Blixet on Jul 15, 2015 wrote:

For anyone who has not yet seen it, check out the Producer's Letter! It's a little ... different ... but hey, that's not necessarily bad. we'll just have to see what the future holds. Anyway, on to the discussion of the letter's content!

First and foremost: Ranked PvP, FFA PvP, and the first ever Naval Gauntlet! I won't deny, I am super excited about all this stuff. I'm no hardcore PvPer, but I'm somewhat capable. I'm actually probably more potent nautically, so I can't wait to see what's up with this new gauntlet. Additionally, I'm going to be attempting to organize a regular Pluton-Farming group to get as many of us as possible ready for the gauntlet.

Now for the Kill-joy...

Falmea has confirmed that there will be no story update this summer... and indeed, quite expressly, that there will be no story update in the foreseeable future. Not gonna lie, that isn't entirely unexpected, but no less of a disappointment. I'm also not sure I entirely understand what the deal is with the whole 'MMO-Live' thing.

In Summary, we got a huge PvP update, a nautical gauntlet, and a very very rare reference from a KI staff member to the story. While many of us, perhaps accurately, have referred to this as 'fluff', it is at least a recognition of the game's status. What are your thoughts? Are you hyped to get out there and go toe to toe with your fellow pirates? are you ready to take to the skies and go cannon to cannon with pirates that are not your fellow pirates? Or are you ready and waiting for that new story to take place, when it does finally come?

I'm NOT 'Hyped', I'm hurt!!!!!!!
That being said, KI is a savvy enough company that wouldn't spend time and resources to just bring us side content, that's not where the 'bread and butter' of an MMO comes from. It comes from players who want a fun game with a good quest line. If the story has been delayed, there must be a good reason.

Blixet on Jul 15, 2015 wrote:

For anyone who has not yet seen it, check out the Producer's Letter! It's a little ... different ... but hey, that's not necessarily bad. we'll just have to see what the future holds. Anyway, on to the discussion of the letter's content!

First and foremost: Ranked PvP, FFA PvP, and the first ever Naval Gauntlet! I won't deny, I am super excited about all this stuff. I'm no hardcore PvPer, but I'm somewhat capable. I'm actually probably more potent nautically, so I can't wait to see what's up with this new gauntlet. Additionally, I'm going to be attempting to organize a regular Pluton-Farming group to get as many of us as possible ready for the gauntlet.

Now for the Kill-joy...

Falmea has confirmed that there will be no story update this summer... and indeed, quite expressly, that there will be no story update in the foreseeable future. Not gonna lie, that isn't entirely unexpected, but no less of a disappointment. I'm also not sure I entirely understand what the deal is with the whole 'MMO-Live' thing.

In Summary, we got a huge PvP update, a nautical gauntlet, and a very very rare reference from a KI staff member to the story. While many of us, perhaps accurately, have referred to this as 'fluff', it is at least a recognition of the game's status. What are your thoughts? Are you hyped to get out there and go toe to toe with your fellow pirates? are you ready to take to the skies and go cannon to cannon with pirates that are not your fellow pirates? Or are you ready and waiting for that new story to take place, when it does finally come?

I'm thinking I'll check out when my subscriptions end and possibly drop 'em at that point. I can shift to being a crowns player for a while, until the next storyline update comes out. No sense frittering away money on a game that isn't updating in a way I can appreciate, and once I've paid for a section, it's mine. If they ever get back to doing the actual story, I'll resubscribe then.

Heck, I'd have been happy if they'd just lifted the level cap a couple of levels, so I could finish what there is of this game with all my pirates and not lose the XP.

