I really haven't spoken on this issue for some time, mainly just to stay out of it. With that being said, I feel we have good, valid intentions being expressed on both sides. I wouldn't say people are being hesitant or concerned about Pirates Rewritten for the wrong reasons, as it's clear that some hiccups have been made during the reconstruction of the game(which in my opinion is almost inevitable because
it's hard to please everyone). I also want to give credit and recognize the group of developers, whom are dedicated members of the original game, giving their unpaid time to remake POTCO. The majority of fans of the project are putting aside concern and judgement because they're getting their beloved game brought back to them. I feel that is the main point that
@Punkin Pie is pushing. We know that the team for another remake hasn't resembled a
rock at all times(team members leaving, giving occasional incorrect or misguided information), but they seem to be gaining progress fairly well with no major speed bumps.
I didn't pay too much attention to the Alpha Key List winners at first until the issue of a possible staff member making the list came up, as well as questionable people being named. Truthfully, I can't make the best advocate for the issue because for one, I haven't been up to date with newer/questionable names - and the fact that i'm on the list. At this stage, I think we can all be correct in saying that the list is in some way or form,
biased. I have a hard time speaking on matters which I have no control of, and that's where I think a few of us need to draw the line. We all have our opinions and recommendations to give to the another remake staff, but since they are at the helm, they have the ability to take it into account and make the calls
they think will be best for their team and community. Many wanted a list of their staff including bios, involvements, and their role in another remake. Now, I do think that would gain some respect with certain members of this forum(who I'm sure already know the list and just want the community to share the same knowledge), but it's the Rewritten staffs decision to pursue it or not. If that involves losing support from a group of players, then that's something they must deal with - same goes with the players who might be turned off of the game if this list gets released.
As a Guildmaster of a large POTCO guild, I believe it's very important to see both sides and try to act as civil, understanding voice when dealing with any endeavor. If any issues addressed by members such as
@Shamus The Brute arise and become a problem for interested players of another remake, that is on the staff to face the consequences. I share the same concerns as many of you, but it's on
me to decide to play a game I'm not calling any shots for. If we don't like it and nothing changes for the better, we simply won't stay. The Pirates Online Rewritten staff would know this too i'm sure. We can state our concern and that's the most I feel we can do. I don't intend to cross beliefs or spark argument by any of this statement.
-Blade