Chat

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, pirates can interact with each other using the Chat Box, locate in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Chat Box
This window contains the Chat Log. It displays all of the recent chat and whispers the pirate has received. To chat with other pirates, simply type your text into the box and click Enter.

The text is color-coded.


 * Local - White
 * Crew - Pink
 * Guild - Blue
 * Whisper - Yellow
 * Admin - Green

Local Chat
Any text entered or 'spoken' at this level appears above your pirate's head and also appears in the Chat Box of ALL pirates in your immediate area. Think of it as public speaking.

Hint - By entering a period '.' before your text, the thought bubble will remain above your head for a longer time.

Crew Chat
By clicking on the Crew tab above the chat window, anything entered in the Chat Box will appear in Pink and only members of your current Crew, who are currently online can read it.

Guild Chat
By clicking on the Guild tab above the chat window, anything entered in the Chat Box will appear in Blue and only members of your Guild who are currently online can read it.

Whisper
By clicking on a pirate or their name, and then the Ear Icon, anything entered in the Chat Box will appear in Yellow and only that pirate or player can read it.

Privateer
In Ship PvP, an additional chat type is added. This Privateer option allows pirates fighting for the French or Spanish to chat with their teammates, no matter which vessel in the fleet they are on.

Admin Text
Announcements and warnings from the Administrators may appear in the Chat Box from time to time. They will appear in Green. You cannot reply to these messages.

Errors
Misspelled words or inappropriate words will appear in Red as they are typed. Underage players will NOT be able to view these words in their Chat Box when entered. For protection of younger players, many words, including numbers, have been deemed inappropriate but the Disney Admins do offer pirates the opportunity to request words be added to the dictionary.

Speed Chat
Entering the redundant common text or repeating messages can be a hassle, especially in situations where the pirate must speak quickly. To aid this, POTCO has a series of phrases already created in Speed Chat.

By clicking on the icon in the lower-left, the menu of phrases will appear. Select the type of phrase requested. Once chosen, the pirate will say that phrase in whatever type of chat is currently selected (Local, Crew, Guild, etc.)

Types of Speed Chat

 * Expressions - Greetings, Friendly, Happy, Sad, Sorry
 * Combat - Request help or give orders
 * Sea Combat - Commands to your crew
 * Places - Tell folks where you're headed
 * Directions - Point someone the right way
 * Insults - Tell'em how you really feel!
 * Compliments - Say something nice.
 * Card Games -
 * Invitations - Challenge a pirate or ask them to join you.
 * Quests - These are geared towards the pirate's active quest as well.

Emotes
Another way of communicating with your fellow pirates are Emotes. These are basic reactions your pirate can perform to express their emotions.

Next to the Speed Chat Icon is Emote (Head) Icon.

By clicking on it, a mini-menu of options will appear. Select the reaction you wish. Your pirate will perform an action and the reaction is display as text in the Chat Box.

Emotions

 * Angry - Your pirate grimaces menacingly.
 * Scared - Pirate recoils in terror.
 * Laugh - Big hearty guffaw.
 * Sad - Pouts
 * Smile - Goofy, toothy grin
 * Yawn - Stretch and yawn

Actions

 * Flip Coin - Stand and cooly flip a coin
 * Dance a Jig - Irish folk dance
 * Flex - Show'em your muscles. Ladies, too!
 * Primp - Look at your nails, coyly. *Women only
 * Clap - Applaud
 * Wave - Hail
 * Wink - Knowing nod and wink
 * Celebrate - Jump up and fist pump
 * Sleep - Nod off
 * Yes - Nod your head
 * No - Shake head, wave off.

These emotes can also be achieved by entering a '/' then the term (ex: /coin = Flip a Coin). Also, there are a number of responses that do NOT have an animated reaction, but can still be entered. See Emotes for all of them.

Chat Etiquette
Pirates of the Caribbean Online already restricts what words pirates can use when they chat within one another to prevent inappropriate dialog between players or being 'overheard' by unwitting younger bystanders. However, there are some lessons in manners even a pirate should know about chatting.


 * DO NOT USE ALL CAPS! - Most see this as rude, since it looks like you are shouting.
 * Don't interrupt. - If a group of pirates are chatting locally, insert your greeting or comment at the right moment.
 * Avoid profanity, even craftily worded - Besides risking being banned from play, young children can still decipher your intentions. Be creative. (Ex. - Instead of calling a pirate 'Ash hole' to avoid detection, try something creative, 'He's the aft end of a mule', or 'He's as pleasant as Kraken's breath.'
 * No personal information - This also frowned on by the Admins, but it's just smart to stay safe.
 * Talk to the pirate, not the player - This goes toward boundaries. Saying a pirate can't best you in PvP is part of the game, but attacking the player is not.
 * Limit 'affection' - Many players use text to describe what they can not perform in the game (ex: *Hands Bill a drink* or *Pats Linda's back*) and some add forms of affection (hugs, kisses, touches). Some players may not be comfortable with that. Ask first.