Pirates of the Caribbean Tips & Tricks

Using Notepad open ''Interface.c'' in the game folder ''PROGRAM\Interface'. Search for the word ''arcade'' and you will find the following line at the end of the file: if(bArcadeMode) return 2.0; Change the number to the desired speed factor, e.g. ''6.0'' and save the file. In game press the time-scale key (* on NumPad) and there you go, with 6 times the normal speed!

Use Notepad to edit PROGRAM\Characters\characters_init.c file. It can be modified to start with as much abilities, points, experience and money as player's greed can allow.

Use Notepad to open INSTALLDIR\Program\Quests\quests_reaction.c file find the following code: case "Story_KillTheFinalBoss_2": bQuestDisableMapEnter = false; bMainMenuLaunchAfterVideo = true; InterfaceStates.Buttons.Resume.enable = false; InterfaceStates.Buttons.Save.enable = false; GameOver("finish"); DelEventHandler(EVENT_END_VIDEO,"LaunchMainMenu_afterVideo"); bMainMenuLaunchAfterVideo = true; PostVideoAndQuest("ending",100, "credits"); break; case "credits": PostEvent("DoInfoShower",100,"s",""); PostVideoAndQuest("credits", 1, "end_game"); break; case "end_game": LaunchMainMenu(); Characters[GetCharacterIndex("researcher")].Dialog.CurrentNode = "First time"; Characters[GetCharacterIndex("danielle")].Dialog.CurrentNode = "First time"; break; and replace it with the following piece of code (don't forget to make a backup first!): case "Story_KillTheFinalBoss_2": bQuestDisableMapEnter = false; DelEventHandler(EVENT_END_VIDEO,"LaunchMainMenu_afterVideo"); PostVideoAndQuest("ending",100, "credits"); break; case "credits": PostEvent("DoInfoShower",100,"s",""); PostVideoAndQuest("credits", 1, "end_game"); break; case "end_game": Characters[GetCharacterIndex("researcher")].Dialog.CurrentNode = "First time"; Characters[GetCharacterIndex("danielle")].Dialog.CurrentNode = "First time"; break;

Utilize your text editor to edit the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Locate the following line: ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_LUGGER_ENGLAND; and change it to one of the following - do not include the comments in parentheses. ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FRIGATE_SAT; ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_BLACK_PEARL; (for a ship with HP: 100 000, Speed:17,2, Turning:26, Crew:600, Cargo:3500, Cannons:44xLBS32) ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FEARLESS; (for a ship similar to BLACK PEARL but with only 15 000 HP) ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FORT; (for a ship with HP: 54 000, Speed:11,2, Turning:20, Crew:3200, Cargo:27 000 Cannons:68xLBS32) ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_MANOWAR_ENGLAND; (for a ship with HP: 15 000, Speed: 13,65, Turning:21, Crew:950, Cargo:5400, Cannons:100xLBS24) ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_BATTLESHIP_ENGLAND; (for a ship with HP:10 000,Speed:12,6, Turning:31,5, Crew:618, Cargo:4500, Cannons:70xLBS24)

Using your text editor alter the "interface.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/interface/" folder. Find the entry "if(bArcadeMode) return 2.0;" and change that value to a higher number. Push [Keypad Asterisk] while playing the game to sail at higher speed.

Using your text editor alter the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Find the line below:
makeref(ch,Characters[0]); //Blaze Devlin
Underneath that line, enter:
LAi_SetImmortal(ch, true);
If you want to disable immortality, put "//" in front of the line.

Using your text editor alter the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Find the line below:
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_LUGGER_ENGLAND;
now switch it to:
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FRIGATE_SAT;

In the beginning of the game when the officer tells you how to equip items, do not equip the cheap spyglass. Instead, sell it and dont buy another one. When you use the spyglass button, it will display all of the target ship's stats: crew, cannons, speed, etc.

Go to a loan shark and put all your money in the box, then talk to loan shark and get 9000 gold. Put the gold in the box and keep doing it until you've got the desired amount. Keep putting the money in the box and then take the money out of the box.

Utilize your text editor to edit the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Locate the following line:
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_LUGGER_ENGLAND;
and change it to one of the following - do not include the comments in parentheses.
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FRIGATE_SAT;
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_BLACK_PEARL;
(for a ship with HP: 100 000, Speed:17,2, Turning:26, Crew:600, Cargo:3500, Cannons:44xLBS32)
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FEARLESS;
(for a ship similar to BLACK PEARL but with only 15 000 HP)
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_FORT;
(for a ship with HP: 54 000, Speed:11,2, Turning:20, Crew:3200, Cargo:27 000 Cannons:68xLBS32)
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_MANOWAR_ENGLAND;
(for a ship with HP: 15 000, Speed: 13,65, Turning:21, Crew:950, Cargo:5400, Cannons:100xLBS24)
ch.Ship.Type = SHIP_BATTLESHIP_ENGLAND;
(for a ship with HP:10 000,Speed:12,6, Turning:31,5, Crew:618, Cargo:4500, Cannons:70xLBS24)

Utilize your text editor to edit the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Locate the line…
ch.skill.Leadership = "1";
…and change it to any number up to 10. You can do this in each skill category REMEMBER: This only works when starting a new game.

Utilize your text editor to edit the "ships_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/ships/" folder. Locate the the ship that you desire to change. You can change the stats to whatever desired. You can change the ships movement speed and turning speed; maximum crew; cannon size; canon quantity; and many more settings.

Utilize your text editor to edit the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Locate the line…ch.money = "1000"; …and change the number value to whatever desired. Remember: This only works when starting a new game.

Utilize your text editor to edit the "characters_init.c" file in the "/pirates of the caribbean/program/characters/" folder. Locate the line… ch.perks.freepoints = 1; …and change the number value to whatever desired. Remember: This only works when starting a new game.