Well, I was pretty sure when I heard the rumors of ranked pvp coming to P101, that there would not be a continuation of the story. It just wouldn't make sense to release both at the same time. Having said that, I am super excited for ranked pvp and I'm sure the other features of the update will be great too. I never have problems finding things to do in the game even with 5 max levels. Lets see...I have lots of pvp practice to do lol. There is still some gear out there I need to farm for and all my pirates have several pages of companions to max...except for my overachieving Swashbuckler who has 4 pages of max companions lol. I foresee many Smuggler's Arena runs in my near future because I'm sure that the Black Market expansion will include plenty of cool stuff and I want to hit the ground running on that one. Another thing I really enjoy doing is helping other people with quests and I know many other pirates that do also. If you haven't done so already, I would recommend starting a new class. If you maxed a melee unit, try a ranged unit next. It's a whole new ball game when you switch classes and I found it to be loads of fun. It also helps you in pvp if you have an intimate knowledge of all the classes and there's no better way to get to know a class than by playing it. Anyway, thanks KI for what I'm sure will be a fantastic update. Fair sailing, friends.

I think I'll just unsubscribe now because, well, if there isn't any type of story update by the end of the year, I might as well find a new game, because this is ridiculous. Its been more than 2 years! It seems as though KI has time to work on Wizard, but not Pirate. As I recall KI has 50 million players, well I'm guessing you could use the money you get from 50 million people, to at least benefit them to where they will be satisfied with the game itself. I am sorry if I sound rude, I am just preaching the truth. I'm genuinely worried that Pirate will just absolutely fall because of lack of story and game play. Throwing a little update here and there, will not fix everyone's perspective on the matter, just nail the update, and you are done. Thank you.

Catherine Reade- Lvl 65

Thus update will bring some features that many people have been asking for. But it is not what the game needs. MMOs live or die based on their content. If there isn't enough content then there is no reason to play. Ranked PvP is not content. It is a side diversion that people will do while waiting for more content. And if the possibility of more story content is unknown even to the developers, what is the point of doing these diversions. What is the point of playing and paying for the game at all?

If the devs don't get story content out soon, they will lose even more loyal fans. This game is great and I want to play it, but the money-hungry attitude (see all the new mounts and pets in the crown shop) will kill the game.

I am a PvE player at the moment (trying to get all of my characters to max, 3 more characters to go ) however, I plan on getting into Ranked PvP when it releases. I'm a huge fan of PvP. One of my favorite games besides Pirate is a MOBA and I play it alot, so don't think I'm a stranger to a competitive environment.

From a PvE standpoint, I am sad that Book 15 isn't coming out. I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. The Pirate101 main storyline is my favorite storyline that I have ever played through. It's simple to understand, but there is depth to it. It's creative and really fun to play through. So naturally I'm depressed that it is not coming this summer. Despite all that, this is the best possible update that they could have implemented.

With a Ranked PvP system, there will be an increased number of long term subscriptions to the game. The PvP players will be the ones that play the most and spend the most real life money to, for example, buy crowns and try and get a bear in the Grizzly Beast Booster Pack. They are the player group that provides the most reliable and solid form of income for KI. That will be the base funding for ALL future updates. A story update would only bring in profit for a month or 2 before we finish it and beg for Book 16.

Let us look at the producers letter analytically. If you notice when the good professor starts to talk about the story update, it appears that something big has happened internally. In Blind Mew's Story board threads, he hints about Book 15 a lot and he even hinted at Book 18. In fact, Blind Mew said that he has a couple ideas floating around in his head about other Arcs past the El Dorado Arc, so it is obvious that there was a plan going forward. However, that plan seems to have gone array, so they needed a new one. Mrs. Falmea stated that the story is being looked at and I wholeheartedly agree that this new MMO team will make the story a grand one.

Overall, I'm excited and the story will come when it comes.

CaptainBlackWolfBo... on Jul 16, 2015 wrote:

What Falmea said about the story was pretty much the kill-joy of the update. It just saddens me to see how much work they put into Wizard101 and the silence they just give to us in Pirate101.

Although I am curious to see what new scrip stuff they have in store for us...... I hope they give us Companion-based weapons, like Louis' harpoon gun or maybe even Subodai's sword!

I hope they give us Companion-based weapons, like Louis' harpoon gun or maybe even Subodai's sword!

Why aim your expectations so low?