Nice try, Gastro - you failed to post those links like the pros
Welcome aboard, Blackpool!
So, you need to gain your sea legs still, yes? Not to worry, as the forums and it's members can provide you with many helpful tips and tricks that can help lead you on your way to becoming just as notorious as all the other seadogs that roam around here.
The first thing I must suggest is that you find yourself a guild to join. Guilds are an essential in Pirates Online, as cooperation between players is key if you want to have an enjoyable time while questing, leveling, looting, plundering, and all that. Plus, unlike a lot of other MMO's out there, POTCO is unique in that the guilds around here are much more connected, intouch with one another, and overall create a better pirating atmosphere. Of course, out of the millions of guilds in the Caribbean, each one is different than the other - which is why you need to make sure that you find one is right for you!
To ease your time in searching for an ideal guild, the forums have provided a very clean-cut way of presenting guilds from across the Caribbean so that you can make the best judgement on which group of seafarers is right for you. The majority of guilds can be found in the
Guilds and Clans Section - here, you can find threads for an assortment of guilds from across the seven seas, each showcasing what they got and why you might be interested in joining them.
There are also some guilds that have their own subforums around here, which present to you some of the finest guilds in all the waters. Here, you can find
Black Bart's Krewe, Shadow Sorcerors, and my own guild,
Partners N Crime. Look at as many guilds as you can, and take your time - remember, only you can judge which guild is the best for you, so don't rush your decision. Once you think you have found a good guild, and have read over their rules, Private Message the Guildmaster of that guild and ask for instructions on how to join.
Once you have found a good guild, you can rely on them to help you in your time through the Caribbean - however, if you still have questions, you can.....
Best of luck, mate!
Happy pirating!