OK, let's speculate

[Rackat]

OK, so let’s speculate on the Summer update to include the Spanish and French.

OK, so let’s speculate.

What we know:

-Each of their “Leaders” will have an island from which to operate.
-From the concept art and released info, we know both will have undead characters

What we don’t know:

How many islands will be in each of their “realms”.
-Main island for each “Leader” and two to three islands for both the French and Spanish for the different level mobs?

Where will the islands be on the map? Placing them close to each other doesn’t make much sense. So:
-Will they be interspersed among the existing islands so as to influence the game play as it exists now, or
-Will they be on opposite sides of the map so that their realm of influence is limited to local game play only?

Will there be “Live” as well as undead French and Spanish?

Will the Spanish and French contingents be used for Ship vs Ship Player battles such as PvP?

What do you think?

[DarkScarlett]

i noticed the map format had changed on the tab menu like our ships showing actuall navigation and i also have noticed a few additional visual islands but not named......,. has anyone else????? I even thought about going out a far as i could after uncharted waters yesterday but felt silly about it so i turned her around..... wishful thinking.......I am wondering if we will have option to chose or be assigned by some part of the game... from the newsletter i am assuming we will not get the choice it will be from losing at sea to one or the others side ship, may be wrong only speculation.....I definatly do not want to become undead, i like my pretty prate, LOL, hate to PVP just cause of the look, isnt that silly

[Bilgepump]

Originally Posted by DarkScarlett

I even thought about going out a far as i could after uncharted waters yesterday but felt silly about it so i turned her around.

I did this the other day, just to see what happened. After about 5 minutes, the ship stopped moving, and I got a popup saying I'd reached the end of the world.

[Chris]

interesting..... very interesting

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Rackat

OK, so let’s speculate on the Summer update to include the Spanish and French.

OK, so let’s speculate.

Originally Posted by Rackat

How many islands will be in each of their “realms”.
-Main island for each “Leader” and two to three islands for both the French and Spanish for the different level mobs?

From reading the synapsis on the website, I had envisioned it likely only 2 new islands would be added to the map (somewhere).

Originally Posted by Rackat

Where will the islands be on the map? Placing them close to each other doesn’t make much sense. So:
-Will they be interspersed among the existing islands so as to influence the game play as it exists now, or
-Will they be on opposite sides of the map so that their realm of influence is limited to local game play only?

I figured they would be extending the existing map, perhaps different corners so they arent 'too' close. Doesnt seem like its an expansion if its not expanding the current potco world. Putting them on same side of map, different corners should put them close enough to fit the story line, yet far enough to be realistic.

Originally Posted by Rackat

Will there be “Live” as well as undead French and Spanish?

I assume so, the undead french, and spanish are only the french/spanish that have been mastered by Jolly Roger (from what I understood in the reading).

Originally Posted by Rackat

Will the Spanish and French contingents be used for Ship vs Ship Player battles such as PvP?

I think we need to get ship vs ship PVP first, the french/spanish addition I believe is to expand the POTCO world, and Questing. Ship PVP assuming its coming as well, may very well have some of these aspects.

Zeppers Lvl40
http://pirates.teamofx.us

[Angel]

Once you reach the end of the map, you continue to sail off the map. After so far you just cant sail anymore. My speculation of the additional islands, they will include them in the map at the edges of the worlds.

[Rackat]

I think we need to get ship vs ship PVP first, the french/spanish addition I believe is to expand the POTCO world, and Questing. Ship PVP assuming its coming as well, may very well have some of these aspects.

I was thinking more along the lines of Guild vs Guild. Each guild would "take on" the persona of either the French or Spanish. Perhaps even have a choice of French, Spanish, English (Navy), Undead, EITC or Pirate. Or, for an even more epic battle, have multiple guilds battle (up to six) and each guild be assigned as English (Navy), French, Spanish, Undead, EITC, or Pirate.

I actually like the second option better with more guilds being able to join the battle.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Rackat

I was thinking more along the lines of Guild vs Guild. Each guild would "take on" the persona of either the French or Spanish. Perhaps even have a choice of French, Spanish, English (Navy), Undead, EITC or Pirate. Or, for an even more epic battle, have multiple guilds battle (up to six) and each guild be assigned as English (Navy), French, Spanish, Undead, EITC, or Pirate.

I actually like the second option better with more guilds being able to join the battle.

The way Guilds are handled in potco, I find that aspect unlikely, it would think it has to be "Crew" related. Guilds can have 100's of members.

Lots of speculation here We dont even know IF we'll get ship vs ship pvp in the next update! The inclusion of that has been only speculation to begin with.

I would prefer not having any such affiliations in the game (other than PIRATE thats what we're supposed to be). Having to select one or the other seems likely would limit ones options of gameplay.

