[Eustace the Monk]

Originally Posted by Stormrunner

PotCO rolled out the latest update last night on the Test Servers, and it is going to make a lot of people happy. Although there isn't a new storyline, there is quite a bit of new content. So, consider this a preview of coming attractions:

Ammo pouches and cannonball barrels. Available to purchase in small, medium and large sizes (depending on your weapon level), these allow you to carry more ammo than the base amount. No more constantly running to the gunsmith or blacksmith to restock! A major plus in my book. No more Skelly glitch to get more ammo.

Better rep bonuses for crewing: starting at 20% for 2 crew, up to 100% for 8 or more. Not sure how I feel about this. It will be nice to get higher rep and I understand they are doing it to make the game more social, but it will make leveling too easy.

Enemies will now switch their attacks between the person doing the most damage and others nearby that are doing damage -- not just the first person who attacked them. (PotCO expects to modify this some more and is asking for our feedback.) Not sure if I like this either. If I am helping a lower level to level, i would hate to see the enemy turn on the lower level.

No more stowaways! Only friends and crewmates of the ship's captain should now be able to board. Oh my! I think I need a cold shower now!

Tonics recharge faster. Definately do not like this change. From a PvP standpoint, this will be awful.

Improved functionality to Whisper Chat and Crewing Options. I have a bad habit of typing in the wrong boxes, so unless they can analyze what I type and put it in the appropriate crew, local, guild, or whisper box for me, it won't help me.

Great info. Thanks for documenting all those goodies. See the quote for my comments.

Loot Hard!