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= Choosing Your Gender =
= Gender in UO Dark Ages =


[[File:genders_header.jpg|center|700px]]
When creating your character in UO Dark Ages you choose between '''Male''' and '''Female'''. This choice is primarily cosmetic but does have a few practical differences that are worth understanding before you commit.


In UO Dark Ages, gender mainly affects your character's appearance, paperdoll, clothing options, and a few special creatures. Male and female characters have the same stats, skills, combat ability, crafting ability, and overall progression.
== Choosing Your Gender ==


== Male and Female Characters ==
Gender is selected during character creation. On UO Dark Ages your gender affects your character's appearance, the clothing and armor available to you, and a small number of game mechanics. It does '''not''' affect your base skills, stats, or overall combat effectiveness.


{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
== Practical Differences ==
|-
! Male Character


| ! Female Character                              |        |
=== Clothing and Armor ===
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
* '''Female''' characters can wear both male and female clothing and armor pieces.
| [[File:male_paperdoll.png                        | 300px]] |
* '''Male''' characters can only wear male-designated clothing and armor.
| [[File:female_paperdoll.png                      | 300px]] |
* This gives female characters a wider selection of cosmetic options overall.
| -                                               |        |
* Certain armor pieces such as female leather skirts are restricted to female characters only.
| Uses the standard male paperdoll.               |        |
| Uses the standard female paperdoll.             |        |
| -                                                |        |
| Cannot wear female-only clothing.                |        |
| Can wear both standard and female-only clothing. |        |
| }                                                |        |


== What Gender Does NOT Change ==
=== Combat Mechanics ===
* Certain creatures in Ultima Online lore deal increased damage to male characters. On Dark Ages, consult the staff or forums for any custom adjustments to these mechanics.
* The Unicorn — a tameable mount — can only be ridden by female characters.
* The Ki-Rin — a tameable mount — can only be ridden by male characters.


[[File:stats_skills_same.jpg|center|600px]]
=== Appearance ===
* Male characters can have beards and facial hair in addition to head hair.
* Female characters have head hair options only.
* Both genders share the same skin tone and body customization options at character creation.


* Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence
== Changing Your Gender ==
* Starting skills
* Combat ability
* Crafting ability
* Skill gain speed
* Character progression
* Available classes or templates


== Clothing Differences ==
On standard Ultima Online, gender can be changed using a '''Gender Change Token''' purchased from the UO Store. On UO Dark Ages, contact a staff member in game or post on the [[Forums]] to ask about gender change options available on this shard.


[[File:gender_clothing_comparison.jpg|center|700px]]
'''To change gender on OSI you would:'''
# Unequip all items, armor, weapons and accessories first
# Use the Gender Change Token
# Select your new hair style (and facial hair if changing to male)
# Your gender is updated immediately


Female characters have access to the largest variety of appearance options. They may wear nearly all standard armor and clothing, plus several female-only outfits.
== Summary ==


Male characters may wear all normal armor and clothing, but cannot wear:
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Feature !! Male !! Female
* Dresses
|-
* Skirts
| Wear male clothing || Yes || Yes
* Female leather armor
|-
* Female studded armor
| Wear female clothing || No || Yes
* Certain female robe and clothing variants
|-
 
| Facial hair || Yes || No
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|-
| Ride Unicorn || No || Yes
|-
| Ride Ki-Rin || Yes || No
|-
|-
! Male Clothing Example
| Base stats difference || None || None
 
| ! Female Clothing Example                                |         |
| -------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| [[File:male_armor_example.png                            | 250px]] |
| [[File:female_dress_example.png                          | 250px]] |
| -                                                        |        |
| Standard armor and clothing                              |        |
| Standard armor, dresses, skirts, and female armor styles |        |
| }                                                        |        |
 
== Gender-Specific Creatures ==
 
[[File:unicorn_kirin_header.jpg|center|700px]]
 
