Current News: Nov 10 '09

[MacIronhawk]

Taking notice of the larger guilds and not the smaller guilds once again. And the sad part is they're calling them "stronger" instead of bigger.

[Captain Del]

Originally Posted by MacIronhawk

Taking notice of the larger guilds and not the smaller guilds once again. And the sad part is they're calling them "stronger" instead of bigger.

Seeing that those are the guilds that got into the top 10-ish in the "Strongest Guild Competition," I'm guessing Disney is trying to stress them as being the "best of the best." I'm not saying they aren't, but you still have a point. They still seem to favor the bigger guilds over the smaller ones.

Back on topic, all I see this is as, as Basil said, an attempt at Disney to create some more, "news." And another thing - I don't know about you guys, but I don't need Captain Walter to tell me to work harder. We've been doing fine in the first place! I've got 17 wins and only 3 loses over Roger, and thats with barely any help from Mr. Fancy GM. (Btw, the only GMs I actually like are Sandra Tew and Xavier Hench) They are only saying we need more structure and help is to try and boost activity. Hey Disney, you know what will boost activity?

NEW CONTENT

[toanuju22]

Well, it's nice to see POTCO come on their knees and beg Guilds to help with invasions, but I just wish they would have put the Barbary Korsairs in that list, not for most kills or anything on the leader boards, but to have the raiders become the raided.

[Dockwrecker The Privateer]

Originally Posted by toanuju22

Well, it's nice to see POTCO come on their knees and beg Guilds to help with invasions, but I just wish they would have put the Barbary Korsairs in that list, not for most kills or anything on the leader boards, but to have the raiders become the raided.

I agree ,I would like to have my guild Truelifetreasure named by them in their news.But would many....So they list the ones there familiar with.Why not to list more though?But they did have that Grog Blog entry once that seemed to suggest people go to bigger guilds.But those are the only they know of off the top of their heads because of the compitition.Most, including me, know the who the larger ones are.But they might try to take time in the future to pay more attention to other guilds.Such as ours or others.Pity is that it would take forever.Conclusion:giant guilds aganst invasions and other enemies seem to be a theme of theres.Perhaps a way to make it nice for all guilds is to implement a create a Guild Flag when there ready for Ship Customization or Pirate Lairs.These are just some thoughts of mine.

[Rnmusie]

doing the invasions with fewer but powerful people can beat it like im in mcraging and we have about 8 people on each beach and jolly roger didnt even get past the first barricade.

[The Commodore]

It's not the difficulty of the invasions, or anything like that. I love the invasions, just wish there was something other then fillers in the game.

[Captain Whale]

So let me get this straight. We have the Invasions now and this is not new content? Ghost's appearing and doing different things is not new? Weapon and level increases are not new either? Remaking of all the caves and such... no not new either huh? Rott's quests to set up the Invasions ... not new? Well let's see if I understand this right. If it ain't the second storyline with Kraken in it, it's not good enough?

So you are not enjoying all the "not" new stuff we have then what are you doing? I too would like to see all the stuff that has been promised come in. But I must say I am really enjoying the game right now. More than I ever have!

As I said before - If they are posting that guilds need to get stronger then they are doing it for a reason. Another contest or the Invasions are going to get tougher. It was the same with the Rott quests. Everyone complaining about that and it was to set up the invasion storyline. The story is moving forward.

Captain Whale

[jason davy]

Captain Whale, are you familiar with the term "busy work"?

Just because something wasn't there before doesn't make it truly "new" in my eyes.

Level cap raise is not new. It is more grinding the same weapons on the same enemies, just for longer periods of time.

GM appearances are not new. And for those of us who couldn't give a flying you-know-what about role playing, they don't add to the game at all.

The invasions just scream "event" to me, I wouldn't consider them "content." Besides, if I wanted to play Halo, I'd - you guessed it - play Halo.

I would also strongly contest the statement that they are saying guilds need to get stronger for a reason. What reason? And what defines "stronger"? More players? What if I like smaller guilds? No, this is just Disney giving news for the sake of giving news.

[The Commodore]

The thing that annoys me the most, is the little bit of recognition all the other guilds who won received. My guild was number 18, if i'm correct. We killed for days, with only a few people assisting. But, all I get is a small little blurb at the end, sounds like the news to me; Spin the details how you want them, then give everything right at the end...

