Requesting a Pirate Expansion
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Sad to see someone turn this thread into a mini, baby flame war (flame skirmish?). The idea of a pirate expansion has long been popular and I've long considered it intriguing. I pointed out that technical issues had prevented it in the past, and that for my part I'd like to see this if those issues could be overcome.
And then the skirmish began....And then we have the nerve to wonder why, say, Marc Jacobs doesn't come here.
*shrugs*
-Galen's player
And then the skirmish began....And then we have the nerve to wonder why, say, Marc Jacobs doesn't come here.
*shrugs*
-Galen's player
Because pirates are paragons of etiquette towards each other?
But, that said, I'll accept the criticism.
He strikes me as the sort of person who has to avoid forums for his own sanity (and time management) - based on what I've read of his blogs, I think a part of him wold really like to mix it up on every debate.
But back on topic ...
Personally, I would just like to see the "boat" mechanics made a little cleaner and adaptable ... It's a piece of the game toolkit that would open up lots of design possibilities (wagons, multi-player mounts, etc), but it seems like it needs some work.
Swimming, treasure hunting, shipping trade, ocean encounters, whirlpool dungeon, ... all sorts of possibilities (it's too bad the old ideas forum seems gone ... there were some great compilations of ideas there ... although after all these years I'm sure there's an overflowing folder somewhere in the developers' archives)
You know...I apologize for my part in it. However dont put Mark Jacobs BS on me...if you checked your sources you would see that is because he is spending ALL his time with Warhammer...he doesnt have time for UO.
For the record I am all for a pirate expansion. I just feel its rediculous to even ask for it considering the devs are currently working on an expansion other than that as we speak. I also feel an expansion based on our waterways in UO at this time is pointless. People complain enough now about the lack of anyone being anywhere...so dividing the people we have left amongst the lands AND the waters is pointless and counterproductive.
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Connor_Graham
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Well, each expansion brings new landmasses. People just go to the places which are challenging and new. And as long as UO doesn't get new players and grow, the problem of emptiness will always remain the same. Then I'd rather have the old landmasses updated with new content, instead of creating new ones.
Of course, the Pirate Expansion Request was meant as something that should come next, after SA.
Id think any dev or programmer here would agree, the day there is a 3d Ultima Online. we will get the most intensely awesome expansion ever, in history. I can only imagine how horrible the 2d code for boats and moving all those tiles together must be.
but as for the pirate expansion idea, we totally need to be able to get stuck in maelstroms that take us tot he under water caves.
but as for the pirate expansion idea, we totally need to be able to get stuck in maelstroms that take us tot he under water caves.
I for one am all for a Pirate Expansion!...... That would be sooo much more awesome for me than SA.... but perhaps next time..... *crosses fingers hopefully*
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SDragor
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as a passionate fisherman and treasure hunter I only can say, make the seas more fun! I never understood why the boats have been so neglected for such a long time.
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laurlo
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AesSedai
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You are not talking about the sea serpents in U9 are you? Come to think of it, in U9 you could also use your cannons to kill the sea serpent!
As to the reason/excuse for not re-writing the code - it's just the law of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". At the moment, they don't have a reason to look into this. However, if they get a reason to, a company can always get the expertise it wants.
So to give them a reason, I want to add my voice in the support of a pirate expansion! I want wandering NPC pirates coming close to the shores that I can battle and steal ships from! I want cannons! I want to "U"se item -> "Wheel of HMS Cape" and buff my ship! New spells to change the wind direction to boost sailing speed (ie even faster than the current ship speed) and perhaps breath/move underwater!
Erm, is the ability to customize my ship like a house a bit too much to ask? Or craft it into a submersible? No gaudy colours I promise! But leave it the ability to shrink back into a little 1 stone model I can put in my backpack.
Customizing a ship would be neat, wood ,rope and cloth. I could see dying the sails "painting the wood sections", possibly adding crafted figureheads to the prow. A selection, something like crafting trophy's. I am all for it.
I would like to see the coast lines touched up too, add some boat only access areas.
They could spruce up treasure hunting and a whole range of other skills as well.
I would like to see the coast lines touched up too, add some boat only access areas.
They could spruce up treasure hunting and a whole range of other skills as well.
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Angus MacGregor
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Nestorius
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Why would a original owner have any more right for a GM teleport then Rico stealing a key? Doesn't he own the boat now? Oh, I'm sorry thieves are an illegitimate gamestyle. And you guys want a Pirate Expansion?!!! Sounds really exciting.
Please, stick to the topic!Why would a original owner have any more right for a GM teleport then Rico stealing a key? Doesn't he own the boat now? Oh, I'm sorry thieves are an illegitimate gamestyle. And you guys want a Pirate Expansion?!!! Sounds really exciting.
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Nestorius
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The topic is a Pirate Expansion. I see a big sidetrack on the thread that seems like some people would rather a Fisherman Expansion.
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Nestorius
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Sorry for being negative. Its an excellent idea, Hawkeye, and thank you for the thoughtful post.
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Warrior of Time
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I think that KR is helping that right now. A lot of things that went on in beta happened.certainly for any expansion that builds on what is already there.
One thing was when they put the surf in they also had added another layer to all of UO. Adding a layer caused a few side effects that needed to be worked on. That added layer made it so ships could not be placed into the water, healers small animals was seen on the water. Items went through a ship that was on the water. Most have no idea what had to be worked out. KR was the start of many new things that can Come About. The water is indeed a tough problem.
UO:KR is helpig much more than most know.