Every day that goes by, we get more data and our projections gain greater accuracy. It is definitely too early to discuss server merges, character transfers, etc. We will obviously do whatever we need to do to ensure a good experience, but it is much too early to discuss those options.

To answer the OP: regardless of server populations, faction imbalances are definitely a reality and we've always expected as much. Our contention system is designed to tolerate such imbalances, although at extremes anything can break down. For quite a while we have planned to implement measures to give underdog factions a boost, and that work is being done now. When it's ready we'll explain it in a devlog.

but it is.... now.

Hello all,

We do encourage people to discuss and even debate almost whatever they wish. As long as people do not break the PotBS

Forum Rules & Expectations, you can discuss your thoughts on the game.

However, if you do want to respond to a post where folks have expressed frustration or dissatisfaction, you should also be following the

PotBS Forum Rules & Expectations.

Specifically, these rules:

- Do not abuse new users
Remember that new users will not always know where to find information that may be common knowledge to the seasoned forum user.

-No Flaming
While debate and discussion are encouraged, we will not tolerate rude or insulting posts, personal attacks or inflammatory posts of any kind.

Hello there!

There will be game cards available for PotBS; we're getting more information from SOE on them. Plus, you should be able to use the regular SOE game cards for the subscription. HOwever, they're currently not enabled but we're working very hard to get that resolved.

When you buy the game, the first 30 days is bundled into the price. You aren't billed until 1 month after you start playing. You do need a valid method of payment (credit card or game card, if available) to subscribe.

Argyll, if you can cancel your preorder with Best Buy and buy the game someplace else, that will work fine. All key codes work with all other key codes, so your Best Buy key codes from the preorder will work fine with an activation key code purchased from any other retailer. Your characters and accounts will not be affected in any way as long as you use the same Station account consistently.

Please submit bug reports when you find these. Thanks!

Fraxl, Flying Lab Software's own new user experience / usability lab rat, has just published a new Devlog titled: Strike Team! Puppies!

Complete with pictures of Rooty the wonder dog, this Devlog promises plenty of information about the future of UI improvements for Pirates of the Burning Sea, and how you can help!

You will really enjoy this one folks, and it is just one click away!

Enjoy, won't you?
Aether

Discuss fraxl's new devlog Strike Team! Puppies! here.

You'll travel faster if you don't go in a straight line:

http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae438.cfm

Some of them are bugged and can't be turned in to the pirate trainer. They are all fixed in v1.1, which is coming very soon.