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Ibn al Xuffasch: /* Clan Membership */

2011-08-11T12:10:05Z

Clan Membership

Bobby the Hatchet: /* Introduction */

2011-02-10T15:46:28Z

Introduction

Bobby the Hatchet: /* Clan Membership */

2011-02-10T15:45:47Z

Clan Membership

Ibn al Xuffasch: /* Introduction */

2010-08-22T05:49:03Z

Introduction

Ibn al Xuffasch: /* Clan Membership */

2010-06-18T08:37:09Z

Clan Membership

Neil Tathers at 02:06, 10 March 2010

2010-03-10T02:06:58Z

Skull Face at 23:55, 2 December 2008

2008-12-02T23:55:45Z

Johan Crichton at 04:31, 7 November 2008

2008-11-07T04:31:48Z

Ibn al Xuffasch: /* Trader / Healer */

2008-11-03T10:45:29Z

Trader / Healer

Skull Face: geographical note

2008-09-26T12:28:08Z

geographical note

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 == Clan Membership ==
-Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot. The current premier pirate clan is [[The Bloody Legion of Black-Hearted Brigands]], the successor to larger but now extinct pirate clans such as the [[Pirate High Command]], the [[Brotherhood of the Coast]], the [[1st Imperial Privateers Regiment]], and the [[Scurvy Crew of the Hellborne Strumpet]].
+Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot. The current premier pirate clan is [[The Bloody Legion of Black-Hearted Brigands]], the successor to larger but now extinct pirate clans such as the [[Pirate High Command]], the [[Brotherhood of the Coast]], the [[1st Imperial Privateers Regiment]], the [[Jolly Roger Crew]], and the [[Scurvy Crew of the Hellborne Strumpet]].
 [[Category:Guides]][[Category:Class Guides]][[Category:Shipwreck]]

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 == Introduction ==
-This page offers guidelines on playing a pirate in Shartak. It focusses on the info needed to get a new pirate off to a reasonable start on Shartak. Pirates lead fairly solitary existences in the current epoch of Shartak: once there were large pirate clans but now most pirates carry on life (and death) on the island alone. In the absence of a mentoring culture amongst fearsome buccanneers, we hope this introduction helps.
+This page offers guidelines on playing a pirate in Shartak. It focuses on the info needed to get a new pirate off to a reasonable start on Shartak. Pirates lead fairly solitary existences in the current epoch of Shartak: once there were large pirate clans but now most pirates carry on life (and death) on the island alone. In the absence of a mentoring culture amongst fearsome buccaneers, we hope this introduction helps.
 == General ==

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 == Clan Membership ==
-Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot. The current premier pirate clan is the [[Pirate High Command]], the successor to larger but now extinct pirate clans such as the [[Brotherhood of the Coast]], the [[1st Imperial Privateers Regiment]], and the [[Scurvy Crew of the Hellborne Strumpet]].
+Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot. The current premier pirate clan is [[The Bloody Legion of Black-Hearted Brigands]], the successor to larger but now extinct pirate clans such as the [[Pirate High Command]], the [[Brotherhood of the Coast]], the [[1st Imperial Privateers Regiment]], and the [[Scurvy Crew of the Hellborne Strumpet]].
 [[Category:Guides]][[Category:Class Guides]][[Category:Shipwreck]]

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 == Introduction ==
-This page offers guidelines on playing a pirate in Shartak. It focusses on the info needed to get a new pirate off to a reasonable start on Shartak.
+This page offers guidelines on playing a pirate in Shartak. It focusses on the info needed to get a new pirate off to a reasonable start on Shartak. Pirates lead fairly solitary existences in the current epoch of Shartak: once there were large pirate clans but now most pirates carry on life (and death) on the island alone. In the absence of a mentoring culture amongst fearsome buccanneers, we hope this introduction helps.
 == General ==

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 == Clan Membership ==
-Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot.
+Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot. The current premier pirate clan is the [[Pirate High Command]], the successor to larger but now extinct pirate clans such as the [[Brotherhood of the Coast]], the [[1st Imperial Privateers Regiment]], and the [[Scurvy Crew of the Hellborne Strumpet]].
 [[Category:Guides]][[Category:Class Guides]][[Category:Shipwreck]]

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	Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot.		Technically-speaking, advice on clan membership falls outwith the remit of a beginner's guide (there is nothing simple or quick about inter-clan politics). However given the paucity of XP-earning opportunities at the shipwreck clan membership is a worthwhile consideration for a beginning pirate. Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably lead to combat and XP. By working with experienced pirates you can participate in raids on target locations away from the wreck and learn useful strategies for hiding and stalking (a necessity of pirate life). As pirate clans never seem to last for long it is worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendancy. It is also advisable to check out the reputation of a pirate clan before joining up; membership in the wrong clan can be the equivalent of the Black Spot.

