Internet Connection Unexpectedly Broken (everytime)

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Originally Posted by Rumhearty

There's an idea, could be my software firewall too. Anyone know what ports need to be open? Is there a FAQ about ports?

From the game support FAQ's:

Can I play Pirates through a network proxy or firewall? Menu
Yes, but you will have to configure the proxy or firewall to allow traffic on port 80, 443, and 667. You will also need to add PiratesOnline.com to either the safe or exception list.

Please refer to your proxy and firewall applications for detailed instructions to include PiratesOnline.com as a safe program.

I also noticed that the game seems to open a connection on port 7667