Q&A
[p][h2]Ahoy, sea dogs!
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It's been a week since the Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates announcement – and we're here to answer your questions! This post compiles answers to the most frequently asked ones.
And of course, don't forget to add the game to your Steam wishlist! It's the best way to support the team and not miss the release.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Did BlackMark Studio abandon their project and is releasing a new game instead of patch 2.0?[/h3][p]No, Age of Pirates is being developed by ReCon Team. BlackMark Studio only acts as the publisher, provides technical support for the engine, and continues working on their own game as before.
[/p][h3]Is ReCon Team qualified enough?[/h3][p]This is the most talented team in the modding community. The speed at which they completed the engine transition, made translations, and passed Valve's build verification shows they're ready to one day grow into a full-fledged studio. As publisher and franchise owner, I have complete confidence in them. – Joruba
[/p][h3]Now that you have a publisher, do you still have creative freedom?[/h3][p]There's a minimal list of necessary things we must implement legally in Age of Pirates. These primarily relate to controls, tutorials, and QoL features. Otherwise, BlackMark Studio stated at the contract signing stage that they don't intend to interfere with our vision for the project.
[/p][h3]What's the price?[/h3][p]Still being discussed. There will be a discount for Caribbean Legend owners.
[/p][h3]So what's the difference between Caribbean Legend and Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates?[/h3][p]First, the name. Second, if CL has a 30/70 freeplay-to-story ratio favoring the story, we have the opposite. If you love sandboxes, want a female protagonist, and are interested in letters of marque and colony conquest, then Age of Pirates is definitely for you.
[/p][h3]How does Age of Pirates differ from CoAS and global mods?[/h3][p]Besides porting technologies and some useful features from Caribbean Legend, AoP will include fresh updates from ReCon Team such as: [/p]
[/p][h3]Will there be high-resolution texture improvements?[/h3][p]If we manage it, by release; if not, after. The ReCon Team wants to take an alternative approach to texture improvements, preserving the original's visual identity while enhancing visual quality. [/p][p][/p][h3]Is the interface shown in the trailer final?[/h3][p]No. The interface will continue to be refined.[/p][h3]
Will there be updated ships, characters, and locations from CL?[/h3][p]Some locations – yes. Characters and ships – no. The AoP ship roster differs in balance, composition, and number of ships. We don't want jarring inconsistencies in visual design. I'll repeat: our goal is to preserve the game's unified style and not turn it into a hodgepodge.
[/p][h3]I love Captain Blood and his storyline, but I want to see it developed further![/h3][p]The ReCon Team, consisting of longtime series fans, wants this very much too. This will be one of our priority goals after the game's release.[/p][h3]
Why did you choose the name Age of Pirates?[/h3][p]A: Most of our quests revolve around famous pirates such as: Peter Blood, Henry Morgan, Edward Low, Bartholomew Roberts, John Morris, Mansfield, Roche Braziliano, and Bartolomeo el Portugues. If that's not the Age of Pirates, what is?[/p][p][/p][h3]Will other characters have storylines?[/h3][p]No. Only Peter Blood's storyline will be available at release.[/p][h3]
Will there be new quests?[/h3][p]Yes, a short time after release.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will other female characters from the series be adapted to the new controls?[/h3][p]At release – only Danielle Greene. Beyond that – anything is possible.
[/p][h3]Will there be a remaster of the first Sea Dogs?[/h3][p]No, but there will be a pleasant surprise for fans of that game in Age of Pirates.[/p][p]
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Didn't find your question? Leave it in the comments!
ːjollyrː
[/h2]
It's been a week since the Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates announcement – and we're here to answer your questions! This post compiles answers to the most frequently asked ones.
And of course, don't forget to add the game to your Steam wishlist! It's the best way to support the team and not miss the release.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Did BlackMark Studio abandon their project and is releasing a new game instead of patch 2.0?[/h3][p]No, Age of Pirates is being developed by ReCon Team. BlackMark Studio only acts as the publisher, provides technical support for the engine, and continues working on their own game as before.
[/p][h3]Is ReCon Team qualified enough?[/h3][p]This is the most talented team in the modding community. The speed at which they completed the engine transition, made translations, and passed Valve's build verification shows they're ready to one day grow into a full-fledged studio. As publisher and franchise owner, I have complete confidence in them. – Joruba
[/p][h3]Now that you have a publisher, do you still have creative freedom?[/h3][p]There's a minimal list of necessary things we must implement legally in Age of Pirates. These primarily relate to controls, tutorials, and QoL features. Otherwise, BlackMark Studio stated at the contract signing stage that they don't intend to interfere with our vision for the project.
[/p][h3]What's the price?[/h3][p]Still being discussed. There will be a discount for Caribbean Legend owners.
[/p][h3]So what's the difference between Caribbean Legend and Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates?[/h3][p]First, the name. Second, if CL has a 30/70 freeplay-to-story ratio favoring the story, we have the opposite. If you love sandboxes, want a female protagonist, and are interested in letters of marque and colony conquest, then Age of Pirates is definitely for you.
[/p][h3]How does Age of Pirates differ from CoAS and global mods?[/h3][p]Besides porting technologies and some useful features from Caribbean Legend, AoP will include fresh updates from ReCon Team such as: [/p]
- [p]improvements and reworks of original quests;[/p]
- [p]enhanced RPG elements;[/p]
- [p]a female protagonist;[/p]
- [p]restoration of cut content;[/p]
- [p]new gameplay mechanics and QoL features;[/p]
- [p]new locations and characters;[/p]
- [p]improved graphics;[/p]
- [p]localization into numerous languages.
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[/p][h3]Will there be high-resolution texture improvements?[/h3][p]If we manage it, by release; if not, after. The ReCon Team wants to take an alternative approach to texture improvements, preserving the original's visual identity while enhancing visual quality. [/p][p][/p][h3]Is the interface shown in the trailer final?[/h3][p]No. The interface will continue to be refined.[/p][h3]
Will there be updated ships, characters, and locations from CL?[/h3][p]Some locations – yes. Characters and ships – no. The AoP ship roster differs in balance, composition, and number of ships. We don't want jarring inconsistencies in visual design. I'll repeat: our goal is to preserve the game's unified style and not turn it into a hodgepodge.
[/p][h3]I love Captain Blood and his storyline, but I want to see it developed further![/h3][p]The ReCon Team, consisting of longtime series fans, wants this very much too. This will be one of our priority goals after the game's release.[/p][h3]
Why did you choose the name Age of Pirates?[/h3][p]A: Most of our quests revolve around famous pirates such as: Peter Blood, Henry Morgan, Edward Low, Bartholomew Roberts, John Morris, Mansfield, Roche Braziliano, and Bartolomeo el Portugues. If that's not the Age of Pirates, what is?[/p][p][/p][h3]Will other characters have storylines?[/h3][p]No. Only Peter Blood's storyline will be available at release.[/p][h3]
Will there be new quests?[/h3][p]Yes, a short time after release.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will other female characters from the series be adapted to the new controls?[/h3][p]At release – only Danielle Greene. Beyond that – anything is possible.
[/p][h3]Will there be a remaster of the first Sea Dogs?[/h3][p]No, but there will be a pleasant surprise for fans of that game in Age of Pirates.[/p][p]
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Didn't find your question? Leave it in the comments!
ːjollyrː