Design Notes
September 18, 2026
How To Talk Like A Pirate 101
Arr ye ready fer Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Ahoy, me hearties! Glad ye made it here in one piece! (Har har har, git it? One Piece ☠️) Anywaves, International Talk Like a Pirate Day be upon us, mateys! That glorious day o’ thee year when perfectly respectable adventurers throw grammar overboard, start yellin’ “ARRR!” at innocent landlubbers, ‘nd suddenly develop a suspicious interest in treasure, parrots, and… dare me say… BOOTY 👀
Aye, that be right. Talk Like a Pirate Day be the one day of the year when ye can blame absolutely EVERYTHING on pirates.
Forgot yer homework? Arrr, it be stolen by pirates!
Ate the last cookie? Aye, that be goin’ straight to me booty!
Sent a message full o’ typos? Me parrot walked on me keyboard!
Walked into a door? Avast! Dang blasted door attacked me first!
But beware: simply shoutin’ “ARRR!” ev’ry five seconds does NOT make ye a proper pirate.
Nay! There be an ARRt to this, ‘nd lucky fer ye, the Artix Crew has hauled out thee ancient scrolls ‘nd assembled a comprehensive guide to help ye master the swashbucklin’ skill o’ Talkin’ Like a Pirate.
There Be Rules, Sailor
The first thing ye need to know about becomin’ a pirate be simple:
Ye gatta BELIEVE ye be a pirate. Savvy?
If ye don't truly believe ye be a scallywag supreme o’ the seven seas, then nobody else be believin’ it either!
Ye cannot simply put on an eyepatch ‘nd call it a day. Well… actually, ye can. BUT! Ye'll be a pirate with terrible commitment, aye, that ye’d be.
So follow these here rules, sailor, and ye'll be talkin’ like a seasoned sea dog in no time!
1. Pirates ain't exactly be known fer speakin' proper
We scowl. We grumble. We mutter. We… grumuttrumble. ‘Nd we be dramatically starin’ into the distance ov’r yonder while thinkin’ ‘bout our next booty-related bounty!
But most importantly of all, we NOT be wastin’ time enunciatin’ ev’ry syllable.
Mumble ’n mush ’n mash yer words, matey! Let 'em tumble out of yer mouth like a barrel o’ monkeys rollin’ down the deck. If somebody asks ye to repeat yerself… ye be doin’ it correctly.
“Arrr, me said what me said!”
2. Rum Run yer words together
Proper sentences? Overrated. Punctuation? Overboard. Grammar? YE KNOW WHAT BE NEEDIN’ TO BE DOIN’! Pirates don't be speakin’ in neat little sentences like some lily-livered lubber. We smash words together ‘til they become one mighty pirate-word.
“Hey, did you see that?” -> “You see that?” -> “YARRRSEETHAT?!”
Beautiful. Terrible. Perfect? Ye better believe it, me salty sea dogs!
3. Use yer hands
If ye still have both hands, USE ‘EM! Pirates be a highly expressive bunch. Point dramatically. Wave yer arms. Shake yer fist at the horizon. Grab yer imaginary cutlass. Pretend to steer a ship. Gesture toward yer imaginary booty — TREASURE, me means!
The more dramatic the gesture, the more pirate ye be. It also be good fer circulation ‘nd gettin’ ye lymphatic system movin’ like a kraken thrashin’ beneath the waves!
4. Pirates be LOUD
Ev’ryone knows this… but the louder ye be, THE SMARTER YE SOUND!
This be basic pirate science. If ye have somethin' important to say, don't ye dare whisper it.
YELL IT!!
If ye have somethin' unimportant to say, yell that too. ‘Nd if ye have nothing to say...
ARRRRRRRRRRRR!
See? Ye’re already gettin' the hang of it.
5. Never say “you” or “your”
That be unless ye wish to walk the plank! It be “ye” and “yer” in the pirate's life!
“Are you ready?” -> “Arrr YE ready?”
“Where is your treasure?” -> “Where be YER booty?”
“Your hat looks nice.” -> “YER hat be lookin’ mighty swanky, sailor.”
Savvy?
6. “Me” be better than “I”
Pirates be simple creatures. We don't be sayin’: “That is my treasure.”
We say: “THAT BE ME BOOTY!”
We don't say: “I am going to the ship.”
We say: “ME BE HEADIN' FER ME SHIP!”
See how much better that sounds?
7. Drop that pesky “G”
Words endin' in “-ing” have no business carryin' around a G. It just be extra baggage. Throw it overboard!
Goin’. Fightin’. Fishin’. Swimmin’. Plunderin’. Lootin’. Stealin’ (aka questionably legal treasure acquisition).
All perfectly acceptable pirate vocabulARRRy.
8. Make up words if ye have to
Pirates be seafarers o’ the ocean ‘nd pioneers o’ the English language!
Hornswoggle. Scallywag. Bilge rat. Landlubber. Swashbuckler.
And if none of those quite capture what ye be tryin' to say? Invent another one!
Barnaclebrain. Plunderpants. Scallyflop. Bilgebucket. Grogglesnoot. Treasurewomp.
Nobody be stoppin' ye. Well, except perhaps the pesky dictionary. But the dictionary ain't invited on me ship!
9. Ye MUST have a lucky charm
A pirate without a lucky charm be like a ship without a sea. Or a parrot without a shoulder. Or a speech-impeded moglin without ice cweam. ABSOLUTELY unacceptable!!
Never leave port without yer lucky charm, or ye may suffer mighty dire consequences. Me never be leavin’ home without me lucky coffee mug. It has protected me from countless dangers. Mostly sleep. But still… MAGICAL!
