Editing Races and Gargoyles (section)

== Races & Gargoyle Systems ==
New Hope Shard supports the three default Ultima Online races: '''Human''', '''Elf''', and '''Gargoyle'''. Each race has unique passive attributes, equipment styles, and mechanics.

=== 1. Race Comparison ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
! style="background-color: #18181b;" | Race
! style="background-color: #18181b;" | Passive Abilities
! style="background-color: #18181b;" | Mounting & Travel
|-
| '''Human'''
| Increased carrying capacity, passive health regeneration, and the ability to perform basic skill actions even without training (Jack of all Trades).
| Can ride all standard horses, ostards, llamas, and swamp dragons.
|-
| '''Elf'''
| Higher maximum mana (+20 Mana), increased chance of harvesting special resources (gemstones/ore), and passive night sight.
| Can ride all standard mounts, including Elven-exclusive chargers.
|-
| '''Gargoyle'''
| Passive health, mana, and stamina regeneration bonuses. Increased armor rating (AR) when not wearing full armor.
| Cannot ride standard mounts. Instead, they use wings to '''Fly''' (gaining mount-equivalent travel speed).
|}

=== 2. Gargoyle Mechanics & Customizations ===
To provide a smooth gameplay experience on our server, we have customized Gargoyle interactions:

* '''Flying in Dungeons:''' Unlike standard servers where Gargoyles cannot fly in dungeons, New Hope Shard allows Gargoyles to activate their wings and fly freely within dungeon regions.
* '''Woodcutting with Axes:''' Gargoyles can use human/elf axes directly from their backpack to chop wood, bypassing the default requirement of equipping them.
* '''Alter Item Function:''' Gargoyles cannot wear human/elf armor or hold standard weapons. Players with Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Carpentry, or Tinkering skills can use the '''Alter Item''' option in their crafting menus to convert human/elf gear into Gargish equivalents.

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