I should probably just stay shy of this subject, because I actually have very little interest in POTCO PvP. There are alot more intense/competitive games to address any needs in this area for me. (in 3 months i've pvp'd maybe 3 times total, in which case i won everytime, and just didnt see the point.. lol)

Originally Posted by Soul Patch The Fiesty

I think the french / spainish will be all most completely or perhaps even exclusively just for ship vs ship pvp. i think new islands will be related to other quests in the game, which may or may not have to do with french / spainish lore.

They havent eluded to the fact they will for sure be adding ship/ship pvp, They have definately indicated new quest material, with a story line of the french/spanish islands and thier forces. I find it unlikely that any of it is "exclusively" for pvp.


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http://pirates.teamofx.us

[Rackat]

Originally Posted by SamuelMcMalley

The way Guilds are handled in potco, I find that aspect unlikely, it would think it has to be "Crew" related. Guilds can have 100's of members.

Lots of speculation here We dont even know IF we'll get ship vs ship pvp in the next update! The inclusion of that has been only speculation to begin with.

I would prefer not having any such affiliations in the game (other than PIRATE thats what we're supposed to be). Having to select one or the other seems likely would limit ones options of gameplay.

I should probably just stay shy of this subject, because I actually have very little interest in POTCO PvP. There are alot more intense/competitive games to address any needs in this area for me. (in 3 months i've pvp'd maybe 3 times total, in which case i won everytime, and just didnt see the point.. lol)

Zeppers Lvl40
http://pirates.teamofx.us

Yes, guilds can be rather large. To make it more equitable, perhaps it could be set up similar to the Boss Battle where a limited number of guildmates would be sent to the Ship vs Ship (SvS).

The use of the 'affiliations' was only to ensure that if there were two or more ships from the same guild, everyone would know what "team" they were on and not inadvertantly fire on another guild ship. The affiliation would only last as long as the battle, just like in PvP the undead look only lasts while you are PvPing (unless you glitch).

The ideas for the SvS are just that; ideas. It may or may not come to fruition that we get SvS in the Summer release, but it is fun to speculate and hope for things to come.

Personally, I am looking forward to the Spanish and French additions and what the story lines and quests will entail.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Rackat

Yes, guilds can be rather large. To make it more equitable, perhaps it could be set up similar to the Boss Battle where a limited number of guildmates would be sent to the Ship vs Ship (SvS).

The use of the 'affiliations' was only to ensure that if there were two or more ships from the same guild, everyone would know what "team" they were on and not inadvertantly fire on another guild ship. The affiliation would only last as long as the battle, just like in PvP the undead look only lasts while you are PvPing (unless you glitch).

The ideas for the SvS are just that; ideas. It may or may not come to fruition that we get SvS in the Summer release, but it is fun to speculate and hope for things to come.

Personally, I am looking forward to the Spanish and French additions and what the story lines and quests will entail.

That makes sense! Didnt think of it that way.

Looking forward to it as well.

Zeppers lvl40
http://pirates.teamofx.us

[Soul Patch The Fiesty]

I think the french / spainish will be all most completely or perhaps even exclusively just for ship vs ship pvp. i think new islands will be related to other quests in the game, which may or may not have to do with french / spainish lore.

[Lucy]

I don't see how the french and spanish would even be needed for pvp, the concept seems far better suited for pve.

[Bilgepump]

I want my ships to be part of the Swiss navy.

[Maximvs]

How many islands will be in each of their “realms”. Main island for each “Leader” and two to three islands for both the French and Spanish for the different level mobs?

Can't see more than one new Island for each - sounds cool - but don't think it wil happen. Cuba is already way outta porportion compared to the other islands, and soon they will have to put in North / South Americia if they went too far

Where will the islands be on the map? Placing them close to each other doesn’t make much sense. So: Will they be interspersed among the existing islands so as to influence the game play as it exists now, or Will they be on opposite sides of the map so that their realm of influence is limited to local game play only?

Well One I can see going up past the left or right of canjaros - there's nothing up there.... if I say upper right for one then the the bottom left is the other past Tormenta...

Will there be “Live” as well as undead French and Spanish? Will the Spanish and French contingents be used for Ship vs Ship Player battles such as PvP?

Now the PvP makes sense - not to say they can't just make us all 'undead' but maybe for colours With the ~ Key alreay in for what looks to be Ship PvP usage later... who knows For questing though... could go either way...

i noticed the map format had changed on the tab menu like our ships showing actuall navigation

This is not new. I've used this feature many times to get a more accurate direction on stuff...

and i also have noticed a few additional visual islands but not named

But this - I didn't notice I'll have to check this out later today...

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In the end - it IS all guesswork... hey - maybe they come out and add a bunch of isnalds, clan houses, the works LOL