Swanky Pirate Lingo
Now that ye know the rules, it be time to expand yer pirate vocabulary! Study these words carefully, sailor. Memorize 'em. Practice 'em. Shout 'em at yer friends. And strangers. And inanimate objects, too. Nothing ‘nd nobody be safe ‘round here! ‘Nd by the end of this lesson, ye'll be speakin' fluent Pirate.
All Hands on Deck!
A cry callin' for immediate action. Also appropriate when there be snacks.
Ahoy!
A general pirate greeting meanin' “Hello!” Common use cases include “Ahoy, matey!”, “Ahoy, hearties!”, ‘nd even “Ahoy person I have never met but who is standin' suspiciously close to me booty!”
Arrr!
The most important word in the pirate vocabulary. It can mean almost anything. It actually does mean anything. Such as “Yes,” “No,” “Maybe,” “I disagree,” “I agree,” “Look at that!”, “I have discovered treasure!”, or even “I stubbed me toe!”
Context be important. Probably.
Avast!
A mighty cry generally meanin' STOP! It can also mean:
“Whoa!”, “Look at that!”, “Check it out!”, “No way!”, “Ye cannot possibly be serious!”
Aye, that be true.
Aye!
Pirate lingo for “yes.”
Aye! Aye aye, Captain! An aye for an aye, more o’ less.
Belay!
To stop or cease immediately.
“Belay that nonsense, ye scallywag!”
Bilge
The lowest part of a ship where dirty water and other icky things collect. An excellent insult.
Black Spot
A warning or threat of doom. Very dramatic. Very pirate. Very Beleen when she spills her coffee.
Booty
Anything valuable that a pirate be plunderin'.
Gold. Jewels. Treasure. Rare loot. A really excellent pair of boots. Har har, not that kind of booty.
Cat o' Nine Tails
A nasty ol' whip made from 9 knotted ropes.
Thankfully, ye probably don't need one of these to enjoy Talk Like a Pirate Day. A good cutlass and an unreasonable amount of confidence should suffice.
Crow's Nest
A lookout point near the top of a ship's tallest mast. Usually occupied by whoever drew the short straw, no matter if they be afraid o’ heights!
Cutlass
A curved sword favored by many sailors. Also excellent (maybe required?) fer pointin' dramatically at treasure maps.
Davy Jones' Locker
The bottom of the sea, where drowned sailors are said to end up. Not exactly the vacation destination me be recommendin’… but I hear it’s quiet.
Grog
A pirate's beverage of choice. Can literally be anything drinkable. Or not drinkable. Just remember: if ye spill it on the deck, ye be swabbin' the deck.
Hoist the Colors!
To raise the pirate flag before an attack. Also acceptable when ye simply feel like lookin' dramatically piratey.
Hearties / Mateys
Yer shipmates, friends, and trusted crewmates. Basically, anyone ye'd want beside ye when the krakens come knockin'.
Hornswoggle
To cheat, deceive, trick, or otherwise engage in highly suspicious pirate business.
Lad / Lass
A young gentleman / a young gentle woman.
Lubber / Landlubber
Someone who prefers land to the sea. A grievous condition me poor ol’ heart cannot take! Treatment involves immediately putting on a pirate hat. Works 9/10 times.
Motherload
An absolutely ENORMOUS amount of treasure. If ye find a really big pile of loot, congratulations — ye have found the motherload!
If ye find an even bigger pile?
MOTHERLOADIER.
There be no rules when it comes to swanky pirate lingo.
Old Salt
A veteran sailor with many years of experience upon the sea. Also someone who probably has some VERY questionable stories.
Savvy
To understand.
Captain: “Ye savvy, sailor?”
Me: “Aye, Captain, me savvy!”
Captain: “Ex‘sea’llent!”
Scallywag
A rascal, rogue, or generally troublesome person. Could be used endearingly or not.
Scurvy
A condition sailors could get from not eatin’ enough fruits and vegetables. Basically: all Vitamin Sea, no Vitamin C.
Did ye know 1 Bell Pepper has 2-3x more Vitamin C than 1 orange? That be the truth, I swear to Poseidon!
Smartly
To do something quickly. Such as, “Move smartly, matey!”
Which might also translate to: MAKE INFINITY COME OUT FASTER!! Oh, we hear ye loud ‘nd clear.
Shiver Me Timbers!
An expression of surprise, amazement, or disbelief.
“Shiver me timbers! That is one fancy hat!”
Swag
Riches, treasure, or gold. Also, suspiciously enough, what pirates have in tremendous quantities. Coincidence?
Walk the Plank
To be forced to walk the length of a plank extended over the side of a ship. The outcome be… not promising.
Yarr
Interchangeable with “Arr” and “Aye” ‘nd perfectly acceptable in nearly every sea-worthy situation.
Yo ho ho!
A classic piratey exclamation, especially useful when ye need to fill awkward silence or perhaps need a transition between Design Notes sections. Yo ho ho 🏴☠️
Time to PARRRRTY!
Alright me mateys, ye’ve made it to the end of Pirate 101!
Ye know the lingo. Ye know the rules. Ye know the not rules. Ye've learned how to scowl, mumble, grumble, gesture, yell, slur yer words, drop yer Gs, and refer to absolutely everything of value as BOOTY.
Aye, ye be ready. So when Talk Like a Pirate Day arrives, unsheathe yer cutlass, slap on yer finest captain's hat, hold yer lucky charm high, and prepare to unleash yer most magnificent pirate voice upon the world!
