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Ya be needin' to 'member tha da ninetef o' Septmbaarrr be "Talk like a pirate day"!
Talk like a pirate day
Maybe some of the stuff here could be used as a reference to help you or your players learn a bit o'lingo to help with the immersion factor for the game.
FH
Shivery me'd timburs, me'd aldmosk furgots!
You know, Pirates didn't really talk like that..the stereotypical pirate has a Cornish accent, based on the performance of Long John Silver by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island". He was from Cornwall, and his over-the-top performance and native accent are the reason people think that's what a pirate sounded like. Pirates came from all nationalities, each with their own accents. Unforchanatly the pop culture image is firmly embedded, and Robert Newton is the reason why.
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You know, Pirates didn't really talk like that..the stereotypical pirate has a Cornish accent, based on the performance of Long John Silver by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island". He was from Cornwall, and his over-the-top performance and native accent are the reason people think that's what a pirate sounded like. Pirates came from all nationalities, each with their own accents. Unforchanatly the pop culture image is firmly embedded, and Robert Newton is the reason why.
Here, here! I refuse to aknowledge "Talk Like a Pirate Day" especially after seeing the latest episode of Wife-Swap!!!
Gotta go now, I think I have fleas!
You know, Pirates didn't really talk like that..the stereotypical pirate has a Cornish accent, based on the performance of Long John Silver by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island". He was from Cornwall, and his over-the-top performance and native accent are the reason people think that's what a pirate sounded like. Pirates came from all nationalities, each with their own accents. Unforchanatly the pop culture image is firmly embedded, and Robert Newton is the reason why.
Arrrrgh! to the plank wit the saucy trollop!!
Somebody say grog?
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You know, Pirates didn't really talk like that..the stereotypical pirate has a Cornish accent, based on the performance of Long John Silver by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island". He was from Cornwall, and his over-the-top performance and native accent are the reason people think that's what a pirate sounded like. Pirates came from all nationalities, each with their own accents. Unforchanatly the pop culture image is firmly embedded, and Robert Newton is the reason why.
That thar don be soundin loik a lubber oh be graspin' da spirit o' da day! Get im mateys, an' cast is scurvy arse inta da briny deep! Ya gone be sleepin' wit da sharks now, ya dirty bung'ole! Arrr!
FH
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Mad Sam Vane here, this is what the Pirate test said of me. Had to dig through the archives to find Heathy's link.
Pirate Test
Mad Sam Vane
Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr!
Sounds an awful lot liken me style. Grab me a gaffin' hook an we be lookin' fur innards!!
Have fun ya slimy eels!
*edit, damn the link is broke!*
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You know, Pirates didn't really talk like that..the stereotypical pirate has a Cornish accent, based on the performance of Long John Silver by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 Disney version of Treasure Island". He was from Cornwall, and his over-the-top performance and native accent are the reason people think that's what a pirate sounded like. Pirates came from all nationalities, each with their own accents. Unforchanatly the pop culture image is firmly embedded, and Robert Newton is the reason why.That thar don be soundin loik a lubber oh be graspin' da spirit o' da day! Get im mateys, an' cast is scurvy arse inta da briny deep! Ya gone be sleepin' wit da sharks now, ya dirty bung'ole! Arrr!
FH
Dead man's chest far thi loiterin' lubbers!!! They loiks land and such...
I prefer Talk Like a Ninja Day:
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I prefer Talk Like a Ninja Day:
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Me too, also, as well.
I suppose everyone has seen askaninja.com ... but there is supposed to be a site axapirate.com ... haven't been there yet though, as my loyalties lie elsewhere. Though the offering from the boyees from the Five Buroughs sounds mighty good!
"Cause I drink it anytime - and anyplace
When it's time to get ill - I pour it on my face
Monkey tastes Def when you pour it on ice"
Somebody say rum?
I prefer Talk Like a Ninja Day:
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ninjanoyounihanasuhidesuka? iitoomoimasuyo!
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This thread is awesome! Thanks for starting it, Fake Healer! Er, I mean...
Aye, I fancy the lean of this talk, and these patrons be o' my own heart! I raise me bottle o' Rum to ye. Now, what other debaucheries can we be fer stirring up whilst we be in port?
Cap'n Greysonius "The Pillager" Brownback
Skipper o' the Sea Ghost
Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaararaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar
Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar
Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar
Mee Laddie
Oi've been repetn' ye pirate alphabet to meself, but I seem to get stuck on 'R'. Say it with me, me boyos.
R
RRRRRrrrrr
RRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRR
Arrr, here be a port for learnin' Pirate Talk.
Cheers Matey!
I'm an old school PC gamer - Pong, Atari 2600, Colecovision, etc. My favorite platform of all time was the Commodore 64. One of the great games is "Pirates!", which I found was re-released for PC.
Well, I picked it up at Best Buy for $20, and outside of the improved graphics, the game is virtually identicle to the original. It is a blast - highly recommended! :)
I got a 32-gun frigate with more options and upgrades than the millenium falcon. I call her the "Iron Maiden".
Walk the plank yer scurvy dogs!!!
Aye then, Wit' the wind to t' lot a ya, or to t' deep for t' rest a ya!
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Yes, I've killed several dozen hours on "Pirates", all kinds of fun. Only problem is the repitition, but it takes a while before even that becomes an issue.
I still crank it up now and then.
In fact, before beginning STAP, I played several hours and justified it as "background research" :)
The newer version of Pirates (Live the Life) has special dialog today, so I warmed it up just to see it :)
arrr!!!