Game Events - 2007

This Current Event page will list major announcements in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean Online durring the year of 2007. But, for the latest information - also check Pirates Online or Pirates Forums!

To look at events from 2008, check out Game Events - 2008.

November 20th - Explore the Pirates Online Player's Guide
Need help? Check out the Player's Guide where you can find information on anything game related, including quests, PVP (Pirate vs. Pirate), adventures on land or sea, chat, parlor games, and more!

November 20th - Pirate Translator - New "Grab It" Feature!
You can now add the Pirate Translator to your profile on your favorite social networking site. With the brand-new "Grab It" feature, you can turn ordinary words and phrases into salty ol' pirate speak - no matter where you are! Simply click the "Grab It" button on the bottom right corner of the Pirate Translator widget for all the details and instructions.

==November 20th - We really enjoyed going through all the entries we received for the Live Like a Pirate contest - thanks to everyone who participated! It was not an easy task, but we did finally select our 10 lucky winners. Congratulations - we hope you enjoy your custom engraved Pirates Online iPods!

November 20th - Player Q&A
Thanks for all the feedback you've continued to provide - it's great to hear what our community has to say, so keep it coming! You can view our most recent questions and answers in the Player Q&A section of the Website.

From Steven: I was wondering why some POTC online players (avatars) over level 30 can do things like play a guitar or sweep with a brush??!! What is this and how do they do this? Thanks!

This sounds like a case of our DEV's showing off! Stay tuned for fun emotes that may be unlocked by certain quests and notoriety gains.

November 16th - Pirate Words of the Month
Careen: To turn over a ship and clean the barnacles and seaweed from its bottom.

Sink me!: An expression of surprise. As in: "Your friend hasn't made a Pirate yet? You've got to be sinking me!"

Flank: The maximum speed of a ship. Faster than "full speed."

Squall: A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain. Better put on a coat!

November 16th - Did You Know?
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction was originally envisioned as a walk-through attraction.

November 5th - Founders Program Extended
We have extended the Founders program for a limited time to those who upgrade to Unlimited Access. In addition to Founders titles for every pirate in your account, upgrade now and get loads of member's only benefits.

October 26th - Celebrate Halloween in Hollywood... with Pirates Online!
Join us in Los Angeles as we kick off Halloween 2007 in full Pirates style

Who: You and your fellow rogues (that includes family and friends) What: Pirates of the Caribbean Halloween Celebration

Check out the Black Pearl Autographs Compete in a costume contest Trick-or-treating

When: Wednesday, October 31 from 3 PM - 8 PM (PT) Where: The Grove: 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

When you arrive be sure to let us know you're a member of the player community -- who knows, maybe you'll find yourself with some extra loot! We hope to see you there!

October 26th - Caption This Contest - And the Winner is...
We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the Caption This contest - we received a ton of really great, creative entries! After sifting through all the submissions, we were finally able to nail down our 10 lucky winners.

October 26th - Getting into Character
Go behind the scenes with Kevin McNally (Joshamee Gibbs) as he lends his voice to Pirates of the Caribbean Online! Find out what it's really like to be transformed into a video game character in this month's Video Insider.

October 26th - Developer Diary - Back on the Producer's Deck
For this month's Developer Diary, we decided to hit up our executive producer, Jason, again for an inside look, and some info, as to what's been going on in the second phase of Beta. Check out what he had to say about the state of the game, his feelings on Beta Phase 2, how he feels about being so close to the game's official launch, and any other random thoughts he felt inclined to share.

October 26th - New Downloads - Get Into the Spirit of Spook!
We thought the Halloween season would be a perfect time to create an art pack filled with images that portray the frightening eeriness that is Jolly Roger and his undead crew! Download the art pack here.

October 26th - Pirate Words of the Month
Clipper: A fast moving ship. If you see a clipper a comin' towards you, you should probably get out of the way. Either that, or man your cannons and unleash your fury!

Shark Bait: Anyone thrown overboard without a life jacket. Don't trust a pirate - if you're thrown overboard without a life jacket, you're about to feed the fish.

Stink Pot: Glass container that is first filled with rotten meat or other putrid items, then with gunpowder, and is then detonated. Basically, it's the pirate version of tear gas...smells so bad, it will make you cry.

Shiver: A wooden splinter. The timbers of a ship splintering during battle gave rise to the infamous pirate phrase, 'Shiver me timbers.'

October 26th - Did You Know?
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is the first 'Pirates' movie where Ragetti and Pintel actually have their names said.

October 26th - Player Q&A
We've received some great feedback over the past few months - please, keep it coming! Check out the Player Q&A section of the Website to find out what your fellow pirates are itchin' to know.

From Jeff: Can you create your own ship, as in placing where cannons, stairs, etc. are placed?

Not yet, but we are planning on expanding the game in the future to be able to customize what types of cannons, broadsides, prows and sails you have on your ship, as well as other cool ways to make your ship unique.