Getting Started with RustUO

Welcome to RustUO! This guide will help you get your Ultima Online server up and running in minutes. Whether you're migrating from another emulator or starting fresh, we've got you covered.

What is RustUO?

RustUO is a modern, high-performance Ultima Online server emulator written in Rust. It combines proven reliability with the performance and safety that Rust provides.

Key Benefits

• Memory Safety: Rust's ownership system prevents common bugs like memory leaks and buffer overflows
• High Performance: Zero-cost abstractions and efficient memory management
• Developer Friendly: Familiar API and straightforward migration path
• Modern Tooling: Built-in debugging, profiling, and monitoring capabilities
• Cross Platform: Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS

Quick Start

Get your RustUO server running in under 5 minutes:

# Download and extract RustUO
curl -L https://rustuo.org/downloads/latest -o rustuo.tar.gz
tar -xzf rustuo.tar.gz
cd rustuo

# Configure your server
cp config.example.toml config.toml
# Edit config.toml with your settings

# Start the server
./rustuo --config config.toml

System Requirements

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Contributing

RustUO is open source and we welcome contributions! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, every contribution helps make RustUO better.