There are two special creatures in Ultima Online that may only be tamed and ridden by one gender.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! Female Only
| Skill difference || None || None
 
|}
| ! Male Only                                        |        |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| [[File:unicorn_female.jpg                          | 300px]] |
| [[File:kirin_male.jpg                              | 300px]] |
| -                                                  |        |
| '''Unicorn'''                                      |        |
| '''Ki-Rin'''                                      |        |
| -                                                  |        |
| Only female characters may tame and ride Unicorns. |        |
| Only male characters may tame and ride Ki-Rin.    |        |
| -                                                  |        |
| Unicorns are noble and good-aligned creatures.    |         |
| Ki-Rin are mystical eastern creatures.            |        |
| }                                                 |        |
 
A character of the opposite gender may still own one of these creatures if another player tames it first, but they cannot ride or tame it themselves.
 
== Other Minor Differences ==
 
[[File:semidar_gender_difference.jpg|right|300px]]
 
A few monsters and events react differently to gender.
 
* Semidar is known to deal additional damage to male characters.
* Some NPC dialogue and holiday events may occasionally have different text depending on your gender.
* These differences are minor and do not significantly affect gameplay.
 
== Which Gender Should You Choose? ==
 
[[File:choose_gender_final.jpg|center|700px]]
 
Choose whichever appearance and clothing style you prefer.


* Choose Male if you want the traditional warrior or adventurer look, or if you want to ride a Ki-Rin.
== Notes for Dark Ages Players ==
* Choose Female if you want more clothing options or the ability to ride a Unicorn.


For most players, the decision is almost entirely cosmetic.
UO Dark Ages may have custom modifications to gender mechanics. If you are unsure about any gender-specific rules on this shard, check the [[Forums]] or ask a staff member in game. All custom changes will be documented in the Player Guide as the shard develops.

Latest revision as of 03:02, 3 April 2026

Gender in UO Dark Ages

When creating your character in UO Dark Ages you choose between Male and Female. This choice is primarily cosmetic but does have a few practical differences that are worth understanding before you commit.

Choosing Your Gender

Gender is selected during character creation. On UO Dark Ages your gender affects your character's appearance, the clothing and armor available to you, and a small number of game mechanics. It does not affect your base skills, stats, or overall combat effectiveness.

Practical Differences

Clothing and Armor

  • Female characters can wear both male and female clothing and armor pieces.
  • Male characters can only wear male-designated clothing and armor.
  • This gives female characters a wider selection of cosmetic options overall.
  • Certain armor pieces such as female leather skirts are restricted to female characters only.

Combat Mechanics

  • Certain creatures in Ultima Online lore deal increased damage to male characters. On Dark Ages, consult the staff or forums for any custom adjustments to these mechanics.
  • The Unicorn — a tameable mount — can only be ridden by female characters.
  • The Ki-Rin — a tameable mount — can only be ridden by male characters.

Appearance

  • Male characters can have beards and facial hair in addition to head hair.
  • Female characters have head hair options only.
  • Both genders share the same skin tone and body customization options at character creation.

Changing Your Gender

On standard Ultima Online, gender can be changed using a Gender Change Token purchased from the UO Store. On UO Dark Ages, contact a staff member in game or post on the Forums to ask about gender change options available on this shard.

To change gender on OSI you would:

  1. Unequip all items, armor, weapons and accessories first
  2. Use the Gender Change Token
  3. Select your new hair style (and facial hair if changing to male)
  4. Your gender is updated immediately

Summary

Feature Male Female
Wear male clothing Yes Yes
Wear female clothing No Yes
Facial hair Yes No
Ride Unicorn No Yes
Ride Ki-Rin Yes No
Base stats difference None None
Skill difference None None

Notes for Dark Ages Players

UO Dark Ages may have custom modifications to gender mechanics. If you are unsure about any gender-specific rules on this shard, check the Forums or ask a staff member in game. All custom changes will be documented in the Player Guide as the shard develops.

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