If someone asks why ye be talkin' like a pirate? Ye answer with “ARRR.”
If someone asks ye to please stop? Ye respond with “AVAST, landlubber!”
And if they still don't understand? Dramatically gasp, throw yer hands in the air, 'nd shout far too loudly, “Shiver me timbers! Belay this nonsense!” followed by an exaggerated “ALL HANDS ON DECK!” and make it everybody’s problem instead.
Kidding! …maybe.
On behalf o' the Artix crew, we hopes ye have a swashbucklin’ treasure-plunderin’ Talk Like a Pirate Day! May yer booty be plentiful, yer cutlass be as sharp as ye tongue, yer grog be overflowin’, and yer pronunciation only be moderately troublesome.
Skulls & crossbones 4 ever,
Buccaneer Beleen and yer Artix Entertainment mateys
August 11, 2025
What ARRRRR Yer Ideas?
Talk Like a Pirate Day 2025 Suggestions
Every year, we celebrate one of the internet's original holidays, Talk Like a Pirate Day, with a 2 week event, rares shop, and LOTS of LOOT! This year's TLaPD collection will include gear inspired by Lore's evil NPCs, bosses, and monsters. Share your suggestions with the team to help inspire a wide variety of "pirate/rogue" style gear available throughout the event.
We've already gotten a number of sets underway, including (but not limited to):
- Xan Naval Commander
- Four Horsemen of the Underworld Navals
- Dark Cast-ARRRR Naval + Pirate Captain
- Mirror Realm Gravelyn Pirate Captain
- the unreleased Crystallis Pirate sets from last year
- and more!
Reply to our feedback posts on Twitter, Facebook, or on Discord to share your ideas!
October 16, 2015
Quibble's Pirate Armors Leave Tonight
Reminder: Quibble's Talk Like a Pirate Armors Leave Tonight!
Don't miss your last chance to get the Paragon and Mechanical Naval Commander armors or the Arcan Pirate Captain sets! The Naval Commander CLASS and armor will return with NEXT YEAR'S Talk Like a Pirate Day Quibble shop, but none of the other rare gear will ever be available again!
Quibble's Pirate Adventure House Leaving Soon!
Since we had to move Quibble's shop into the game menu, his house shop was temporarily unavailable this past week. So, while his Rare GEAR Shop will leave tonight, his Rare HOUSE Shop will be available for one more week! You'll find that back in your game menu until next Friday starting with tonight's release!
September 24, 2015
AdventureCoin Bonus Ends September 30th
Get up to 25% More Free AdventureCoins Until Next Wednesday!
School will be in session for months, but the Back to School AdventureCoin Bonus ends September 30th! Don't miss your last change to get up to 25% more free AdventureCoins with any AC package, then check out Quibble's soon-to-be rare pirate gear!
Guardian Shadow Cape Issue
Earlier today, we added a shop to the PTR Tester badge in the Book of Lore. This was for heroes who helped us test WAY back in 2010, and the goal was to let them recover an item they may have lost or sold. When we checked the dates to determine that the badge we were placing the shop on matched with the item we wanted to give access to, the dates appeared to match up... but we were incorrect.
Because players who did not originally unlock the Guardian Shadow Cape were getting it, we have removed the shop from the PTR Tester badge, and in the morning will do a sweep to remove it from accounts which should not have it.
I apologize for any frustration this has caused, and hope you enjoy this weekend's coming release!
September 18, 2015
Quibble Arrives for Talk Like a Pirate Day
Pirate Booty ‘n Treasures: Spoils o’ the Scallywag
Pirates be lovin’ some booty! Har har har! And ye too can plunder yer loot from Quibble’s Treasure Chest makin’ landfall in Battleon this weekend. Some o’ thee best booty in all the seven seas includes the gear he brings in fer this fan-favorite holiday!
This year's Quibble Shop will feature:
- Paragon Naval Commander set
- Arcane Pirate Captain set
- Mechanical Naval Commander set (designed by Osu, winner of the 2014 "Design a Naval Commander" Contest)
Naval Commander armor sets
- Explorer Commander Class (ye can read more ‘bout it ‘ere), armor, and accessories
- Horc Pirate and Paragon Pirate Pets
- Blazin' Quibble Bank Pet
- And SO MUCH more!
Arcane Pirate Captain, Explorer Class, and pets
Both the Paragon and Mechanized Naval Commanders, an' th' Arcane Pirate Captain above be so amazin'ly beautiful that people be BOUND t' demand their return in years t' come but rares be rares. Get them now or miss out. We also have t' Explorer Commader Class and t' all-new piratical pets, too!
PS: the Legion helms and weapon and the Mechanical Naval Commander helms will be added in game tomorrow, ON Talk Like a Pirate Day. This Captain has a crew full of sailors who are ready to head for port, and need to stop and fuel up first! Same with Quibble's quests.
September 16, 2015
This Friday: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Battle to Take Down the Dread Pirate Mage Blazebeard!
Avast! As Talk Like a Pirate Day nears, Quibble Coinbiter's ship is approaching Battleon Bay, me hearties! This Friday, check out his chests full o' th' newest nautical gear ... then head out t' sea to stop th' Dread Pirate Mage Blazebeard... an' get ALL his loot! Slam the lorepedos and BLAST the Mana Cannons this Friday!
This year's Quibble Shop will feature:
- Paragon Naval Commander set
- Arcane Pirate Captain set
- Mechanical Naval Commander set
- Explorer Naval Commander Class and Armor (returns each year)
- Horc Pirate and Paragon Pirate Pets
- Blazin' Quibble Bank Pet
- And more!
