Current News: Jan 23,'09 Pirates Online Goes Mobile

[Batleth]

Pirates Online Goes Mobile
January 23 2009

Cannons of the Deep Released

We thought we'd take a second and tell you about a cool little thing the guys in the lab of Disney Mobile have been tinkering with. They've built a new site that lets you connect to your Pirate from your mobile phone - currently, this Beta version allows you to check your Pirate stats, embark on treasure hunts, ship battles, and earn loot. All Pirates can access the game for free - just enter www.PiratesOnline.com in your mobile phone's web browser or text PIRATES to DISNEY (347639) to play Cannons of the Deep exclusively on your mobile phone. Learn more about the mobile game here.

[Chris]

Interesting new feature....

[Dr. Zeppers]

Interesting!
I wonder if this has anything to do with the "codes" option weve seen on test?
(or if it eventually will)

[MacIronhawk]

I like this idea but my phone doesn't have internet connection.
I'd rather use my phone to talk to people.

Zeppers, I think that'd be a good idea but imagine all the people who won't be using their cellphones to go there.
Also, the codes have to deal with cloths. You can enter a code for a certain pants, a shirt, hat, etc... and get cltohs for free. But that's only if the code works for the cloths you want.

[League]

There's ship customization in this thing, which is interesting. It's all interesting, but unusable to a folk like me.

It'd be cool if you could gain experience with the weapons, sails and cannons with this thing and then transfer it. Who knows?

[Maximvs]

Interesting!
I wonder if this has anything to do with the "codes" option weve seen on test?
(or if it eventually will)

Thats where I read that... the other day when the Codes Button was asked I knew I had read somewhere that Disney was doing some 'off site' thing that if you played (hence pay more money via other means) you would get codes to redeem in the game...

Thats gotta be it Wish I could remember where that article went...

[League]

Doesn't really seem much different than that Club Penguin thing. Anyone else know about it, or am I the only one whoe periodically conveniently-sees the Disney Channel? Anyway, just because it's not a brand new model (being a practically new model) doesn't mean it ain't something cool.

On a different tangent, following the link, there's a picture with two options that make me wonder: there's a Transfer Loot item there, and a Transfer Gold one as well. Anyone know anything about this?

[ukebec]

Here's additional information from Disney (sorry - don't know how to get the pics here)

How to get the Game:


All Pirates can access the game for free by texting the word PIRATES to the number DISNEY (347639) or entering www.PiratesOnline.com in your mobile phone Web browser to play Cannons of the Deep exclusively on your mobile phone.


Game Features

Sail the seas and attack enemy ships - Attack, parlay or even flee the fight if you're not up for the fray. Explore the islands for treasure - Three great islands to explore; the smoldering volcanic island of Padres del Fuego, the bustling harbor town of Port Royal, and the Pirate's refuge, Tortuga!
Customize your mobile game's cannons, hull or ship's figurehead - Whether it's a new swivel cannon, a stronger hull or a figure head that offers extra protection, use your gold winnings to upgrade! Check the status of your online Pirate from your phone - Stay up to date on how many poker hands you've won, times you've been in jail, number of ships you've sunk, and much more. You can also transfer gold earned in Cannons of the Deep to your online account!



Game Synopsis:

In an era when lawlessness prevailed, the Caribbean was a hotbed of pirating. Every island a potential base - every cave a place that held untold riches - a time when adventure was just over the horizon and death not far behind! These are the times of Pirates of the Caribbean - Cannons of the Deep mobile game, where naval attacks, parlays, pillage and plunder was just another day's work for many hearty souls in the islands. Now you can play, and be part of the myths and legends of old. Don't wait, mate, get the game today!

Sailing across the vast, blue Caribbean sea between three major islands, you can earn fame and fortune attacking Navy and Merchant ships, parlaying with their captains and recovering buried treasure. This text-based mobile game has all the excitement and thrills as Pirates Online, but now you can take the adventure with you wherever you go! Fire on ships, take their loot, dig for treasure ... but beware, you can sink as well. Enjoy keyhole mini-games with great rewards like sheet music which can be handed to a tavern musician in the online game!

Live the legend, captain the crew of a mighty vessel, and when you're done, transfer all the loot you've earned to your Pirates of the Caribbean Online account! Even if you don't have a PiratesOnline.com account, you can play it as a stand-alone game, or link the mobile game with your online Pirate. Either way, adventure awaits all ye who be brave enough to venture into the water.

[ukebec]

I downloaded it to my phone. Here's what I can tell you - yes I can access all of my online pirates' information.