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 This path relies upon trading and healing as methods of XP generation and requires access to supplies during the initial levels. The movement skills at level 1 and 2 allow for a wider range of play and XP-gathering trading visits to nearby villages. The lack of early combat skills ''does not preclude hunting'' as a method of obtaining XP; it just means that animals will not be killed as quickly and will likely inflict more damage before they are dispatched. Levels 3 to 5 result in improved healing supplies and open up greater freedom to roam. By placing emphasis on native knowledge rather than triage the character gets early access to healing supplies from native villages. Levels 6 and 7 improve survivability versus dangerous animals / natives. The level 8 skill presumes that the character is making frequent trading visits and it will help offset potential negative reactions but will not result in more XP. Everything from level 8 onwards is optional and almost certainly subjective.
-=== Clan membership ===
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 [[Category:Guides]][[Category:Class Guides]]

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	This path relies upon trading and healing as methods of XP generation and requires access to supplies during the initial levels. The movement skills at level 1 and 2 allow for a wider range of play and XP-gathering trading visits to nearby villages. The lack of early combat skills ''does not preclude hunting'' as a method of obtaining XP; it just means that animals will not be killed as quickly and will likely inflict more damage before they are dispatched. Levels 3 to 5 result in improved healing supplies and open up greater freedom to roam. By placing emphasis on native knowledge rather than triage the character gets early access to healing supplies from native villages. Levels 6 and 7 improve survivability versus dangerous animals / natives. The level 8 skill presumes that the character is making frequent trading visits and it will help offset potential negative reactions but will not result in more XP. Everything from level 8 onwards is optional and almost certainly subjective.		This path relies upon trading and healing as methods of XP generation and requires access to supplies during the initial levels. The movement skills at level 1 and 2 allow for a wider range of play and XP-gathering trading visits to nearby villages. The lack of early combat skills ''does not preclude hunting'' as a method of obtaining XP; it just means that animals will not be killed as quickly and will likely inflict more damage before they are dispatched. Levels 3 to 5 result in improved healing supplies and open up greater freedom to roam. By placing emphasis on native knowledge rather than triage the character gets early access to healing supplies from native villages. Levels 6 and 7 improve survivability versus dangerous animals / natives. The level 8 skill presumes that the character is making frequent trading visits and it will help offset potential negative reactions but will not result in more XP. Everything from level 8 onwards is optional and almost certainly subjective.

		+	=== Clan membership ===

		+	Joining a pirate clan will almost inevitably see you involved in combat. By sticking with experienced pirates you can learn startegies for hiding and stalking, as well as participate in raids on various locations. Pirate clans never seem to last for long and so its worthwhile checking the Shartak forum to see which one is currently in ascendency.
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 The Trader's Hut is not strictly a resource hut. NPC traders maintain a stock of goods that may either be purchased using gold coins or bartered for using other items. The traders may also be persuaded to buy, or barter for, items in the player's inventory.
 In general the wreck should be considered as a resource-scarce location. It is, after all, a wrecked ship. The huts at outsider camps are much richer in resources for stocking up the player's inventory. Searching in an outsider Weapons Hut will yield rifles, bullets, machetes, knives, daggers, GPS units and sharpening stones. Searching in an outsider Healer's Hut will yield healing FAKs (first aid kits), bottles of water, gold coins, machetes (usually blunt), knives (also usually blunt) and sharpening stones.
 When starting out a pirate player should consider carrying 2 or 3 cutlasses or machetes (they can become blunt or break during use), a knife or dagger, at least one GPS unit to aid navigation, a sharpening stone and plenty of FAKs and bottles of water / rum. Keep a few empty bottles and suchlike, you can refill them with fresh water. Remember that anything can be traded in sufficient quantity. Note also that gold coins do not take up any of your inventory space whilst all other items do require inventory space. Gold is best saved for buying consumable resources such as FAKs, use everything else as a trade item.
 ''Tip:'' The [[GPS]] unit is your friend. The isolation of the shipwreck and the harshness of the jungle can result in death by attrition. Learn to navigate via GPS and your life will be much easier.