I hear ya...many have been frustrated. I've been playing much less and will wait to see what changes are coming in 2009. We've got to give them a chance since the game is only one year old. Did they launch too soon with not enough content and plans to expand...perhaps. However....here we are, we either hang in there or quit. I'm going to hang tight for a while and see what Disney decides to do to keep us paying members active.
One nice expansion (to start with) would undoubtedly keep me interested. Say, some new ships, ability to hold more clothing, new clothes, expanded map, more interesting quests....etc. Heck, the Pirates games for the PSP have characters and options this game doesn't. If things don't change in the next few months, then I will switch to basic access until major changes are made.
In conclusion, I do believe we've all vented our frustrations and want changes ASAP. We can only beat this to death for so long. So we either stay on the War Frigate or walk the plank. I personally hope for positive things to come.
Robert Darkskull
Pistols N Bladez