POTCO Current News: 3 July 2008

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Celebrate your Pirate's Independence

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Fireworks A recent shipment of goods from Europe has brought rumor of an interesting new invention -- fireworks! Legend has it that in addition to gunpowder, the pirates of the Far East invented these devices, which fill the skies with bright cascades of spark and light.

Celebrate with us July 3rd (starting around 6PM PT) until July 6th - in honor of the arrival of this new invention to the Caribbean. Fireworks start once stars light up the night sky. To watch them, find a spot on or near the shores of Port Royal, Tortuga, or Padres Del Fuego and enjoy the show!

Ship Privateering Storms the Caribbean

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Privateering On Test Engage in ... Ship Privateering! This new feature is first available for preview on our Test Server - an environment where invited Unlimited Access Members can get a sneak peek at new additions coming to the Caribbean - and will be coming soon to the live game. To become a privateer, just sail from the privateering ports of Ile D'Etable De Porc (French) or Isla De La Avaricia (Spanish) to take on other players pirating the high seas.

Choose a side, then assemble a crew for battle. In your quest to become a Privateer, you'll need to prove to be skilled both on land and sea - so when you first visit the privateer islands talk to the inhabitants for valuable insight. You can also find able crewmen on the islands and lay in the provisions and ammo you'll need for ship combat. Pirate "Lords" on either island will challenge you with quests to prove your worth. Completing these tasks earns you gold and reputation points in addition to a tattoo that will brand you as a Privateering veteran.

Contest Winners Announced Soon!

Thanks to everyone who entered our Ultimate Ship Battle Screenshot Contest! Taking a screenshot in the heat of battle is no easy task, but the winners of this contest will be handsomely rewarded for their efforts with an iPod Touch! Stay tuned - we'll announce the winners very soon.

Sneak Peek: Meet the Crew of the Black Pearl!

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Carver Carver

Rumor has it that Carver was a lowly Navy cook before jumping ship and living the pirate life. (Carver himself started that rumor.) Truth is, he was, until recently, an assassin for the East India Trading Company's elite Black Guard brigade.

Carver's real name is JAMES PIDGLEY and his talent for subterfuge and deception landed him the choicest assignments until Carver overheard a conversation between Lord Beckett and the Royal Navy's Admiral Simon. It was not intended for his ears, and when they discovered it, Carver was a marked man. He fled for his life as Simon and Beckett organized a massive manhunt to return him, dead or alive. Somehow, Carver evaded them and is still among the living. Since that fateful day, Carver's been laying low in the only place he figured he'd go unnoticed and unquestioned - Tortuga. Before Carver can join Jack's crew, you have to help him eliminate the paper trail that could lead to his unpleasant demise.