This screen allows you to select which server, or "shard" you will play on. Servers are located all over the US and overseas, and each server runs a separate "world" of Britannia. These worlds are identical, except for the actions of the players within. Each shard is completely self-contained, and characters cannot move between them.
"Sort By" Options
Because any given character is confined to one and only one shard, it is important that you, the player, be able to select the shard which will allow you to access the game with maximum efficiency and consistency. The Internet is a complex and constantly changing environment which can offer countless obstacles to a smooth connection to Ultima Online. Therefore, this screen allows you to access three different ways to gauge which server offers your best bet for a good connection.
Time Zone: This sorts the available servers by their distance from your location (as indicated in your registration information), from closest to farthest.
% Full: This checks the number of players on each server at the moment, and generates a list from least to most crowded.
Connection: This actually sends a data signal from your computer to each of the game servers, and lists the servers, from fastest to slowest response time. (This process can take several seconds to complete, so be patient.)
