The "New Horizons" mod for the 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean game by Akella is a continuation of the famous Build mod series. Developed as Pirates of the Caribbean Build 14, "New Horizons" continues where Build 13 left off, adding more new content than ever before.

Report abuse Build 14 Beta 2.3 Light
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b14_beta2-3_light.exe
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Pieter_Boelen
Date
Nov 26th, 2012
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CLICK 'READ MORE' FOR ALTERNATE DOWNLOAD MIRROR! Vastly enhanced game stability, amazing new ship models, improved sail selection and much, much more! Press "READ MORE +" below for important additional installation information. Refer to "Build Info.txt" in the download for the full list of changes.



ALTERNATE DOWNLOAD MIRROR:

If you cannot download the mod from ModDB's servers, please use this link: DOWNLOAD NOW


CRUCIAL INSTALLATION TIPS:

 1. You MUST install this on top of the unmodified stock game
   Pirates of the Caribbean, released in 2003 by Akella.
   The mod is NOT a standalone game!

2. You MUST install Build 14 Beta 2.1 Full first!!!

3. Allow the installer to run RunMe.bat upon completion

 - DON'T install the game to Program Files,
   otherwise Windows prevents it from installing correctly
   Install to, for example, C:\Games\Pirates of the Caribbean

 - Check out the controls in
   Documentation\Default Key Assignments.txt

 - Set the game's settings to your liking in the
   Options>Advanced Options menu

 - !!!SAVE OFTEN!!!

KNOWN GAME ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS:

- Windows 7:
If necessary, use "Compatability Administrator (32-bit)"
Microsoft...lang=en&id=7352

- Using ffdshow:
Add the game to your "exception list"
- Disable "Safe mode" for Sounds in Config.exe to avoid crashes and graphic freezes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- Modpack Feature Overview in:
Ingame "About Build" Menu

- PDF Manuals in:
Documentation folder

- Changelog in:
Build Info.txt

GAME AND MODPACK SUPPORT:

- Storyline Walkthroughs:
Piratesahoy.net

- Frequently Asked Questions:
Piratesahoy.net

- Full support available at the PiratesAhoy! Community forums:
Piratesahoy.net

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Build 14 Beta 2.3 Light
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Guest
Guest Nov 26 2012, 4:45pm says:

Wow, one of the first to download this. The work you have done on potc is amazing. It feels like a much more polished game with a purpose. Ships and characters look great.

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BPS
BPS Nov 27 2012, 6:37pm says:

Once again- superb work. Loving every bit of it, best game of its type by far until HOOCOTS hopefully!!! The new opensea mod is great as well, adds a new level of realism to the time it would take to sail. Brilliant work as usual well done :D

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SRACon17
SRACon17 Nov 28 2012, 3:29am says:

wow a new update!! uhm, can i install this over beta 2.2 light?

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Pieter_Boelen
Pieter_Boelen Nov 28 2012, 8:43pm replied:

Yes, you can. New game enforced though.

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SRACon17
SRACon17 Nov 29 2012, 12:12am replied:

aww, that's too bad :( anyway, i guess it's worth it. great job :)

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Guest
Guest Nov 29 2012, 3:00am says:

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Pieter_Boelen
Pieter_Boelen Nov 29 2012, 6:13am says:

For your storyline troubles, see if the Walkthrough is any help: Piratewiki.net

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dandi1988
dandi1988 Dec 16 2012, 4:30pm replied:

installer integrity check has failed. common causes include incomplete download and damage media. contact the installer author to obtain a new copy... only 80% of the setup installer and i downloaded 3 times and the download its complete please heeeeeeeeeelp!!!!

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Armada_
Armada_ Dec 6 2012, 2:16pm says:

For anyone having issues downloading this patch, please try this alternative mirror: Dropbox.com

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Guest
Guest Feb 5 2013, 10:38am replied:

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dandi1988
dandi1988 Dec 16 2012, 4:43pm says:

installer integrity check has failed. common causes include incomplete download and damage media. contact the installer author to obtain a new copy... only 80% of the setup installer and i downloaded 3 times and the download its complete please heeeeeeeeeelp!!!!

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Armada_
Armada_ Dec 17 2012, 12:37pm replied:

Please don't double-post; just one will do.
Anyway, which mirror did you download the mod from? If it was the ModDB mirror, there is a known issue that affects certain regions, which may be why your download hasn't worked properly. Please try the alternative download link from my post above.

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GaleBosna
GaleBosna Dec 19 2012, 5:54am says:

Gibs das game auch auf deutsch oda weiss einer wie mann es umstellen kann

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PostCaptain
PostCaptain Jan 4 2013, 9:58pm replied:

I would suggest using a translator to ask in English if you need help.That comment doesn't make sense when I run it through Google translate.

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Killerjoy96
Killerjoy96 Feb 18 2013, 3:41am replied:

I think the game was released in german. but the mod isn't i guess. I believe however you have a german community for the game but it's not the same community as PiratesAhoy!

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jonakemon
jonakemon Dec 22 2012, 4:27pm says:

I get the error: runtime error abnormal program termination

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jonakemon
jonakemon Dec 22 2012, 9:10pm replied:

Reinstal works as a fix. Thx :)

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GaleBosna
GaleBosna Jan 6 2013, 10:16am says:

german language for the game

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Armada_
Armada_ Jan 6 2013, 11:09am replied:

No, the mod is only in English, because translating it would be a very big job.

