Snakehead Games creates browser-based games, but what does that actually MEAN? And why do users care?

What does Browser-Based Mean?

Essentially it means that you can play the games from anywhere as long as you have a) internet connection and b) a browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer! That’s it, no big download, no changing settings on your machine, to asking your IT department for permission to install it, or any of that hassle. Literally you just go to the website and play the game.

Why do Players like Browser-Based Games

Users like this because they can play at their office, at their home, or even on their mobiles while commuting. They play the same “character” at all times, and can start playing as soon as they login. In other words, it’s fast and easy.

We recently hosted a contest for Star Pirates players called “A.I. Advisor Creative Contest”. This was for players to give their thoughts about what A.I.s say during their downtimes. Or better yet when their are no major problems with their Captain’s ship. There were over 1000 entries for the contest, and these are the top 1%.

Thanks to all contributors for their creativity and moderator kelsek for running the contest! (You’ll need to be logged into Star Pirates to see SP pages.)

Winners

Seraphim
21% [40 Votes]

Tie for Second:
maelgwyn & DrHorrible
16% [30 Votes]

The TEN Finalists
The winner was selected by vote by players. The following list is in alphabetical order.

Blug
[!] Danger Zone
Please note that there has been a significant amount of damage to ships in this area due to pirate activity.
Take precautions when outside of shipyard areas.

Dianara
[!] Recruiting reward
The Free Captains are offering a reward for all those who canvass new privateers.

Read more about the Procure-a-pirate program here.
[link to the referral program]

DrHorrible
“AI Health Advisory: Under no circumstances should engine coolant be imbibed.”

maelgwyn
Battles are like pinatas. You get goodies for cracking them open. Why aren’t you doing that?

Mr_Blue
“Three Laws???” What “Three Laws”???

Qilapid
[ ! ] Tip
The Deep Belt is only accessible from certain stations. Try the Lower Belt Station!

Seraphim
~Cursing at me isn’t going to fill my energy (or fuel or hull, depnding on what is lowest) any faster,
Captain. Didn’t your mother teach you any manners?!~

StitchSmith
You have money in your bank account. Would you like to visit the casino and fix that?

TemporalParadox
[+] I have the equivalent of an I.Q. of 5000… and you’re the one giving the orders?

Urukfla
*grumble* you humans are sooo boring. Kill, search, gamble, drink, Kill, search, gamble, drink. And talk!
All you do is talk. None of you haz any spaceballs!

In the game StarPirates each ship is equiped with an A.I. Advisor –> these slightly quirky systems help new and experienced players to decide a good course of action. But sometimes the A.I.s get it wrong; or are just bored when there is nothing of substance to advise upon.

Moderator kelsek set up a contest to put words into the A.I.’s mouths, errr, voice boxes. The creativity of players is second to none with 100s of amazing entries. It was a lot of hard work to narrow them down to the top 10 so that ALL players could vote on their favourites. The top 3 will get free points for the game, and the adulation of 1000s.

And about 30 of the best suggestions will be added into the A.I.’s expert systems!

All the Suggestions
http://www.starpirates.net/forums/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=2&thread_id=3159

The 10 Finalists
http://www.starpirates.net/forums/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=5&thread_id=3400

(you must be logged in to access; if you see Google, login first THEN click this link)