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Post by Cap'n Worley on Oct 13, 2005 20:12:59 GMT -5
Read the charter below and if your still interested in joining, leave a message with the following information.
Character Name: PotBS Forum Name: Roleplayer: Ship's Name: Character Background: Why your interested in joining the Black Fleet:
Code of Conduct
I will serve The Black Fleet with loyalty and pride.
I will not harm the reputation of the Fleet and will accept personal responsibility for my actions.
I will carry out my duties with courage and assist my comrades in arms, even at risk of my own life.
I will refrain from using foul or harassing language and use common sense when dealing with others, if someone is picking a fight be the bigger person and walk away.
I will treat all people fairly and respect their rights and dignity at all times, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, language or sexual orientation.
I will not abuse my authority, position for personal gain or any other reason. Nobody likes to be bossed around by someone with an ego trip.
I will strive to improve the capabilities of the Fleet by maintaining discipline, pillaging property, developing skills and knowledge and performing my duties.
Rules of Engagement
I will make every effort to remain alert while engaged in missions or while hunting for prey on the open waters. (Going afk is unavoidable at times, but when grouped with fleet members try not to do so while in the heat of battle or inopportune times.)
I will pillage and procure any target of opportunity, but my decision to do so will be tempered by the tasks at hand. (Going off willy nilly while grouped with fleet members will be frowned upon while a group objective is in play. Needless running about tend to wear on nerves and could cause ship loss.)
I will employ methods of attack to achieve the objective with the least amount of harm done to the target vessel or her cargo. (If at all possible try not to sink enemy ships. Also The Black Fleet is of a mind set of NEED before GREED.)
I will not harm enemy personnel who surrender, but I will keel haul, bludgeon and otherwise make a mess of any that oppose me or harm my crew. (If someone surrenders and there is opportunity to sink or take the ship anyway, don’t do it. If however they show disrespect to you or our fleet send them to davy jones locker. Again if game dynamics permit.)
I will maroon any that be unfit or unwilling to sail. (When in a hunting party for sake of time and fun those that arent able to make the designated meeting place prior to departure will be left behind. They will have to catch up, this is done without malice so dont take offense if your left behind because life happens)
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Powder Monkey
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Post by Engel on Oct 25, 2005 6:51:35 GMT -5
Character Name: Nicholas Postgate PotBS Forum Name: Evil-Engel ( Can't remember my Engel account details ) Roleplayer: Yes. I also play AO, DT and NWN. Ship's Name: Yorkshire Rose Character Background: Born in Whitby son of a fisherman. Encouraged by tales of visiting seaman, I set off to seek my fortune on a merchant vessel. Why your interested in joining the Black Fleet: I'm a Yorkshireman (North of England) and due to our short summers do a lot of online games. I'm hoping to be part of a small active community who are out the sink French ships.
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Post by Cap'n Worley on Oct 25, 2005 8:23:39 GMT -5
So ye hav a hatred fer the French do ye? Yer reasons are yer own Mr. Postgate I nay be interested unless yer hatred cause more trouble than ye be worth. Enough o this banter, off ta the tavern wit ye.. I be interested how ye handle yer drink.
(Welcome, if you have any questions please feel free to ask)
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Post by ledian on Oct 27, 2005 10:58:21 GMT -5
Character Name: William Furey PotBS Forum Name:Ledian Roleplayer: Yes, played EQ 1 for 4 years EQ 2 since beta and WoW since Beta Ship's Name: The Black Blade Character Background: Was born the son of a Pirate Capt, unfortunately my father was killed so i have a mission to hunt down and send the murderers to Ol' Davy Jones Locker Why your interested in joining the Black Fleet: To be part of a close community, something with a structure and heirachy, unlike most of the other 'clans' i like to 'play' the game as its intended not to mess about.
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Post by Capt. William Thorne on Oct 27, 2005 17:35:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the fleet!
