Portal:F.A.Q.s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Been hit by a member you know can't beat you? You've been introduced to Cloak.
So that ship keeps jumping around, every time you search for it? That's the SSC.
What are the various types of equipment in the game?
What is the Hall Of Fame?
Who are those Pirates with lots of cargo, that I can't raid? Those are the Immortals.
Where is the _______ Script? Here
Glossary
Brain Bleach: (noun) Brain Bleach is used to forget something you see in game. Kerravyn is the usual supplier of Brain Bleach, although others keep a stock on hand. Note: not a real item.
Cow (Cash Cow): (noun) A raidable (a.k.a. non-yarded) pirate with cargo in their hold, not banked.
Engines: One of the three stats. Used to determine who gets the first shot in battle. Also allows several bonuses, such as sneak attacks and extra hull.
Fishy: (noun)
- 1. Used by pirates to refer to raiders, specifically when leaving out cargo. ex. "Here fishy fishy fishy!"
- 2. Used by raiders to refer to pirates leaving out cargo for them to nibble on, mainly because it goes with the cow terminology and is fun to say. "Ooh, a fishy! nom nom nom"
Glomp: (verb) To run at someone, jump on them and hug them, with the intent of knocking them to the ground.
Malfunction: The chance that your weapons won't work in battle. Commonly referred to as 'malf'
Mercy Kill: Request to be sent to the Shipyard posted over the Shoutbox. Format: MK @ Jupiter.
Shields: One of the three stats. Affects how much damage you take from enemy attacks.
Turtle: (noun) A build with heavy shields, and high minimum damage, designed to wear enemies out with long battles.
Quack: See Mercy Kill.
Rogue: (noun) A ship build focused on weapons and engines. Meant to hit the enemy hard, and hit them with the first shot.
Weapons: One of the three stats. Affects how hard you hit the enemy.
Whinny: A message, sent from attacked to attacker, complaining about said attack, typically in an overly dramatic manner. The whinny is normally ineffective, and tends to result in more attacks.
