<p> <a href="https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/deutsche-community.1304/" title="Deutsche Community"><img src="https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/portalarium_sota/assets/germany_32.png" style="width:24px;margin:0 4px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px gray)"></a> <a href="https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/communaut%C3%A9-fran%C3%A7aise.1311/" title="Communauté Française"><img src="https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/portalarium_sota/assets/france_32.png" style="width:24px;margin:0 4px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px gray)"></a> <a href="https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/comunidad-hispana.1312/" title="Comunidad Hispana"><img src="https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/portalarium_sota/assets/spain_32.png" style="width:24px;margin:0 4px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px gray)"></a> <a href="https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/comunidade-portuguesa.1313/" title="Comunidade Portuguesa"><img src="https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/portalarium_sota/assets/portugal_32.png" style="width:24px;margin:0 4px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px gray)" width=30></a> <a href="https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/comunit%C3%A0-italiana.1314/" title="Comunità Italiana"><img src="https://d2sx9mrt4zumaq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/portalarium_sota/assets/italy_32.png" style="width:24px;margin:0 4px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px gray)"></a> </p> Are you new to Shroud of the Avatar? Say hello here, and let us know if you have any questions about the game. The Hospitallers and community as a whole will be happy to help! Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:16:52 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:16:52 +0000 Shroud of the Avatar Forum https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?forums/new-player-welcome.611/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:29:16 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-here.182051/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-here.182051/ invalid@example.com (Crence) Crence 2 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:15:54 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-wheres-a-good-place-to-plant-roots.181933/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-wheres-a-good-place-to-plant-roots.181933/ invalid@example.com (Etendrin) Etendrin
I started playing SOTA earlier this week. Frankly, I'm a little sad I hadn't discovered the game until now; it's awesome! I played UO as a kid back in the '90s, and I've been looking for a game like SOTA for a long time.

I know the player base is rather small right now, and there are a ton of housing options. Is there a particular area where most (or a good amount) of active players call home? Any tips on where I should make my first home? Thanks in advance, and I hope to see you...

New player, where's a good place to plant roots?]]> 2 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:15:06 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/hi-all-im-new.181937/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/hi-all-im-new.181937/ invalid@example.com (Sionech2004) Sionech2004
so i am playing a little and i have currently two questions about crafting:


1: how do i create a (two handed) warhammer? i have the mold, i have the recipe for a head and made the head, i have no idea how to go on from here. do i have to buy the recipe for the final thing seperatly? where? i figured that maybe i have to make the hilt but without any idea what sort of hilt i need i am a bit stuck


2: i also made a ring, it says it is +1, but the bonus seems to be on its own...

Hi all, i'm new]]> 3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:04 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/welcome-new-players.52691/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/welcome-new-players.52691/ invalid@example.com (Berek) Berek
If you are a new player, please use this forum to post about yourself and what you are having fun with in Shroud of the Avatar so far, and what you are looking forward too in the months ahead. Ask any questions you have and the community Hospitallers and others will be ready to answer.

I am keeping this thread open for discussion on...

Welcome New Players!]]> 630 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:17:10 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/question-about-the-game.181429/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/question-about-the-game.181429/ invalid@example.com (GuruChaz) GuruChaz 1 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:11:14 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/i-cant-connect-to-game-server.181093/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/i-cant-connect-to-game-server.181093/ invalid@example.com (OMGALAN) OMGALAN 2 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:32:13 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greetings-fellow-sotas.180562/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greetings-fellow-sotas.180562/ invalid@example.com (Shaosaye) Shaosaye I found it very interesting and so i searched for it on steam.

I found it and installed it, only to find out that I had to turn everything down in the settings. One player then said that I should better play via the normal client. I did that and now it's okay to some extent. Now the game only crashes when I'm in a place where there are too many decorations or when i open the...

greetings fellow sotas]]> 6 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:05:22 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-to-the-game-and-looking-for-help.179908/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-to-the-game-and-looking-for-help.179908/ invalid@example.com (SoulessPawn) SoulessPawn
My time zone is EST, and I live in the US]]> 1 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:25:00 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/hello.179833/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/hello.179833/ invalid@example.com (Yzana Yzanay) Yzana Yzanay 7 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:54:51 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greetings-good-people-of-sota.179515/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greetings-good-people-of-sota.179515/ invalid@example.com (Whetstone) Whetstone 5 Wed, 21 May 2025 12:51:11 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/just-got-here.175099/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/just-got-here.175099/ invalid@example.com (Bonulino) Bonulino 15 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:45:12 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/im-coming-back-to-the-game.178840/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/im-coming-back-to-the-game.178840/ invalid@example.com (soulstitch) soulstitch 6 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:46:59 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/cant-enter-the-halls-of-artifice.178855/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/cant-enter-the-halls-of-artifice.178855/ invalid@example.com (soulstitch) soulstitch https://imgur.com/a/EDxaZea[/IMG]
The welcomer is blue, talked to him, I go up about 5 stairs, then there's an invisible wall. How do I get past it?]]> 4 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:20:15 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/offline-vs-online.178396/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/offline-vs-online.178396/ invalid@example.com (avguste) avguste
I have had Shroud in my Steam games for some years now, but never really played it, till now.
Was wondering if someone could tell me the main difference between the offline and online versions. And specifically, I do have the following questions concerning offline

1. is the monthly subscription plan valid?

2. are Player Owned Towns available?

