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There is a question at Talk:Secondary color that I asked a while ago that still hasn't been answered. Any comments on what to do at either this article or the Secondary color article?? 66.245.71.17 02:16, 25 Nov 2004 (UTC)

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[edit] Island names?

Of the other people reading/working on this, who thinks a list of the islands would be a good idea? Especially given the numerous links to Greek mythology and whatnot.

(For instance, had I not happened upon its entry, how many players would know that lagniappe is even a word, never mind its meaning?) Azure Haights 05:43, Jan 25, 2005 (UTC)

An interesting idea, but my feeling is that a list of island names would be more detail than is warranted for an encyclopedia article, especially since it's not really critical to a basic understanding of what the game is. Additionally, as new oceans are released, a list of the island names will grow longer and may become out-of-date quickly, and I expect that the new oceans won't necessarily follow the same naming patterns as their predecessors. —Triskaideka 15:09, 25 Jan 2005 (UTC)
What about Ocean names though? They've got four English servers and German server right now, and had a Chinese one until it closed down. ~The Magus 21:44, 22 March 2005
I have been pondering opening up a wiki just for this game, specifically to manage things like island names, flag names, etc. The ocean/island names are pretty static, but other information about them is very fluid. However, it may be useful to mention more about the structure of the game world in general, since the article currently focuses only on the puzzles. Kutulu 14:01, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
There's already an official Wiki- the YPPedia. (Edit: just realized the date of the last comment. Sorry.)--Remalle 04:22, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Puzzle Pirates Game

Is that why Puzzle Pirates featured in the PoCap games website? Because their games are similar to PopCaps' games? I guess it is. Ok, now I am sounding like an idiot. But Puzzle Pirates is awesome, way better than PopCap games. Who created Puzzle Pirates? My username on Puzzle Pirates is also Hastalavista. Hey to all my friends on Puzzle Pirates! Hastalavista 07:47, 2 October 2005 (UTC) hastalavista

I'm pretty sure it's just that they have an advertising deal with Popcap. You'll want to see Three Rings Design for the people who made the game, or check the YPP wiki. AySz88^-^ 12:33, 2 October 2005 (UTC)

On a side note as an avid Ice tester *and* a person who constantly searches through the game files, Fisticuffs is Boxing. Not two separate games. Also, not too many people are familiar with the YPPedia (YPP wiki), mayhaps we should include a little info on how prospective players would be able to find help? – Sivius TALK 23:50, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Some random stuff

I added some information, such as the fact that shipyards produce bludgeons and that familiars never decay. ~Remalle

Thanks for the new information. The paragraph about decay specifically mentions manufactured items, however, meaning that familiars and trinkets are implicitly not included. I took that part out, and fixed up some punctuation, too. =) Powers 02:14, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Game Gardens

Does this really belong in this article? It isn't anything to do with Puzzle Pirates, other than the little bit about games being easily portable into Puzzle Pirates. Adrian 04:07, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

Well, there is a little tab in the Parlor interface that points directly at it. But given how little attention it gets I suggest merging it unto Three Rings Design. Nifboy 04:31, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
I think the single little paragraph in this article is appropriate, given the connectedness between the two. However, any further expansion of the topic should go in Three Rings Design. Powers 12:38, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] YPPedia?

Fairly sure the YPPedia fits in Category:Computer_and_video_game_wikis, but as it doesn't have a seperate article, it can't be listed there despite being entirely relevant to the category and potentially useful. -Heartofgoldfish 23:04, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Frankly, most Computer and Video Game Wikis are probably not notable enough to have an article in Wikipedia; the fact that there is a category that they could fit into is not sufficient reason to write one. However, in the case of YPPedia, the wiki is hosted on Three Rings' servers and is officially supported (complete with Nemo-graphics); that may be notable enough to merit a brief article. Powers 01:37, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] How to earn Pirate Badges?

