https://forum.uo.com/discussion/2707/a-formal-protest-against-the-destruction-of-shard-historical-monuments
Barter Town has come and gone a few times over the years, as players occasionally try to revive the notion of a den of thieves on Siege. Central to all of these attempts was the legend of its creator, and the Barter Town historical monument near Minoc. The existence of this monument occasionally spurs on the imagination of would-be thieves in a land where, as we all know, there are none - and serves as a remembrance for others.
UO Thief | The Mis-adventures of Chad Sexington
UO Thief | Episode 173: Welcome to Barter Town
This has been removed due to the town's current state of dormancy. I have lodged a formal protest on the official site (where Mesanna has a chance of seeing it). I realize that there is very little hope in having this monument restored, but I just wanted to make it known that at least one person cares about the destruction of historical monuments.
As posted there:
Each shard of the gem of immortality has its own unique history. Players, guilds, and towns come and go. Some last long enough to make an impact - to have a monument erected in their honor. These monuments are a part of each shard's distinct history. The players might move on, the towns fade away - but history is history.
These should NOT be removed. Ever.
If one is later found to be blocking house placement - move the monument. If the town or the player that the monument honors is long gone, then so be it. That town was there long enough to become a significant part of its community's history, and tearing down its memorial just because they are gone now is like kicking over a grave stone. Some members of the community who where there when that history was made are still here.
A long standing memorial was recently removed on Siege Perilous. I have not confirmed this, but I have heard this is being done on other shards as well. Is there so little space that these must be destroyed to make room for Sosaria's teeming masses and throngs of player towns?
I appreciate all the hard work that our Dev team does, and I love this world I have called home for many years. However, I am respectfully lodging a formal protest. Please restore our Barter Town monument! (Fix the tree, though, please.)
Barter Town has come and gone a few times over the years, as players occasionally try to revive the notion of a den of thieves on Siege. Central to all of these attempts was the legend of its creator, and the Barter Town historical monument near Minoc. The existence of this monument occasionally spurs on the imagination of would-be thieves in a land where, as we all know, there are none - and serves as a remembrance for others.
UO Thief | The Mis-adventures of Chad Sexington
UO Thief | Episode 173: Welcome to Barter Town
This has been removed due to the town's current state of dormancy. I have lodged a formal protest on the official site (where Mesanna has a chance of seeing it). I realize that there is very little hope in having this monument restored, but I just wanted to make it known that at least one person cares about the destruction of historical monuments.
As posted there:
Each shard of the gem of immortality has its own unique history. Players, guilds, and towns come and go. Some last long enough to make an impact - to have a monument erected in their honor. These monuments are a part of each shard's distinct history. The players might move on, the towns fade away - but history is history.
These should NOT be removed. Ever.
If one is later found to be blocking house placement - move the monument. If the town or the player that the monument honors is long gone, then so be it. That town was there long enough to become a significant part of its community's history, and tearing down its memorial just because they are gone now is like kicking over a grave stone. Some members of the community who where there when that history was made are still here.
A long standing memorial was recently removed on Siege Perilous. I have not confirmed this, but I have heard this is being done on other shards as well. Is there so little space that these must be destroyed to make room for Sosaria's teeming masses and throngs of player towns?
I appreciate all the hard work that our Dev team does, and I love this world I have called home for many years. However, I am respectfully lodging a formal protest. Please restore our Barter Town monument! (Fix the tree, though, please.)