POTBS vs. POTCO

[Jack Sharkbane]

Swash is right, the difference between a noob and a pro is not level, nor access, or look, it is Knowledge.

And thats coming from the mentally unstable holder of the B4N L4Z3R.

[WitchdoctorDan]

I used to play POTBS and it was one of my favorites. It still is really, I have no idea why I left, but I am kind of glad of it. A massive PvP battle got annoying after a while. Thinking about taking a short hiatus from POTCO and pick POTBS back up if these new updates aren't amazing. :P

[swordshot]

Originally Posted by PirateEmpire

Who knew GMs could stoop so low. "LOL, your character is level 10 so you know nothing about the game. I have nothing better to insult than your level." How mature.

My edit:and your more?


Where should I put this nonsense in my thread?

My edit:right here


I know I didn't list the positives. I made that obvious from the start.

My edit:No you didnt...


Oh? We were never on the subject of this thread? What are you doing posting in here if you're going to do such a thing?

My edit:He wants to...


That's sure saying something of how bad this game is made.

My edit:I know it is


I could say the same about POTCO. Oh wait...I did...look at the comparison. That's under the "Repetitive" category.

My edit:Thats only because the developers for POTCO actually have a life.


That's the point of realistic combat: Instead of taking 5 seconds to destroy a ship, it takes a rather long time due to you having to destroy the hull, its crew, and or it's masts.

My edit: you'd know how?


Where you have no water currents or wind to really determine the speed of the ship in Pirates Online. It's more of a "just for show" sort of thing. Right?

My edit: maybe because the developers dont want the game make me have a mind-grain?


And children is a majority of the fanbase which you mindlessly rob money from. I can't wait until they learn what a true MMO is!

My edit:And thats fair?


Doesn't POTCO charge the same as well? OOPS!

My edit:im sorry but it doesnt...

I win

[Roger Sharkshot]

the game is ok potbs graphics ships and actuening and sail design and ship design with potco child friendliness cause i had some trouble figuring stuff and stuff like that with these things together a great game could be made

[MacIronhawk]

There is a huge difference between graphics in the two games, but neither are really better differencces. In POTBS the sea seems more realistic, and lighting, too, but in pirates, human detail is much better and scenery is also focused on.

The art in both games are different, and saying one is better than another is a bit unfair. They're just different, although the downgrades in POTCO annoy me, and there should be more plans to upgrade than the other way around.

Gameplay? Eh... POTBS and POTCO seem very similar in ground combat, although POTCO seems to want to focus on cool new gaming elements and weapons now than POTBS. Enemies? Eh, same almost. They both have ghosts.

Ship combat? Huge difference. At first, the combat in POTBS is very complicated, and takes some getting used to. Even once you're used to it, it doesn't seem like an in your face sort of battle. While I think ship combat in POTCO could be better, it's pretty straight forward, easy to understand, and fun.

The games are different. That's about it. Pick the one you prefer and that's it.

[pieisbetter2]

Originally Posted by MacIronhawk

There is a huge difference between graphics in the two games, but neither are really better differencces. In POTBS the sea seems more realistic, and lighting, too, but in pirates, human detail is much better and scenery is also focused on.

The art in both games are different, and saying one is better than another is a bit unfair. They're just different, although the downgrades in POTCO annoy me, and there should be more plans to upgrade than the other way around.

Gameplay? Eh... POTBS and POTCO seem very similar in ground combat, although POTCO seems to want to focus on cool new gaming elements and weapons now than POTBS. Enemies? Eh, same almost. They both have ghosts.

Ship combat? Huge difference. At first, the combat in POTBS is very complicated, and takes some getting used to. Even once you're used to it, it doesn't seem like an in your face sort of battle. While I think ship combat in POTCO could be better, it's pretty straight forward, easy to understand, and fun.

The games are different. That's about it. Pick the one you prefer and that's it.

^ Touché^

You basically summed up what I was gonna say. So PirateEmpire, if you wanna go brag about POTBS, go do it on THEIR forums, not ours. No one is going to agree with you very much. And again, your posts seemed very rude and your showing up was very unnecessary if all you planned to do was try and recruit or bag on our game.

[SEAKING23]

I'm basically with everyone on this thread except pirate empire. as you ave seen, people are more friendly to each other in POTCO.

[charles gunfury]

I like the way the game is set up but sea battles and ship boarding battles are way to hard lol

[tayseth]

There is NO contest here. POTBS wins easily, under the grounds that it is actually updated.

[Tiberius Fireskull]

tayseth, it really depends on your point of view, playing style, etc. Its hard to say if one is actually BETTER than the other, but they could be different. Maybe one is better for a certain playing style, but you can't really just say BETTER. Sorry if that didn't make much sense. In a rush to get going here, so I may edit and add on later....

[jason davy]

POTBS could be a better game, but we Mac users will never know, will we? Bah humbug.

[Roger Sharkshot]

i think there could be a great game between this two combined i really like the fun simpleness of potco but i like the graphic in potbs though more weapons in potco more islands in potbs ship customization in potbs easier ship battle in potco they both have great aspects combined it would make a killer game

[Marry The Night]

Awesome.

But yeah... POTBS doesn't really do it for me, personally. The graphics are nice and all but it's too complex. And some of the people are less than friendly. I'm staying with POTCO.

[charles gunfury]

4.4 GB of Updates YOU GOTTA be KIDDING ME!!!!!

[Captain Whale]

Originally Posted by Eliza Creststeel

Simple solution. You don't like POTCO or prefer POTBS - then please GO and play it. If the game is so wonderous and incredible, then you don't need to be here.

Well said Captain Del and others.

PirateEmpire - I find it interesting that you are comparing POTCO Basic play to the paid version of POTBS. As has been stated there is really not much that can be done as a "Basic" player on POTBS either and it requires "payment" to get access to more advanced content. You are playing the upgraded version of POTBS and that should be what you are comparing to POTCO's Unlimited access.

Seriously though POTBS is built as are most standard MMO's with community economy, Auction houses, items to be gathered and PVP factions. I have played dozens of MMO's over the years with similar systems. I did some research into POTBS at one point to see if I would like to play it. To be honest there are many aspects of the game that did not appeal to me including how difficult it is for starting players to advance against those who are already high levels.

I play POTCO because I have tired of these things in other MMO's and because as stated before that the community interaction is top notch. Anyone can log onto POTCO and just start playing and having fun with little learning curve. We have Game Master events with the developers actually in the game having fun with us. This is a very family oriented game and it's very easy to build great friendships here. There are many here who have multiple family members playing together.

We play POTCO for the simple fact that it is NOT like other MMOs and we don't want it to be. Every so often we get someone like you from another game trying to "Convince" us that we are playing something we should not be. I wish you the best in POTBS but you won't be seeing Captain Whale there. Enjoy POTBS sir and leave us to our fun if you will.

Cheers - Captain Whale