So would I Zep! The only way that's going to happen is if you get on at a quiet time and get everyone to agree not to fight....and there is actually an invasion. May just be day one kinks, but in the four hours I was in and out of test last night, there was only the one invasion.

I'm really curious how they're planning to play this out on open. Last night, the invasion was only on the "A" server on test. Are they going to hold the event on every server on open? or only a select few? May send in that question with one of the dozens of bug reports I have lined up to shoot off this morning.

Speaking of reports, anyone else seeing a completely messed up sea while sailing? Looked like I was sailing in a lava lamp of goo last night.

I havnt sailed at all lately..

Heres another bug though, If you turn 3D on, then change the graphics setting to high, It wont be red and blue anymore.... Ill try to get a screenie of it later today

The water looked fine for me when at sea. I did see some texturing issues on the shoreline of Port Royal. It looked like the water texture was stuck there and the tide was going "under" it. Also I was on Driftwood and the water texture was freaking out, flashing in all sorts of colors.

I am also having some issues with the water. Most noticeable when at Cuba.

The Invasion, while a little laggy for my laptop, was just great! The most fun I've had on Pirates in a long time.

3 Invasions today....Rogers made it to the Mansion but was defeated on the steps....Had to leave before the last one was finished so I don't know outcome. But on the second invasion, the barricades were broke through & the invaders made it to the Governor's Mansion. Lag was still terrible. Many pirates were knocked out. Healers saved the life of many a pirate. I did notice one comment by Jolly Roger when he was being defeated on the steps which got my attention: "They are falling into our trap" said he. Right after that he & his army left PR. Does it really mean anything? idk Just something I picked up during the fight....

I've done 3 battles today, and wow the lag hits bad once the critters hit the beach. The battle takes about 30 minutes from start to end.

The notoriety you get with each battle is awesome. Even my level 42 has leveled up a few weapons and notoriety.

For anyone curious as to Jolly Rogers life. I attuned him in last battle, a average level 40+ pirate has 2500+ health. JR's was 7750. When he hits you doesn't matter how big you are, he hurts! When we get to that part, we sure do see a lot of knocked out pirates.

This is a nice change from everyday testing, and getting curious at how it changes with less pirates and the end with JR winning.

TY Lady Di..Now I know why I got knocked out this time around when he hit me once...lol

In the one invasion I witnessed, JR had a voodoo spell similar to our "Wither" spell, that would take out just about every pirate in range.. even the level 40+s.

I also noticed his voodoo spells attacked everyone in range, he apparently has no need to attune anything, or can cast all voodoo spells simply as range spells. Several times all the pirates in range were in chains for example all at the same time.

Hmm..good observation Zep...guess that means pirates should use longer range weapons to attack him.....

That's very interesting Zep. Apparently he varies his methods. Tonight I watched him attacking a barricade as I was using staff against him. This was on Lankoglia server and there was a much smaller pirate presence. He never attacked the surrounding pirates. The audio was grunting/groaning and he moved back and forth in front of the barricade. He was defeated without ever taking another pirate out.

I witnessed invasions on both test servers tonight. The invasion is definitely commensurate with the player presence...the more pirates the more undead, and the greater the agression level of the undead.

Here are the screenies I was able to get:

This is the ending of the 2nd invasion I was in...JR attacking a barricade personally.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_19-19-12.jpg

The results of that defeat, in which JR was killed.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_19-21-20.jpg

...to be continued...

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3rd invasion I was in tonight. Edward Edgemenace and Swash II were instrumental in convincing people to "throw" the fight for test purposes. A tip of my tri-corn to them both.

Even ranged weapons are too far away to work from the top of the shipwright's establishment. And in case you're wondering, (I did), you can't hit JR's ship with a grenade as it sails by. :laughks2: Edited to say, yes, I know I'm holding a staff in this cap, but I switched to 'nade as JR's ship sailed by and couldn't hit it with "long volley"*

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_20-10-24.jpg

Gypsy attacking a barricade at the Governor's mansion

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_20-46-40.jpg

After losing the battle the invaders continue to fight. Note that there's a sliver of sky in the upper left corner of the pic, behind the personal status bar. The sky is now normal, not green, yet the skels fight on.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_20-50-56.jpg

The governor's mansion after the loss. You can switch to the other server and then switch back, yet the mansion continues to be destroyed.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0_21-01-36.jpg

I've been having trouble with my screenies not "taking". I got a scroll-like pop-up after the battle, like the ones that show your reps after a win. It showed Jolly Roger Victorious at the top. You still get credit for your fight, but my screenie of that didn't save. :( Sorry.

It's amazing Ukebec how fast they repair the Mansion...lol Was fixed by the next invasion. And you are correct about the levels of enemies versus the number & levels of pirates...

Just a note, not of importance, but got hit by JR while reviving somebody tonight and unable to do anything else at that point kept healing while watching my health drop to 0. Thought this is funny he'll be up and walking and I'll be dead as soon as I'm done but nope finished healing and even with no life walked away. Not sure if it would go that way all the time or just got lucky? but dont be afraid to heal it just might save your life LOL.

Two questions...

1. Is there a way to see the count down for the next event? We used to be able to type in /event and that would tell us. but it doesn't work for this.

2. Has anyone tried to launch their ship and attack JRs ship?

got kicked off test for site mant. and clicked on it again just now. Came back up with updates? maybe fixed some issues with invasion

1. They send a message (green text) when it is nearing. You can't type event to find out.

2. Yes, and its not possible. His ship is either A) not shown, or B) unreachable