Level 50 Ponderings...

[Nelly Darkpaine]

Hi folks...

I log on and play a little each day, and am in NO way in a hurry to get to 50.
(Im taking my time and enjoying actually having something to do!)

But, I have to ask - I keep seeing people at level 50, some with weapons totally mastered, some not. After talking to a LOT of friends and a LOT of random people - I have to ask, is it possible for most of these players to have already leveled to 50 without glitches?

I'd hate to say it, but the discussion in game leans towards people using glitches to speed to 50, or standalone programs to get there. (Which I was told about all week - tons of people are talking about speed glitches and more.) Its just hard to believe with the time it was taking people to get to level 40 even from 37 and up - that in this short time, people have done 10 levels fair and square.

Now - I personally don't care, but doesn't it suck a little fun out of it, or cheapen level 50 for those playing? The more Im on pirates, the more people Im seeing 'speeding' and even certain Guilds that seem to be using glitches more. You can visit Abassa Tuga for a few minutes at night to see some 40+ players who admit to glitching, or are visibly glitched - they stand around so much, I highly doubt they spend all their time on leveling. =/

We've already seen one level 50 who mentioned a 'weapons glitch' or 'secret weapon' for leveling, so I'd hate to say it, but that instance alone makes me question the integrity of many who've raced to level 50.

Again, play the way you want - but, I wish we knew who did it the intended way vs. the easy way. I'd certainly respect it alot more.

[Linds]

You can be sure that I am lvling the old fashioned way but that is just this pirates way of doing things. I know of some that have done it... either way... hear no evil, see no evil... I am just having fun counting the reps! It is actually going fairly quickly and smooth - yahoo!!

Ya know... racing to the finish line is not always a good thing.... lol

If you ever want to join my crew - we are all having fun and welcome you

[mlratto]

well said nelly...you captured what i have been feeling perfectly.

[Machazzard]

Well, some of the reason it took people a long time to get to 40 from 37 is because most everybody quested and leveled, leaving the weapons they like least, for last (at least thats the mistake i made), making it harder and more tedious for them to work up the nerve to just go do it.

I've heard of a method that takes place on outcast. You stand next to the npc and keep healing yourself as you use every weapon to get max rep. Which isn' t a glitch, but certainly a loop whole.

Whatever that reason people are rushing to 50 is beyond me. Wouldn't ye like something to do until the new quests come out?

[Nelly Darkpaine]

As a leisurely playing level 40 (halfway to 41) I can remember - back in the day - when someone hit 40, it was usually after quite a bit of serious leveling, and speed glitches/leveling glitches weren't something people used at all. When someone hit 40, it was a BIG deal.

Its just that I wish 50 was something that could be celebrated - I just cannot see anyone sitting at the computer THAT long leveling the way Disney intended to reach 50 THAT quickly.

I guess Congrats to those who raced there - but, if they cheated or glitched for it - I'm just not impressed. Well.. either way I'm not really - whats the fun in racing to Master when many of us wanted things to do. These players are cheating themselves and now have no reason to complain about nothing to do.

Create a new pirate and see how many days you can speed to mastered... thats fun. (rolls eyes)

[Maggie13]

Yes I agree. Let Disney police their game and take care of the cheats.

On second thought, seeing as Disney does not police their own game UNLESS you type something they feel is inappropriate, im guessing you are completely out of luck.

Disney does not care if you use third party programs, as long as you are filling their coffers. The use of third party programs and macros are everywhere in POTCO. It is also to be noted that it is not like Disney cannot tell they are being used. Disney can tell. It's just that they choose to turn the other way as long as the money keeps rolling in.

As was noted earlier, just be a happy pirate who actually knows they have self-worth by doing your quests and leveling the only honorable way. With determination and persistance. Dont fall into the cheats trap of feeling the only way you will have self-worth is to cheat at an online game to make yourself feel like you accomplished somthing others havent. The only thing they have accomplished is the knowledge they couldnt do it without cheating.

*This post in no way refers to any individual or entity nor does it infer anything against any individual or group. It serves for observation only.

[John Silverhawk]

Seems there are many people trying to look on the other side of the Ocean and not tending their own waters. Perhaps, if more would follow the path you stated Sarah they would have more time enjoying the game instead of being so critical of others or trying to play POTCO Police. Exactly like Sarah said, You (Pirate) let others actions to affect you only if you allow it to.

