History vs the Game<\/big><\/big><\/p>\n
I have made an effort to be historically accurate in regards to people, places, events, devices, technology and the general background used in the game. Obviously some aspects are not necessarily accurate, and certain plot elements have required a few historical changes.
\nAs I have mentioned elsewhere, do not rely on historical knowledge to predict events after the start of the game.<\/big><\/p>\n
The following is a partial list of differences between the ‘real’ history of the Caribbean in the 18th<\/sup> century and the game history.<\/p>\n Port Royal The pirate Jack Rackham did not become a captain and meet Anne Bonney and Mary Read until 1719. For game purposes these events were moved back to early 1717. The Somers Island Company, which was chartered in 1616 to develop Bermuda, ceased to exist in 1684. In the game it is still in operation and continues to run Bermuda. Cadwalleder Jones, one of the most blatantly corrupt Governors of New Providence, and who was arrested and then vanished from sight in 1692, is still around. Though no longer a Governor he is a very wealthy landowner\/merchant with ties to pirates.<\/p>\n Credits<\/big><\/big><\/p>\n Pirates & Zombies is not for profit or personal gain, but was created solely for the entertainment, pleasure and a small degree of education of those who play.<\/p>\n The game ‘Pirates & Zombies’ has been a slow work in progress for a number of years. It is impossible at this point to list all the books, movies and internet sites that provided inspiration, information and data. Accordingly I am listing what I can still find and remember.<\/p>\n Books<\/big><\/big><\/p>\n \u201cOn Stranger Tides\u201d A novel written by Tim Powers in 1988. It was reprinted in 2006 by Babbage Press. \u201cThe Sack of Panama: Sir Henry Morgans Adventures on the Spanish Main.\u201d By PETER EARLE. New York: Viking Press, 1982. \u201cTreasure Island\u201d By Robert Louis Stevenson \u201cThe Dark Frigate\u201d By Charles Boardman Hawes<\/p>\n \u201cUnder Drake’s flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main\u201d By George Alfred Henty Another source of inspiration and ‘feel.’<\/p>\n \u201cThe Buccaneers and Marooners of America: Being an Account of the Famous Adventures And Daring Deeds of Certain Notorious Freebooters of the Spanish Main\u201d by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin, Charles Johnson \u2013 1891 \u201cTHE PIRATES OWN BOOK Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers.\u201d by Charles Ellms Originally published 1837 “The Little Bombardier and Pocket Gunner” London: T Egerton; 1801.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Economic History of Britain Since 1700 Volume 1\u201d By Roderick Floud<\/p>\n Steve Jackson Games<\/big>, GURPS Swash Bucklers 3rd<\/sup> edition<\/p>\n GURPS<\/big> Hi Tech 3rd<\/sup> edition<\/p>\n GURPS<\/big> Magic 3rd<\/sup> edition<\/p>\n GURPS<\/big>Religion 3rd<\/sup> edition<\/p>\n Web Sites<\/big><\/big><\/p>\n Wikipedia: <\/big>An important source for general information<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information on ships<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/website.lineone.net\/~dee.ord\/ships.htm<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.greatgridlock.net\/Sqrigg\/squrig2.html<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.kipar.org\/piratical-resources\/pirate-ships.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Life at Sea<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.nelsonsnavy.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Spanish Main<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/faculty.smu.edu\/bakewell\/BAKEWELL\/images\/viceregalgov.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The French Colonial Empire<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.crwflags.com\/fotw\/flags\/fr-colon.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pirates and Piracy<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.sevenoceans.com\/Pirates\/PiratesbyName.htm<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gentlemenoffortune.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Food, Fashion, Firearms, etc<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.foodtimeline.org\/foodfaq5.html#tavern<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.captjackspiratehats.com\/hats\/#details<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.clearwaterhats.com\/revwarcatalog.htm<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gentlemenoffortune.com<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.engerisser.de\/Bewaffnung\/weapons\/Doublehackbut.html<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.blupete.com\/Hist\/Gloss\/Guns.htm<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/sellsword.wordpress.com\/2011\/08\/09\/firearms\/#more-90<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Money & Economics<\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.pauahtun.org\/Calendar\/money.html<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.victorianweb.org\/economics\/currency.html<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/measuringworth.com\/calculators\/ppoweruk\/<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/eh.net\/hmit\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flags <\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.crwflags.com\/fotw\/flags\/gb-eic.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information on the Slave Trade <\/big><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.nmm.ac.uk\/freedom\/viewTheme.cfm\/theme\/triangular<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Triangular_trade<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Magic & Voodoo<\/big><\/p>\n
\nThough the city suffered extensive damage in the earthquake of 1692 it was rebuilt and revitalised. The devastating fire of 1703 DID NOT OCCUR in the game history, leaving Port Royal a strong, vibrant economy.<\/p>\n
\nThe British Man O’ War, ‘Sovereign of the Seas’ renamed ‘Royal Sovereign’ was destroyed by fire in 1696. In the game she is still in service in 1717.<\/p>\n
\nTHE major influence in creating this game.<\/p>\n
\nA major source of factual information for the game.<\/p>\n
\nAn important source of inspiration and ‘feel.’<\/p>\n
\nA factual (?) historical book.<\/p>\n
\nA factual (?) historical book.<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/africanhistory.about.com\/library\/weekly\/aa080601a.htm<\/a><\/p>\n