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How to Redeem a Code
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January 14, 2010


Item codes are earned by Pirates for various achievements - for example, finding a GM like Captain Cromwell or Shamus O' Malley, for winning a GM hosted race (like the Feats of Strength) or even for successfully completing a game like Call of the Kraken. Codes are then exchanged in-game for a prize, such as gold or an item like a tattoo.

We'll have many events in the future where you might receive a code. Currently, you can get a code for an exclusive Kraken tattoo in our free Call of the Kraken offer. If you get or have a code, here's how to turn it into a prize:

1. Open a chat window by pressing [ENTER]
2. In chat, type /code, followed by your code, like the example below:
   
   
   
   

   
   
   Make sure you enter your code in the same chat window you've typed /code. Insert a space between /code your code. You must type /code for the code to work.
3. Finally, give the code a moment to be confirmed by the system before pressing any other keys.
   

After entering the code, you'll get a confirmation message in the chat window that reads Code Redeemed in green text. It's that simple. Items are added to your Inventory while gold is added automatically to your current gold amount.

Placing a Tattoo on Your Character

Players can equip a tattoo at any Tattoo Parlors in-game, just follow these steps:

1. Enter any Tattoo Parlor in-game, then to talk to the Tattooist by pressing [SHIFT].
2. Select the "Store" option.
3. If you have redeemed your code for the Call of the Kraken game, click the Arm tab (the icon that looks like an arm), then click "My Items" then select the tattoo. If you have not redeemed your Call of the Kraken reward code, the tattoo will not display in the "My Items" menu.
   
   
4. If you currently have more than four tattoos on your arm, you may need to sell one or two for the tattoo to appear.

Item Codes do not expire. Each code is unique and can only be used one time. We track all redeemed codes. If you get a code from a friend and it doesn't work, it's probably because they have used it already! Since codes do not expire, you can save a code for future use.

Note: The above types of Item Codes are given for events like the Feats of Strength and for games like Call of Kraken. There are also codes for free Unlimited Access 14-day Guest Passes, but these codes must be entered using the Account Manager through the website.