Posted by Juggynaut on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 - 10 Comments
Tags: booty bay, Dread Captain DeMeza, event, ganking, holiday, pirate, september 19, talk like a pirate
Avast! The fine fellas at Blizzard have hopped on the holiday that be growin’ every year, International Talk Like A Pirate Day. September 19th be the day that captains n land lubbers alike be speakin’ with style and flair only fit for a pirate. T’ celebrate this momentous occasion, Dread Captain DeMeza, Scourge of the South Seas be perched atop the Auction House in Booty Bay, lending a fine set of threads to all who drink with her. Goblin Commoners be givin’ out lesser attire all over the lands.
Okay, I can only keep that up for so long. I’ve never been much of a Pirate Talker, but Kisirani has confirmed that this event is for one day only, so have fun while it lasts. There is also apparently no loot to be had, which is a little unfortunate, though understandable considering the short duration of the holiday. There is still plenty of novelty in the new pirate outfits. Both costumes are temporary buffs that dress you like me in the picture (I’m in the middle). The only equipped items visible on your avatar will be whatever is in your hands. The buff given by the Goblin Commoners lasts for one hour, while the one bestowed by the Dread Captain herself will last up to 12. Both are lost whenever a shapeshift is cast, which is too bad for druids and shaman, but the 12 hour version lasts through death (I didn’t get a chance to test the 1 hour version). This is a very good thing, considering there are no guards immediately surrounding the Captain who gives it. So, lots of ganking is bound to occur in BB for the next day or so.
I’ve already had some fun with PvP in Booty Bay as a pirate, so come on out and join the fun! What do you all think of this short holiday?
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By Kris ! :D on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 12:28 am
This Holiday owns
i just tried the 1 hour version, and since im a belf.. i looked very gay O_o
By DragonPuff on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Apparently, pirates can’t have red hair, as the buff changed mine to black. XD Awesome little holiday though, with much good natured partying and such atop the auction house in PvE servers like mine. ^-^
By Frost on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 3:36 am
May I recommend
By Frost on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 3:36 am
http://loadingreadyrun.com/videos/view/49/how-to-talk-like-a-pirate
By SirUrza on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Sweet.. to bad it’s not a custom you could put on any time you want.
The gals wearing the belly shirts.. yum.
By Zaffe on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Wow SirUrza you really need to get out some more
By Grayson on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 11:29 am
lol, i got bugged XP, when i got the 1hr costume my char turned transparent(not as much as stealth but still noticeable). All the other players could see it so i contaced a GM and they said thats never happened b4 and theyll try to fix it. If a patch comes out soon that fixes it, it was because of me!
By Redauroa on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
There is even a website for the holiday “talk like a pirate day” http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html Some towns (In real life) get more into the day then others. Hope you enjoy your Pirate Day.
By Whytebread on Friday, September 19th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I was very impressed that Blizzard chose to recognize this holiday. Coming from a long line of pirates, my family and I appreciate being included in the fun of WoW. Hopefully the festivities will keep everyone in a drinking mood!
Yarr…
By Jim on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 6:02 am
Some people take this holiday more seriously than others . . .
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7622471.stm