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Master Gracey
04-09-2003, 11:04 PM
Well, the POTC website is finally up and running, and all my suspicions have been confirmed. It's most definitely Sea Dogs 2 with a different title. EVERYTHING in the screenshots is identical to SD2. While I'm upset that we won't be getting two great pirate games this year, I'm glad to know that Bethesda and Disney are making an already incredible game even better before it's released. :D

http://pirates.bethsoft.com


Incidentally, the picture of the skeleton steering the ship is the official movie poster, which I have awaiting framing. :D

japes1
04-09-2003, 11:43 PM
Wow this game looks impressive and I really like the shimmer on that water.

Cryogenic Pyro
04-09-2003, 11:43 PM
DISNEY!?!? KILL ME PLZ. But on the other hand, big improvement on visuals from Morrowind. Congrats to them. I hope they make Morrowind 2, and if they do make it, they make it awesome like that.

I'd like to buy this game, but I'm not a big fan of pirates :).

MerimacHamwich
04-09-2003, 11:58 PM
Bethesda developed Morrowind for suture generation consoles. So apparently it is going to take advantage of the seriously amazing technology coming out in the next months. I think they are going to include a complete overhaul of the graphics engine or something in the third expansion, or second. maybe the new technology will just make the game amazing. Who knows.

Anyhow, SD2... I mean, POTC looks great.

y2kash_14
04-10-2003, 08:06 PM
Originally posted by Cryogenic Pyro
DISNEY!?!? KILL ME PLZ. But on the other hand, big improvement on visuals from Morrowind. Congrats to them. I hope they make Morrowind 2, and if they do make it, they make it awesome like that.

I'd like to buy this game, but I'm not a big fan of pirates :). it'll most likely be Elder Scrolls 4, not Morrowind 2

Cryogenic Pyro
04-10-2003, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by y2kash_14
it'll most likely be Elder Scrolls 4, not Morrowind 2
Yea... Or that. Anyways, same thing... right? Not right, but who cares? I'll walk away now :). *walks away*

EHWfedPres
04-10-2003, 08:40 PM
I wanted this game before they changed the name and got Disney involved...and you cant make your own characters, so I really dont care for this title anymore...i'll buy it when it goes down to about 10 bucks.

Variation-XBA
04-10-2003, 09:17 PM
Site dont work for me :(

MerimacHamwich
04-10-2003, 09:25 PM
Originally posted by EHWfedPres
I wanted this game before they changed the name and got Disney involved...and you cant make your own characters, so I really dont care for this title anymore...i'll buy it when it goes down to about 10 bucks.
What are you talking about. In Sea Dogs II you weren't able to create your own character. I thought they changed it for POTC so that you could.

Knight
04-10-2003, 09:30 PM
Will a MAN-O-WAR (SHIP-OF-THE-LINE) be playabe in POTC?

JayMan36
04-14-2003, 09:43 AM
Cool Looking game, cool site



http://www.atarihq.com/tsr/nes/simpsons-b.jpg

Shadow20002
04-14-2003, 09:59 AM
Hey, looking great !! :rolleyes:
Keep my eyes on it now.

LongBow
04-14-2003, 02:22 PM
Im not really that impressed with it.. But Id like to try it out since you all seem pumped for it.

Whats with the Simpsons pics Jayman..

EHWfedPres
04-14-2003, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by MerimacHamwich

What are you talking about. In Sea Dogs II you weren't able to create your own character. I thought they changed it for POTC so that you could.


thats not what i heard...

Master Gracey
04-14-2003, 06:22 PM
Originally posted by EHWfedPres
thats not what i heard...

It's absolutely true. In SD2, you were only going to get to choose between two premade characters: one a man, the other a woman. It's rumored that they're changing that for POTC to make it more like a Morrowind character selection. It might happen or it might not happen... we'll just have to wait and see as more info gets released. :D

EHWfedPres
04-14-2003, 07:16 PM
Originally posted by Master Gracey


It's absolutely true. In SD2, you were only going to get to choose between two premade characters: one a man, the other a woman. It's rumored that they're changing that for POTC to make it more like a Morrowind character selection. It might happen or it might not happen... we'll just have to wait and see as more info gets released. :D

I sure hope its true. I just cant get interested in many games if I cant play with someone i made myself.

Master Gracey
04-14-2003, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by EHWfedPres
I sure hope its true. I just cant get interested in many games if I cant play with someone i made myself.

Amen to that!! I wish more game studios would get into the habit of realizing that people with imaginations like to have choice. How can a game truly be an RPG if you don't get to step into whatever shoes you want to step into? Tailor-made shoes just aren't cut for the genre.

MixMasta
04-14-2003, 08:19 PM
i went to eb yesterday and they said June 18th! i cant wait!!

EHWfedPres
04-15-2003, 10:35 AM
Originally posted by Master Gracey


Amen to that!! I wish more game studios would get into the habit of realizing that people with imaginations like to have choice. How can a game truly be an RPG if you don't get to step into whatever shoes you want to step into? Tailor-made shoes just aren't cut for the genre.

I agree. If I cant make my own character and do what I want in an rpg game...then that is not an rpg, its an action/adventure game.

TheJackal
04-15-2003, 11:58 PM
How much say will Disney have on this game? And what the hell are they doing involved with this project? Will it get cute and kids- aproved because of Disney?!

jids_44875
06-03-2003, 02:58 AM
Originally posted by TheJackal
How much say will Disney have on this game? And what the hell are they doing involved with this project? Will it get cute and kids- aproved because of Disney?!
#1 None,#2 Money #3 Nope.There I answered your questions:)...

