POTCO Release Notes - 2011

This Release Notes page will list major updates in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean Online during the year 2011. But, for the latest information - also check Pirates Online or Pirates Online Forums!

Fixes:

 * Pirates can dare to become a "Scoundrel of the Seas." Set sail, plunder all you can from enemy ships and try to unlock all four Scoundrel levels.
 * Enemy ship difficulty will increase based on the amount of plunder in your ship's hull.
 * Added four Scoundrel levels of difficulty, each with its own jolly roger icon on the ship HUD (top-left while sailing).
 * Optimized frame rate for flagship boarding.
 * Fixed a bug where teleporting off a ship causes other Pirates to exit the Ship Repair mini-game.
 * Fixed a bug where new Pirates could become stranded on Kingshead before receiving a ship.
 * Removed "Scoundrel of the Seas" level while in Privateering (PvP) mode.
 * Fixed a crash with Infamy.
 * If you have been unable to install or update the Game Launcher, please download the new Launcher by clicking here for PC or here for Mac.

Fixes:

 * Prevented flagships from moving after they have been grappled.
 * Improved enemy movement aboard flagships.
 * Fixed a couple rare crashes.
 * Fixed the enemy wave panel to appear correctly and added a 10 second delay before spawning the first wave of Jumbees.

Known Issues

 * If you experience islands that are all white, missing graphics or are unable to enter or dock on Kingshead, please follow the below insturctions:


 * Workaround: For Browser Mode


 * 1. Make sure the game is close.
 * 2. Press the Windows + R Keys
 * 3. Copy and paster the following command into the 'Run' Window:
 * %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Panda3D\start\pirates
 * 4. Delete the 'cache' folder
 * 5. Launch Pirates Online again


 * Workaround: For Launcher Mode


 * 1. Make sure the game is close.
 * 2. Press the Windows + R Keys
 * 3. Copy and paster the following command into the 'Run' Window:
 * %ProgramFiles%\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline
 * 4. Delete the 'cache' folder
 * 5. Launch Pirates Online again

Fixes:

 * Fixed a crash occurring during flagship battles.

Fixes:

 * The Queen Anne's Revenge has set sail. Be on the lookout.
 * If ye be brave enough to attempt to face her wrath, ye must disable, grapple and board the vessel.
 * The Queen Anne's Revenge employs new enslaved enemies and boss as her crew. A crew of mates is highly suggested.
 * The Queen Anne's Revenge has been known to stalk the Wild Islands. Consult your World Map to find her path.
 * Added in-game messaging to announce the Queen Anne's whereabouts.
 * Added additional loot when all waves of the Queen Anne's has been defeated.
 * Crews will swing over if the captain is unavailable during flagship battles.
 * Adjusted the Queen Anne's Revenge difficulty - enemies on deck will have their difficulty based on the level of the Pirates in the boarding party. The higher the Pirate levels, the more difficult the Queen Anne's crew will be.
 * Added new NPC dialog.
 * Two new bosses have been added on Isla Cangrejos and Cutthroat Island.
 * The Sword of Triton has an added skill: Triton's Vengeance.
 * Added bonus Jumbee damage to the Triton's Vengeance skill.

Fixes:

 * Fixed a bug that caused weapons to get stuck.
 * Fixed Pirate's eyes after exiting a PvP match.
 * Pirate's now recieve atleast one point (minimum) of Infamy per kill.
 * Privateering Infamy badges now update promptly.

Known Issues

 * Some potions with effects like: Ghastly Visage will lose their effect if your Pirate is sent to jail.
 * Workaround: Being revived if 'Knocked Out' will allow you to keep the potion's effect for the duration of the potion.

Fixes:

 * Infamy Ranks and Badges can now be earned by defeating enemies in both Land PvP and Privateering
 * Badges can be worn by making selections in the Badge Menu ('B' key)
 * Infamy is lost over time (at a rate of 1 point per day) if a Pirate does not participate in Land PvP or Privateering
 * Newly spawned Pirates will now be briefly invincible in Land PvP
 * PvP Maps have been updated with new rock formations
 * Fast weapon reload glitch has been fixed
 * Land PvP spawn locations have been fixed
 * Enemy aggression level have been slightly increased
 * Added potion descriptions to Potion item cards
 * Most importantly - the dog has returned to Outcast Isle
 * Removed the ability to shoot weapons through rocks and obstacles in PvP areas
 * PvP "zombie" Pirates now retain Infamy Rewards items: coats, hats and tattoos.
 * Fixed several crashes and random disconnections
 * Updated the 'Take Idol' quest description for Raven's Cove Story Quest
 * Quest tracking automatically updates to the next uncompleted part on a multi-part Quest.

Known Issues
==January 07, 2011
 * Pressing 'Esc' while charging the Take Aim skill could result in losing the ability to take out all weapons.
 * Workaround: Logging out and logging back in will restore weapons.

Fixes:

 * Fixed a crash involving expiring Pet Potions
 * Fixed several Client Exceptions
 * Fixed a couple bugs with upcoming holidays