Welcome to the game and to the best server by far....

As to answer your question about UMD its Use Magic Device and you will want to max it out to use any item/weapon/wearable in the game no matter if its race or alignment restricted. It one of your skills and its based on a characters Charisma modifier. Alot of us "old timers" can help so newer players do not make the same mistakes alot of us made when we rolled up our first characters who we later found out were GIMPED.

If you need any help just give a shout to just about anyone you see who responded to this post and all of us are always willing to impart some knowledge to help make your gaming experience and transition smoother. Some of us even offer plat and items as well to help newer players along.

Happy gaming..