We hope that you had a really smooth start into 2014!

To make your start into the game just as smooth, we have prepared a series of video guides for you. In every video we will show and explain a special aspect of the game and its rules and give some helpful advice. The series is opened by the topic that is also the first important choice in the game: The character class selection.

http://youtu.be/hsSjvNRCq4I
For those players troubled by savegame loading problems since the chapter 4 release we will be providing a patch in the next few days that will fix the issue. Please note that we cannot fully promise that all your savegames will be working again.

We hope that you had a really smooth start into 2014!

To make your start into the game just as smooth, we have prepared a series of video guides for you. In every video we will show and explain a special aspect of the game and its rules and give some helpful advice. The series is opened by the topic that is also the first important choice in the game: The character class selection.

http://youtu.be/hsSjvNRCq4I
For those players troubled by savegame loading problems since the chapter 4 release we will be providing a patch in the next few days that will fix the issue. Please note that we cannot fully promise that all your savegames will be working again.

<p>Bundle up, pirates, because Old Man Winter is here with a limited edition <b>Blizzard Class Sloop</b> that is sure to nip at your toes! Freeze yer enemies in their tracks with icy cannons as ye glide across the frozen seas with the grace and frenzy of a January blizzard.</p>
<img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="http://content.puzzlepirates.com/images/spyglass/2014jan/blizzard1.png">
<p>With a <b>giant snowflake helm</b>, which navigation method do ye prefer? Do ye float across the board with the finesse of a falling snowflake, or do ye smash yer way into rocks and through whirlpools with the fury of a blizzard? If ye get a chill while on the deck, cozy up with the bear rug. I’m sure the snowman would be happy to navigate.</p>
<img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="http://content.puzzlepirates.com/images/spyglass/2014jan/blizzard2.png">
<p>The yeti doll on the main deck looks right at home among the snow blocks, icy cannons and snowflake banners. If ye feel the nip in the air, grab a toasty mug to warm yer hands. Step through the <b>igloo hatch</b> to go below deck and find an indoor winter wonderland.</p>
<img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="http://content.puzzlepirates.com/images/spyglass/2014jan/blizzard3.png">
<p><b>Grab yer hearties and defend yer flag!</b> Yes, ye should be repairin’ the hull or runnin’ the bilge, but snowball fights are so much fun! The hold includes plenty of obstacles and hiding spots for ye to enjoy the glee found in pelting the other team with a good handful of ferocity! <i>Unfortunately, ye can't really throw the snowballs in the hold. Trickster Jack Frost fused them together into a giant frozen lump, but they sure look inviting!</i></p>
<img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="http://content.puzzlepirates.com/images/spyglass/2014jan/blizzard4.png">
<p>After the epic battle, thaw out in the cabin. Dip into the <b>mead vat</b> for warming refreshment as ye enjoy the comfort of the crackling fire and a comfy bear rug. Prepare for future snowy adventures with a feast!</p>
<img style="margin-bottom: 10px" src="http://content.puzzlepirates.com/images/spyglass/2014jan/blizzard5.png">
<p>Let Jack Frost guide yer crew to enjoy the levity of this frosty season.</p>
<p><b>Hurry to yer local shipyard today because the Blizzard Class Sloop will melt away after February 12th!</b></p>

Bundle up, pirates, because Old Man Winter is here with a limited edition Blizzard Class Sloop that is sure to nip at your toes! Freeze yer enemies in their tracks with icy cannons as ye glide across the frozen seas with the grace and frenzy of a January blizzard.



With a giant snowflake helm, which navigation method do ye prefer? Do ye float across the board with the finesse of a falling snowflake, or do ye smash yer way into rocks and through whirlpools with the fury of a blizzard? If ye get a chill while on the deck, cozy up with the bear rug. I’m sure the snowman would be happy to navigate.



The yeti doll on the main deck looks right at home among the snow blocks, icy cannons and snowflake banners. If ye feel the nip in the air, grab a toasty mug to warm yer hands. Step through the igloo hatch to go below deck and find an indoor winter wonderland.



Grab yer hearties and defend yer flag! Yes, ye should be repairin’ the hull or runnin’ the bilge, but snowball fights are so much fun! The hold includes plenty of obstacles and hiding spots for ye to enjoy the glee found in pelting the other team with a good handful of ferocity! Unfortunately, ye can't really throw the snowballs in the hold. Trickster Jack Frost fused them together into a giant frozen lump, but they sure look inviting!



After the epic battle, thaw out in the cabin. Dip into the mead vat for warming refreshment as ye enjoy the comfort of the crackling fire and a comfy bear rug. Prepare for future snowy adventures with a feast!



Let Jack Frost guide yer crew to enjoy the levity of this frosty season.


Hurry to yer local shipyard today because the Blizzard Class Sloop will melt away after February 12th!

Release date changed from Jan 6th to Jan 8th...
Hi everyone,

Just a heads up: we've had to push the release date back two days, to this Wednesday.

