Inventory Expansion & New Weapons! March 18, 2010

[Basil Dreadflint]

Cutlass
Pistol
Doll
Dagger
Grenades
Staff

I have worked and grinded to master them all.
Now, They are going to give me something more?
Then, I'm only going to be allowed to carry 4 of them?

And this is a good thing?

I don't understand. Is this just another way for Disney to avoid the real problem? The fact that they haven't given us anything new/challenging/STORY LINE, in more than 2 years.

I couldn't care less about a new weapon, or grinding an entire set of weapons for no reason other than leveling. I really don't need 42 tattoos to switch between. I have full 65K in gold, and nothing worthwhile to spend it on, so increasing the gold cap doesn't thrill me either. I give gold away every week, just to be able to earn more.

And let's see, I'm sure Black Beard the pirate carried a sea chest with 24 different outfits. NOT!!!!

I'll try this one more time. This is a GAME I pay to play. I play for entertainment. When it gets tedious or boring, it isn't any fun. Once you are maxed, there is nothing more to do, but wait for new story line. I am STILL doing that, and it appears that this new stuff coming out will leave me right where I am now.


OIBTW: 6 pirates and 26 months of playing, I have NEVER gotten a clothing drop. Weapons drop, PFFFFFFT!

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

I have worked and grinded to master them all.
Now, They are going to give me something more?
Then, I'm only going to be allowed to carry 4 of them?

Now, is that four of EACH weapon or only four weapons?

Because, if we can hold four of each, good. If we can only hold four weapons, that's a horrible update. I want to be able to hold all of my weapons, at the least, and if they limit me to only being able to carry four, I'll be upset.

[Basil Dreadflint]

Originally Posted by MacIronhawk

Now, is that four of EACH weapon or only four weapons?

Because, if we can hold four of each, good. If we can only hold four weapons, that's a horrible update. I want to be able to hold all of my weapons, at the least, and if they limit me to only being able to carry four, I'll be upset.

Looking at the picture, it appears to be only 4 weaponsthat you can carry. The belt looks as if they are changing the "F" keys, and that implies that you won't be using them to select between the normal 6 weapons anymore. (I'm just guessing, based on the picture they showed us.) I hope that's wrong.

Edit: Went and read the OP about 6 more times. It seems, you will own up to 35 weapons, or variants, but only be able to carry 4 at a time. If you load your belt with 4 swords, and you want to switch to pistol, you open your seachest and drag the pistol you want to your belt, then use the "F" key to access that pistol.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jolly Roger, will you kindly wait and not attack me while I redistribute my weapons in my belt so that I can properly fight you?

Also, let's look at that picture of the Rolling attack. Is that a distance attack? If I am standing gright next to the enemy, wouldn't I "roll" past them before the thrust? Does that mean that I have to know in advance the proper range for the roll? And why does the card say, attack skill 51? I thought that the news said we were limited to 35? Or is it that there will be way more skills than what we are even allowed to own?

This is looking more like ToonTown and their way of levelling your Toon's gags.
Can anyone say "Uber Pirate"?

Last item, the News post doesn't mention a gold cap increase, so maybe I was wrong to bring up how worthless a gold cap increase would be. LOL.

[Midhav]

This is the best update ever, better than that useless Lvl cap increase update.
However, I expected the New loot & inventory system to have trading and an actual huge commerce like Runescape, that would change the basic physics of questing.... at least we can expect that later. As for an inventory coming with this, I very much expected it, otherwise how can we hold more weapons??

[JM Ohara]

Like I said before the only 4 weapons thing could be a problem. You bring up a good point on the rolling attack thing as well. Still, I find this intriguing.

I also do believe it will lead on to something else. Why give new weapons with new attacks for the same old enemies? I can beat even level 50 thralls just fine thanks. Don't even need a healer on Kat. So where is it going? Somewhere big I hope. But it's getting late. Far too late to expound Pirates speculation, theory, and philosophy. What will be will be. Time and again, D proves it won't change what we don't like. So, we live with it, and we adapt, or we leave. Which I will do remains to be seen...

