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Pirates of a Wayward Star - Saefinn - 07-20-2013
Pirates of a Wayward Star is a linkshell (which will form a Free Company) affiliated with 'Wayward Star', which is a general guild for a number of video games. It was built out of SW:TOR and has since pursued through other games, collecting a series of members who just like to game including BF3, The War Z, Minecraft, Eve and more.
I am setting up the Final Fantasy XIV segment of Wayward Star and it's an RP linkshell based on Gilgamesh. I am an EU player, but it's not going to be strictly EU or US, Wayward Star is actually US based with some EU folk. But it doesn't matter where you're from, you're welcome here.
Website Link: http://piratesofawaywardstar.enjin.com/
You can sign up there if you've got an Enjin account. Or you're welcome to post here.
Intro: The Scholar Captain
![[Image: ScholarCaptain_zps4f03388d.png]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/seppuku05/ScholarCaptain_zps4f03388d.png)
Hey everybody...you thought I was going to say, "ahoy there mateys!" didn't you? Come now, that's just an offensive stereotype, but luckily for you I'm the generous kind of captain or I'd have cut your balls off already (or tits, let's not be sexist).
Yes folks, I am the Captain of the Pirates of a Wayward Star. I'm sure you've got lots of questions, such as, "if you're a captain, where's your longcoat?" and "Really, you're calling yourself a pirate? Why don't you just shout it out so the guards can hear ya?", "aren't you a little well spoken?" or "you're a flipping cat! Why should I take orders from you?" Well, for each of those questions is a story and you may one day know the answers or not. For the time being, why don't you hook up with my crew?
So, what's in it for you? I could say, "adventure" but there's so many adventurers these days and adventure is kind of a given. But being a pirate is about being free, I know, idealist drivel - I've sailed with pirates and met all sorts of captains making slaves out of a crew. A pirate's life isn't free and it isn't all whistles and songs, don't let the bards kid you. It's the rubbish they feed you when your mummy kicks you out of the house for stealing. My old captain was like that, he was a real piece of work. I staged a mutiny, killed the bastard and it paid off. Now, I could give some inspirational rant about how everybody's a brother or a sister and make you throw up. Truth is, I avoided becoming the captain I hated. But this is a bit of a tangent.
Ah yes, now I'm back on track, I'm a captain and I need more crew! And what is this crew to do? Well, for starters, I'd like to avenge my old crew. What happened? You don't need to know, really. Maybe we'll do some noble things, like save an orphaned child...well, maybe if there's money to be made. Or less noble things. I welcome all odds and sods, except maybe those who'll stab us in the back. If you're new to this whole pirating malarkey, don't worry, we'll take you under our wing. Can't fight? Can't tell your head from your toe? Don't worry, that was me once and now look at me (I still can't fight, but I can do magic tricks), you'll pick it up. Best of all, you don't have to be a stereotype. If you really want to "yeargh", it's up to you, knock yourself out.
OOC Intro:
It's probably obvious the theme here is pirates. The linkshell & Free Company are fairly laid back as I am a laid back individual, the emphasis is mainly on RP but we go through content and have been involved with RP throughout Eorzea with the freedom to break laws and attempt to get away with it. There is a backstory to Captain Saefinn forming this crew. But if you're not so much interested in a pirate lore, there are still ways you can work with this crew or be affiliated with us as some members have.
The Goals:
-Levelling
-Helping new members
-Roleplaying
-Completing Content
-Get involved with the general roleplaying community of Gilgamesh
-Events (RP, Dungeons, FATEs etc.)
-Completing endgame content and getting gear
-Making friends and being social
-Uniting other gaming loves in true Wayward Star fashion.
The Attitude:
There are rules, but they are pretty much common sense. This is more a place for people wanting to get to know down-to-earth folk who want to enjoy a good game with people they enjoy playing with. Not with people who take themselves too seriously, even when it comes to roleplay people make mistakes but I promote the idea of being constructive. Of course, we want to win fights, but I've always found if you're constructive you can build a strong team capable of kicking ass.Â
This approach has worked fantastically for the linkshells I was involved in on Final Fantasy XI, which are still going strong. They helped make my experience on FFXI a fantastic one and I got really involved with keeping things going. I'd just like to make an equally fantastic experience here.
What Kind of People/Classes?
All classes are welcome. I don't have any preference on classes to roleplay a pirate. A pirate only needs to be somebody unlawful, heck you might yourself even be lawful, but doesn't mind associating yourself with riffraff, maybe you're a merchant looking for business, somebody willing to pay for our services, or somebody looking for adventure, without the stealing. You could be somebody who's unlawful but good, or unlawfully evil. Saefinn is unlawful, but good, he may not tolerate cruelty, but things can happen behind closed doors.
On classes, Saefinn's eventual aim is to become a Scholar. He has his reasons as well. For start, he's a terrible fighter, but they do go beyond that. I suspect a Paladin might be harder to work in, but I like to see people's creativity.
