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Arrogant Worms

Arrogant Worms
Here are the original guys doing The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, along with a symphony orchestra!

Canadian Pirates!

The Last Saskatchewan Pirate by Captain Tractor
Arrrr! Don't miss this wonderful pirate video ;)

Lost Meets Pirates of the Caribbean!

LOST Parody #2 - Pirates of the Caribbean
Hehehe...this is cute- and short. ~Kris

Editorial: Less Ship, More Action

Pirating or naval battles?

By Kris Electricteeth

The Bloody Pirate, Kris Electricteeth

A few years ago I joined Second Life and found myself in with a group of pirates in Sanchon.  We had a pirate pub and would meet once in awhile for a sea battle with Chase's ships followed by melee on the shore.  It was more like rehearsal for battles to come rather than actual roleplay, since neither seemed to be tied to each other and the entire scenario would be led by either Chase Speculaas or someone he appointed to be in charge.  This was back when the brig was fairly new, and we would occasionally do battle with his earlier line of ships.

Later on, the sim was sold and we joined the Antiquity group to continue our battles; however, little had changed from the Sanchon days.  As more and more came in to battle, more rules were made and melee faded out of the picture all together, as far as pirate battles went.  Then new lines of ships would come out, and rules had to be made as to which version we would use, what functions would be allowed, whose builds were ok...

Then, when it was decided that the larger ships must be causing more lag, they were banned from the battles.  ( I still am not sure if there was a scientific study here, or mass hysteria as most people have more prims in their hair than in the ships and I would say that operating scrips could not have been more than what were operating already).

In spite of all that, you could be fairly assured that your ships were going to crash on the sim lines and turn invisible in some of the water sims.

Let me get right to the point- this is not pirating.  These are naval battles.  For what profiteth a pirate to sink a ship?  No profit.  The navy vs pirate scenario is a good excuse for sinking navy ships, as the navy ships are out to sink the pirates; however, there is no pirating involved here.

...and honestly folks, there are so many rules and regulations, versions of ships, commands...if you aren't out doing it every day, you simply cannot catch up.  This leads to more misunderstandings and more hard feelings.

If you are a pirate, chances are you want to capture a ship, if not for the treasure, then to take the ship itself, or rob it of its hardware; perhaps even ransom passengers back to the sim owners.  You want to damage it, grapple it, board it, and go hand to hand.   The frigates are big enough to make this fun without the age-old problem of slash and run tactics.

Let's pull ourselves out of the rut and be pirates again!   Arrrrrrrr!

Battle of Sanchon

(Originally published in the Secondlife Herald Aug. 11, 2008)

By Kris Dibou

Through mist covered seas with sails unfurled
In the wee hours in this part of the world
Came a dark-hued ship with captain and crew
Its cannons were out with freshly made fuse

So quiet they moved in light SL wind
Into the harbor of Sanchon, my friend,
Where glory awaits beneath misty-white shroud
"Or death on the sea", the captain did vow

The crimson-red stains remained on his blade
From many a battle and many a raid
His eye was fixed hard on the ship up ahead
Soon the wood planks would be covered red

Aware of the wind and his nautical speed
The captain gave orders, and the crew, they did heed
'Til broadside they were, with the red and gold brig;
Vollies of death flew into their rig

"To the north! To the north!" the lookout did scream
As another brig entered the fresh battle scene
Outmanned and outgunned, the pirates did flee
Back into the mist of the following sea

And when he was sure he was just out of sight
The pirate yelled "Starboard!" and they swung to the right
Into the port, with cannon and gun
They picked up supplies, then back on the run

They reentered the battle from behind the new foe
With one single volley to send them below
And as the sea swirled over each seaman's head
Bloody Dibou counted his dead.

In the harbor of Sanchon a lighthouse stands tall
But deep in its sea Davey Jones makes his call
And the pirate Dibou still sails with the breeze
Before the full moon, a silhouette on the seas.

"To the north! To the north!" the lookout did scream
As another brig entered the fresh battle scene
Outmanned and outgunned, the pirates did flee
Back into the mist of the following sea

And when he was sure he was just out of sight
The pirate yelled "Starboard!" and they swung to the right
Into the port, with cannon and gun
They picked up supplies, then back on the run

They reentered the battle from behind the new foe
With one single volley to send them below
And as the sea swirled over each seaman's head
Bloody Dibou counted his dead.

In the harbor of Sanchon a lighthouse stands tall
But deep in its sea Davey Jones makes his call
And the pirate Dibou still sails with the breeze
Before the full moon, a silhouette on the seas.

A Message from Chase Speculaas

A very important message to all users of SPD compatible ships:

     When I announced that I was developing a new ship combat system, it stirred up a hornet's nest of controversy.  I am sending out this message to hopefully clear up some of the confusion and fears, to explain my reasoning behind the new system, and to explain what my plans are for the future of SPD ships.  If you are seriously concerned about the SPD ship combat system and its future, please read the following in full (I know it's a lot, but there's a lot of controversy to cover).  Until you have read it, it would not be fair for you to complain to me or others about the new system.  Please read it before criticizing the new system, so that you can make a fully informed judgment.  Please IM me if you have any concerns about the new system that are not addressed... I've tried to address every single complaint or concern I've heard so far.

1.  Why a new system?

     I decided to create a new ship combat system to bring our ship battles to the next level.  In the system we currently use, which I will refer to as SPD II, there are a lot of built-in limitations.  For instance, (Read more...)

Antiquity Gardens

A visit with Asia Connell in Antiquity Gardens

 

by Kaffe McMahon

 

Antiquity Gardens, Second Life, June 29, 2009

Sitting on a dock in the bay, the environment in my viewer is set to sunrise. I feel as if I have traveled back in time to an era of summer garden parties, croquet lunch in the garden folly. I can almost taste lemonade made with real lemons, and ice slivers from the ice box. The ice man having been by just as the sun was coming up on his horse drawn carriage, sawdust keeping the ice cold for his trip around town.

(Read more...)

Kris Electricteeth and the Bloody Pirates Live Tonight!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wednesday evening show at the Ancient Mariner Tavern, Skull Harbor, Sanctuary Bay from 7pm-9pm SL time.  Come hear Kris play your favorites, from Start Wearing Purple to Sweet Melissa.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Sanctuary adds 11th Sim

Pirate run wild

by Kris Electricteeth

Sanctuary has now expanded to 11 sims, in a rush to get 'grandfathered' before the new pricing takes effect July 1st.

With the increase in size, pirates have begun roaming the waters seeking out plunder and adventure. Pirate themed shops have cropped up in the land areas and scoundrels have been known to frequent the Ancient Mariner pirate tavern on the Sanctuary Bay sim. 

Anyone thinking of buying a homestead sim before the price increase should contact Artfox Daviau in-world asap, before time runs out.

Pirates, Gorillas, etc

Auto-Tune the News #2: pirates. drugs. gay marriage.
Angry Gorilla takes on the Pirates! Film at 11...oh, gay marriage and global warming too....