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Post by Capt. Lief Celest on Oct 30, 2005 1:19:33 GMT -5
Capt. Lief Celest
PotBS Forum Name: piGG
Role-player: Yes, Have played and Role-Played in SWG and WoW
Nickname: None
Age: 19
Character Age: 21
About:
Lief Celest grew up as a street urchin in the grimy streets of Port Royal, he knew nothing of his parents or where he stood in the world but got by day by day by stealing and becoming quite a successful pickpocket. At the age of 15 his luck ran out and Lief was picked up by the port authorities and was given a choice to either join the navy or take the long-drop with other criminals, and so his navy career started, Lief started out as a powder monkey aboard the HMS. Fearless, a small Sloop that was assigned to the 8th armada, doing odd jobs and slowly picking up the ways of the sea. He took on a keen interest in all aspects of sailing and sea life and his enthusiasm was eventually rewarded by a promotion to petty officer at the age of 19.
The crew grew to respect the rock hard figure that stood tall during the worst battles and fought like a madman when given the chance.
The crew, lead by Lief mutinied at sea in rebellion of the captains cruelty after a man died from flogging. They left the captain and loyal officers sitting in a lifeboat in the middle of the pacific, It was after this that Lief really distinguished himself as a captain, starting a successful pirating career and sacking many ports around the Caribbean, He still feels a great loyalty to the British for allowing him the chance to become who he is today.
Ship Name: Independence
Ship Type Desired: Large Frigate or Ship of the Line
Why I want to join the Black Fleet:
I stumbled upon the PotBS website while randomly typing in keywords in Google, the game seems like everything I have been hoping for in the MMORPG and would like to share the experience with like-minded pirates (ahoy!)
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Post by Cap'n Worley on Nov 1, 2005 9:05:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the Black Fleet I shall send you the password via over feed parrot!
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Post by Captain Crowe on Nov 10, 2005 20:09:09 GMT -5
Character Name: Captain James Crowe
PotBS Forum Name: Crowe
Roleplayer: Yes, mostly in NWN and tabletop settings.
Ship's Name: The Black Wraith (The Wraith for short)
Character Background: Fed up with the quiet life of a ship builder's apprentice, I feel like life is passing me by. Two weeks after my 19th birthday, an important looking pirate captain commissions my master to repair his ship. In the meantime, I listen to his tall tales of the sea and most of his more exciting adventures and he quickly takes a fancy to me. Once the repairs are complete, I come up with a plan to stow aboard his ship.
I make my final preparations and sneak into hold. I spend three days there behind some boxes until we are far too far to turn back. On the morning of the fourth day, I wake up to a cutlass in my face. The first officer ( named Marcus Teegy ) is angrily staring at me. I start apoligizing and begging for my life like a coward. After all, this is my first brush with death. He escorts me to see the captain. ( Captain Davies )
At first, he is angry. I am faced with the threat of being keelhauled. However, after cooling down, he agrees to let me stay as long as I earn my keep. I spend the next 3 months at sea as an official swabby. I begin to regret my choice. But over that time, I grow closer to the Captain. He teaches me about a wide range of topics. From navigation to piracy to leadership. I absorb the information like a sponge and go from a timid apprentice ship craftsman to a cocky and somewhat brash sailor. After a year of piracy on board the Black Wraith, the former first officer dies in a boarding of a British trade vessel. Though we retrieved the cargo we all mourned his death. Despite my youth, I was the obvious choice for his replacement.
One morning, we were on our way to Tortuga for some legit transport work, and the fog rolled in. It was the kind where you could barely see to the other end of the boat. Out of nowhere, another ship emerges from the fog. It has no discernable markings and it looks quite tattered. Suddenly, it opens fire on us. We sustain a massive amount of damage and are barely able to fight back. Then as quickly as it came, it disappeared back into the fog. Hours later, it was clear as day. As I went to assess the damage, I noticed the crew huddled in a circle. In horror, I realised that one of the casualties was the Captain himself. I kept a straight face all the way to my cabin, at which point I broke down and cried.