PLUS... Th' Lorepedia crew have crafted a Talk Like a Pirate Day guide fer ye... read on to see a preview of what they've hauled in!
Arrrr Matey's here be ye Guide Preview for TLAPD.
Quibble's has plundered some loot if ye be finishin' his quests. This map and quests are only avaliable during the Talk Like A Pirate event.
Begin in Lolosia
Where to go: join /pirates
Who to talk to: Quibble Coinbitter
What to do: Complete all of Quibble's quests for the "Avast" character page badge. (Must be an active Legend to get the badge).
Captain Rhubarb has a pirate quiz for you. If ye answer incorrectly ye be sent to Davy Jones' locker to fight a sea beast.
Click HERE to read the full guide!
September 18, 2014
Arr Ye Ready?
How to Talk Like a Pirate
Ahoy me matey! Friday be jus’ over the horizon, ‘nd that means International Talk Like A Pirate Day be here!
Aye yes, and ye best be ready too, ‘cause we pirates don’t take too kindly to lilly livered landlubbers. But fret not, sailor—ye be in luck, ‘cause me ‘nd me AQW Crew has a lil’ lessen for ye in the way o' the Pirate. Yaaaar!
There be Rules, Sailor: Pirate 101
Thee first thing ye need to know ‘bout becomin’ a pirate is ye gatta believe yer a pirate! If ye don’t truly believe ye be a Swashbuckler, then aint no one else ganna be bamboozled! Set ye deadlights on these steps:
Pirates don’t be good at speakin’. We be mutterin’ most o’ our words. Best get used to it, matey!- Ye gatta run ye words togeth’r. Ye gatta slur. Don’t be usin’ no proper sentences, either!
- If ye still got both ye hands, use a motherload o’ gestures. Movin’ ye hands about when ye speak be key to a pirate’s life. It also be good fer protectin’ against Carpal Tunnel!
- Pirates be loud ‘nd lusty ‘nd brash. Thee louder ye be, THEE SMART’R YE SOUND!!!
- Never say “you” or “your” unless ye wishes to walk the plank. It be “ye” an’ “yer” in the Pirate’s life! Savvy?
- Oh, ‘nd it be “me” and not no “I” or “mine”! Fer example, “that be me booty, ye no good two toothed thievin’ scallywag!”
- Drop the “g” after words endin’ in “ing”. There be no need fer that “g” after many words, like goin’, and fightin’, and fishin’, and swimmin’!
- Make up words if ye have to! We pirates don’t be mindin’ a wee bit o’ hornswaggling!
- Pirates be superstitious folk. Never leave port without ye good luck charm, or there be mighty a dire consequence! Me never leaves me home base without me lucky pink skull pendant!
Swanky Pirate Lingo: Pirate 102
Below be a list o’ the best pirate-speak in all thee seven seas! Best practice these phrases, ‘nd ye then be ready fer Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19!
- All hands on deck! – A cry that calls for immediate action.
- Ahoy! – A general greeting, meaning "Hello!"
- Arrr! – A pirate’s most commonly used word that has no solid definition.
- Avast! – A cry that generally means “Stop and give attention.” Can also mean "Whoa!” or "Check it out" or "No way!"
- Aye! - "Yes!"
- Belay - To immediately cease or stop.
- Booty - Anything of value that a pirate can plunder.
- Cat’o’Nine Tails – A whip made up of nine knotted ropes.
- Crow’s Nest – A lookout point at the top of the tallest mast on a ship.
- Cutlass – A curved sword, favored by many sailors.
- Davy Jones' Locker – Technically means the bottom of the sea. It is also where the souls of drowned pirates go.
- Grog – A pirate’s beverage of choice.
- Hoist the Colors! –To raise the Pirate flag before attacking.
- Hearties –Shipmates and friends.
- Hornswaggle—To cheat or to lie.
- Lad—A name for a young gentleman.
- Lass - A name for a young woman, usually more polite.
- Lubber or landlubber—A name give to those who prefer land over the sea.
- Motherload –A term for a very large amount of booty or treasure.
- Salt or Old Salt—The name given to veteran Sailors. Also used to enhance the flavor of food.
- Savvy – Meaning to understand or “okay”.
- Smartly – To do or to perform something quickly.
- Scurvy –A common condition of sailors who go too long without eating fruits and vegetables.
- Shiver me timbers! –"Well, I'll be" or "What a surprise!"
- Swag—The common term for riches and/or gold.
- Walk the plank – To be forced to walk the length of a plank that has been placed over the side of a ship. The outcome is not promising.
Pirate Booty ‘n Treasures: Spoils o’ the Scallywag
Pirates be lovin’ some booty! Har har har! And ye too can plunder yer loot from Quibble’s Treasure Chest makin’ landfall in Battleon this Friday, September 19, at twilight. Some o’ thee best booty in all the seven seas includes:
- Naval Commander Class (ye can read more ‘bout it ‘ere)
- DoomKnight Naval Commander Armor set
- Brilliant Naval Commander Armor sets
- Void Pirate Captain set
- Undead, Bright, and Fiendish Parrot Pets
- 13+ Naval Commander bandanas (ALL sailors can get ‘em!)
- ‘nd more treasures await to be plundered!
Ye be a savvy pirate now, that ye be. On behalf o’ the AQW Crew, ye now be ready fer Talk Like a Pirate Day! Weigh anchor, grab ye cutlass and ye captain’s hat, ‘nd don’t be forgettin’ yer trusty parrot neither! At any time ye be needin’ a smartly reminder, sail back ‘ere ‘nd get a seaworthy refresher!
