Greetings!
This be Sid Tackem writin' to ye. I guess the effects of the Muertos Moon haven't completely worn off yet because I actually be startin' to miss havin' ye loud pirates standin' around and chattin' me ears off. Ol' Port Royal isn't the same without ye all, I can't wait to see ye again in Beta!
As ye may already know, to access semi-open Beta, ye need to get yerself a PlayTime slot or a Key. Now, get this -- Pirates Forums will soon be hostin' a series of contests that will award winners with gold, a Beta Key, or the implementation of their ideas into the game! All contests will be testin' yer creativity, so ye better get those rusty wheels in yer head spinnin'!
The winners of the contests will be chosen by moderators -- there will also be one contest in which winners will be chosen randomly! Check in on Pirates Forums frequently if yer interested in catchin' one of these contests.
Good luck mates, make me proud!