POTCO Grog Blog: 18 May 2009
 
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Game Update - New on the Test Server
Based on your feedback we continue to make Pirates Online even better! Our latest updates introduce a number of improvements that not only make the existing gameplay more enjoyable but support future enhancements.
If you have Test Server access, we encourage you to log on now and explore these new features. If you don?t have access to Test, here's a look at what's coming:
Transportation Additions:
New Ship Names. In addition to the names you've already come to know, Shipwrights will be offering an entirely new selection of player submitted Ship Names. Check them out here.
- A new transportation option. With the help of a Dockworker (located on the docks of the islands of Tortuga, Port Royal, Padres Del Fuego or Cuba), Pirates can get to a destination without needing a teleport totem or a ship.
Early Player Experience
- Improved Hint System. Hints are now displayed for players during early adventures (such as acquiring your sword) and Quest lines.
- We've re-balanced Level/Quests in early zones ? now lower level players should only encounter lower level enemies.
- New variations of enemies, this means new variants of Undead, Navy, and other land enemies. New enemy types include Undead Mutineers, Undead Brutes, and more.
Bug Fixes & Other Improvements
We continue to make various bug fixes and tweaks to Pirates based on your feedback, this latest updates such as:
- Improved loading times for cannons, now when a player starts using a cannon, they can fire right away instead of waiting for the cannon to reload. Afterwards, the cannon will reload like normal.
As with any new update, there may be bugs or issues with the . If you see any problems, report them to us. We will work quickly to fix these issues. Tell us what you think of these new updates!
Calling All Testers!
Check your email! We've just sent out a whole new batch of invitations to the Test Server. The Test Server is where we test new features and game updates before they're released to the general public. If you are a Tester, log on to the Test Server and confirm your access -- we've released a new game update today.
As with all updates, there may be bugs or issues. If you see any problems, report them to us. Please remember to include very detailed steps on how to reproduce the issue you experienced including where you were, screenshots of the issue and what settings you were running in. This information can prove vital to our developers in solving the problems you report. We are working quickly to fix these issues.