Two core reasons:

1) Our sub-title system needs finishing. We want to make sure it's working well before launch, due to popular demand for using it.

2) 32 bit OS support. The game uses a lot of memory, and getting it to run well on 32 bit machines has been a large challenge. We need just a little more time so that we can change the minimum specs to include 32 bit OSs.

That's it - the game itself is ready for release, and we can't wait until you can all play it!

Cheers
-iDGi

Release date changed from Jan 6th to Jan 8th...
Hi everyone,

Just a heads up: we've had to push the release date back two days, to this Wednesday.

Two core reasons:

1) Our sub-title system needs finishing. We want to make sure it's working well before launch, due to popular demand for using it.

2) 32 bit OS support. The game uses a lot of memory, and getting it to run well on 32 bit machines has been a large challenge. We need just a little more time so that we can change the minimum specs to include 32 bit OSs.

That's it - the game itself is ready for release, and we can't wait until you can all play it!

Cheers
-iDGi

An absolutely massive patch has just landed (patch notes below) - this covers a huge amount of Survival improvements and additions. Please leave feedback on the forums, I really appreciate it!

• Fixed description for AI Movers
  
• Fixed description for Solar Panels
  
• Set default FPS to 25, due to people making videos at 29.97 fps
  
• Removed Manufacture bot in Creative mode. Apologies.
  
• Removed Orbital Energy Transmitter. Oops.
  
• Jetpack still on J, but configurable before the game starts
  
• Stats now on alt-J
  
• Solar panels open quickly if they spawn nearby during the day
  
• AI mover will no longer attempt to move to storage hoppers in nullspace
  
• Fix to compensate bad archives
  
• Fix bad player settings
  
• Added SFX for battery blocks (based on charge level)
  
• Added SFX for PTGs
  
• Added lerped ranged emission to particles
  
• Added LODs for torch lights
  
• The upshot is that torches in Survival are now a lot faster, but slightly less impressive!
  
• SpiderBot now another 0.8% cooler.
  
• Fixed up a bunch of debug spam
  
• SpiderBot now 3% cooler
  
• Added placeholder dropship
  
• Added placeholder manufacture bot
  
• Added placeholder Orbital Energy Transmitter
  
• Added code to detect crafting radii
  
• Added AI Mover
  
• Hoppers can be marked as autofill and autoempty for AIMovers. Filters soon!
  
• Fixed issue with Ping not detecting ores on cardinal directions
  
• Added AI Mover robots to automatically move ores long distances between Storage Hoppers.
  
• Added Permission settings to Storage Hoppers (Toggle with E)
  
• AI Movers now respect Storage Hopper permissions
  
• Orbital Energy Transmitter should attempt to at least vaguely sit on the planet's surface now.
  
• Added 'J' as a hotkey to toggle jetpack, in both survival and creative
  
• Double jump no longer activates jetpack in survival
  
• Wood joule count down to 200 from 250
  
• Coal joule count down to 350 from 1000
  
• Fixes to Build2Me
  
• Using an AirPing no longer causes OrePings to detect air!
  
• Fixed Weather system to disable in caverns (THIS TOOK HOURS PLEASE APPRECIATE IT!)
  
• Major performance increase at depths below -50 metres
  
• AI mover simulates faster when being looked at
  
• Collectable manager clears up slowly and calmly, with no leaking!
  
• Solar panels now have correct build permissions and costs
  
• Fixed Survival help appearing in Creative mode (oops)
  
• Fixed black lakes appearing where caves intersect -1000 metres.
  
• Ore Extractors now use 10x as much power as before (sorry!)
  
• Fixed Deep Blue achievement. Quietly noted that 1.00 and 100 are not the same number.
  
• Added image for the currently burning resource in the CPH
  
• Added ability to add in single items to CPH. Intelligently takes the highest resource you have.
  
• "Add Resource" and "Exit" buttons now work on the CPH panel
  
• Hopper Text (and all others) should now properly respect the Z-buffer.
  
• Archive Compression count now displayed in Creative before 'Safe To Quit' - if you are suffering from large save folders, just hang around until this number hits zero.
  
• Fixed a rare crash bug to do with entity saving
  
• Ore Extractors now efficiently search for ore with no randomness
  
• Ore Extractors save out drill bit status, stored ore and remaining power
  
• Fixed an issue where PTGs GAINED power when feeding it into a battery. Enjoy this exploit whilst you can!
  
• Added Solar panels. Double the solar efficiency of CPHs, but only useful at night and on the surface. Connect to Batteries to extract their charge.
  
• Measuring global power generation.
  
• Started to add LODding for expensive machines.
  
• Ore Extractor exploit fixed
  
• Fixed depth fog breaking when player was exactly at altitude 0
  
• Moved Lithium down in the world a little, to reflect it's usefulness
  
• Started to organise Tier1 and Tier2 items. Tier2 all require visiting 450m depth or lower.

23/12/2013 - V1.1 now available!

• Fixed various 'under construction' issues
  
• This is a massive patch, and has been on the SteamPipe Beta for several days
  
• This includes Survival mode. Press Ctrl-S to actiate this on a new world.
  
