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[Nick]

March 9, 2007

Pirates Voodoo and the Supernatural
From the moment you set foot on the islands of the Caribbean, players will encounter and ultimately learn the mystical powers of voodoo. This supernatural force is woven throughout the game's storyline and gameplay, from the ability to summon swarms of wasps on your enemies to the Voodoo Doll that you carry. Read on to discover how voodoo is used in Pirates of the Caribbean Online and learn more about its ancient background!

Video Insider
Take a look at the latest Video Insider on voodoo and the supernatural forces within Pirates of the Caribbean Online. You'll see how voodoo is used as a weapon within the game and also get a glimpse inside a real voodoo practitioner's shop in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Meet the Crew
We've updated the Crew Bio page to to include a few additional team members. Take a look at their interviews and check back soon for more!

Developer Diary
Check out the latest updates to our Developer Diaries, each focusing on a different aspect of the game's development process:

Environments
Discover the different islands of the Caribbean, including those from the films and ones created specifically for Pirates of the Caribbean Online. Each island has a unique look and feel, including areas with jungles, swamps, caves, beaches, and more. Depending on which area of the game you're in, you will encounter different architectural styles, enemies, and characters. From Tortuga and Port Royal to Padres del Fuego and Kingshead Island, the ability to explore the Caribbean is only limited by your thirst for adventure!

Voodoo
Learn the ins and outs of an untraditional pirate weapon - voodoo! Voodoo powers can be used in-game to both defeat enemies in combat and heal yourself or other players. Taught by the mystical Tia Dalma, voodoo is one skill that every pirate will practice -- starting with the ability to teleport to other islands!
Click here to view the full Developer Diary series, including the latest two releases.

Community Q&A
As your e-mails keep pouring in, we'll continue responding to them in the Community Q&A section of the site. Send in questions or comments on anything from avatar customization to ship features to storylines This is your chance to talk directly to the makers of Pirates of the Caribbean Online! Read a sampling of what your peers are asking about.

[Lassie]

The video was rad. The ships look pretty enjoyable from the point of view.

[-rcv-]

Pirates Voodoo and the Supernatural...

What are these guys thinking, blaspheming against a religion like this?

What would they think if there was a Pirates of the Mediterranian, where your character threw holy water and exorcised evil spirits, and turned water into grog?

-rcv-
(Cap'n) Kid(d) Bugs

[SeasickCharlie]

Very exciting!

[Indianajo75]

WOOT! VOODOO!

Wow, learned some interesting things on the Developer Diary.

Compass voodoo? Ship in your own pocket? Healing magic?

This will be a game to remember :P

[Jolber]

I hope theres something out there to boom with.. that will be fun

[Ducky Wucky]

Well, you always gotta have your "Magic Based" characters in an online game! Sounds great! But I'm gonna start out as a weapon type pirate only, then make a magic only pirate. Then make another of both!

[jsmall]

Cool! This Is going to be so cool.

[WDSnav]

Originally Posted by jsmall

Cool! This Is going to be so cool.

ummm I think that voodoo is completely against my religion...well off to pirates of the burning sea.

[Ducky Wucky]

Originally Posted by WDSnav

ummm I think that voodoo is completely against my religion...well off to pirates of the burning sea.

Same here. But let's not think of it that way. It's just a game.

[Rattlebones]

Originally Posted by WDSnav

ummm I think that voodoo is completely against my religion...well off to pirates of the burning sea.

Given that most computer games have something which is totally against some religion or other, I'd say no more games for you....

After all PotBS involves looting and pillaging which is against most religions in some form or other.

[toon:josh]

Originally Posted by Jolber

I hope theres something out there to boom with.. that will be fun

They'll have to make a boom voodoo doll just for you.

[Devin]

Voodoo isn't the greatest thing for religious people...

[Prince_Sabastian]

Originally Posted by -rcv-

Pirates Voodoo and the Supernatural...

What are these guys thinking, blaspheming against a religion like this?

What would they think if there was a Pirates of the Mediterranian, where your character threw holy water and exorcised evil spirits, and turned water into grog?

-rcv-
(Cap'n) Kid(d) Bugs

I'm sorry, I believe this is already happening ad infinitum. It's been open season on western faiths for decades. What I find intriguing is that a professional voodoo practitioner participated in helping to sculpt the game's magical themes. Clearly the voodoo of a video game is more caricature than historical accuracy. Oh, and would the Pirates of the Mediterranian drink Triple Sec instead of Rum?

[Soufriere_hills]

wow cool!!