um who is the guy that looks like old scratch in mianda?

Thx, SDH Level65

@ William Darkflame
7.) Out of each pair, which do you prefer in combat: (A.) El Toro or Monkey King, (B.) Ratbeard or Hawkules, and (C.) Grace Conrad or Catbeard.
Whoa - bear in mind, I'm far from a power gamer. I'm not sure how much weight my opion has in these matters, but I'd say
A) El Toro
B) Ratbeard
C) Gracie

@Coolster50
1) Will we ever go back to helping Avery with creating the Republic of Skull Island, I mean he tried to get Catbeard to join him, but he declined, but since he's on our crew now, doesn't that mean he's now apart of Avery's Republic? (And I'm assuming that we're in lot with Avery in creating his republic (or we're not famous enough for us to be recognized))
The quest for the Map and the battle against the Armada have taken priority, at least as far as your character's concerned. It's an idea I'd love to get back to, but I'd hate to take abreak from the primary plot to do it. Also, given how much heat your pirate can draw, I'm pretty sure Avery is content to have you gallivanting about the Spiral far away from Skull Island.

2) When using a Sail Power, is its effect start instantly, or after the animation?
That's for Ratbeard, i think.

3) Whatever happened to our companions' crews? I mean, we know Ratbeard's crew is dead, but what about Catbeard's crew? or our Kraken Skulls crew?
Well, Catbeard's crew is still out there, I think. They're content to hide out for now. I'm figuring your Kraken Skulls Companion was just getting started (much like you) - whoever they might have hired fled after the fight with Ratbeard.

4) Speaking of the Kraken Skulls companions what happens to the other guys after we recruit one of them? (IE What happens to Barnabus after Privateers recruit Emmett?)
They wander out of the tale because they're no longer important. There are lots of concessions we make to realism, and some of the biggest involve the fact that we're just a game. Hopefully, it's fun enough that these little details don't matter.

@Silent Tom Sharp
It's a bit trivial really but I want to see what you think:
Can we consider Kane and his Clockworks as AI's or simply computer programs gone rogue?
I'm talking AI as in science fiction that becomes self aware and surpasses its creators, seeing them as imperfect because when you think about, or at least when I do, that seems like what the Clockworks did. In most stories concerning artificial intelligence you see the robot or computer overthrowing its creator or attempting to find meaning for synthetic life, similar to actual organic life finding meaning through religion for example. Is it possible that Kane is a self aware being attempting to find meaning for his kind?(Wow I sound pretty ridiculous right now). But we've heard hints of something called the "Grand Design" and that sounds like some "what-is-the-meaning-of-life?" questions. So can we really consider Kane and his Court as self aware or simply computer programs on the fritz?
This isn't trivial at all - it cuts to the very heart of who/what Kane is, why he's that way, and what he wants/intends to do about it. Is Kane self aware? He sure acts like he is. The themes you're talking about are very old - from Skynet to HAL 9000 to Adam (Frankensein's monster, that is) to Zeus overthrowing Chronos and the Titans, the idea of our creations turning on us is one of the oldest themes in all myth. An AI "gone rogue" a pretty good take on Kane, but as for motivations we'll learn a lot more about his origins soon. That story should answer quite a few of these questions. The Grand Design? It will be revealed too - though you may end up waiting a bit longer for it...

Doctor Z on Oct 9, 2013 wrote:

someone on p101 central wanted to ask this but does not have a membership.

Hi Blind Mew, I would like to ask you why no Portugal references? I mean, we were owners of half the New World, we have the oldest alliance in the world, with England (Marleybone), Vasco da Gama was the one that discovered India (Rajah) and I can go on for lines but not a single reference? I'm not mad, I love the game, but I think this country deserved at least one reference.

The answer I gave about the Dutch will have to stand - we have so many powers out there jostling for attention already, we have to overlook some. But, that said, we're an MMO, and in theory we want to keep going forever - a spiral Portugal analogue could have a big role to play in whatever comes after El Dorado...

Quick Pearl on Oct 11, 2013 wrote:

I always enjoyed reading the thread. ^^ I'm glad you've returned Blind Mew. Now, I've got a question to pester you with. (If you don't mind.)