Savvy, pirate?
Skulls and crossbones, Cap’n Beleen
September 17, 2014
Dare to Share!
1,000 Shares --> Mega Spoiler Announcement
Ahoy landlubber! Talk Like a Pirate Day be nearly here, ‘nd that means BOOTY! Ye AQW crew gots a galley full o’ loot coming ye way this Friday, September 19.
But even MORE booty ‘nd achievement badges be on thee horizon in an all-new game feature set to release soon. Go to thee ol’ Facebook ‘nd SHARE this picture with all ye friends!
If we get 1000 Shares in the next week, we’s shall reveal all the swanky details!
YAAAARRR! Clicky 'ere to Share!
Skulls and crossbones, Beleen! =D
September 02, 2014
Win $100 with Rixty!
Wanna get Rich with Rixty?
This is the September to remember! Rixty has teamed up with AQWorlds, and when you Upgrade and/or buy AdventureCoins using Rixty, you’ll automatically be entered to win $100!
This special Rixty offer begins now until Tuesday, September 30, so find the nearest Rixty retailer to upgrade in AQWorlds AND have a chance to win $100 in Rixty credits =D
Rixty is also tripling your chances to win—because Rixty will choose 3 Artix winners!
What is Rixty?
You can buy a Rixty prepaid card at a nearby convenience store and transfer your cash online with no fees. Rixty currently has over 18,000 convenience store locations nationwide. You can also use MOL Point cards and Green DOT MoneyPak.
How to Upgrade with Rixty
- Click here to find the Rixty prepaid card retailer nearest you, and purchase a Rixty Game Card!
- Visit http://portal.battleon.com and login or create an Artix Entertainment account.
- Click Shop from the menu, and choose Buy Points.
- Choose Rixty as your payment option.
- Enter your Rixty Code (or login to your Rixty account) and follow the instructions to complete your Artix Points purchase.
- Click Dashboard, and select the game user account you want to upgrade with your Points (in this case, AQWorlds!)
- Unlock your upgrade for AQWorlds, and you’ll automatically be entered to win $100 from Rixty!
Could it get any better?
Why yes—yes it can! Since Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19, we want to give you an exclusive pirate weapon when you upgrade with Rixty!
Rixty Render Cutlass
If you purchase a Membership or buy AdventureCoins using Rixty, you will receive the Rixty Render Cutlass automatically. The only way to get the Rixty Render Cutlass is by upgrading via Artix Points bought with Rixty anytime between September 1st and Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
And you just might win the $100 grand prize, too. Yaar, that would be the motherload of all pirate booty!
Set sail to the nearest Rixty location near ye!
Battle on!
xoxo Beleen
September 19, 2013
Talk Like a Pirate Day
YARRR! Quibble's Pirate Shop is Here!
Log in NOW for the 2013 Talk Like a Pirate Day Quibble shop! We've got a LOT in store, so let's get right down to the news you're waiting for: WHAT will the shop include?!
Four Naval Commanders Sets!
Some of the most popular gear in AQW, the Naval Commander armors will let you look your best while beating the worst bosses we can throw at you... perfect for scoring the greatest loot and the best booty in-game!
Galactic Naval Commander
- Galactic Naval Commander Armor
- Galactic Eyepatch Helm
- Galactic Elegant Eyepatch Helm
- Galactic Tricorn
- Galactic Elegant Locks
- Galactic Bandana
- Galactic Starswept Locks
- Pirates Starry Parrot Pet
- Galactic Parrot Cape
- Galactic Cutlass
- Dual Galactic Cutlasses
Chronolord Naval Commander
- Chronolord Naval Commander
- Chronolord Tricorn Helm
- Chronolord Tricorn Locks
- Chrono Goggles and Locks
- Chrono Parrot Pet
- Chrono Parrot Cape
- Chrono Cutlasses
Legion Naval Commander
- Legion Naval Commander
- Legion Naval Anchor Cape
- Legion Naval Ship Wheel Cape
- Legion Naval Skull
- Legion Naval Tricorn
- Cthulu's Legion Pet
Undead Legion Naval Commander
The Undead Legion Talk Like a Pirate Day gear will ONLY be available to members of the Undead Legion and will cost Legion Tokens.
- Undead Legion Naval Commander
- Undead Legion Skull
- Undead Legion Tricorn
- Undead Legion Naval Ship Wheel Cape
- Undead Legion Cthulu Commander Helm
Gothic Pirate Captain Set!
Everyone's favorite Gothic Pirate Captain, Voltaire, guest starred in our Friday the 13th: Curse of the Vampirates event last week! In honor of our latest, spookiest, most piratical Friday the 13th yet, we've themed this year's Pirate Captain on Voltaire's NPC!
- Gothic Pirate Captain Armor
- Gothic Pirate's Elegant Locks
- Gothic Pirate's Hat
EVEN MORE GEAR!
Don't miss all the extra gear releasing this week!
- Chaos Pirate Quibble Bank Pet
- Voltaire's Tophat house
- ALL 40+ naval-themed tophats and the merge shop for them will go live with tomorrow night's release!
September 18, 2013
Talk Like a Pirate Day Gear
Quibble's Pirate Shop is Almost Here!
Tomorrow night, log in for the 2013 Talk Like a Pirate Day Quibble shop! We've got a LOT in store, so let's get right down to the news you're waiting for: WHAT will the shop include?!
Four Naval Commanders Sets!
