Game Insider #14: Feb. '08 Newsletter

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Unlimited Access Members...Customize Your Pirates Now!Cruise around the Caribbean in a whole new set of threads, rock some new ink, get a slick new hair do...and don't forget your bling!

Members can also pick up an EXCLUSIVE skull bandana from any Tailor Shop!

To celebrate the launch of avatar customization, we're giving an exclusive in-game skull bandana to all of our Unlimited Access members. Anyone who currently has Unlimited Access, or upgrades by March 2, can get this limited-edition item.

Please Note: Eligible members must pick up the skull bandana from any tailor before midnight on Sunday, March 2 - just walk in and select it from the list of available hats for purchase (don't worry...no gold needed!).





Say It With an Emote!

It's time to dance, celebrate, laugh, or just plain go crazy...emote style! Click here for a list of some of the emotes now available in the game for all Pirates.

Pirates Sea Green

March is a month of luck in Pirates Online - and what Pirate can't use a little luck? We think some ink might do the trick - maybe four leaves of something you pick?

Crewin' Up Made Simple
Looking for a crew in Pirates Online has never been easier! Based on your feedback, we have implemented a new "Looking for Crew" (LFC) feature that allows you to tell other Pirates that you are interested in crewing up by placing a "Looking for Crew" message above your Pirate's head. There are two different ways to activate this new feature:
1. Click on the "Crew Options" button on your Crew Panel. Select "Looking
for Crew". To get to your Crew Panel:
- Open your Sea Chest and click the "Friends" button or hit F
to bring up your Friends Panel
- Click on the Crew tab to open up your Crew Panel
2. Type /lfc into your chat window. The "Looking for Crew" message will
appear above your Pirate's head.

Update: Black Pearl Boss Battle

Unfortunately the Black Pearl Boss Battle is not quite ready to set sail. A few stubborn bugs remain. However, the latest build has been put onto the Test server, which is the last big step before releasing it. We are as excited as you are to retake the Black Pearl, but didn't want it to go live until it was fully tested. The fixes should be ready soon and the Black Pearl will be at sea once again.

Cloth Maps from the Pre-Order Program

For those players who are newer to Pirates Online, as well as anyone else who missed out on the Pre-Order Program, we wanted to share with you some pictures of the limited-edition exclusive cloth maps we created. Each map also came with its own numbered certificate of authenticity. For those players who did pre-order...we hope you enjoy your map!

What Are Skill Points?

Each time your Pirate gains a level in a Weapon, you earn 1 Skill Point for that Weapon. You can then spend these Skill Points to unlock new Skills or upgrade existing Skills to make them more powerful. Check out the Player's Guide for all the details on Skill Points and how to spend them.

10 Sony Mylo'sTM Are Still Up for Grabs!


Don't forget - there is still time to enter the "Why Pirates are More Lovable than Ninjas" contest for the chance to win an awesome Sony MyloTM. The contest ends on February 28, so get your submissions in now. Visit the Contest Page for all the details.

Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've pulled a list together of some of the most frequently asked questions we've received (thanks again for sending them in!) - check out the list below:
1) What is the coin above some Pirates' heads?
This coin indicates that the account holder of that Pirate is a Founder. Founders are players that either pre-ordered the game or purchased Unlimited Access to the game before midnight on December 2.

2) What do the name tag colors mean?
Blue name tag: Player has Unlimited Access
Grey name tag: Player has Basic Access
Gold name tag: Player is a Founder and has Unlimited Access

3) How do I log out of the game?
Option 1: Click the "Options" button at the lower left of your screen or hit F7 to bring up the
Options Panel. From here, click the "Log out" button to return to your Pick-a-Pirate screen.
Option 2: Hit Shift-F2

4) How do I change to windowed mode?
Step 1: Click the "Options" button at the lower left of your screen or hit F7 to bring up the Options Panel.
Step 2: You can select windowed mode here by clicking the fullscreen on/off button

5) What is a tonic, and where do I buy them?
- Tonics refresh your health while in battle and should be purchased BEFORE
entering battle.
- They are especially important if you are fighting alone or against high-level enemies.
- Tonics can be purchased at any gypsy cart. Go to the gypsy and click on the "Store"
button. The Tonics will be available on the third tab (look on the left side of the panel for
the tabs).
- To use a tonic: press "T" or click the tonic icon to drink and recover some health.

6) What is a crew good for?
By crewing up, you can easily keep track of the other Pirates you are playing with. You can teleport to each other's ships and can easily locate your crew should you end up in jail. You also get a 10% notoriety bonus for every enemy you defeat while part of a crew.

7) What is the Test Server? How do I get access to it?
The Test Server is a separate, invite only, version of the game where we test new game content, features, game updates, bug fixes, and upcoming changes to the game before they are incorporated into the live game.

Those players who participated in the Pirates Online Beta Test (phase 1 or 2) automatically have access to the Test Server and can log in by clicking on the Pirates Online Test Launcher icon located on their desktop. If you have access, but still need to download the Test Launcher, please do so by using the appropriate link below.

For PC, please click here.
For Mac, please click here.

While we are not currently sending out any additional invitations to play on the Test Server, we will be doing so in the near future, so stay tuned!

8) Do you plan on expanding the game and its content? Will you continue to make fixes and updates while new content is being added?
Yes, we will continue to add new content to Pirates Online on a regular basis in order to ensure that there will always be new adventures to be had, locations to explore, enemies to battle and defeat, and many new treasures to discover. While we have a team dedicated to developing this new content and expanding the game, we also have a team that is solely dedicated to fine tuning the game, fixing bugs, and continuously making game updates and enhancements.

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