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Calling All Pirates! Help Test Pirates Online!
January 29, 2009
Starting right now we're opening our Test Server to any Basic or Unlimited Access Pirate who has played Pirates Online in the last few weeks (Jan 18 - Jan 27).
We're looking for Pirates to help test new game features and identify potential glitches. This feedback is very important as it will help make the game better for all Pirates! We're granting all access for just a few days. Since our Test Server has a limited capacity, this opportunity is offered on a first come, first serve basis.
To Download the Test Server installer, follow one of these links depending on your operating system:
PC:
Click here
Mac:
Click here
By accepting the all-access invitation and logging into Test, you agree to send us your feedback. To send feedback, use the in game feedback form (look for the '?' icon in the lower right of your screen), or use this form.
What's the Test Server? The Test Server is where we test new game updates, improvements and other bug fixes before they're released to the live game and the general public. The test server is a separate instance of Pirates Online, where you create a new Pirate. This won't interfere with or change your regular account.