Pirate badges are mentioned under the Navigation puzzle, but there's no explanation on how to get them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.80.167.6 (talk • contribs)

Badges are purchased on doubloon oceans. I'll take a look to see if that section can be clarified. Powers 17:15, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

A pirate badge isn't earned, rather, it is bought with one doubloon. It's to say that you've payed the Ringers (or else bought from someone else who's payed them). --Remalle 17:41, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Banning rules

i think it should be mentions that there strict banning rules get your computer banned if your sibling/ anyone other gets banned on you computer. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.60.227.148 (talk • contribs) .

Association with a banned account get your computer TAINTED, and no, I don't think that'll be necessary.--Remalle 21:42, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Puzzles

The new puzzle, called Treasure Haul, which is only accessible at certain points in blockades should be added in the page. I cant add this, as I don't know enough about the puzzle. XeroTheGreat 5 June 2007

[edit] Ranks

I dont agree with having the usual requirments for the ranks i think they should be removed. --Tjayh913 23:19, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pictures

I've added pictures direct from Yppedia that depict the types of puzzles. One picture for each type of puzzle (multiplayer, crafting, and duty). Carousing puzzle pictures are obviously not needed. Please do not add more pictures as it is unneeded. I added three to simply show SOME of the puzzles. If someone is interested in the game they can go to the actual website and see all the puzzles. -- ZookPS3 17:05, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Citations

In regards to Gamigo, there is mention of Three Rings' relationship with them, found on YPPedia - the claims mentioned there are that Gamigo was not keeping the game client up to par with the English servers, which led to the termination of their contract. Finally, I noticed that there are almost no citations whatsoever in this entire article - there should be. Puzzle Pirates is a popular enough game that references should not be hard to find. X-Kal (talk) 07:01, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

I would like to add that, in the online gaming world, the official forums often serve as the place for press releases. In terms of what should be considered a 'reliable' source, anything that is posted by the game's administration should be treated as a press release. X-Kal (talk) 07:45, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
They discuss many things on the boards, not just canon. When they come out with a PoEmail (press release) about it, then it will be here. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 01:47, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
And announcement posts made by administrators are not canon? X-Kal (talk) 16:46, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
The OMs generally post funny things all the time, or post things to get user input. That doesnt necessarily mean that it is a definate. In general, forums aren't allowed as a reputable source anyway... it must be an official statement. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 14:45, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Official Game Forums and Citability

I've opened up a discussion on the verifiability page here so we can all see once and for all the official word on the forums... Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 15:08, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

This discussion has now been archived and is found here. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 11:33, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
Whoa. That discussion does say alot about Wikipedia policy. Has it come to the point where the subjects we write about are expected to conform to our idealised method of news releases that an official forum post doesn't count, but if they want to be included in wikipedia, they should do it more formally? I am deeply saddened. On a second count, however, I do want to re-address the PoEMail - there *IS* a place to find a repository. http://yppedia.puzzlepirates.com/Poemail - but then, you have to ask whether or not YPPedia, the game's official wiki, counts as a reliable source. There are some great sources out there, but it's hellishly rough to find sources that pass wikipedia's standards when it comes to online games. Now that I've read through it, though, I'm glad you brought it up. I simply don't know enough about protocol to have pulled that one off. Finally, I still insist that when it comes to game mechanics, it is always more reliable when you get it directly from the game designers. X-Kal (talk) 05:29, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
I should have brought up the yppedia as well, but at the time the problem we were having was with the foums. But I'm sure that wouldnt work either, as they could say its a game guide. I'm sure that yPP will eventually bust out and be featured by 3rd parties eventually... and until then, this article will be mostly uncited. (However, if people really cared, they could click the link to the yppedia and they would see what we're talking about). Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 09:34, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] PopCap advertisements in article?

i feel that there is a bit of a bias towards popcap in this article (repeated mention of their games as influence, blatant name dropping that i already removed [seriously, who would confuse a puzzle pirates puzzle called alchemistry with popcap's puzzle called alchemistry? people who aren't sure what page they're on. and they're beyond help anyway]). i realize that they and three rings have some sort of advertisement deal, but i do not think this should affect an encyclopedia page concerning their game. 71.134.232.194 (talk) 22:28, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

I honestly have never noticed it before... linking to other pages is common. I didnt see a problem with it, but dont mind your edits. Qb | your 2 cents 22:43, 1 June 2008 (UTC)