If Gracie Conrad is the same person as Grace Conrad, how would Grace be in Celestia? (I hope I didn't read your response to William incorrectly.)

I'm pretty sure somewhere you stated that around the time that our pirate is in Mooshu, our wizard is there as well. So, following that, when our pirates are in Marleybone, our wizards would be in Dragonspyre, and when our pirates are in Aquila, our wizard would be in Celestia. (Is that correct?) So I'm just confused as to how exactly our dear Gracie can be in two places at once.

Thank you for taking the time to answer the community's questions. ^^

~Quick Pearl

This is one of those places where Wizard and Pirate being roughly simultaneous comes in to play, and why I steadfastly refuse to give a firm date. Gracie either was called back to the Isle of Dogs from her work in Celestia to help with the War Effort, or else she'll go to Celestia as soon as she's done with El Dorado.

From your Pirate's point of view, she's never in two places at once. Chronology is funny in MMOs, because of how tied to geography it is: places get linked to levels, and therefore to time. You've seen Phule in two places, but is he in two places at once? I figure with Gracie it's even easier, them being in separate games and all.

1: Will we see more of bishop? He is my favorite clockwork yet

2: is there a chance we will meet captain blood again?

3: wouldn't catbeard know of the powers that rest in el dorado? Why hasn't he told us?

4: what happens know with the war between the armada and marley bone?

question 1.what does a clockwork look like under their masks? i imagine the skelecogs from toontown(i miss that game but eh,toontown rewritten is being developed)
question 2.what are the chances of us going to krokotopia.

Blind Mew on Oct 23, 2013 wrote:

@Silent Tom Sharp
It's a bit trivial really but I want to see what you think:
Can we consider Kane and his Clockworks as AI's or simply computer programs gone rogue?
I'm talking AI as in science fiction that becomes self aware and surpasses its creators, seeing them as imperfect because when you think about, or at least when I do, that seems like what the Clockworks did. In most stories concerning artificial intelligence you see the robot or computer overthrowing its creator or attempting to find meaning for synthetic life, similar to actual organic life finding meaning through religion for example. Is it possible that Kane is a self aware being attempting to find meaning for his kind?(Wow I sound pretty ridiculous right now). But we've heard hints of something called the "Grand Design" and that sounds like some "what-is-the-meaning-of-life?" questions. So can we really consider Kane and his Court as self aware or simply computer programs on the fritz?
This isn't trivial at all - it cuts to the very heart of who/what Kane is, why he's that way, and what he wants/intends to do about it. Is Kane self aware? He sure acts like he is. The themes you're talking about are very old - from Skynet to HAL 9000 to Adam (Frankensein's monster, that is) to Zeus overthrowing Chronos and the Titans, the idea of our creations turning on us is one of the oldest themes in all myth. An AI "gone rogue" a pretty good take on Kane, but as for motivations we'll learn a lot more about his origins soon. That story should answer quite a few of these questions. The Grand Design? It will be revealed too - though you may end up waiting a bit longer for it...

I am not hoping for confirmation on this, but I at least want to know if this theory has any major or minor relation to the GRAND DESIGN!!! it may be a bit lengthy, but IMO is worth reading.

