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    Need Help "please insert original dvd"

    Yep, an external disc drive is not going to work with most copy-protection software. Don't you just hate it when DRM damages a product, and stops you from using the software you've purchased? :rolleyes: A good way to avoid future troubles like this is to buy your game from DRM-free...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    You'll find the music that plays in the background in my patches pack for CT, in the "Music Expansion" patch. (Eng_Town.ogg, and Spa_Town.ogg respectively.) New SFX (for seagulls, etc.), to replicate the old track, can be found here: Freesound
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    It likely came with the licensing contract by Disney. Disney got her to do the lines because Akella entered into the contract and paid for the POTC licensing. There's a common misconception that people have that the publisher (Disney) pays the developer (Akella) to have features from their...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    The Black Pearl has entered popular pirate culture, so even though Disney claims copyright on it, and will do anything to enforce this, it's like the word "droid" from Star Wars -- it's become part of common speak, it is actively losing its franchise/IP association, and in a decent world it...
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    Hahhahaha! Who said that cartoons can't be wise (from time to time)! :P

    Hahhahaha! Who said that cartoons can't be wise (from time to time)! :P
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    And that includes downtime/rest! So-called "nothing time" is precious, too. ;) When you're...

    And that includes downtime/rest! So-called "nothing time" is precious, too. ;) When you're resting, make the most of resting -- truly rest your mind and body, and treat yourself to comfort, peace, joy, and harmony.
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    I love this! <3 The gift of life. Every little moment counts. And those simple little daily...

    I love this! <3 The gift of life. Every little moment counts. And those simple little daily moments we take for granted in the present, looking back they are the most precious, and what make living worthwhile. ^_^ So make the most of every moment you've been given -- carpe diem! ;)
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    Digital Feudalism and DRM

    How Facebook (and any other social platform) turns personal data it collects from its users into profit:
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    Digital Feudalism and DRM

    This thread is reserved for discussions surrounding neo-capitalistic digital control over users by companies, organisations, and governments, much akin to a digital form of feudalism, and digital platforms that use DRM (Digital Rights/Restrictions Management) to monitor, control, and restrict...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    COAS is not really free-play either -- or at least it doesn't start that way. It won't let you leave the harbour until you complete the first, long quest (it makes it impossible to leave, in a rather unexpected and dodgy way). From what I've heard, TEHO is gentler on new players, at least at...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    To Each His Own is technically not an Akella game. :no It was developed by independent developer BlackMark Studio, based on CT and COAS. It's one of the main independent continuations/spin-offs, and it develops COAS's content and formula further. From what I hear, it's better balanced than COAS...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    My personal perspective on this is that, while I agree that the POTC-specific content could be separated from New Horizons and made optional, much of New Horizon's charm is exactly that it expands so much on the fantasy and themes surrounding the POTC franchise, while allowing people to add...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    A lot can be done with just writing, and some minor changes. Don't underestimate the power of mystery/suspence. ;) Akella developed POTC independently of Disney's POTC franchise. Disney stepped in at the end of the development cycle, and Akella entered into an agreement with them to rebrand the...
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    Here's the AoP/CT one, if you like (the turning ship's rudder wheel):
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    Mod idea: Converting Pirates of the Caribbean back into Sea Dogs II

    Caribbean Tales is exactly this, and most people are not crazy about the realism (I'm one of the rare exceptions). My advice is best to keep the fantasy content, just move it away from the POTC movies for your mod -- perhaps expand it with other pirate-fantasy stories as well, eventually? You...
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    Blind Pirate Wisdom

    Some profound wisdom from Blind pirate captain Villads -- from The Dragon Prince: xD Word of caution: gotta watch those seagulls carefully -- they'll take any chance to mutiny! ;) [The seagulls from the animated film Finding Nemo mobbing the seagull Scuttle from Disney's The Little...
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    Racism and 'Black Lives Matter'

    Regarding the Black Lives Matter movement/protests and why they are important, this is literally what it comes down to (in too many cases just like this for real, and worse): Racism is a serious social problem that does not affect everyone equally. And the ableism that disabled...
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    Dopamine/Digital Diet

    Related to this topic, an excellent introduction to applied awareness and mastery over the mind -- teaching autonomy and focus/concentration:
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    Shaolin Wisdom

    Shaolin (Buddhist) practical, anthroposophical (study of human nature) life wisdom from Shaolin practitioner and headmaster Shi Heng Yi: Feel free to pause the video at any point and to reflect on the teachings, and how they apply to your own experiences/life. Note that this mastery --...
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    Need Help Keys (?) keep resetting

    What you're seeing in that gray square in certain 2D user interface elements refusing to render. This could be because: 1. They are not from the game, but some overlay graphics from your Windows desktop environment -- of some application running in the background and trying to force its...
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