Current News Feb 19 '09

[Batleth]

New Build Now On Test
February 19 2009


Check out the latest updates on the Test Server before they are open to the public



Environmental Improvements:

• Redesigned Tortuga (including the Minimap) for better game performance
• Moved the entrance of King's Run to the back of the Port Royal graveyard - this will help new players progress more easily through the tutorial

General Bug Fixes:

• Fixed some issues with emotes not displaying properly
• Fixed an issue where players could escape from the jail without kicking the door open
• Resolved an weapon exploit that allowed Pirates to cast Voodoo Staff Desolation without charging it
• Players are no longer slowed down by Undead Gravediggers' throwing daggers
• Fixed a bug where you could not see your own Whispers to unknown Pirates
• Made several improvements and fixes to the Crew System
• Pirates of the Caribbean Online now supports 16 bit color in windowed mode when using DirectX8 and DirectX9

General Improvements:

• The Game Options menu can now be accessed in-game by pressing the "F7" key
• Improved the way avatars are being displayed to improve frame rate
• When tracking enemies to complete a Quest, the Compass now glows when you reach the target area
• Returned the Musicians to the taverns on Port Royal and Tortuga. Pirates can now play the sheet music earned in the Cannons of the Deep mobile game.
• Improved Broadside Cannon aim
• The Windcatcher Ship Skill (which increases your speed at sea) works again
• Added the ability to bring up your Pirate profile by clicking on your Pirate name in the chat window

If you already have access to the Test Servers, you do not need to sign up again. Just use your current account information to log in. If you would like to have access, click here to sign up. We are currently looking for Pirates eager to make a difference.

Ocean Maintenance
February 19 2009



We must temporarily reduce the number of Oceans available as we are performing maintenance on our Oceans (servers). All Oceans will return when maintenance is completed. Please click here for the affected Oceans.