New Shrouded Islands have suddenly risen from the seas!

[Basil Dreadflint]

Originally Posted by ex8404

I almost entirely agree with you, Basil. Except for the potions thing.

I think potions are the exact opposite of what attracted many of us to POTCO in the first place. It is not social. It is not interactive. There is no risk and no real reward.

I think that the first week of potions on the TEST server was the most boring week I have ever spent playing POTCO. No one was sailing. No one was chatting. No one was leveling.

I'll take the rest but leave potions out of it. For now. But if they are worked into a new chapter? I'm there...

I only included potions because I am hoping that the next story chapter will REQUIRE them. A cave that you can only enter if you use the shrinking potion. A dangerous maze that you can only defeat if you use speed boost. A pygmy tribe that only allows you to survive attack if you can out burp the chief of the tribe.

That's the only reason that I can see for any of the potions. If htere isn't something like this, then the potions are worthless.

[gingeeann]

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

I only included potions because I am hoping that the next story chapter will REQUIRE them. A cave that you can only enter if you use the shrinking potion. A dangerous maze that you can only defeat if you use speed boost. A pygmy tribe that only allows you to survive attack if you can out burp the chief of the tribe.

That's the only reason that I can see for any of the potions. If there isn't something like this, then the potions are worthless.

I agree they have to be necessary for some future quest or they are just a distraction.
Most okay for a laugh but that is it.

Here are some random potion thoughts:

I used the potions to boost cannon damage in a eitc fleet and to run swiftly through padres to Darkhart.

Can you use them in pvp?

I guess the phantom spirits might make hide and seek fun.

I really would like a necessary use for the shrinkin' and growin' grogs.

Ghastly Visage, I do not like clashing with my clothes. Fashion is important.

Flatulent Fizz and Belchin' Brew, have gotten old quick ... I find the noise annoying.

Double gold ?... eh money not an issue.

Double rep ?... at level 50 eh... and do not like to level baby pirates quick.

Better health? ... rarely die now anyway.

No real desire to be a crab, scorpion or gator.

I need to have a reason to make them more than just for fun, otherwise I will only level potions on my main pirate. These new islands better have things that need potions

[ex8404]

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

I only included potions because I am hoping that the next story chapter will REQUIRE them. A cave that you can only enter if you use the shrinking potion. A dangerous maze that you can only defeat if you use speed boost. A pygmy tribe that only allows you to survive attack if you can out burp the chief of the tribe.

That's the only reason that I can see for any of the potions. If htere isn't something like this, then the potions are worthless.

OK. I think those are great ideas. As long as the potions are required...I'll keep making them. Even if do completely isolate myself from the game while I am doing it...

[Basil Dreadflint]

Originally Posted by ex8404

OK. I think those are great ideas. As long as the potions are required...I'll keep making them. Even if do completely isolate myself from the game while I am doing it...

EX,

I wouldn't count on any of my ideas being correct. I doubt that Disney has anything in mind for the potions, other than to keep everyone busy.

[ex8404]

Originally Posted by Basil Dreadflint

EX,

I wouldn't count on any of my ideas being correct. I doubt that Disney has anything in mind for the potions, other than to keep everyone busy.

I know that, Basil. Wishful thinking. Personally, I think that if they have a fart potion, it should at least be strong enough to take out an Undead Gravedigger...