[toanuju22]

Well, this update might just get me back to playing again, but Disney has to learn that Pirates shouldn't be so Land Combat Based, and land based enemies should really surrender when you have bested them, it would make pirates appear not so much like mindless killing machines, in POTCO, I could probably say a few 1000 pirates or so have over a million kills, well, good for them, a.... little Diabolical to say the least, and giving enemies the ability so surrender, would make the title of "Master Pirate" and being level 50, seem much more worthy of the title right?

I still find it amazing to see something POTCO was saying they would make after 2 or so years of stories to keep Players active finally arrived, *Pulls out POTCO Lies List* Well done, only a few more to go and you will be lie free.

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

Cutlass

I don't understand. Is this just another way for Disney to avoid the real problem? The fact that they haven't given us anything new/challenging/STORY LINE, in more than 2 years.

I couldn't care less about a new weapon, or grinding an entire set of weapons for no reason other than leveling. I really don't need 42 tattoos to switch between. I have full 65K in gold, and nothing worthwhile to spend it on, so increasing the gold cap doesn't thrill me either. I give gold away every week, just to be able to earn more.

And let's see, I'm sure Black Beard the pirate carried a sea chest with 24 different outfits. NOT!!!!

I'll try this one more time. This is a GAME I pay to play. I play for entertainment. When it gets tedious or boring, it isn't any fun. Once you are maxed, there is nothing more to do, but wait for new story line. I am STILL doing that, and it appears that this new stuff coming out will leave me right where I am now.


OIBTW: 6 pirates and 26 months of playing, I have NEVER gotten a clothing drop. Weapons drop, PFFFFFFT!

Well, if you want entertainment, and a good story chapter, try POTBS, it has some of the best written materiel out there for a Story chapter, it doesn't have cut-scenes like POTCO, but the good plot makes up for it, additionally
there are hundreds of side stories that are also very well written, and once one has gotten to level 50 and done all the Missions, PvP still keeps most players active, or some other also story chapter like missions, that are incredibly hard, but exceptionally fun. Sure the Avatar Combat in POTBS is lacking, and the interface for using it isn't as easy as POTCO, it still is good, and surprisingly there is more Supernatural and Fantasy in it then POTCO from what I've seen, or at least equal.

With this update I'm probably going to go back to playing POTCO a Little to try
to find use of these new weapons, and try to see for the EITC fleets,
POTCO has been working, and finally they listened to the feedback box, give developers some more time and they might try to make something that can even last.

Here is one, and only one, but to think of it still one, Bottle of rum to the Developers, enjoy and try not to use it all up in one day, Persian 900 is expensive,
but it was earned for now.


Nuju-

[Sven Osymthe]

I don't know about everyone else.. but since the updates have yet to be released, I don't really see a reason to make it seem like nothing. "Don't knock it til you try it."

The updates might not seem good compared to other games, but POTCO is not other games.. if people can't enjoy it, they should play a game that interests them. This update is a very great improvement, and the introduction of a inventory could lead to better updates coming in the future.

Good job POTCO

[Jeanne Stormcutter]

All this looks simply fantastic! Can't wait to actually try them out, i'm sure it will be great
And 4 weapons is more than enough for me to carry, truth to be told. Nobody uses all of the 6 weapon types at the same time? And changing another weapon to the slot takes about what, 2 seconds? lol, i don't think anyone dies in that time!

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

Also, let's look at that picture of the Rolling attack. Is that a distance attack? If I am standing gright next to the enemy, wouldn't I "roll" past them before the thrust? Does that mean that I have to know in advance the proper range for the roll?

I'm sure you understand that if they would have demonstrated the rolling attack by keeping the character still it wouldn't be very good? Hehe, you wouldn't really see the movement bit by bit, it would just be a blur... But it's probably not a still attack either, we shall see if we find that Buccaneer's Cutlass in question.

[Raikel]

Wow, if I could see a bunch of new weapons and stuff that they are adding from you guys, I would come back to the game. I like the looks of that one weapon, but I would love to see more. Not to mention, if you want to find the Buccaneers Cutlass, kill a load of buccaneers. Sounds like the most logical place to look for the Buccaneer Cutlass. I just sorta hope that if weapons drop like clothes, they'll have a super drop weekend.

