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Frequently asked Questions:
What is the difference between Current Online World and Current Online World 2? Current Online World (COW1) and Current Online World2 (COW2) are two separate servers, running on the same computer.  COW1 was  brought live October 2006, and is a RunUO RC1 server, players who have UO clients patched past 6.0.1.6 are not able to log into COW1.  COW2 is a RunUO RC2 server, and players with a fully patched UO Client can log in a play on COW2.  Having an updated client for COW2 is recommended and encouraged, but is not required to be able to play on COW2.
 
Why would I want to play on Current Online World?   Friendly Staff, different twists. Come in, have fun.
 
What is the skill and stat cap here?  The skill cap is high enough that you can get 220.0 in every skill.  The stat cap starts at 225, can be upgraded to 375 using stat scrolls. with each individual stat being limited to 125 each without enhancements and 200 with enhancements.
 
I love this shard, can I donate to the server costs?  For those who want to donate money - we have strongly discouraged this activity in the past, and we will make it very difficult for you. This is a personally funded initiative and the shard owners have an aversion to making themselves financially accountable to anyone else. We suggest you use your money to promote free games in ways of your own. Alternatively, there is almost always a recovery effort going on for the latest natural disaster to hit the world. Donate your money generously to aid the relief efforts.
 
How many houses can I have?  up to 6 houses per account on Current Online World. Number of Houses on Current Online World, or Current Online World 2, has no effect on each other or of any other shard. Paid or Free, As Current Online World and Current Online World 2 are separate Shard from all others.
 
Can I have more then one account? yes up to 5 accounts per IP.  No need to ask permission, As multiple accounts are allowed.
 
What can we do for fun? lots of quests and events for prizes.
 
Are you needing Staff? Please do not page and ask to be staff, If we feel we need more staff we will choose from our players that are kind to new players, and are online a lot.
 
Is pvp allowed?  Yes in felucca
 
How do I use chat?  Type [c follow by what you wish to say.
 
Does the server have any scheduled down time?  Current Online World resets every day at 1pm EST.  Donna's days off from her real life job as a nurse are usually on Fridays. so the shard may be down a little longer on Friday's to add additional content.
 
Will my account ever be deleted?  An account becomes inactive after 45 days of not signing into account. Inactive accounts will be periodically deleted.
If you have more then 1 account (for placeholder of houses) please be sure to log onto each account regularly to avoid the account from becoming inactive.
Empty accounts, those accounts that have no characters, will be deleted periodically.
 
What bulk order deed and veteran rewards are offered?   A list of rewards and what is required to obtain them.  Rewards.
 
How secure is my password and account? We will strive to protect your passwords and accounts as much as possible. It is strongly suggested that all of your free shard (and paid UO) accounts have a unique name and password, to avoid unscrupulous persons from obtaining your account name and password and going down the list of free shards (or paid UO) to see if they can get to your stuff.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR PASSWORD TO ANYONE. Staff do not need your password!