Maggie, perhaps I simply did not understand your words here and perhaps this is not exactly what you meant, but it sounded like you meant - Disney doesn’t care about their TOS or the members who they made the game for, all they really care about is money, making money regardless of the product and people? I certainly hope I am wrong and the impression I am seeing in inaccurate and that is not the message your conveying to the POTCO community at large because I feel Disney DOES care about their people, their employees, and their guests just as Walt Disney himself did.

Disney cares about cheaters in POTCO, Disney cares about the happiness of it’s members of POTCO and Disney is doing their best to make a quality game enthusiast around the world can enjoy and feel they are living the legend and feeling the warmth of the torch that Walt Disney himself lit long ago.

[Juliana Maria]

So true Nelly. I know I'll be taking my time as well this round. I've begun to lvl with guild mates; rotating between healing and fighting- which makes it so much more fun! Not only am I getting to know me krewe mates better, Im also ENJOYING the game again.

When I was new to Pirates (and gaming in general for that matter) I was introduced to glitching. It seemed like an easy way to get 40. I was around 30's at the time. I hate to admit it, but I glitched a couple of times with my first pirate. When I finally did hit 40 I didn't feel proud or accomplished.. but rather ashamed. Now, I did lvl most of my first pirate the right way, but those few times I did glitch took the accomplishment out of reaching 40. So on my second pirate I made a promise to myself to do it the RIGHT way. When I hit 40 the second time, I have to say..it felt good to know I EARNED that Mastered title. I wish I hadn't cheated at all to begin with but I'm just glad I was able to realize my mistake and correct it. That's what counts in the end; admitting your wrongs and working to make them right.

As for those who are now hitting lvl 50 with the help of glitches, there is no real accomplishment. Yes you have a fancy title over your head but if you glitched to get there it really is meaningless. One must work for their goals, nothing in life is easy. If that's the way you do things fine by me. Just remember that when you cheat in life, you will never fully understand what it means to accomplish something, and therefore will never grasp what life is about.

“The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.”
-Don Williams, Jr.

For those of you who have or will reach that goal of lvl 50 the honest way, I congratulate and applaud you. You should be proud of yourselves.

[Sven Osymthe]

I agree, its a shame that a lot of people have to resort to glitches to hit level 50 "first"... the worst part, half those doing this were ones who complained about the cap in the first place!

But people can choose how they want to play is something else I agree with. I know of at least two people who have cheated their way to 50, and its a shame. But there isn't a thing you can do about it. Plus, if they want to be mastered, more power to them.. the rest of us won't feel the same way towards them.

But, I have to ask - I keep seeing people at level 50, some with weapons totally mastered, some not. After talking to a LOT of friends and a LOT of random people - I have to ask, is it possible for most of these players to have already leveled to 50 without glitches?

People CAN hit level 50 without a single glitch, it just depends on how much they want to hit 50. I know of at least two people who have hit level 49, and one who hit level 50.. none did so with a glitch, and none of them bragged about doing so. They just spent a lot of time working for that rank, and thats nothing to be ashamed about.

[jason davy]

Is glitching to 50 disappointing? Sure. Is there any reason to assume foul play because someone is already at 50? Absolutely not.

[Lady Freckles]

Originally Posted by jason davy

Is glitching to 50 disappointing? Sure. Is there any reason to assume fowl play because someone is already at 50? Absolutely not.

OK, please tell me there aren't trained chickens playing now .... that's just wrong!

[jason davy]

Originally Posted by Lady Freckles

OK, please tell me there aren't trained chickens playing now .... that's just wrong!

Woops, heh heh. You know what I mean.

[BayStalker]

Yes I have been on every day since the levels went up 8 to 10 hours a day.

I made 50 on Sun. all with out glitching, I did have friends healing me at tormenta when I was leveling. So yes there are some of us that did it the fair way.

But I will say from making it there is know way it can be done in 1 to 3 days like some did it with out cheating and the people that run the site should know this and take care of it. I dont care if they were on 24hrs a day NO WAY.

[John Silverhawk]

I'm with ya there Lady F, I'd be the first to bock at something like that, although cheating to level 50 is only something a fool would crow about.

[Nelly Darkpaine]

Well - when it takes a long time to level - I have a hard time believing all these people did it without glitching. There is now a stand alone program that does the speed glitch - its all over the net.

I wouldn't touch it. I value my account too much to get banned or removed entirely. But - thats what everyone is talking about - including many of the Guild members and friends of the people jumping levels so quickly.

Of course the players themselves wont say a word... =/