So, that last thread, fun though it was, got a teensy bit long. As a general note, busyness may give me less time to post in the near term, but I'll see what I can do - as always, your patience is very appreciated.

Okay, so let's start his baby up by answering the questions that closed out the last thread:

@CanaanBC
1. my sister wants to know will there be an Amelia Earheart type NPC or companion?
That's a fine idea - there's actually an NPC who I'm currently chewing on who'll recur in several quests, with you following clues to piece together her former travels. Putting a deliberate Amelia Earhart spine on her might work pretty well.

2. is there a "good" psycho character going to be introduced like Deadpool?
Deadpool's a little extreme, but I think some of the companions do certainly have a mouth on them (I'm looking at you, Monkey King). Having someone in the group who's full out crazy is something I'd rather shy away from - I'll leave the madness to Phule.

3. Is El Toro supposed to be a bull-themed Batman?
No, he's a bull-themed Zorro. O course, the argument could be made that Zorro and Batman both embody the same heroic archetype. If we ever do Batman, trust me, there will be little doubt.

4. Will you ever add anymore fights where we have to kill just one person because there are only extremely few in Aquila and Marleybone where they are not defeat all enemies?
Yes, we will keep fights with victory conditions. Having fewer is not something we planned, it just seemed to work out that way.

5. Can we please say poodle in text chat I can sometimes not remember Ambassador Downley's name and I keep trying to type that MooShu poodle?
Hmmmmm.... That's a request for One-Eyed Jack i think.

6. will we get a button that will automatically take us to El Dorado?
Doubtful - even after you finish the place, I'd like it to take a little legwork to get there.

7. Will we get more Aquilan companions e.g. an Eagle like Ulysses or an Ophidian warrior and archer?
That's a safe bet - there are lots of characters left over, and the opportunity to give them out is something we're holding up our sleeve.

8. Can we pay the orphans in Marleybone? They are sooooooo cute and they are poor I wanna take them on my crew with a salary.
Wow! I don't think we'd ever feel comfortable making combat animations for them. Now, having them as housing fixtures might be pretty cool...

9. Is it ok to make pirate101 videos on Youtube I am buying a bandicam soon and me and my bro wanna make pvp videos?
That's another one for One-Eyed Jack. There are lots of videos out there, but I'm honestly unsure if they had to go through some kind of permission process of not. Make sure you check with him.

10.Is Meowiarty supposed to be like a gentleman criminal like Dr. Hannibal Lector?
We definitely wrote him with a bit of that vibe - he's based on Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' greatest nemesis. Again, I think Lector and Moriarty share some traits, but they share a villain archetype.

To be continued...

Blind Mew;
I absolutely love the new thread title. You gave me quite the giggle.
I am thrilled with your format. It was getting hard scrolling up and down to see just what it was you were answering. I know that this makes more work for you but it is totally appreciated. Nice touch Sir Mew.

@Trimond297

I noticed that while on The Passage's instance quest "The Twin Dilemma", there's no bit of Hawkules' dialogue about Scylla and Charybdis and how he plans to battle both of them at once after Gracie Conrad said "What is THAT?!" after getting close to Scylla. Could that missing dialogue bit be corrected, please?
If by missing dialogue you mean that there was dialogue that used to play there but doesn't any longer, I think you're mistaken. If you mean you'd like to see a new line there, I have to say I like it better as is - the Indiana Jones reference is the gag, and the bit is already near the limits of how much time we can chatter before you get in the thick of it.

Somehow, after dealing with the crooked Radicals many times in Marleybone, I've a conscious feeling that we haven't seen the last of them, as Bonnie Anne said there's a lot of Radicals in her family. She wasn't joking about that. Plenty of Radicals we did see in Book 13, and they were really tough to battle. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of them later on. If we return to Marleybone someday soon, I imagine the Radicals will be more than ready for our return trip to Marleybone, would we?
Maybe... I loved Bonnie Anne's promotion quest, and it wouldn't take much convincing to make me follow up on it.

That "Completely Barmy" preview picture I saw today in the recent newsletter, I'm sure the setting is in Skull Island, but that staircase, it's led me to question this matter, is it a renovated staircase to Skull Island Town or is it part of a new path to a new location in Skull Island? Could it be that part of the island itself is getting a new expansion in this? Who knows? It's, to quote, completely barmy! Can't wait to see what Book 15 has in store for us Pirates!
You will find out. I think it's pretty safe to say that Skull Island has definitely gotten some attention. I for one am pleased as punch, for reasons I must keep secret for a bit longer.

To be continued...

1. What is the basis of the Armada? I've heard about Armadas in history.
2. Did you meet Ryan the Relentless?
3. Your catchphrase: That would be telling. Am I right?
4. Fact about yourself?
5. Why does Avery give us a raft for our first ship? As you put it, that death trap with the planks that groan like a sick yak.

