[Sven Niscadae]

Release Notes - September 1, 2009
http://piratesonline.go.com/#/news/releasenotes.html

• New Game Features:
  • Notoriety Level Cap and Weapon Reputation Levels have been increased
    • Notoriety Level Cap increased to 50
    • Weapon Reputation Level increased to 30
    • Pirates can level their character up faster, as you get more experience when defeating enemies
  • New cave environments in the following areas:
    • Murky Hollow, Port Royal
    • Royal Caverns, Port Royal
    • Thieve's Den, Tortuga
    • Lava Gorge, Padres del Fuego
    • Beckett's Quary, Padres del Fuego
    • The Catacombs, Padres del Fuego
    • Cursed Caverns, Isla Tormenta
  • New cave environments feature new higher level enemies
  • New Casa Muertos Quest (Quest available from 9/4 until 9/27)
• Game Improvements:
  • Ship Speed Improvements
    • You no longer lose all forward momentum when making small changes to your direction
    • A new speed meter now displays how fast your ship is moving.
    • Ships now move faster
  • UI Improvements
    • The map in the compass now maintains consistent orientation with the full-screen minimap on land. The arrow in the center turns as the avatar turns
    • You can modify the compass behavior for land and sea on the Interface Options tab in the Game Options Menu.