Here is what the "More Information" section says on my phone:

POTCO (it spells it out, but I'm tired)

is a massively-multtiplayer online game that allows players to fully experience the adventure of being a Pirate. To play, connect to PiratesOnline.com from a MAC or PC browser. In the meantime, you can check out the mobile site for game stats and even earn a little booty playing Cannons of the Deep. Enjoy!

Cannons of the Deep Mobile Game
Send your ship to islands or battle locally earning gold and loot including sheet music and treasure. Maintain and upgrade your ship using gold as currency.

Gold
You will earn gold for every enemy you defeat. A small fraction of the possible gold will be earned for auto-resolving combat. A larger amount based on the type of enemy ship sunk will be rewarded for ships actively sunk via the ship-to-ship combat. Transfer gold anytime to your Pirates Online (PC) account. (Logged in Accounts Only)

Treasure (Loot)
Earn unique trasures (their sic, not mine) and collectibles for your Pirates Online Account. Collect and transfer all 12! (Logged in Accounts Only)

Sheet Music (Loot)
Earn sheet music by defeating enemies. Transfer it to your Pirates Online Account and play it in-game! (Logged in Accounts Only)

Pirates Online Leaderboards
View your Pirates, My Standings, Overall and Daily Leaderboards. (logged in Accounts Only)

You have Enhanced Access to Pirates Online on Your Phone
You have logged in allowing you to:
1.) Save your mobile games progress (including gold and ship upgrades)
2.) Transfer earned items including gold and loot to your Pirates Online Account
3.) Access the Pirates Online Leaderboards

I'm sorry - it's too late here for me to explore this any further, but I'll try to check it out in more depth tomorrow. Fair winds mates!

[Achilles]

rofl...ok,.. Man,.. this is interesting to say the least,.. this is like dangeling a porkchop in front of a bulldog!

I can see the POTCO obsessed flying down the road, looking like a DUI... due to blasting a Phantom on their cell phone!


Oh Baby,....

"My Name is Drew, I am a POTCO-aholic and I've been POTCO free for 2.5 hours....

[ukebec]

Well, all I can say is yahoo!

For a techno dweeb like me, sans laptop, this means on breaks and lunch during my usual work day I can get a little POTCO fix.

Being FAR too tired to try it out tonight, I'm looking forward to plugging my cell phone into the charger tomorrow and giving it a run.

Ship customization - something many in POTCO have wanted for a long time. I'm anxious to see that at work. And I really like that there are extras in the phone game that can be transferred to your online account.

Being a music fan I'm looking forward to winning some music I can take to a tavern and hear played.

[Evie]

Originally Posted by Achilles

rofl...ok,.. Man,.. this is interesting to say the least,.. this is like dangeling a porkchop in front of a bulldog!

I can see the POTCO obsessed flying down the road, looking like a DUI... due to blasting a Phantom on their cell phone!


Oh Baby,....

"My Name is Drew, I am a POTCO-aholic and I've been POTCO free for 2.5 hours....

I was thinking the same thing. Because we're not addicted enough...

[Crazypirate]

Not bad but no real graphics you key in angle and cannon power and it tells you if you hit target hi or low. Still better than nothin if you cant get to ur comp.

[akamystic]

Originally Posted by Achilles

rofl...ok,.. Man,.. this is interesting to say the least,.. this is like dangeling a porkchop in front of a bulldog!

I can see the POTCO obsessed flying down the road, looking like a DUI... due to blasting a Phantom on their cell phone!
Oh Baby,....
"My Name is Drew, I am a POTCO-aholic and I've been POTCO free for 2.5 hours....

LOL...too funny! I write in forums from work (and read them), play the game entirely too much as it is....and now this?? Lovely....I might as well head to the tattoo shop next. I'm being assimilated by Pirates!!!! Ahhhhhhhh!!!

[Marc BadBurn]

Originally Posted by Achilles

rofl...ok,.. Man,.. this is interesting to say the least,.. this is like dangeling a porkchop in front of a bulldog!

I can see the POTCO obsessed flying down the road, looking like a DUI... due to blasting a Phantom on their cell phone!
Oh Baby,....
"My Name is Drew, I am a POTCO-aholic and I've been POTCO free for 2.5 hours....

We all have our "vices". Don't fight it! C'mon EVERYBODY"S doing it!


I just got done taking a look at it. It will help my "cravings" while working.
Just don't go "overboard" with it.


Marc BadBurn
Pirate at Large