Some of the most popular gear in AQW, the Naval Commander armors will let you look your best while beating the worst bosses we can throw at you... perfect for scoring the greatest loot and the best booty in-game!
Galactic Naval Commander
- Galactic Naval Commander Armor
- Galactic Eyepatch Helm
- Galactic Elegant Eyepatch Helm
- Galactic Tricorn
- Galactic Elegant Locks
- Galactic Bandana
- Galactic Starswept Locks
- Pirates Starry Parrot Pet
- Galactic Parrot Cape
- Galactic Cutlass
- Dual Galactic Cutlasses
Chronolord Naval Commander
- Chronolord Naval Commander
- Chronolord Tricorn Helm
- Chronolord Tricorn Locks
- Chrono Goggles and Locks
- Chrono Parrot Pet
- Chrono Parrot Cape
Legion Naval Commander
- Legion Naval Commander
- Legion Naval Anchor Cape
- Legion Naval Ship Wheel Cape
- Legion Naval Skull
- Legion Naval Tricorn
- Cthulu's Legion Pet
Undead Legion Naval Commander
The Undead Legion Talk Like a Pirate Day gear will ONLY be available to members of the Undead Legion and will cost Legion Tokens.
- Undead Legion Naval Commander
- Undead Legion Skull
- Undead Legion Tricorn
- Undead Legion Naval Ship Wheel Cape
- Undead Legion Cthulu Commander Helm
Gothic Pirate Captain Set!
Everyone's favorite Gothic Pirate Captain, Voltaire, guest starred in our Friday the 13th: Curse of the Vampirates event last week! In honor of our latest, spookiest, most piratical Friday the 13th yet, we've themed this year's Pirate Captain on Voltaire's NPC!
- Gothic Pirate Captain Armor
- Gothic Pirate's Elegant Locks
- Gothic Pirate's Hat
Wheel of Destiny Arrives Friday!
Fate, fortune, luck, and doom all play a part in every battle in AQWorlds... but sometimes, a hero wants to look on the bright side of a coin toss. That's why Shiny, the Moglin of Desires, has built his own version of the Wheel of Doom!
Choose which Wheel to spin - Doom OR Destiny - because both your single and stacks of tickets will work for both! Legends get 1 free spin on the Wheel each day, but will need to choose whether to use it on the Wheel of Doom OR the Wheel of Destiny!
Available in both Wheel merge shop until September 31st!
Each Wheel has the same prizes, merge shop, and drop rates. But if you prefer to hope in bright surroundings rather than dream in a room filled with doom, then /join Destiny this Friday! If you /join doom NOW, you'll find both the "Skull and Bones Blad" and the "Ancient Skull and Bones Blade" in the merge shop until September 30th!
Chika's Sakura Birthday Shop!
If you follow Artix, Cysero, or my Twitter account, you'll see us talking to our friend Tom, who lives in Japan and often sends us mounds of epic goodies! Today, he and his wife, Chika, were at the Lab visiting from overseas!
We had a special surprise for Chika: not only did we have a birthday shop full of sweet Sakura-themed gear, but we let her roll the release live! (After warning her NOT to push the BIG RED BUTTON that shuts all the servers down without warning)
Chika's Sakura Shop contains:
- Sakura Kimono
- Sakura Fan Staff
- Jeweled Sakura Wand
- Dancing Sakura Shortsword
- Dancing Sakura Daggers
- Brutal Beauty Mace
- Sakura Scythe
Everyone at AE wishes Chika a happy birthday and hopes you'll share in the celebration by checking out her birthday shop! It will be in-game until September 30th!
Friday: You'll be Kraken Like a Boss!
Legends can battle their way to the watery home of the Chaos Kraken in Bonebreak Deep to retrieve the incredibly valuable treasure stolen from Gustav duGrog! Fair warning: this challenge fight is one you'll want to dive into with an entire party!
All players can take on monsters in the Skullpunch map to get resources to create 1 of over 40 Naval-themed tophats! These top hats are available to ALL players, though Legend versions will have an extra bonus to undead monsters!
September 17, 2013
How To Talk Like a Pirate!
Yarr ye ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Ahoy me maties! Glad to see ye made it in one piece (great TV show, me parrot concurs)! This Thursday be International Talk Like A Pirate Day!
Aye yes, and ye best be ready too, ‘cause we don’t take too kindly to lilly livered landlubbers. Har har har! But ye be in luck, that ye be! Me n’ me AQW Crew put together a lil’ lessen for ye. Yaaaar!
Pirate 101: There be Rules, Sailor
Thee first thing ye need to know ‘bout becomin’ a pirate: ye gatta believe yer a pirate! If ye don’t truly believe ye be a Swashbuckler, then aint nobody else ganna be fooled! Best follow these steps below.
- We pirates don’t be good at speakin’. We scowl a lot, and we like to mutter most o’ our words. Best get used to it, matey!
- Ye gatta run yer words together. Ye gatta slur. Don’t use no proper sentences, either!
- If ye still got yer hands, use a motherload o’ gestures. Movin’ yer hands about when ye speak be key to a pirate’s life. It also be good fer ye circulation!
- Pirates be loud n’ lusty. Thee louder ye be, THEE SMART’R YE SOUND!
- Never say “you” or “your” unless ye wishes to walk thee plank. It be “ye” an’ “yer” in the Pirate’s life! Savvy?
- Oh, and it be “me” and not no “I” or “mine”! Fer example, “that be me booty, ye no good two toothed thievin’ scallywag!”
