A wise young man once said -
The most memorable adventures are with the people you care about.
@RawSouce
I became a Pirate Legend last night.
I'd been quite content meandering my way through the journey, a journey that didn't begin on release of the game, nor on the start of the Alpha testing, nor even when the forums were created but way back in 2015.
I'd been searching for something that would scratch my pirate itch for over a year and I stumbled across a video washed up on my facebook shores, a video promising piratical adventures in a gorgeously crafted world to satisfy even the most hardened bilge rats.
It piqued my interest immediately. But the seas were quiet for what felt like an age after this morsel was released to us. I stumbled across a subreddit, joined it, exchanged views and speculation, found the forums and set sail on a journey which is unlike anything I've experienced before.
As I mentioned, I'd been very happy to drift along with the currents but a week ago, when I reached 50 Gold Hoarder, it seemed the Fleet of Eoland had different ideas. I was going to be Pirate Legend by the end of the week. What a week it was! It appeared they'd made plans, schemes, plots, strategems and diverse arrangements to make this happen.
Standing on the brink of the Pirate Legend hideout was an unforgettable moment for me. I'd helped fellow crewmates to Legend along the way, heard the music, explored the depths beneath the tavern floor but that moment when I stood there myself seemed to condense the total sum of my experience so far. Especially now as Shrouded Sails is released and the game itself starts to come into it's own.
Words of warning have been spoken
Ancient creatures have awoken
Still, until our bond is broken
We shall sail together!
We shall sail together...
We shall sail together...
Online gaming is a funny thing, we are touched and touch the lives of so many others, sometimes fleetingly, sometimes for longer periods of time and bonds are forged between us and deepened.
As I look back over this journey of mine I remember so many names, so many pirates, so many wonderful human beings and I'm thankful for meeting every single one of you. Whether we've crossed swords on the high seas, fought together as allies, shared laughter and adventure, exchanged questions and theories, shook hands and hugged, helped with a kind word or deed, shared some private concern or confidence and received support in return.
It's something that should never be underestimated.
You know who you are and I want to thank all of you for sharing this journey with me.
May the adventures continue!!