FAQ

Q. What rank do I have to be to build ships?
A. You can build dhows from cadet rank.

Q. What rank do I have to be to build cannons?
A. You can build and fire rusty cannons from cadet rank, and carronade cannons and mortars from gunner rank.
Q. How can I claim my house?
A. A Golden Spade is used to create and resize claims to protect your home. You may also use a stick to view existing claims.
Q. How do I sail a ship?
A. To pilot your ship, or steal another, right click the ship's control sign with your Golden Hoe, you will be greeted with a message saying you have successfully piloted the ship. To move, right click in the direction you want to move with your Golden Hoe, Your ship will start to move in that direction unless you are being obstructed by land or docks, or because it is not made of the correct materials. A list of ship names and allowed materials can be found on the ships page. To rotate your ship, you will need a sign on your ship with the line [helm] on board, This will turn into a wheel once activated by right clicking with a golden hoe, To rotate right click the sign with a empty hand to rotate clockwise and left click with an empty hand to rotate anti-clockwise, this will cause your whole ship to rotate. To release your ship you have to use the command /release in chat, or create a [release] sign on the ship, Or you could just leave your ship and wait for the 30 second timer to end.