Pirates of the Caribbean Online Fansite & Forums - Game Insider #4: Pirates Life For Me Jan. '07 Newsletter

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Pirates of the Caribbean is an epic adventure set against the backdrop of history. It is a world where the real coexists with the unreal and where the conflict between what is primal and what is civilized is raging out of control. Read More
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Pirates of the Caribbean Online may not have launched yet, but you can still enjoy a piece of the adventure today. Download the Desktop Galleon and complete a series of fast-paced, ship-to-ship cannon battles, collect gold, and unlock hidden treasure. If luck's on your side, the more you play, the more handsomely you'll be rewarded in-game.
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Watch the latest Video Insider to see how the VR Studio brings the game characters to life. First, see how the artists and animators build characters like Elizabeth Swann and incorporate their unique physical features and traits. You'll also see a preview of the "Create-a-Pirate" system, used to build your own in-game pirate avatar.
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We've updated the Crew Bio page to include a few more tricksters and pirate rogues. Take a look at their interviews and check back next month for more!
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Check out the latest updates to our Developer Diaries, each focusing on a different aspect of the game's development process:

In-game Characters
Learn about the robust character generation system created by the Animation Team at the VR Studio, and how they've maximized customization with a variety of physical features and clothing options. Everything down to your pirate's five o'clock shadow, wrinkled brow, or narrow-set eyes can be determined in the character generation process, allowing for millions of truly unique avatars.

Pirates Mythology
Read up on how the history and mythology of the Pirates franchise are integrated into the game, whether the storyline, different game environments, or film characters.

Click here to view the full Developer Diary series, including the latest two releases.
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As your e-mails keep pouring in, we'll continue responding to them in the Community Q&A section of the site. Send in questions or comments on anything from the types of weapons available to ship features to storylines. This is your chance to talk directly to the makers of Pirates of the Caribbean Online! Read a sampling of what your peers are asking about.
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