Anyway, this continues my distrust of Disney. Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't most of the game's tasks run by computers, (i.e. in game banning). The stuff like guild names and unapproved names takes place at certain times, from what i've seen. I know they work, i've seen how games are run, and I know a fair amount myself. I can understand an update once a month, programming and graphics design isn't easy. But waiting 3 months for stuff, only to have it become boring within a few days. They put in massive amounts of rep for the invasions to entice us with the amount it takes to level. It's a stepping stone for them, bring out something, make it better by adding something else.

I've seen what they'll bring out, it'll be great. But Pirates is gonna be two years old in a few months, 3 if you include beta testing. VMK was open 3 years, and they introduced a ton of stuff, most of which was ready in beta.

I'm tired of the roleplays where they hit you with the new content attached to a hook, only to slowly pull it away when u get excited. They throw in flashy phrases, all fluff. What I wanna see, is something similar to what they did on Ghost Adventures Live. Instead of brining in a small, targeted group, have a live web chat set up. People can type in their questions, and the programmers, not Capn Walter can answer them. I'd love some real answers, and some actual proof it'll come out, not the images from conventions, though I do love those pictures.


It's time they give us some real proof. I've stuck around for my guild and caue I hope stuff will come out, but I can only wait so long.

Zeke

[Capt C Ray]

Originally Posted by The Commodore

I've seen what they'll bring out, it'll be great. But Pirates is gonna be a year old in a few months, 2 if you include beta testing. VMK was open 3 years, and they introduced a ton of stuff, most of which was ready in beta.


Zeke

Zeke,
Not sure how long you have been playing mate, but Pirates celebrated their 2 year anniversary going live the end of October. I will have been playing 2 years come February and I never played beta, let alone lucky enough to be a Founder.

So if ye don't know how long Pirates has been around, how can ye say you've seen what they'll be bring out.

[CaptainGreenGene]

While the timing is off the sentiment is understood, Pirates has not demonstrated that they can bring good quality content out at a reasonable rate to merit the price of admission. As evidence just count up all the previously unlimited players on your friends list that are now basic and inactive. I have hundreds and that's not counting guildmates from any of the three guilds I'm currently in and ex-guildmates from previous guilds. Disney has to keep the players interest somehow but these news blurbs and the simplistic content additions just don't cut it. I have been around a long while so perhaps its getting to be time to move on from here also.

[The Commodore]

Originally Posted by Capt C Ray

Zeke,
Not sure how long you have been playing mate, but Pirates celebrated their 2 year anniversary going live the end of October. I will have been playing 2 years come February and I never played beta, let alone lucky enough to be a Founder.

So if ye don't know how long Pirates has been around, how can ye say you've seen what they'll be bring out.

Yea, I posted that after a few major tests, so I was fried. As for how long i've been playing, I tested the first day of beta 1, so i've been around.

[Capt C Ray]

Originally Posted by The Commodore

Yea, I posted that after a few major tests, so I was fried. As for how long i've been playing, I tested the first day of beta 1, so i've been around.

Commodore,

Me hats off to ya mate. Hope your tests went well.

Capt C Ray

[Jamesvsthekraken]

Aye I completely agree with you 100% , this is just a simple tease and a laugh to Disney in my opinion. I have asked them like everyone else to please release new content info on their grog blog and not role playing material/events etc there and into the game. This is turning into a very boring game. I hate to say this but in my own opinion here: If Disney doesn't start listening to their players I'm considering leaving the game in February of 2010. Because we have waited long enough and they have remained "quiet" about it for too long.

[Captain Whale]

Well I still say that Disney knows what it's doing and the Grog Blog posts have meaning. If they say grow your guild and get stronger then something is coming that will test that strength. Perhaps the Invasions are going to get tougher, or some event is coming to test our guilds. I don't think there are a bunch of guys sitting in a room going "Gee how can we mess with these guys today?" They are working hard everyday.

To Davy - This is a game mate - its all "Busy Work". The thing is you either enjoy playing or you don't. It ain't work if its fun.

Some pirates hit lvl 50 mastered in days when the increase came out. The same will be for any new quest lines. They will blow through them in a week and be back to complaining. I for one am enjoying the roll out of "Filler" material. First Rott's stuff and then the invasions and the ghosts. It's all part of the ongoing story, not "Filler". I am sorry you don't enjoy the role-playing events as I do. I too am eager for the new storyline but I am having a blast playing right now. I am working my way to lvl 50 and full mastery but it is not why I play.

I understand some of you wanting proof or some such. But having seen all that they have been rolling out they are obvioulsy going somewhere with this. right? I mean c'mon these are not just random things thrown into the game.

I guess time will tell. I choose to spend my waiting time playing and having fun with all me mates. I wish you the best with how you choose to spend yours.

Captain Whale - my two cents - take it as you will. Cheers!