pirates of the burning sea

[[AK]Ozzred]

Thanks for the good review/summary Chooz!

I can't really blame them for stealing whatever they can from WoW. Figure, why reinvent the wheel when the last wheel is soo successful.

Have you seen anything as far as the economy goes?
--edit-- I found the description and based on it, I assume it will take a little time to develop. I like how they are indeed involving auction house and serious crafting. Plus, since their is no level restrictions in that arena, it'll allow people who really like the economics more then battle to thrive (similar to EQ2).

[[AK]Ozzred]

BTW -- If we do have enough people interested in giving the release a whirl, perhaps we could investigate the Pre-order.

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Digital Pre-Order Benefits Include:

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Pre-Boarding Party -Set sail up to 15 days prior to the commercial release of the game
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Keep your characters, equipment and skills after launch (level cap of 20)

[[AK]Bribo]

except all the female toons are scantilly dressed

This will be all the incentive Squidly needs.

[[AK]Choozoo]

i'll assume his cleavage requirements will be met

[[AK]Choozoo]

some quick screens of my adventures....

Here I am on the open sea, cruising for pirates in my beginner ship.


Turning in a mission with the harbor master


Getting ready for combat


Broadside....OPEN FIRE!


2 vs 1 at dusk


i hope you check out the beta....

[[AK]Bribo]

This looks interesting but I'm wondering about the longevity of a game based on this genre.

[[AK]Clay]

This looks interesting but I'm wondering about the longevity of a game based on this genre.

Call me crazy, but I like the concept of a 6 month game - then on to the next one.

[[AK]Ozzred]

My beta download just set sail. Which server you on Chooz?


For folks looking for more info:

The wiki - http://www.potbswiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page

Another review. - I particularly enjoyed, "The game's extensive economy system needs more time to develop, as more beta players sign up and contribute to trade and manufacturing, but it will become a critical component, since almost all the game's ships and building materials will be user generated. In the meantime, players choose when to stay or flee from confrontations, since losing a battle also means losing all the loot inside the ship's hold. No doubt, big money can be found in escorting merchant ships and protecting them from danger."


And for Squidly

[[AK]Choozoo]

I have multiple toons, let me know what server you are on, and what faction
I can start over if needed as I really haven't done much.

[[AK]Ozzred]

Anyone who's been looking forward to checking this game out, the Open Open Beta has started. I believe it'll last about a week, but the only thing the dev's have said is "around Christmas" so who knows..

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/potbs/

Forum Thread about above link.

I'm going to try and get my review up here sometime today, but I've already pre-ordered it. I'm definitely liking it and though some of the appearances and such are similar to WoW, the rest of it is Not WoW IMO. And what a nice change of pace. Full review to come..

[[AK]Bribo]

WoW is now the gold standard of MMORPGs. My brother-in-law was showing me Lord of the Rings Online. The graphics were better but everything else from game mechanics, combat, gear, quests, etc. was a total rip-off of WoW.

[[AK]Gunny Highway]

I am downloading today please let me know what faction and server.

[[AK]Camelwalk]

downloading as well

[[AK]Ozzred]

I'm on Rackham (edit)

Spanish
- FreeTrader (FT) - level 9 - Oz Red
- Naval Officer (NO) - Level 9 - ThreSheets ToDaWind

still working on my review.. been an exciting day at work.. yippy.

Also, I expect I'll be on tonight when I get back from the gym (not sure what time) but I'll be on Vent to help explain what I know and what I think I know.

[[AK]StitchJones]

i wonder if stitch still has a fileplanet acct... they can acces the beta today

With the majority of my gaming time being spent on consoles I let my account to fileplanet expire.