Your last post was very much the one I'd agree with Ed.... except for a few things. I may add on some points to it.
Okay Runescape did a complete revamp in 2003. The original game was re-released later and called Runescape Classic. Now, if POTCO were to do that, I wouldn't say do it now. Wait till every big update has released, when every form of GUI has changed. The angles of camera, the graphics, everything. Then re-release original POTCO as POTCO classic.
Now about the Inventory doubliing. See, some people have already complained about how un realistic it is if a pirate holds 42 clothes, 500 home made grenades, 35 weapons, etc.
Now, here is a solution.
Remember they promised us Pirate Lairs? Well if each pirate had one... it would be even realistic as a place to hold hundreds of clothes, weapons, ammo, etc.
The New Loot and Inventory system was a much needed thing for the game, but I believe it needs a bit more working. See my thread:
http://piratesonlineforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=15310
Apart from all I've stated in that thread, also I believe the gold, and ship system needs a slight revamp, if we are to get what I suggested. You know, gold content needs to be minimised or found not so common. As for ships. Pirates never bought ships on their own. We should actually be able to ''pirate'' them. Like I work for the Navy in a Navy Ferret. Kill NPCs on it, capture the ship, and thats how I really become a pirate. I need not start on Rambleshack as a pirate.
Oh yes. I believe that all these are a prelude the Second Chapter we've all been waiting for.
Oh and I can only hope that the next update (or after) has more challenging enemies