Thank you]]> 3 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:11:23 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/no-name-for-new-avatar-is-accepted.177604/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/no-name-for-new-avatar-is-accepted.177604/ invalid@example.com (KaptenKomondos) KaptenKomondos 2 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:53:02 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/bloqu%C3%A9-et-besoin-aide.177358/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/bloqu%C3%A9-et-besoin-aide.177358/ invalid@example.com (Davidlebon) Davidlebon
Je débute depuis deux semaines et je suis bloqué dans l'artisanat et le taming. Par exemple je ne peux pas créer de potions car il me faut des bouteilles vide, mais aucun marchand n'en vend. Pareille pour le taming, j'ai acheté des colliers de taming, mais lorsque je veux les utiliser un message me dit qu'il me faut des colliers de taming.

le jeu mélange les noms français et anglais ce n'est pas simple.

Pour la forge j'ai forgé une lame de dague mais je ne trouve pas de...

bloqué et besoin aide]]> 3 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:20:52 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-looking-for-a-guild.176411/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-looking-for-a-guild.176411/ invalid@example.com (Sanskaria) Sanskaria 4 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:18:09 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/newbie-novato.175353/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/newbie-novato.175353/ invalid@example.com (Thalthos Hispano) Thalthos Hispano
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Hola, acabo de llegar al juego, lo acabo de descubrir despues de jugar hace mas de 20 años al "ultima online". Soy de España y me gustaria encontrar gente que hable español para poder preguntar y conversar.]]> 3 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:57:29 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/free-gear-weapons-and-supplies-for-all-starting-avatars.176851/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/free-gear-weapons-and-supplies-for-all-starting-avatars.176851/ invalid@example.com (DrWIz) DrWIz Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:35:08 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/free-bows-at-dr-wizs-place.176803/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/free-bows-at-dr-wizs-place.176803/ invalid@example.com (DrWIz) DrWIz
Also see my videos on the best archer build - in the videos section of the forum. Don't waste your points like I did for way too many hours.]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:00:50 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/dr-wizs-place-has-public-chests-with-free-items.176749/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/dr-wizs-place-has-public-chests-with-free-items.176749/ invalid@example.com (DrWIz) DrWIz 1 Mon, 27 May 2024 18:28:27 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/newbie-wonders-does-bmc-guild-still-exist.176321/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/newbie-wonders-does-bmc-guild-still-exist.176321/ invalid@example.com (MarekLeFey) MarekLeFey
I'd like to join a guild of decent fellows that can help me make some gold. I was told to try to contact BMC, but it appears that their website is no longer there.

Thanks,
Marek]]> 3 Sat, 25 May 2024 19:01:32 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/journey-begins.176116/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/journey-begins.176116/ invalid@example.com (Dorfdad) Dorfdad Going into this totally blind and hope to enjoy it.

I know its not as populated and but if someone can give me a few Beginners tips Id appreciate it.]]> 6 Thu, 09 May 2024 19:00:54 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greagoir-pendragons-guide-to-gm-taming-and-other-taming-skills-updated-current-release.112216/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/greagoir-pendragons-guide-to-gm-taming-and-other-taming-skills-updated-current-release.112216/ invalid@example.com (Duke Gréagóir) Duke Gréagóir

Welcome to the world of taming animals in Shroud of the Avatar! I am excited about this and I hope you will be too.

My goal is hoping this helps someone think about taming as a career path in SotA. I really like having a pet battle along side of me while I am adventuring. With the...

Greagoir Pendragons Guide to GM Taming and other taming skills - updated Current Release]]> 301 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:04:59 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-from-way-back-in-2018.175957/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-player-from-way-back-in-2018.175957/ invalid@example.com (padreadamo) padreadamo
I'm a guild leader of small merry band of dads who play on the weekends. We had a poor experience with SotA back in 2018. I was an original Royal Navigator account holder back but sold it. We are dipping our toe back in the water. We played briefly tonight and I have to say that I am shocked at how polished things are and looking forward to playing more!

For the old timers here: Is there good group content in the game (i.e. for 3 people or so)? We enjoy...

New Player from Way Back in 2018!]]> 10 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:15:51 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/ru-localisation-ep3.175095/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/ru-localisation-ep3.175095/ invalid@example.com (kok-gamer) kok-gamer I think if they leave the translation into Russian 75 to 25% as it is and do not squeeze my language out of the game, then I will buy the 3rd episode.
Я думаю если они оставят как есть перевод на русский 75 на 25% и не будут выдавливать из игры мой язык, то я куплю 3й эпизод. ]]> 7 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:54:14 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-to-the-game.175134/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-to-the-game.175134/ invalid@example.com (i3loodyMoon) i3loodyMoon
Looking to explore ranged gameplay mixed with sword an shield with healing and aoe magic later on when i have what i imagine enough money to begin magic training. So any help is lovely in...

New to the game]]> 5 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:46:13 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-is-renown.175108/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-is-renown.175108/ invalid@example.com (Bonulino) Bonulino 3 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:06:35 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/advertising-your-party.174866/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/advertising-your-party.174866/ invalid@example.com (Segalleon2) Segalleon2
I know you dont mean anything by it and are just excited. Be aware that you may be ostracized from some groups. People may not even say anything to you in-game before blocking you.]]> 1 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:33:47 +0000 https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/tax-how-can-i-tell-if-the-lot-deed-i-have-is-tax-free-or-not.174807/ https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/tax-how-can-i-tell-if-the-lot-deed-i-have-is-tax-free-or-not.174807/ invalid@example.com (cerveau) cerveau
I have some backer awards from way back. ( I do know the difference between house deeds and lot deeds)

one is a "Village Lot Property Deed (digital)"

i cannot tell if this deed is tax free or not.

thanks for your time.]]> 3