As we all know, Kane and the Clockworks were created for the purpose of ending the Polarian war. Kane was most likely a high ranking member of the armada, or was at least in the war. He seems to sound like he he has "Ideas, thoughts and emotions" like the other elites. I believe he had an epiphany after the war ended, and this is what it was. He realized that the clockworks were the ultimate peacemakers, being able to end the polarian war almost on their own. He also saw that the worlds of the spiral were constantly fighting, and this was mainly due to diversity and different cultures. He looks at the clockworks and saw perfection. complete uniformity, and although the goons were not as advanced as Kane, the species would be able to evolve. Although they possessed "emotions" they did not cloud their judgement (i.e.: Rooke being upset about Deacon's downfall, but ignored the PC in mooshu to continue business). He decided that the clockworks were the future, all the good traits the species of the spiral had, with all the negatives corrected. He wanted to reform the spiral, in a way he saw as perfection. He first saw several roadblocks in his plan, such as the past civilizations may influence the future clockwork community. So he decided to destroy all other traces of spiral culture, with the prime example being the drill crusher in Granchia. He also saw one major issue. with the different climates and terrains of the worlds of the spiral, the clockwork communities may reform several cultures that may induce war. He had to mike THE SPIRAL ITSELF uniformed. He heard of the legend of El Dorado, and believed it's power could do what he wished. He had to keep relations with the other worlds of the spiral, as to not stall troops from their search for the map pieces. otherwise, progress would stall if something were to happen like the war with Marlebone. He also had to handle those who could not be reasoned with, such as the pirates. All this work would soon become too much, so he had to create others like himself so they could handle problems with like a being, and not a machine, and thus, the elites were born. I will continue with my theory about the events from the game's being onward.

F.R. Holystone
lv 65

Was being curious today and wanted to ask some questions.

1. Will we ever see the brass monkey again? I'm sure he will pop up in some random dungeon.

2.Will we ever get a back story on Louis le Bisque. He is a great companion and I want to learn more about him.

3.If we ever got to fight Kane could you guess how hard the fight would be?

4. Do you think Doctor Noh would be a good Main quest companion? Why or Why not?

5. I know this is kind of a random question but how come Deacon does not drop any special gear like the rest of the armada?

6. Will we ever fight one of our class trainers for like a test?

Trimond297 on Oct 24, 2013 wrote:

I think Grace Conrad in Celestia and Gracie Conrad from Marleybone are similarly named and similar looking, but are actually very different people, as I've somewhat figured it out when I saw Grace in W101 and Gracie in P101. It led me to this possibility centering around the Conrad kin. They both originate from Marleybone, but their goals are way different. Gracie Conrad is an Engineer, and Grace Conrad, she's one of the many members of the Spiral Geographic Society. Plus, they have different voices that completely tells them apart. I knew that she couldn't be in two places at once, because that would be just plain ridiculous. While they share a similar last name, I think they're either relatives like siblings or much like distant family kin. The Spiral sure brings out many mysteries, especially those among many families, doesn't it? Hope that clears up the confusion that's been brought up for a while.

Interesting theory but Blind Mew already told us that he wrote her as the same person. Keep thinking though, nice idea.

Chrissy Th'Blesser on Oct 27, 2013 wrote:

Interesting theory but Blind Mew already told us that he wrote her as the same person. Keep thinking though, nice idea.

Theory or otherwise, I'm not the only one who can tell who is who apart. Who knows? They may be sisters or distant cousins. Just saying.

Sky Sailor on Oct 28, 2013 wrote:

Is Phule's "good" side influencing his "bad" side? Or do different clockworks have different personalities? When we met Phule in Valencia, he said "Surrender the piece of the map you have, and I will let you live." While when we met Deacon, he ensured that our death would be "swift and painless," instead of giving us a chance to live (besides beating him).

Also, how did Wyatt Chirp of the Mag. 7 die? My guess is that Wild Bill Peacock might've done it by mistake, because the real person, Wild Bill Hickok (who I'm guessing he's based off of) killed the sheriff in town by mistake.

Blind Mew, If you haven't written the next promotion for the Magnificent 6, that would be an excellent place to reveal the mystery of Wyatt Chirp's death. We know that (at least) Buffalo Bill and Duck Holiday blame Duck Holiday for Wyatt's death. Somehow I suspect that English Bill is also involved. If so, Darkmoor is the most obvious place to reveal the answer.

Blaze Carter on Oct 29, 2013 wrote:

I really liked the promotion of Ratbeard to rat admiral, how did you guys come up the idea to use the story of A Christmas Carol, Its amazing!

and the voice of Mr. Barks, in the trade legation, mooshu, is that the same voice as Avery?

Blaze

Excellent questions, you reminded me to ask one of my own. I've got a million questions it seems, but my short memory doesn't really allow me to repeat them, so I'll just do this one.

Is the voice of Hawkules the same as Captain Boochbeard?