[Captain Whale]

The truth is we have little idea how this is goin to work. I praise Disney for this update and look forward to exploring it in game.

Fair winds and good hunting my friends!! See you ingame.

Captain Whale

[Kid Heartbreaker]

Lets slow down and look at the Weapon Belt picture again.

It looks like only F1, F2, F3 and F4 are selectable. A pirate won't be limited to only 4 weapons - you will only be able to Load those first four "F Slots". I take that to mean that a pirate will always carry Grenades and Staff (sorry about the Nades Sarah).

I expect the "ITEM" slot for the Sail Bonus to function as a Passive skill - I don't have an "ITEM" key on my keyboard so I don't see any other way for that Slot to work.

The Big question for the people on Test to figure out is this:

How does loading a weapon from a Drop affect the current distribution of Skill Points for that F Key?

I'd think changing one Cutlass type for another Cutlass type wouldn't really change things. But, what happens if one would keep their current Cutlass, Pistol and Doll in F1 F2 F3 and then Load a Drop Cutlass in F4? Or, is each F Key only loadable with a weapon from that original Weapon Type?

A new Attack such as the Rolling Attack seems easy enough to figure out; we get a new circle on the bottom of the screen and a new Number key to associate with that attack.

Like many others, I have NEVER got a Clothing Drop so the frequency of the Drops will be interesting. We will just have to run around and defeat all the Enemy types and see if there is any commonality to the Enemy/Location where the drop comes from.

[skullduggery bones]

I know we are entitled to our own opinions but knocking the game update when we havent even seen it yet kinda grates. Nobody has a clue as to how this is really going to pan out so can't we all just withhold our judgement untill we have experienced it first hand. I feel some of us may end up with egg on their face.
And also...........

1. If you dislike the game so much........ DON'T play it anymore.
2. If you feel you have to always right bad things about the updates.... DON'T play it anymore.
3. If you can't say even a little positive thing about the game.... DON'T play it anymore.
4. If you feel it is too expensive for what you get in return........ DON'T play it anymore.

There are plenty of us out there who can't wait for the update and will embrace every part of it. I am one of those people. Who cares what gets dropped and when. When it does it will be exciting and new and I know everyone will be wanting El Patrons super sword that turns you into a ghost!! If thats a super rare drop then so be it.
What does it matter you can only carry 4 things. It is a weapons BELT. I'm sure real pirates never went to battle with 6 different weapons and a barrel load of grenades stuffed up their trouser leg. (I know they were well armed btw so no need to pick up on that last quote ). And time for changing weapons?? Well there is 30 minutes warning for invasions. I'm sure it that time you can decide what you are going to take with you to confront Jolly and his minions.
I just can't wait now!!

[jade Ironcastle]

I think this is wonderful, finally something new..... However sorrry to put a damper on everyones day but I still don't think that BASICS should be able to take part in this. As they are NON-PAYING Members!
When I first started playing potc way back in Jan. of 08 I was not able to get the Voodoo Doll due to being Basic, now it seems to me that POTC caters to them more then it's long time Unlimited members. Just a thought!
I hope these new items come to the test soon!

[swashbuckler II]

Wow, this update seems like a MAJOR improvement to the game.

This update Might make me come back to the game, At least to try it.

[Beorn]

Originally Posted by jade Ironcastle

I think this is wonderful, finally something new..... However sorrry to put a damper on everyones day but I still don't think that BASICS should be able to take part in this. As they are NON-PAYING Members!
When I first started playing potc way back in Jan. of 08 I was not able to get the Voodoo Doll due to being Basic, now it seems to me that POTC caters to them more then it's long time Unlimited members. Just a thought!
I hope these new items come to the test soon!

Basic access is meant to give players a taste of what the Caribbean has to offer, in order to convince them that they want to pay for the game. Basic access people SHOULD be given a part of this. They get the more common drops but not the rarer ones. POTCO is still catering to us unlimited players but giving the basic players some more stuff in order to better entice them into paying.

I am all for this update. I have no complaints and I think this will be great for the game. I'm mega-excited.