Dear Blind Mew --

First, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer our questions and tease us mischievously (I do love being teased this way)! I know everyone appreciates all this extra work by you on our behalf.

And Jack, thank you for setting up an archive of Blind Mew's story threads (and I like the alliterative title of 'Blind Mew's Musings' too!)

I have one small question which is probably completely insignificant, but presents just a bit of a puzzle. In Mooshu, when we first go to Raven Island, Bonnie Anne muses that the place seems familiar to her. But this faint tang of recognition is not brought up again in Mooshu (or else I missed it somehow). Is this something in Bonnie Anne's backstory that will come up again in the future? Or just a note of mystery in a mysterious place (Raven Island being the home of a witch and all)?

Thank you!

1. how old is our pirates i'd like to think they were sixteen I mean they are driving.

2. where does ensign Emmett come from he's like my cutest and strongest companions he sound like he was in
marelybone but i haven't seen otters there.

3. how did jack russel escape the ship wreck or is everyone alive but in a dungeon like it said in the beginning?

4. how did you get the idea for all the questions.
5. Seeing as you only hear your mother speak is it possible boochbeard is your father?

6. are there plans to add like pet eggs in the future because waiting for eggs to hatch is the bane of my wizard existence.

7. we see aliens in puppet shows (i find it funny) will we ever see a space themed world?

8. does everyone get rooster cogburn because you said there was possibly a plan to give him a quest promotion and would everyone get to experience it?

9. so there are the foxes of Albion but are there like other foxes in the spiral like arctic foxes?

10. will jack ever loose his mask did he get like a scare where it is?

11. who will fight Kane with us? will egg shen go like "captain this is personal" and auto join the battle?

Thats all i got if you answer them thanks!

hey blind mew last time i checked the next skyways name wold start with c, if this is still true, could you give us pirates a treat and tell us the first letter to the next world we will be in, and if im wrong with the skyway thing will you tell me the first letter of the skyway if you regect the world letter o ps you connot leave polaris out weve freed there former emporore, and when the war in monkista ends what will happen to him!

1.top 5 movies and why
2.have you ever considered the orphans in marleybone to become pets like the crawlies and coral widows?
3.best possible scenarios you would write in p101 and one's you hope you never have to write.

No real questions for you today, I just wanted to compliment you on the title of this new thread. Hilarious

@Scarlet Freeman (continued)

4. When developing a character, is it easy for you and the writing team to figure out what little habits and behaviors they have? Whenever I create my own characters, it's difficult to nail down exactly what I'd like them to be and when I do figure it out, it's hard to bring out these characteristics in writing. Is it the same for you people at Kingsisle?
I find that it's always best to start with the bare minimum, and let the details arise organically - Bonnie Anne, for instance, pretty much started as "Scottish, optimistic, and observant" - all the stuff about Guy and her background, or her intense dislike of Ratbeard, all that arose later. Sometimes it's rough to get past that first sketch, and there have been a few who we've had to hammer out more deliberately then go back and revise their previous stuff to fit.

@Captain Kingsley

1. How did Wyatt Chirp really die? Unless I missed something, it's really not that well explained. I would really like to hear the facts and another Magnificent Seven promotion might be just the thing to put in those details. Maybe a good old fashion revenge or justice story like Ratbeard's second promotion.
No, we didn't explain it that much, and I'm really not inclined to. It's not a critical element, so I don't see what we'd gain for spelling it out. To give a recent example, learning Boba Fett's origins really did nothing for me, and diminished the character as far as I'm concerned. We may tough on it more, and a Mag7 promotion would be an ideal time to do that, but even then I'm not sure we'll do more than talk around it obliquely.

2. In Marco Pollo and his crews picture in El Dorado, if there all in the picture, who took the picture?
Good question! I have an answer, but it's not ready for prime time yet.

3. Do you think it might be possible to get the brass monkey as companion one day. Maybe make him like Fin or Gornado, needing to defeat him several times and buy him in the crown shop.
I think that's a fine idea - but i must say that we're not finished with him yet. Once we are, this is exactly the kind of thing I'd like to set up for him.

4. In Marco Pollo's letter to Merle Ambrous, Pollo says that he and his crew were nearly killed in El Dorado. If this is the case, why would Catbeard or Argos want to go back. Why don't they just tell us whats really there and run off. Is it because there memories foggy, they're lacking funds or just believe it is the only to stop the Armada.
There's a reason they haven't told you much about El Dorado (beyond the fact that I want to keep it a surprise) - I'm hoping to shine a light on that soon. As for why they'd go back, the Armada explanation is the best one - Kane must be stopped. Whatever he might want there, you have to deny it to the enemy.

Sorry forgot to add if we could have like characters roaming around actual houses for gold.that would be nice and can we have more options for house like companions and sorry for more but could there be below decks like a captains cabin and tavern like thing. Thanks :)