully customizable and come in a variety of sizes ranging from 7x7 to 18x18. Larger customizable plots of 24x24 and 30x30 can also be purchased from the Eventine Dollar Store.

These customizable house plots also have a sink option where the foundation and first floor of the house can be sunk underground. This option can be found in the house sign under the customize tab. This will charge you 50 Eventine Dollars to sink each level.

You can also purchase increased storage for your houses, this option is again in the house sign under the customize tab. This will cost 100 Eventine Dollars for 20% increased storage, with a maximum of 100% extra storage per house.

You will also notice some much larger plots as we offer a house joining service for a small fee, these are explained in our Staff Services section.


Finding Houses

If you happen to lose your rune or simply forgot where you placed your house you can find it easily using the [myhouses command. This will provide a list of all the houses you own and give you an option to teleport you to them for a fee of 60,000gp.

House Drops

Here on UO Eventine players whose accounts are considered as inactive (that have not logged into their accounts within a six month period) will be dropped. We run frequent house drop events which are very popular with players.

Raffle Houses

Occasionally we add rare sought after housing to the raffle tables set up at Town Center. These include houses in rare locations where housing cannot usually be placed such as mountains or water etc.