- Drop the “g” after words endin’ in “ing”. There be no need fer that “g” after many words, like goin’, and fightin’, and fishin’, and swimmin’!
- Make up words if ye have to! We pirates don’t be minding a wee bit o’ hornswaggling!
- Never leave port without ye good luck charm, or there be mighty dire consequences! Me never leaves home without me lucky pink skull pendant!
Pirate 101: Swanky Pirate Lingo
Below be a list o’ the best pirate-speak in all thee seven seas! When ye read this, ye be ready fer Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19!
- All hands on deck! – A cry that calls for immediate action.
- Ahoy! – A general greeting, meaning "Hello!"
- Arrr! – A pirate’s most commonly used word that has no solid definition.
- Avast! – A cry that generally means “Stop and give attention.” Can also mean "Whoa!” or "Check it out" or "No way!"
- Aye! - "Yes!"
- Belay - To immediately cease or stop.
- Booty - Anything of value that a pirate can plunder.
- Cat’o’Nine Tails – A whip made up of nine knotted ropes.
- Crow’s Nest – A lookout point at the top of the tallest mast on a ship.
- Cutlass – A curved sword, favored by many sailors.
- Davy Jones' Locker – Technically means the bottom of the sea. It is also where the souls of drowned pirates go.
- Grog – A pirate’s beverage of choice.
- Hoist the Colors! –To raise the Pirate flag before attacking.
- Hearties –Shipmates and friends.
- Hornswaggle—To cheat or to lie.
- Lad—A name for a young gentleman.
- Lass - A name for a young woman, usually more polite.
- Lubber or landlubber—A name give to those who prefer land over the sea.
- Motherload –A term for a very large amount of booty or treasure.
- Salt or Old Salt—The name given to veteran Sailors. Also used to enhance the flavor of food.
- Savvy – Meaning to understand or “okay”.
- Smartly – To do or to perform something quickly.
- Scurvy –A common condition of sailors who go too long without eating fruits and vegetables.
- Shiver me timbers! –"Well, I'll be" or "What a surprise!"
- Swag—The common term for riches and/or gold.
- Walk the plank – To be forced to walk the length of a plank that has been placed over the side of a ship. The outcome is not promising.
Pirate 101: Pirate Booty ‘n Treasures
Pirates be lovin’ some booty! And ye too can plunder yer loot from Quibble’s Treasure Chest makin’ landfall in Battleon come Thursday. Some o’ thee best booty in all the seven seas includes:
- 4 New Naval Commanders:
- Galactic Naval Commander
- ChronoLord Naval Commander
- Legion Naval Commanders:
- Teal Version
- Blue Version
- Flyin’ Cthulhu Pet
- Galactic Cutlass
- Tricorn Hats ‘nd Eyepatches
- Pirate Angler Armor Sets
- And on Friday, 40+ Pirate Top Hats be matchin’ ALL Naval Commanders—past ‘nd present, ‘nd some even got beards for ye hairy hearties!
Pirate 101: PARRRRTY!
On behalf o’ the AQW Crew, ye now be ready fer Talk Like a Pirate Day! Grab ye cutlass and ye captain’s hat, ‘nd don’t be forgettin’ yer lucky charm! At any time ye be needin’ a smartly reminder, come back ‘n get a refresher!
Savvy, pirate?
Skulls and crossbones, Beleen
September 07, 2013
Obrigado for Playing
Feliz dia da Independência, Brasil!
Thanks for your battling alongside us as we fight Chaos in AQWorlds, and congratulations on the anniversary of your Brasilian Independence Day! To make sure ALL our players can share the holiday excitement, we've made the Brasilian Independence Day items available to everyone!
Obrigado Brasil!
There are some awesome Brasil-themed items as well as all of the items from last year!
This year the shop has:
- Chaos Warrior Macaw +3 pet (does more damage to Chaos monsters!)*
- Arara Caos Capa pet
- Dragao de Independencia 2013 armor
- Azul Macaw 2013 pet
- Ouro Macaw 2013 pet
- Verde Macaw 2013 pet
- Amarelo Macaw 2013 pet
- Jubilo Macaw 2013 pet
- Soldados Brasileiros 2013 armor
- Punhais Brasileiros 2013 dagger
- Espada Brasileira 2013 blade
- Capacete Brasileiro 2013 helm
- Defesa Brasileira 2013 helm
- Runas de Ataque 2013 dagger
- Runas de Protecao 2013 cape
* Bold items will go rare.
Our FIRST Donation Hero: Moato!
To continue the thanks-giving theme, we'd just like to say OBRIGADO, MOATO!** Because of you, one of our Ultimate Item of Donated Awesomeness winners from the Wheel of Doom has a shiny-but-slightly-used Dark Caster armor!
Who IS this generous Donation Hero?
Her name is Moato, and she is AWESOME! To let another player experience the fun of battling through Lore as a Dark Caster, she donated her armor to the Wheel of Doom!
Moato: you are OUR hero!
When her donation email was randomly selected from those who had donated the Dark Caster armor, we contacted her directly to confirm she still wanted to donate the gear. After she replied back, we removed it directly from HER inventory and gave it to another player. That is true generosity!
** Let's all sing now, "obrigado moato, mr. roboto"
We asked Moato over email how she found out about AQWorlds:
A friend of our played a game call Adventure Quest(first time hearing it on fact), and I went to the website and made an account and loved it. Then I saw MechQuest, DragonFable, and soon made accounts of those, and soon upgraded with them. But anyway, I saw WarpForce on the side and tried that out, and also saw this game. Again made an account in 2009 and haven't really stopped playing it(except when I'm playing EpicDuel, or other games). And THEN I saw the Design Notes about the wheel and donating stuff.