Now Click Below...
http://www.xboxaddict.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=438970#post438970

SlightlySycho
06-03-2003, 09:42 PM
[i]From The Game Overview:
You will be able to customize your captain, crew, skills, and attributes to their individual liking.Since they separate customizing skills/attributes from customizing your captain, I'd say it's a good bet that you will be able to design your main character as you want to. The alternative, of course, would be that they mean you can customize your clothes and equipment.

Does anybody know this game's coming out, by the way? Summer, Fall? Three weeks after the Earth plunges into the sun?

MerimacHamwich
06-03-2003, 11:59 PM
The movie is coming out on June 9th, I'd say it comes out two weeks later at most.

I can't wait for this game!
:D

Arrix
06-04-2003, 12:07 AM
Originally posted by MerimacHamwich
The movie is coming out on June 9th, I'd say it comes out two weeks later at most.

I can't wait for this game!
:D

Merimac sorry but the movie comes out July 9th.

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hp&cf=prev&id=1808405416

jids_44875
06-08-2003, 02:17 AM
Originally posted by SlightlySycho


Does anybody know when this game's coming out, by the way? Summer, Fall? Three weeks after the Earth plunges into the sun?

Only nine more days tell POTC comes out on Xbox:cheers:

EBgames = Ships on 06/17/2003 (http://ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/product.asp?pf%5Fid=229041)

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New Preview:Pirates of the Caribbean

The deep, open-ended RPG flavor Bethesda has become famous for is now setting sail for a place far from the land of Morrowind. "Inspired" by the upcoming movie, Pirates of the Caribbean is shaping up to be one of, if not the best title in the slim pirate genre. Thanks to the depth that has become a trademark of Bethesda’s games, this’ll probably be as close as you get to living the life of a swashbuckler.

Those afraid Pirates of the Caribbean will fall into that sad "game based on a movie" category can rest at ease. It’s been in the works for quite some time. You may actually recognize it by the game’s old name, Sea Dogs. The game’s ties to the upcoming movie seem loose at best, which is a good thing. We were told that the game has its own underlying storyline that players may pursue at their leisure, much like Morrowind. Outside of the main story, you can follow the course of life you deem fit. This may involve a peaceful merchant profession, or the complete opposite, a bloodthirsty marauding pirate. The choice is up to you.

After spending some time with Pirates of the Caribbean at Bethesda’s booth I’m excited to say the least. The game breaks up into two major parts, time you’re in the ship and time you spend on land. When sailing, you view your boat from a bird’s eye view, surveying the surrounding ocean and nearby islands. The setting is large and spread out to make you feel like you really are setting sail for some serious journeys. Several scenarios are open to you while you are sailing. You will come across other vessels such as merchant ships or even other pirates. Of course your relations with the countries present in the Caribbean will affect how ships react to you. Pirates on the other hand will always pursue you no matter what. If you come into conflict with another ship, and believe me you will, you’re thrust into a battle scene where you and your enemy go at it.

The graphics during these conflicts are truly amazing and capture the dramatic feel of two ships locked in combat. You’ll maintain full control of your ship’s steering and sails as well as your cannons as you maneuver around your opponent and try to blow him out of the water. Turning your enemy’s ship into driftwood isn’t the only option you have. If you like you can attempt to board his ship and take it through hand-to-hand combat. Upon boarding the action switches to the default third person view used when you’re on land and the sword fighting ensues. If you prove victorious you can then loot the ship or even take it as your own. One other scenario worth noting is the inclusion of weather systems you must contend with when at sea. If you’re unlucky enough to run into a storm on the map you’re taken to that same battle scenario mentioned before, but this time you are fighting massive waves and destructive winds. Interestingly, the object is to survive by guiding your ship out of the storm. Once again the visual displays, especially the water effects, are truly amazing.

The other aspect of the game encompasses your inland excursions. There are numerous towns to explore along with several tropical locales where eager players can sniff out adventure. As usual, combat is simple yet effective. Not only do players get to test their swordsmanship, but their skill with a pistol as well. Of course there are plenty of sabers and guns out there for you to hunt down and inflict upon the poor swab dumb enough to cross you.

Depth is definitely the word of the day for Pirates of the Caribbean. A robust economy allows players to pursue a rewarding career as a merchant, or even a smuggler. Ships don’t sail themselves so you’ll need to seek out sailors to man your vessel and also watch your back during combat. You can even delegate the ships you take control of to your most trusted men so that they may spread your influence abroad. It’s quite possible to have your own small fleet. You’ll command many ships during your tenure and equipping them is your responsibility. This may seem a bit intimidating, shopping for cannons, sails, rigging, and the like, but the developers have struck a good balance between the danger of tedious busy work and the more practical aspects of pirate life that end up being pretty entertaining.

Under the surface of Pirates is a strong statistics system. Naturally you have the stats determining your combat ability and other things like your equipments’ attributes, but Bethesda and Akella have taken it a step further. Your character also has stats based on his charisma and his leadership, things every self respecting pirate captain needs. These stats figure into several aspects of the game. For instance take ship combat into consideration. The orders you relay (such as firing on ships or raising the sails) to your crew take a certain amount of time before they are followed. This delay depends on the sailors’ view of you as their captain. A captain with high marks in leadership will have his orders carried out immediately.

Pirates of the Caribbean is expected to release sometime this June so you shouldn’t have to wait much longer to get your hands on it. Games based on the pirate way of life are few and far between and the amount of quality titles in that group is quite slim. Judging from the build at E3, Pirates of the Caribbean is going to define the pirating experience and provide a rewarding role-playing experience.


FROM,
Todd Allen (06/05/2003)

http://www.gamesfirst.com/previews/todd/pirates_caribbean.htm

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