A question about small pirate ...

[Sven Niscadae]

In DW we have at least one Uber, though. There's a player who has taken a pirate to around level 18 Notoriety using nothing but cannon. The pirate's cannon level is at least level 25. That pirate has never gotten a pistol, or even the Light Sloop, first ship.

Jeez. I'm nameless now? LOL - It is pretty limiting though. I can't even sail myself anywhere to shoot things at sea. He's for fun though. I may even get to Level 30 someday.

As Basil said though, it's more of a variation of playing the game, choosing to do things differently or not do certain things. It's not like on TT where you are actually have to make a choice as the game progresses (i.e. which gags you're going to use). All pirates have every opportunity to use every weapon and skill. The only limiting factor is where the skill points are used. So in that sense, we can't really make an uber as TT players define it. If you want to make a pirate and decide to limit yourself, you can do that. With little Sven, my choice to only use cannons takes away my ability to get a ship, fight things on land, do any of the Pearl quest (1% done! I still need to retrieve the orders from a Cadet for Elizabeth Swann), etc.

If you're going to try something similar, go for it. It can keep the game interesting for you, more fun, and challenging.