Ever wondered what a System Message is in Ultima Online - or why it matters at all?
In this video, I break down what system messages are, how they differ from journal entries, and why learning to spot and use them will level up your gameplay. Whether you're tracking players, building cooldowns, or triggering scripts in Razor, this is a must-watch for any UO player.
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🧠 Covered in this video:
- What system messages are - How to build visual cooldowns and overhead alerts - Script examples using insysmsg - My open source message parser tool
I'm Jason Ramsey — a full-stack engineer with 20 years of experience building and migrating large-scale platforms for brands like Match Group. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems and shipping polished, maintainable products quickly.
ColdFusion support & platform migration
Full-stack development (CF, .NET, SQL, React, Remix, Node, Tailwind)
Custom automation & developer tools
Streaming & gaming integrations (bots, APIs)
Why work with me
Proven migrations: led cross-functional teams to modernize platforms
Senior leadership: from Lead Engineer to Staff Engineer & Manager
Speed + clarity: fast iterations, proactive communication
Rates: Every project is unique. I offer both fixed-price packages and hourly consulting. Rates depend on project scope so we can match the engagement to your goals and timeline.
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