That said, we've got 3 Paladins, one's a Knight for the Maelstrom, he's an antagonist, another is a Free Paladin who wanted to break free from the restrictive life she had in Ul'dah and my alt, who's not a crew member, but does business with the crew, particularly if they're on a righteous streak...we sometimes do that. Why Pirates?:
Seems like a bit of a cliche these days. I like pirate lore, though I am not imagining myself to be some kind of Jack Sparrow, whilst I do drink a lot of rum (and other booze), but it's mainly to hold back the captain's guilt. I think it allows me to play a character who can be at times be serious, at other times jolly. I've fleshed out a back story, which I think adds more depth to the idea of being, "yay! pirates!" I think it leaves room for people who are serious about roleplaying - pirates are a part of FF lore and piracy isn't all fun & games (as Eric Cartman found out when he went to Somalia) and of course leaves room for those looking for a bit more lighthearted fun, good times are to be had with drinking rum in taverns and flirting with wenches.
Anyway, let's make Gilgamesh an awesome RP server!
Any questions? (I can answer IC or OOC, whatever you prefer)
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - Gideon Aryeh - 07-20-2013
I like this a lot and not sure if Amaare would fit in as a member yet but many of his family were pirates and privateers and he has privateered in the past when the treasure hunting/salvaging business was slow.
I'd like to rp with you guys a lot whether he is a member or not, definitely would like him to have a lot of pirate associations in his background at the least.
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - Saefinn - 07-21-2013
Cheers man.
Well I'll look forward to it.
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - SereneAurora - 07-21-2013
Love the concept, and look forward to RPing with you guys on Gilgamesh. It's great groups like this that will make it fun an interesting.
I may hit you up to discuss a potential association with House Marchand at some point. I have ideas...
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - Poe - 07-22-2013
I love this idea! I apologize if you explained this in your post and I missed it - are you going to be a linkshell or a free company?
I just ask because Poe needs friends of all sorts for her job as a merchant and I would very much love her to have some close associates with this background (Hey - you never know who can help find some illegal items!
)I look forward to rping with you!!
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - Saefinn - 07-22-2013
Thanks for the interest guys.
Quote:I love this idea! I apologize if you explained this in your post and I missed it - are you going to be a linkshell or a free company?It's gonna be both.
I just ask because Poe needs friends of all sorts for her job as a merchant and I would very much love her to have some close associates with this background (Hey - you never know who can help find some illegal items!)
It'll be a linkshell to start with, just so folks have a channel to communicate. Once Saefinn reaches the prestige to start a Free Company, he'll create one as a front for the operation. It will be a seemingly legitimate FC, so it won't have an obvious name, like "Pirates of a Wayward Star", I mean in RP it'd just be like saying, "hey, look at us, we're highly suspicious individuals", chances are the FC will just be called 'Wayward Star'.
Perhaps a merchant such as yourself would help present our reputation as a legitimate company and vouch for Sae when he says he's a reformed criminal looking to make an honest buck.
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh] - Poe - 07-22-2013
(07-22-2013, 11:47 AM)Saefinn Wrote: It'll be a linkshell to start with, just so folks have a channel to communicate. Once Saefinn reaches the prestige to start a Free Company, he'll create one as a front for the operation. It will be a seemingly legitimate FC, so it won't have an obvious name, like "Pirates of a Wayward Star", I mean in RP it'd just be like saying, "hey, look at us, we're highly suspicious individuals", chances are the FC will just be called 'Wayward Star'.
Perhaps a merchant such as yourself would help present our reputation as a legitimate company and vouch for Sae when he says he's a reformed criminal looking to make an honest buck.
This absolutely can be arranged!
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh EU/US] - Hywel Pendragon - 07-23-2013
I love this, it's just really brilliant.
I even have a pirate character [though it is a work in progress]:
<< Faydrel >>
...And I had to do this.
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RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh EU/US] - Saefinn - 07-24-2013
That's awesome.
Well, sticking with the Pirate theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5TXyJlEMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53A4GyB96RI
And for those looking for crime tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCik_LaHKaU
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star [Gilgamesh EU/US] - Hywel Pendragon - 07-24-2013
One more for good measure.
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RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star - Darcey - 07-26-2013
Love it! I just may have to join this with my Pira..ahem.. Privateer...
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star - CalemvirLucin - 07-27-2013
This sounds very interesting
 i'm assuming you will be starting in Limsa.. We'll have to meet up in-game! 
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star - Saefinn - 07-27-2013
Assuming SE keep to their word, I'll be starting in Limsa as an Arcanist.
If they don't, it will be Gridania with a Conjurer. But anybody's welcome to look me up in game and I'll be more than happy to team up.
Should phase 4 start anytime soon, I will be unavailable from Tuesday, right round until Monday. I will be away on holiday in Germany, enjoying the awesome music festival that is Wacken. There won't be many pirates there sadly, though Alestorm will be there. However, there is a Viking village, so I'm sure I'll be doing some pillaging of some description.
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star - CalemvirLucin - 07-27-2013
According to the beta forums most people are speculating P4 to start on August 9th. I will be starting in Limsa just becuase it is my favorite and will eventually be my Grand Company, but my main class will be CNJ
RE: Pirates of a Wayward Star - Saefinn - 07-30-2013
Let's hope the rumours are true.
I can't wait. Anyhow, I will be away from this evening until Monday, with no internet access (I'll be in a field somewhere in Germany with lots of mead I hope), so should phase 4 start up this weekend, I won't be here to sort out this LS, so it would have to wait for my return.