Game Insider #27: March '09 Newsletter

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Founders and GMs Now Recruiting Crews
EITC Threaten Pirate's Way of Life

The EITC continues to deny that they've been planning an all-out attack on the Pirates of the Caribbean. Still, EITC forces are growing and recently Pirates have noticed suspicious activity (like that seen in the days before the destruction of old Port Royal and old Tortuga) by the Company near Padres Del Fuego.
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Green Seas Announce Spring
Algae Bloom? Or Shamus O' Malley?

Spring arrived in the Caribbean and with it came a sea of green. Legend says it's a natural event, algae bloom they call it. They also say it's an omen, as green seas signal the coming of large sea creatures, such as whales ... and giant squids.
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Live the Pirate's Life Contest Winners
Pirates Shot Videos, Not Cannons!



Scrap Clippercraft played five different Pirates in his Grand Prize winning video


It was our biggest contest to date with the Grand Prize winner getting a chance to celebrate the Pirate's Life at the Disneyland Resort and meet the Pirates Online crew! Thanks to everyone who participated and shared your "Pirate's life" with us. We received many amazing videos and enjoyed them all but there can only be one Grand Prize winner! Here now, are the winners of the Live the Pirate's Life Contest:

Grand Prize Winner: Scrap Clippercraft
Won a trip to the Disneyland Resort, a chance to meet the
Pirates Online crew, a stay in the Pirates of the Caribbean
Suite at the Disneyland Hotel and much, much more!

First Prize Winners:
(Won an Apple MacBook)
Grace Goldeagle
Henry Wildhawk
LaDonna Sunhogge
Rachael Treasureskull
Sandy Seashore

Second Place Winners:
(Won an iPod Nano)
Bianca Wicker
Buccanneer Jimbodiny
Chessie Black
Eric Burnhayes
Jack Stormhawk
Nicholas, Peety
Robert Shipsilver
Scurvy Amelia

Congratulations Scrap, and to all our winners! Thanks to those that participated!

Check out Grand Prize and First Place videos, as well as screenshots
of all the winners.





PiratesOnline.com New & Improved
More Information, Better Presentation

When is the last time you visited PiratesOnline.com? Just like the game, we're making improvements to our Web site too. We've made it easier for you to find information and get the latest news. The site is truly a destination for all things Pirates Online and features a newly designed Grog Blog (we've also made it easier to share your feedback with us and your mates), Leader boards, Polls and more! And we're still not done - in the months ahead you'll see new sections and more improvements. Visit the site now.




Sea Shanty Song Submissions -- Final Day for Entries!
"Come all ye young fellows that follows the sea"


Today is the last day to enter your very own Sea Shanty. Most sea shanty songs are a call and response song sung to coordinate the work aboard a ship. We've received many great shanties and look forward to yours, submit them now before it's too late!




On the Horizon ...
We hear you! Pirates like to collect stuff, so naturally being able to carry more things - and possibly even trading these things with other players - is something we know all Pirates are very interested in.
In response to your comments for a better inventory system, we're currently working on major improvements to Inventory. When these changes come online in the middle of the year, you'll have more places to store effects like clothing, hats, and other items. Plus, we'll be releasing new items and effects to customize your Pirate. Keep an eye on the Newsletter for more information about this update!