The Captain's death was not the only problem. The ship was officially mine, and the crew didn't like it one bit. In addition, we had sustained heavy damage and were taking on water. Our rigging was shot and the sails were tattered. We were dead in the water. A week of drifting, and the smell of mutiny was in the air. I had lost over 75% of the crew in the attack and there were only 12 left. We washed ashore of an uninhabited island and I began repairs on the wraith with the skills I had learned in my apprenticeship. Finally, it was sailable. I captained it all the way to Tortuga where the remainder of the crew abandoned me.
Knowing the sea is a cruel mistress, I searched for a new crew. After all, I was a captain at the tender age of 20. Turns out it takes more than having a nice ship to get a crew, and I couldn't expect to experience any measure of success without some help. So I took the only course of action left to me. I found myself in front of the hideout of the infamous "Black Fleet"
Why your interested in joining the Black Fleet: See last paragraph.
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Post by Cap'n Worley on Nov 11, 2005 11:46:31 GMT -5
Mr. Crowe,
Register on the boards and I will get you all squared away.
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Post by radicrahl on Nov 14, 2005 18:39:55 GMT -5
Character Name: Radic Rahl (aka Radic the Impaler)
PotBS Forum Name: RadicRahl
Roleplayer: Aye
Ship's Name: Dragon Lancer
Character Background: Well educated english nobel, that was chased from his home lands for governing with... "unethical"...procedures. He is a man of few words, and the ones that do pass his lips are saturated with insanity, or unmatched by wisdom, dependent on the ears they infect. Why your interested in joining the Black Fleet: My contempt to all governments, I wish to make available my skills. The kind that make people.... more pliable. But my main reasons I shall keep to myself.
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Post by Cap'n Worley on Nov 15, 2005 16:33:00 GMT -5
Welcome Mr. Rahl,
Buccanner Throne will address you shortly, in the mean while think about what Squadron you'd like to be in.
Best regards,
Cap'n Worley
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Post by Capt. William Thorne on Nov 16, 2005 7:15:54 GMT -5
He meant "Thorne" not "throne"
Welcome aboard, Mr. Rahl.
The fleet is split into two squadrons. Originally our plan was to use a two-pronged approach to tactics on the burning sea. One squadron responsible for pursuit and disabling the target ship, and the other squadron to act as the heavy hammer that sinks them. However, this tactic has changed in light of the information the devs have said about the game and so now we simply have two squadrons of members, each with the same objective. To rake in as much money as humanly possible.
You and I will have to sit down and discuss these "unethical procedures" you speak of. I think we could put those to good use here. I encourage you to get involved in the threads you see on the board. There is much to discuss and plan for and now is the perfect time.
We are sharpening our swords and I welcome you in joining our efforts.
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Post by Johnny Farseer on Nov 23, 2005 1:19:39 GMT -5
Character Name: Johnny Farseer Age and Character Age: 18 PotBS Forum Name: Johnny Farseer Roleplayer:Yes. Also spent time on FFXI, EVE, MXO. Ship's Name: the FitzChivalry
Character Background:The Son of a Wax-Candle Shop Keeper. My childhood was cut short when my father died. His shop burned down with him in it. Ironic i suppose. I was left to look after my sister and younger brother. When i was old enough to get on a ship, i did. And, the rest is history.
Why i am interested in Joining the Black Fleet: Well. I havnt played a good MMo in a while. I lost interest after MXO. TO big a dissapointment for me. But, i have a good feeling about PotBS. It has great potential. And, i know that, if this MMO is gona be great, the community will have to be geat. The Black Fleet is where i want to be.
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Post by Capt. William Thorne on Nov 23, 2005 7:54:53 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Thanks for choosing the Black Fleet. We'll get you set up shortly.
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Post by Cap'n Worley on Nov 23, 2005 11:50:05 GMT -5
Mr Farseer, I need to sign up to the forums so that you can access the members area.
Thank you and welcome
Cap'n Worley
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