[Disapproved] Vacation Mode

[Cdv]

We need a vacation mode that does not require credits and one that every player can afford to use. The ability to stay away from the game for up to 3 or 6 months, or up to when the player logs in next, whichever comes first. You must 'apply' for leave 3 to 7 days before, so that the vacation mode does not become misused. Everything stops - trade , fleets, gold production etc. and stays the same until the player comes back from vacation. I'm sure other players can add the details.

[Captain Jack]

I will quote from a post I made here 11 months ago.

We are against such an option and we have a wide number of solid reasons. Pirates Glory needs to diversify itself even in this chapter.

The main reasons against this is that vacation mode features can end up highly abusive. In the same time, the inhabitants of the green seas of Avonmora are thirsty for blood. Any way to completely stop this thirst is dangerous.

However, we are aware that players need a break sometimes and we realize that these breaks can be lengthy too. Therefore, we have already designed and implemented quite many ways to keep your assets safe while you are away. The path each one chooses to secure them, will of course play a role and up to now, there is no such thing as the best way.

I am personally aware of ways that we expected to see them happening but also of ways that we have not predicted. Out of the existing ways, the most obvious one is Treasure hunt. A good guild can also play the role of your guardian. There are more ways which you can discover.
One thing is certain; more will be added.

Some have already been announced and are:
-Private marina (you will be able to secure your valuable ships in there while it solves the hard puzzle of how I keep a mow secure).
-Parrot feature (it will help guild mates with alerts when you are attacked).
-Downloadable IM version ( all alerts will now com instantly to your mobile phone - this is currently sort of possible through fb app btw - as the game sends notifies to your fb account and the app to your phone).

We are open for more ways, if you get any in mind.

Try to see our point why we do not want this "switch". It mainly creates problems. I do not know the inventor that put us all in this mode in the online games industry for years but it is time we evolve.

To update it with current facts:
Private Marina implemented - it helps
Gold Bars implemented - they help
Bank Accounts implemented - they help
Parrot Feature is not yet implemented but we have a better notification system for guildmates now.
Regarding alerts, nowadays you can get all email to your phones and the game supports notification through email. With parrot feature, even voodoo notifications will be created.

[Mr. Rothschild]

I agree with captain jack on this. Vacation mode is not needed and would hurt the games dynamic in my opinion.

However I would like to add that email notifications are only received once per 2 hours. I would like to see an option for the player to choose how frequently he receives these notifications and what type he receives.

For example, attack notifications or voodoo cast on me I would like to know each and every time. Messages I receive I am fine with receiving one each hour or every 2nd hour.

[Captain Jack]

I can agree with a setting to control frequency. We will look into implementing this.

Current settings for those unaware:
http://s2.piratesglory.com/?page=profil ... ifications

[Francois le Clerc]

I can agree with a setting to control frequency. We will look into implementing this.

Current settings for those unaware:
http://s2.piratesglory.com/?page=profil ... ifications

the noti that say new player in avonmora it doesn't work so good

[Captain Jack]

I can agree with a setting to control frequency. We will look into implementing this.

Current settings for those unaware:
http://s2.piratesglory.com/?page=profil ... ifications

the noti that say new player in avonmora it doesn't work so good

It works fine. Do not expect it to notify you every time. It uses fame and last activity time to decide whom to notify.

[Mr. Rothschild]

I can agree with a setting to control frequency. We will look into implementing this.

Thank you Captain Jack .