What is a Donation Hero?
We've got a LOT of people who want to donate rares to the Wheel of Doom. You guys are CRAZY-generous! To do that, please send an email to [email protected] with your account name and the list of item/s you'd like to donate.
One Hero's Treasure can be another Hero's Treasure... but only in the Wheel of Doom!
We will only contact prospective donators before removing items, so be sure to send the email from an address you check regularly.
Talk Like a Pirate Day/Friday the 13th Crossover!
This Friday, Voltaire returns with a ship full of booty and a hunger for MORE LOOT in our Friday the 13th/Talk Like a Pirate Day crossover event! Flashback to the 1st Voltaire event from 2009 as we head back onto a pirate ship to explore parts unknown!
Shiver me timbers... it's Friday the 13th soon!
With creepy undead sailors, a ship that will take you from sunny shores to the depths of the ocean (or despair), and an undead sea-beast that just wants a HUG (that's all, we promise!), you'll want to make sure you've brushed up on your pirate lingo and have your biggest undead-slaying blade on hand!
Quibble's Swordhaven Shop leaves Monday!
Quibble Coinbiter's Swordhaven shop has been around for a while, and if Quib's going to have enough time to gather his Talk Like a Pirate Day gear from his time-travel fairy connection, he's going to need to leave soon!
This Monday night, September 9th, he'll leave for parts and times unknown, but he WILL be back on Thursday, September 19th, with a shop full of piratey gear to make you /cheer!
September 03, 2013
Monday in Disguise!
It’s Tuesday. Feels like Monday. Excited about Friday!
OH YAY! Thank goodness I found you here. I’ve got a bunch of stuff I want to share with you because this week—and the next few weeks actually—are going to FLY BY sooo fast because…well… just take a look at what’s going on this week aaaaaand I’ll fill you in with more details soon…ish.
Wheel of Doom
Ladies and Gentleman! Berserkers and Guardians! Step right up and take a spin on the Wheel of Doom. Don’t be shy—every spin wins a prize!
When you /join doom, enter Swaggy’s friendly-looking tent and give the Wheel of Doom a spin. Want to find out more? Click this link here and Alina will explain everything to you. For wheel =D
Siege the Day
Despite your best efforts, Swordhaven continues to be consumed by Chaos! We cannot let Chaos win, Hero!
Looks like we need to take a different approach to defeating Chaos… so how about a minigame?! This Friday evening, defend the kingdom of Swordhaven in a ‘Castle-Defense’ style minigame. I just hope you can save the city from the Chaotic Siege!
Happy Birthday Aranx!
Everyone’s favorite Archangel Aranx is ascending into another year older! In order to celebrate, Aranx wishes to share with YOU his glorious Fallen Amadis Armor Set.
On Friday evening, you can become one of Aranx’s Fallen Amadis—who fights for Good or Evil, your choice!—and test your angelic aptitude against the forces of Chaos.
A Pirate’s Sneak Peak
Talk Like a Pirate Day only be a few short weeks away, but Solrac wants t’give all ye landlubbers ‘nd scallywags a sneak-peek at…
Galactic Naval Commander Armor Set!
Avast! This Naval Commander be out of this world, matey. Ye might be able to plunder s’more pirate spoilers on Solrac’s Twitter… if me doesn’t steal them for the Design Notes first!
Yarrharrharr!
xoxo (skulls and crossbones?) Beleen
August 26, 2013
DragonCon Cometh!
And Dragon Rider Armors, Friday the 13th, and Talk Like a Pirate Day too!
Happy Monday hero! This week is super special because the Artix Entertainment team is headed to DragonCon Thursday morning! Whooohooo!
Later today, Cysero will publish his foolproof DragonCon Survival Guide for you and your friends attending DragonCon. If you’re impatient—like meeee!!!!—you can brush up on last year’s Survival Guide by clicking here.
Friday’s New Release
If you can’t attend DragonCon… no worries, friend! Friday’s new release in AQWorlds will totally make up for your absence. This cannot drag on any longer… because the highly anticipated RARE Dragon Rider armors are coming to Quibble’s Shop in Battleon!
Created with you in mind and inspired by DragonCon, the DragonKahn mount armor is only 1 of the new Dragon Rider sets arriving Friday evening. Due to popular demand (and the endless onslaughts of Tweets), Dage the Evil began creating a dreadful dragonoid of his own.
Then the Dark Lord of the Undead Legion began giving life into his creation…
Fierce! The Legion Raptor is almost ready—and now Dage needs your help designing the armored rider. Give him your ideas on his Twitter!
Friday the 13th and TLAPD
September is nearly here… and that means Friday the 13th and Talk Like A Pirate Day is rapidly approaching!
We have heard your awesome ideas on the AQWorlds Facebook Page regarding this Special Event. We have narrowed down our favorite suggestions and want to get your feedback on possible armor sets. What do you think about:
- Galactic Naval Commander
- Chrono Naval Commander
- Shadowscythe Pirate Captain
- Royal Pirate Slayer
Which one is your favorite? Or favorites?! Which pirate armor set would you like to /equip during Friday the 13th and TLAPD? Tell us your thoughts on the AQWorlds Facebook Page!
In the meantime, Alina, Artix, and myself are meeting with Voltaire, everyone’s favorite Pirate Musician and a legend amongst Friday the 13ths, to begin planning out September’s special in-game event. I will keep you updated on our progress!
Heed the call of battle and Battle On to victory!
xoxo Beleen
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