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Frigate:Rum Qty 426.Can't sell or transfer+Stuck in block

tufnut2

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Hi..I captured a Frigate..One of many in the past, but this time I could not reduce the Rum from over 400, by sale or transfer.
Also now and again I'me stuck in block, (sword arm wont work).. I have to exit the area real fast then disarm----arm, and go back into the fight.......
The frigate in question got sunk soon after....I can't say I was sorry to see it go!....Whoosh..Got run down by a M O W!!! Lost a couple of good Officers....
Another thing: soon after starting the game, (on PC), I captured a Frigate and a Corvette that could carry 32 inch Guns but have'nt seen one since.
Is this intentional programming, or is it a Bug???
Niether very drastic, but I would be very interested in the reason.
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The `stuck-in`-block thing I think results from both block and something else being assigned to mouse buttons.
Assign block to a key and you should be OK.

Dunno about the rum.

`Pirate-nation`'d ships can carry a caliber one heavier than normal.
 
<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/onya.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":onya" border="0" alt="onya.gif" /> Thanks for the reply Nathan.

I have the block control set on "Ctrl", at the moment....The frozen arm or action only occurs now and again..one precaution I have been taking is to
disarm after a single encounter, say in a dungeon or cave,then take sword- in- hand for the next.
Re; variations in Ships speed and gun sizes..That explains it..Thanks!
I have considered using a Zebeck BS, for a while,(fantastic turn and speed).
and quite well armed.
blasting small ships out of the water with a M O W. can be a bit boring.
I have just recentley noticed that using a smaller ship when on a " Pirate Hunting Mission can result in the subsequent commandeering of ship of around the same size...All makes the Game even more interesting!!
Please excuse me for asking at this point; but can Sid Meiers Pirates be installed on my "Windows XP or would I be better to load it into one of my "Windows 98SE", partitions?
How does the XP version, or versions, compare to The PC versions?
Hope You do'nt mind Me asking.
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Sure! <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" />
And in fact, if you have "ship capping" set on (it's on the difficulty page/in the difficulty dialog), that's true for all random encounters.

I don't know about the original Pirates!, but Pirates! Gold for Windows (_not_ the DOS version, the Windows one!) works fine on XP.
You just need to:
1. Set desktop to 640x480 at 256 colors
2. Use a slowdown application like CPUKiller

and then run the game!
 
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I had a Flyer from "Gameplay"....Selling, "Sid Meires Pirates", also it seems "Sid Meires Pirates 2. is being, or has been released.
I think I will get hold of both.
Nice to hear from You and thanks again, <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/onya.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":onya" border="0" alt="onya.gif" /> ...
 
Yep, SMPirates! (2) is being released somewhat later this month. It's awesome (I was fortunate enough to be picked as a betatester), check out all the news and info in this forum:

<a href="http://forum.piratesahoy.net/forum20.php" target="_blank">http://forum.piratesahoy.net/forum20.php</a> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen1.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheeky" border="0" alt="icon_mrgreen1.gif" />
 
<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bookish.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":mm" border="0" alt="bookish.gif" /> what did you think of it?
Are there more missions than in P T O C??
What are some of your favourite Pirate Or Nuatical Games?

I hope You dont mind Me asking but I respect Your opinion.

Do you know anyone who wants to buy a couple of "Microsoft Keys", going cheap??

Thanks again for the info.
 
Just clicked on the link...Yes S M P 2, looks very impressive... thanks!

I would still like to know Your Favourites.. <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" />
 
MY opinion? <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/oops3.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":eek:ops2" border="0" alt="oops3.gif" /> Well, I am not what you might call a "typical gamer" - in fact I think you might say I'm NOT a gamer, really... I do play, but I don't get into what you might call mainstream games. I like puzzle, `real-time` strategy, micromanagement games that make you think, rather than slash and hack and punch and kick games (although shooting things with cannons ROCKS! Heehee!)... The games I typically play would bore most gamers, I think...

That said, not in any particular order, I like PotC MODDED... The original is not so hot, but modded it has so much potential! I'm biased because I like to mod for the game, tho... I have so many scenarios in my head for PotC... Heh...

The new SMP! is a heckuva lot of fun to play. More missions? Oh yes...

I absolutely LOVE Uncharted Waters and Uncharted Waters, New Horizons. Ollllllld games but I'm still playing them.

I had a lot of fun with Corsairs, which is a French/Canadien (Microids) game, not the original Sea Dogs from Akella.

I also enjoyed Tropico 2 Pirate Cove.

In the future, I am very interested in seeing what Akella will release - they are working on Sea Dogs II (what PotC was supposed to be until Disney bought it as a `tie-in` for their movie), a really `AWESOME-looking` WW2 `PT-Boat` sim called Knights of the Seas, and several other `piratey-flavored` games.

And as for those Microsoft keys, I have started a collection of them - along with the NumLock key, I think these keys will eventually become obsolete and someday be made into unusual jewelry. <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="xD:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="icon_wink.gif" />
 
<img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> Thanks very much For sharing the Above...It will Aid Me a lot in the near future and I am sure, a lot of others who peruse these Forums.

I hope your Idea's/Mods come to fruition soon.

All of You Guys give a great deal to the enjoyment of these Games by many like me.

I wish you every success in the future. <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/par-ty.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheers" border="0" alt="par-ty.gif" /> <img src="http://www.piratesahoy.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/onya.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":onya" border="0" alt="onya.gif" />
 
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