• DEFINTELY fixed Seven Dwarves
  
• Steam integration improvements

An absolutely massive patch has just landed (patch notes below) - this covers a huge amount of Survival improvements and additions. Please leave feedback on the forums, I really appreciate it!

• Fixed description for AI Movers
  
• Fixed description for Solar Panels
  
• Set default FPS to 25, due to people making videos at 29.97 fps
  
• Removed Manufacture bot in Creative mode. Apologies.
  
• Removed Orbital Energy Transmitter. Oops.
  
• Jetpack still on J, but configurable before the game starts
  
• Stats now on alt-J
  
• Solar panels open quickly if they spawn nearby during the day
  
• AI mover will no longer attempt to move to storage hoppers in nullspace
  
• Fix to compensate bad archives
  
• Fix bad player settings
  
• Added SFX for battery blocks (based on charge level)
  
• Added SFX for PTGs
  
• Added lerped ranged emission to particles
  
• Added LODs for torch lights
  
• The upshot is that torches in Survival are now a lot faster, but slightly less impressive!
  
• SpiderBot now another 0.8% cooler.
  
• Fixed up a bunch of debug spam
  
• SpiderBot now 3% cooler
  
• Added placeholder dropship
  
• Added placeholder manufacture bot
  
• Added placeholder Orbital Energy Transmitter
  
• Added code to detect crafting radii
  
• Added AI Mover
  
• Hoppers can be marked as autofill and autoempty for AIMovers. Filters soon!
  
• Fixed issue with Ping not detecting ores on cardinal directions
  
• Added AI Mover robots to automatically move ores long distances between Storage Hoppers.
  
• Added Permission settings to Storage Hoppers (Toggle with E)
  
• AI Movers now respect Storage Hopper permissions
  
• Orbital Energy Transmitter should attempt to at least vaguely sit on the planet's surface now.
  
• Added 'J' as a hotkey to toggle jetpack, in both survival and creative
  
• Double jump no longer activates jetpack in survival
  
• Wood joule count down to 200 from 250
  
• Coal joule count down to 350 from 1000
  
• Fixes to Build2Me
  
• Using an AirPing no longer causes OrePings to detect air!
  
• Fixed Weather system to disable in caverns (THIS TOOK HOURS PLEASE APPRECIATE IT!)
  
• Major performance increase at depths below -50 metres
  
• AI mover simulates faster when being looked at
  
• Collectable manager clears up slowly and calmly, with no leaking!
  
• Solar panels now have correct build permissions and costs
  
• Fixed Survival help appearing in Creative mode (oops)
  
• Fixed black lakes appearing where caves intersect -1000 metres.
  
• Ore Extractors now use 10x as much power as before (sorry!)
  
• Fixed Deep Blue achievement. Quietly noted that 1.00 and 100 are not the same number.
  
• Added image for the currently burning resource in the CPH
  
• Added ability to add in single items to CPH. Intelligently takes the highest resource you have.
  
• "Add Resource" and "Exit" buttons now work on the CPH panel
  
• Hopper Text (and all others) should now properly respect the Z-buffer.
  
• Archive Compression count now displayed in Creative before 'Safe To Quit' - if you are suffering from large save folders, just hang around until this number hits zero.
  
• Fixed a rare crash bug to do with entity saving
  
• Ore Extractors now efficiently search for ore with no randomness
  
• Ore Extractors save out drill bit status, stored ore and remaining power
  
• Fixed an issue where PTGs GAINED power when feeding it into a battery. Enjoy this exploit whilst you can!
  
• Added Solar panels. Double the solar efficiency of CPHs, but only useful at night and on the surface. Connect to Batteries to extract their charge.
  
• Measuring global power generation.
  
• Started to add LODding for expensive machines.
  
• Ore Extractor exploit fixed
  
• Fixed depth fog breaking when player was exactly at altitude 0
  
• Moved Lithium down in the world a little, to reflect it's usefulness
  
• Started to organise Tier1 and Tier2 items. Tier2 all require visiting 450m depth or lower.

23/12/2013 - V1.1 now available!

• Fixed various 'under construction' issues
  
• This is a massive patch, and has been on the SteamPipe Beta for several days
  
• This includes Survival mode. Press Ctrl-S to actiate this on a new world.
  
• DEFINTELY fixed Seven Dwarves
  
• Steam integration improvements

Hey guys! I would love to have community closer to us *developers* so i would kindly ask anyone who plays pixel piracy to join this steam chat:

<a href="steam://friends/joinchat/103582791434900874">CHAT GROUP</a>

You can chat here about pixel piracy and ask for the help! Let's use STEAM to it's fullest! Shall we?

Hey guys! I would love to have community closer to us *developers* so i would kindly ask anyone who plays pixel piracy to join this steam chat:

[url]CHAT GROUP[/url]

You can chat here about pixel piracy and ask for the help! Let's use STEAM to it's fullest! Shall we?