Before the Update is Released

[Basil Dreadflint]

Hey Dueces.

I have a few things that I would reccommend prior to the release of the new updates. THis especially is for the level 40's.

First, decide on your approach to levelling. Some people are saying level weapons first, then worry about Notoriety, and some want to work Noto first.
Most of the testers agree that the increases in Weapons levels WILL NOT earn you enough rep to bring your pirate much past level 46 Noto. If you work the weapons up first, then you will be in that "Grinding" position all over again. I believe that Disney is going to have to release a big rep story line in order for us to reach level 50 Noto.

Others say to grab anything and everything that can gain you Noto first, then worry about weapons later. The Casa Muertos quest(s) can earn you quite a bit of rep, in a short period. (And Gold.) They will only be available for a short time.
BUT, remember, the faster you rep Noto, the harder it is to level weapons.

Some advice.

Spend some gold before the release. It appears that this release will not increase the gold caps. So, if you have 65K going into the release, all that Casa Muertos (for sake of dicussion, abbreviated CM.) gold will be wasted. Also, the gold earned doing all those wepaons will go to waste.
I took all 4 of my 40's ingame and spent them down to about 40K each. (Even bought clothes, YUK.) Give some of it away if you want, but get rid of some just so you can enjoy re-earning it.

Balance your wepons, retrain if necessary. (This will spend a little gold, too.) I am keeping about 5 skill points back on each weapon. 40 unspent points per pirate. As things develop, I'll be able to better determine WHERE I want to spend them. Also, by keeping your skills lower, you will earn better rep from your various attacks. Find a good balance, strong enough to beat the average level 45 enemy by yourself, but low enough that you earn good rep. (Hahahahaha)

Before the update, get rid of any little quests you can. Things like "Work for Hire". On test, I had to finish some of these little quests on Hye, before I was able to take on the CM quests. Any of the quests that reward you with gold, playing cards, etc., are limited in how many you can have in your journal at a time. Quests from Josie, Captain Job, and other NPC's. I had to finish some in order ot take on others. I don't believe that game quests, the Pearl, weapons, etc., will stop you form taking on the CM quests.

The CM quests are all Gold and Rep. Lots of both.

I know everyone has different thoughts about how to level. I'm not trying to tell you how to do it. I'm just trying to make everyone think about it, before they are put into the position.