However, you can find a German mod for Age of Pirates 2 at this site: Dezeeroovers.net

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BPS
BPS Jan 6 2013, 2:01pm says:

How can you disable or enable the opensea mod if it was installed in the initial download? I want to disable it whilst i do the storyline and then re-enable it when finished to make a more realistic free roam.

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Armada_
Armada_ Jan 10 2013, 7:56pm replied:

I'm not entirely sure how to disable it. Please have a look at our forum in case someone else can help you: Piratesahoy.net

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Guest
Guest Jan 10 2013, 6:43pm says:

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Armada_
Armada_ Jan 10 2013, 7:54pm replied:

It's only unavailable in certain regions, due to a problem with ModDB's servers. Please try this alternative download link: Dropbox.com

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twowinds
twowinds Jan 14 2013, 3:59am says:

is the intel fix included in this 2.3 update or should I add it on top of this update?

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Armada_
Armada_ Jan 15 2013, 6:22pm replied:

The new (recommended) Intel fix is included as an optional add-on in the Beta 2.3 installer.

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delgado88a
delgado88a Jan 16 2013, 9:26am says:

Hello im new here i need register to forum but i dont know what i must type in werivication captcha. 'This website is ? Ahoy!' or 'Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have You Any ?'

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Armada_
Armada_ Jan 21 2013, 10:09am replied:

"This website is PiratesAhoy!", so you need to type "Pirates".
You can search for the other phrase on Google if you don't know it.

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Guest
Guest Jan 27 2013, 10:42am says:

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Armada_
Armada_ Feb 2 2013, 12:26pm replied:

We've discussed it before, and decided that adding any kind of multiplayer support to this game would be far too difficult. However, our new project, Hearts of Oak, will support multiplayer: Moddb.com .

I'm not sure what you mean by a "free play button"? There is no specific functionality to that effect in the game. The best free play option is to go with the Master and Commander storyline, which has no quest yet, so you can do as you please.

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Vinnetou357
Vinnetou357 Feb 14 2013, 5:21pm says:

Hey Lads, does anyone else have the same problem? Whenever i get caught by the "law" when i smuglle, i cant return to the sea, it crashes back to windows... Is this a common error or is it only me?

regards

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Miklkit
Miklkit Feb 23 2013, 11:02am replied:

Some players have reported that problem. Hopefully there will be a fix in the next patch as it is related to the Coast Guard ships.

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bookbuster
bookbuster Feb 26 2013, 9:32pm says:

Thank you so much for your work. I have just been reading books about pirates lately, and then I found a community like this -- it's amazing. I can't wait to play the game for the first time in the coming weeks, and I am going straight to the modded version. Yo Ho Ho, my Salty Seadogs.

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bookbuster
bookbuster Feb 26 2013, 9:52pm replied:

Do you recommend I play Build 13 or Build 14? I know it is a hard game.

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Armada_
Armada_ Feb 27 2013, 10:30am replied:

If you're going straight to the modded version, I'd recommend Build 14 for the best experience. It has a huge amount of new features that make the game truly awesome.

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Guest
Guest Mar 6 2013, 7:16pm says:

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Miklkit
Miklkit Mar 7 2013, 4:13pm replied:

This is a MODDB problem. Try this link.
Dropbox.com

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nikoskek
nikoskek Mar 7 2013, 1:37pm says:

when i press new game put me normaly but wht its time to play i put me on menu and i resume the game ! when i do this i see only black screen and some thinks from the game and i cannt do nothing !! plz i want to play bably help me !! sorry for my bad english !!

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Miklkit
Miklkit Mar 7 2013, 4:17pm replied:

We need more information about this problem. Please go here and we can take care of you better.
Piratesahoy.net

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Guest
Guest Mar 7 2013, 3:17pm says:

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Miklkit
Miklkit Mar 7 2013, 4:19pm replied:

If you installed POTC into "program files" it will not run.

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Bircangelo
Bircangelo Mar 15 2013, 2:54pm says:

To all that made this mode possible thank you.
I just finished Assassin's Creed 3 and the sea battle in there reminded me of this game so with my nostalgia meter at its limits im going back to playing it.(Still wish the graphics could be enhanced more...but old engine old graphics...)

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Armada_
Armada_ Mar 17 2013, 8:14pm replied:

We're actually working on a new project with a modern engine, which might interest you. It's still in the very early stages, mind: Moddb.com

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Bircangelo
Bircangelo Mar 18 2013, 6:18am replied:

Oh yes i saw it before and i will deffinetly check it out when it is released.

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Armada_
Armada_ Mar 19 2013, 11:32am says:

For those unable to download the mod, a new alternative download link is now live!

In the 'Description' box above, click 'Read more', and then choose 'DOWNLOAD NOW' under 'ALTERNATE DOWNLOAD MIRROR'.

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Guest
Guest Mar 26 2013, 10:07am says:

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Armada_
Armada_ Mar 26 2013, 11:07am replied:

Yes. It appears in the 'Hoist the Colours' storyline. If you want to get the ship in other storylines, please read our FAQ for more information.

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Guest
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Miklkit
Miklkit May 1 2013, 2:08pm replied:

Are you using an Intel graphics chip? It sounds like you are and your install might be corrupted too. Please go here for detailed repair instructions.
Piratesahoy.net

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naaj100
naaj100 May 25 2013, 12:39pm says:

what is the major difference between full and light releases. i have beta 2.1 full installed currently. can i install beta 2.3 light?

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Pieter_Boelen
Pieter_Boelen May 26 2013, 5:05pm replied:

Long story short: Beta 2.3 Light MUST be installed on top of Beta 2.1 Full. Click "read more +" in the description above for the details.

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