Who else still plays SM's Pirates?

Eichhörnchen · 11-20-15, 04:14 AM

I came across this on an old CD Rom recently. I'd heard mention of it on the Gaming forum but when I looked at the graphics on the carton I was put off getting it (despite the silly price of 0.99p).

I'm the first to speak up for retro-gaming and RPG, but "top-down view" games don't do it for me. Maybe I boobed.

Jimbuna · 11-20-15, 07:08 AM

Tried it and simply couldn't get away with it.

CaptainRamius · 11-20-15, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Tried it and simply couldn't get away with it.

I really love it. I suggest you should give it another try, though

Thagarr · 11-20-15, 02:02 PM

The 2004 game is a good game, but for anyone who played any of the multiple different platform versions of the original, it pales in comparison to the original 1987 game. The gameplay from the original just isn't there, but I guess they had to make room for ballroom dancing somehow!

Port Royale was a much better game in my opinion than Sid's remake. It had a dynamic economy, and the option to build your own pirate hideout! Two things, among many others, that we plan on incorporating into Hearts of Oak!

CaptainRamius · 11-20-15, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thagarr

The 2004 game is a good game, but for anyone who played any of the multiple different platform versions of the original, it pales in comparison to the original 1987 game. The gameplay from the original just isn't there, but I guess they had to make room for ballroom dancing somehow!

Port Royale was a much better game in my opinion than Sid's remake. It had a dynamic economy, and the option to build your own pirate hideout! Two things, among many others, that we plan on incorporating into Hearts of Oak!

I looked at Port Royale once, it didn't seem that good, IMO.
I guess I'll look at it again.

Platapus · 11-21-15, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Tried it and simply couldn't get away with it.

Next time perhaps try paying for the game before leaving the store. Makes the "get away" a lot easier.

Platapus · 11-21-15, 08:52 AM

Many many enjoyable hours playing this game.

As soon as I was able to get/buy/steal one of those small Royal Mail sloops (I think it was a sloop), that's when I was able to really take off and start dominating the enemy.

I liked the sword fighting a lot. Not so much the dancing

CaptainRamius · 11-21-15, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Many many enjoyable hours playing this game.

As soon as I was able to get/buy/steal one of those small Royal Mail sloops (I think it was a sloop), that's when I was able to really take off and start dominating the enemy.

I liked the sword fighting a lot. Not so much the dancing

You mean the Mail Runner, or Royal Sloop. Both are pretty OP.
The dancing part I hate, but it's definitely needed in order for you to finish the game.

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Next time perhaps try paying for the game before leaving the store. Makes the "get away" a lot easier.

Did the cops get you? Is it on video?

Jimbuna · 11-21-15, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Next time perhaps try paying for the game before leaving the store. Makes the "get away" a lot easier.

LOL....I should be so lucky

Sailor Steve · 11-21-15, 02:26 PM

Well, now I have to complain. This thread got my interest up again, so I pulled out my copy and loaded it up. I ended up playing for two hours, and then turned it off and went about my day. Just at bedtime I was feeling like I needed a little mindless cheering-up so I started it up again. Five hours later, getting toward 0200, I finally forced myself to shut it off and go to bed.

I HATE THIS GAME!!!

CaptainRamius · 11-21-15, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Well, now I have to complain. This thread got my interest up again, so I pulled out my copy and loaded it up. I ended up playing for two hours, and then turned it off and went about my day. Just at bedtime I was feeling like I needed a little mindless cheering-up so I started it up again. Five hours later, getting toward 0200, I finally forced myself to shut it off and go to bed.

I HATE THIS GAME!!!

Ha! I often catch myself playing it too often. In the back of my mind I hear "turn it off, turn it off" but the sailor on my shoulder whispers in my ear: "keep playing, keep playing"
In short, welcome to my world

BrucePartington · 11-23-15, 05:26 AM

Quite addictive, just like the RT and CIV series. I think it's a good thing Sid Meier's business isn't controlled substances

To this day, from time to time, I still go back to playing RT2.
And because of this thread, I went back to playing Pirates! into the wee hours this weekend. Shame on you!
I suppose you all know that on rare occasions, the mysterious traveler in the back room is Sid (shaved face).

CaptainRamius · 11-23-15, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BrucePartington

Quite addictive, just like the RT and CIV series. I think it's a good thing Sid Meier's business isn't controlled substances

To this day, from time to time, I still go back to playing RT2.
And because of this thread, I went back to playing Pirates! into the wee hours this weekend. Shame on you!
I suppose you all know that on rare occasions, the mysterious traveler in the back room is Sid (shaved face).

I've heard of that! Only seen him once, though.

I'm actually thinking of making an American Faction and Navy mod for Sid Meier's Pirates. Of course, it would include the USS Constitution

How does that sound to you guys? It'd take a while, my PC isn't working, but maybe after Christmas?

BrucePartington · 11-23-15, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRamius

I've heard of that! Only seen him once, though.

I'm actually thinking of making an American Faction and Navy mod for Sid Meier's Pirates. Of course, it would include the USS Constitution

How does that sound to you guys? It'd take a while, my PC isn't working, but maybe after Christmas?

Mods sound great

Jimbuna · 11-24-15, 10:31 AM

Welcome to SubSim David

11-20-15, 04:14 AM	#1
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,370 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I came across this on an old CD Rom recently. I'd heard mention of it on the Gaming forum but when I looked at the graphics on the carton I was put off getting it (despite the silly price of 0.99p). I'm the first to speak up for retro-gaming and RPG, but "top-down view" games don't do it for me. Maybe I boobed. __________________

11-20-15, 07:08 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Tried it and simply couldn't get away with it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-21-15, 08:52 AM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Many many enjoyable hours playing this game. As soon as I was able to get/buy/steal one of those small Royal Mail sloops (I think it was a sloop), that's when I was able to really take off and start dominating the enemy. I liked the sword fighting a lot. Not so much the dancing __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-21-15, 02:26 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, now I have to complain. This thread got my interest up again, so I pulled out my copy and loaded it up. I ended up playing for two hours, and then turned it off and went about my day. Just at bedtime I was feeling like I needed a little mindless cheering-up so I started it up again. Five hours later, getting toward 0200, I finally forced myself to shut it off and go to bed. I HATE THIS GAME!!! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-23-15, 05:26 AM	#12
BrucePartington XO Join Date: May 2013 Location: KM AM99 Posts: 405 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Quite addictive, just like the RT and CIV series. I think it's a good thing Sid Meier's business isn't controlled substances To this day, from time to time, I still go back to playing RT2. And because of this thread, I went back to playing Pirates! into the wee hours this weekend. Shame on you! I suppose you all know that on rare occasions, the mysterious traveler in the back room is Sid (shaved face). __________________ "The bureaucracy is expanding, to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy." - Leonard Nimoy

11-20-15, 02:02 PM	#4
Thagarr Mate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Steeler country Posts: 53 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The 2004 game is a good game, but for anyone who played any of the multiple different platform versions of the original, it pales in comparison to the original 1987 game. The gameplay from the original just isn't there, but I guess they had to make room for ballroom dancing somehow! Port Royale was a much better game in my opinion than Sid's remake. It had a dynamic economy, and the option to build your own pirate hideout! Two things, among many others, that we plan on incorporating into Hearts of Oak!

11-24-15, 10:31 AM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim David __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!