Test Release Notes - Dec 23rd 2009 Discussion

[Augie Doodle]

December 23, 2009

New Improvement:

• Resolved the unusually long loading times for Windows 7 users
• Fixed the bug allowing a single ship to be "sunk" repeatedly after being sunk the first time
• Reinstated the mast breaking sound effect
• Sinking ships now sink stern first again
• Changed the "Sail" stat to "Speed" in the Shipwright's store
• Fixed several client crashes

Fixed Issues for Playing from Pirates Online Test Site:

• Fixed Windows 7 and Vista users may download and launch the game very slowly
• Fixed Mac users - Launching the game from the web is not working

Known Issues for Playing from Pirates Online Test Site:

• Game can crash if you quit while it's still downloading
• Chat settings are changing to Speed Chat Plus

FAQ's:

Will this affect the game or performance?
No. You should not notice any difference in game play. From the quality of graphics to speed of play, everything will remain the same. Now you can play without leaving the Pirates Online website and launch the game from your web browser.

Why did you make this change?
We wanted to expand the Pirates Online experience to make it accessible to as many players as possible, offering game play in a web browser is the best way to do this.

Will this allow me to be on other websites at the same time?
To get the most out of the Pirates Online, we encourage you to close other programs and Internet windows.

I downloaded this and now the game plays in a window, how do I change this?
When playing Pirates Online through a web browser it automatically is set to play in a 'windowed' mode. You can change this, just go into the graphics options and select the display mode you prefer.

[Juliana Maria]

Im still having trouble figuring out the point of playing through your web browser. What's the difference here?? It sounds no different from just setting full screen off.. Am I missing something?

[Augie Doodle]

I did some research and Disney and the Panda3D people have been working on this for a while now. My guess is because are quite a few online games now that play inside a web browser, maybe this is for consistency?

[Juliana Maria]

But you stillhave to download the game correct? I was hoping this would be a way to play the game without having to download, like for the library or friends houses.. But that doesn't seem to be the case.

[Augie Doodle]

Yeah, the game is still downloaded to your comp.

Mac Pirates, your log files are in Library/username/Caches/Panda3D/log