Massively http://massively.joystiq.com Massively http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://massively.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Massively http://massively.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Picaroon introduces Nation's Challenge contest]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/08/05/picaroon-introduces-nations-challenge-contest/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/08/05/picaroon-introduces-nations-challenge-contest/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/08/05/picaroon-introduces-nations-challenge-contest/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Fancy yourself a pirate? Picaroon is inviting you to put your money where your mouth is via a new contest called the Nation's Challenge. The pirate-themed MMORTS from Nice Technology is hosting a global battle royale to determine which nation is the "biggest bunch of pirates."

Nice's latest press release outlines the prizes on offer, and first-, second-, and third-place winners will take home 5,000, 2,000, and 1,000 doubloons (Picaroon's in-game currency) respectively. Members of the winning alliance will also pocket 300 doubloons.

The contest started yesterday, so don't delay in getting your team together, and be sure to check out the official rules on the Picaroon forums.

MassivelyPicaroon introduces Nation's Challenge contest originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contestf2pfantasyfree-to-playin-game-eventmmortsnations-challengenicenice-technologypicaroonpiratespress-releasertsyarrrrrrFri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Picaroon polishing beta 'questorials']]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/15/picaroon-polishing-beta-questorials/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/15/picaroon-polishing-beta-questorials/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/15/picaroon-polishing-beta-questorials/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Picaroon's beta phase is sailing merrily along, and Nice Technology is talking up a few of the MMORTS's features in a new press release. The newbie experience is fresh on the minds of beta testers and developers, and Nice producer Toby Simpson says that the company has come up with "questorials" that are organized into mission groups to effectively communicate the game's basics while avoiding the dreaded need for players to spend time reading a manual.

"We know that documentation is the very last thing that anyone reads," Simpson explains, noting that Nice has recently added PvE pirate battle questorials to introduce the game's combat.

Picaroon's beta is also gearing up to release new content in the form of a new building called the Technology Centre. In a nutshell, the Centre offers new strategies for defending islands (courtesy of an orbital laser cannon satellite) as well as a new game mode called persistent Picaroon. Head to the official website for more details.

MassivelyPicaroon polishing beta 'questorials' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Picaroon, the pirate MMORTS with an attitude (and a mild case of scurvy), has now walked off the gangplank into the depths of open beta. We've been following this title since last October when Picaroon announced its closed beta, and now it's available for all to check out, test and see if it be as worthy as a salty sea dog.

Nice Technology's Toby Simpson thinks the game has a broad appeal: "We're excited about open beta and look forward to welcoming new members to our growing community of Picaroon fans. Picaroon has strategies for all: builders, attackers, defenders and diplomats."

Set in a futuristic water world (no, not the Kevin Costner one) where empires clash over the few remaining patches of land, Picaroon tasks players with building up fleets and setting sail for adventures. Nice Technology has designed the game to include three modes depending on your time constraints: hour-long skirmishes, two-week struggles, and a persistent war. Fighting isn't the only way to victory, as Picaroon offers players the options for diplomacy as well.

You can check out the open beta by heading over to Picaroon's site.

Gallery: Picaroon

MassivelyPicaroon heads into the open waters of open beta originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betafuturistic-pirates-wutkevin-costnermmortsnice-technologyopen-betapicaroonpiratesrated-arrrrrreal-time-strategyrtstoby-simpsonwater-worldwaterworldWed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New MMORTS Picaroon enters beta testing]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/new-mmorts-picaroon-enters-beta-testing/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/new-mmorts-picaroon-enters-beta-testing/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/10/18/new-mmorts-picaroon-enters-beta-testing/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

If you are an MMORTS fan, Nice Technology has a new one for you to check out: Picaroon.

Picaroon is a free-to-play, futuristic pirate-themed game, and the team's quirky sense of humor -- as evidenced in the developer blog -- should carry over nicely into gameplay. Picaroon is set to launch this winter, but if you'd like to check it out now and help shake the bugs out, you can visit the blog for beta keys.

The developers will be releasing more groups of beta keys all week, so if you miss out on one batch, keep your eyes open. Once you get one, follow the instructions on the blog to get into the game, and have fun!

MassivelyNew MMORTS Picaroon enters beta testing originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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