Hey, everyone.
Tomorrow is a big day. Not only is it the 10th anniversary of Pirates Online, but it’s also the launch of Hollowed Woods, our first ever original content expansion. As we sit on the precipice of this momentous occasion, we thought we’d take this time to reflect on how far we’ve come.
Over the past two years, we’ve had the honor and privilege of bringing back Pirates Online. When we all heard the news of POTCO’s closure in August of 2013, none of us could’ve ever thought we would be here today, remaking and maintaining the game for you all, and we are forever grateful to be.
But these past few years have been more than about the game. We have grown together. We’ve shared in each other’s success and failures. We’ve celebrated each other’s joys, and comforted one another in times of sadness. We’ve become more than just “The Crew”. We are a family. And we are forever indebted to this community for bringing us together. Without this game, without its committed fanbase, none of us would have found each other. In fact, many of us have met up personally in real life -- which was such an amazing experience!
We like to think that “The Crew” is the best of Pirates Online condensed into a small nugget. When you take away looting, the fancy ships, and the quests, you’re left with the community. And it is our hope that every member of this community is able to find their own Pirates Online family. So find a guild, find a crew, or just a small group of friends. Because when we are together, that is Pirates Online.
That is the reason the game resonates so much with all of us. It is, was, and always will be the community that shapes the game. And we will be here every step of the way to guide it.
We will be honest, it’s not always smooth sailing and sunny skies. Members of our crew have been personally attacked, threatened, and harassed. Nevertheless, we are still here, because we believe in this community and what it can be. The good outweighs the bad. We see it every day. There are so many of you in this community who are kind, considerate, and supportive. Whether you send us tiny supportive messages on the forums or lead by example in-game, you have been noticed. And to each and every one of you, we say thank you. You keep us going.
So here’s to us all, the community. From our pirate family to yours, happy tenth anniversary!
The Crew @ The Legend of Pirates Online