Test Release Notes - January 13, 2009

[Batleth]

Release Notes - January 13, 2009

• New and improved Port Royal: Players should see significant performance increases thanks to the new layout.
• New and improved Tutorial: Now more action packed!
• Added a player Profile Card so you can view details about players you meet.
• Changed the default graphics API from OpenGL to DirectX 9
• Early Quest Line has been smoothed out and should be much more fun.
• Overall smoother gameplay: Fewer hiccups and pauses during the action.
• Improved crew making and display: Starting and joining crews is easier than ever before.The onscreen crew display is now even more useful.
• Improved Chat interface: Only one text entry box now and it routes your message appropriately.
• Clothing Store changes: It's much easier to browse through all your wardrobe choices.
• Fixed another exploit that allowed you to leave a PvP while still undead.
• Reputation gains are no longer reduced for Basic Access players.
• Lots of other small tweaks and improvements!

Test Known Issues - January 13, 2009

• If you have issues launching the game, please try changing the graphics API back to OpenGLvia the "Graphics Options" button on the Launcher.