History Sandbox / BeyondNewHorizons

* ObviousRulePatch: The "Sail To"-system from the original game enables the player to fast travel to different locations near them, including other ships. In practice, this essentially allows teleporting to a fleeing enemy, making catching them a non-issue. The mod rectifies this in ''Realistic Sailing Mode'' by only allowing you to teleport to enemies that are slower than you, e. g. those you could also catch without "Sail To".

''Beyond New Horizons'' is an [[GameMod extensive overhaul]] for the movie-tie-in ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', commonly known as [[VideoGame/SeaDogs Sea Dogs 2]], made by the team of [[https://www.piratesahoy.net/ PiratesAhoy!]]

* ''B14'': based on the old Storm 2.0-engine, almost identical to ''Beyond New Horizons''. Receives updates then and now, but is almost finished. [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes Requires a physical copy of ''Pirates of the Caribbean'']].

There are currently three versions available:

''Beyond New Horizons'' is an [[GameMod extensive overhaul]] for the movie-tie-in ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', commonly known as ''Sea Dogs 2'', made by the team of ''PiratesAhoy!''

Beyond New Horizons is a mod for the movie-tie-in Pirates of the Caribbean, originally known as Sea Dogs 2, made by the team of ''PiratesAhoy!''

** You have a wide selection of flags, all which have been used by different nations and flags through history - the occasional [[EasterEgg Easter]] [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag Egg]] nonwithstanding.

* PurelyAstheticGender: No matter if you play a scrawny noblewoman, or a bear of a man, everything is decided by your stats.

** [[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] in his role as Film/DirtyHarry is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. You [[Film/SuddenImpact exchange some words]], and he then comes gunning for you with [[MoreDakka four]] [[{{BFG}} horse pistols]] - or a ''freakin' shotgun'' when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.

** [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides Blackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible [[labelnote:Hint]] It's poison.[[/labelnote]]. Defeating him grants you the [[GameBreaker most powerful - and useful - melee weapon]] in the game.

** [[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] in his role as [Film/DirtyHarry] is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. You [[Film/SuddenImpact exchange some words]], and he then guns for you with [[MoreDakka four]] [[{{BFG}} horse pistols]] - or a ''freakin' shotgun'' when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.

** Don't know who the bearded dude is who talks about a [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides fountain of youth]]]], and then proceeds to slaughter you while himself taking no damage in return? Have fun figuring his weakness out! [[labelnote:Hint]] It's poison.[[/labelnote]]

** [[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. He spouts a one-liner, and then goes at you with [[MoreDakka four]] [[{{BFG}} horse pistols]] - or a ''freakin' shotgun'' when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.

** [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTidesBlackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible [[labelnote:Hint]] It's poison.[[/labelnote]]. Defeating him grants you the [[GameBreaker most powerful - and useful - melee weapon]] in the game.
** [[spoiler:Hendrik Van der Decken]], the original captain of the dreaded ''Flying Dutchman'' [[Main/FlyingDutchman according to the legend]], appears himself [[DemBones in the bones]], and resides inside a shipwreck at the coast. He mostly serves to sell movie-ships, but is also the only way to obtain quest-exclusive ships that would be LostForever should they get sunk or sold, with a 2nd- and 1st rate for good measure. He also sells every type of cannon in the game, including some unique ones, and one InfinityPlusOneSword - [[AdamSmithHatesYourGuts all for ''outrageous'' prices]].

* EasterEgg: The game has plenty, mostly regarding [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean Pirates of the Caribbean]], though others are also present:
** You can find [[spoiler:Joshamee Gibbs]] in the tavern on Tortuga/La Tortue, with voice lines from the movies. He asks you to join as a boatswain, and then gives you [[spoiler:Jack Sparrow's compass]] to allow access to [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl Isla de Muerta]]]].

** [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides Blackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible [[labelnote:Hint]] It's poison.[[/labelnote]]. Defeating him grants you the [[GameBreaker most powerful - and useful - melee weapon]] in the game.

* AwesomeButImpractical: 1st rate-ships. Having a swimming fortress that's impervious to anything but forts and other 1st rates, and can obliterate anything smaller is nothing short but awesome - until you realize that you won't catch anything with it, need close to or over 1.000 crewmen to control one without its performance suffering, stuff your entire hold with nothing but ammunition, gun powder and supplies to keep the men and cannons fed, must already be rich to pay the crew, every battle will be a huge drain on resources, have to spend entire fortunes on repairs. They are a must-have for the biggest forts which may require a full fleet of them [[note]]Good luck with that, because they are exceedingly rare[[/note]], but other than that, a humble 3rd rate will do most jobs just as well with only a fraction of the costs.

* ObviousRulePatch: The DirectSail-system introduced in New Horizons enables the player to fast travel to different locations near them, including other ships. In practice, this enables the player to essentially teleport to a fleeing enemy, making catching them a non-issue. Maelstrom rectifies this by only allowing you to teleport to enemies that are slower than you, e. g. those you could also catch without DirectSail.

** [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides Blackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible. Defeating him grants you the [[GameBreaker most powerful - and useful - weapon]] in the game.

** [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides Blackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible. Defeating him grants you the most [[GameBreaker powerful - and useful - weapon]] in the game.

** [[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. He spouts a one-liner, and then goes at you with [[MoreDakka four]] [[{{BFG horse pistols}}]] - or a ''freakin' shotgun'' when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.

* EasterEgg: The game has plenty, mostly regarding Pirates of the Caribbean, though others are also present:
** You can find [[spoiler:Joshamee Gibbs]] in the tavern on Tortuga/La Tortue, with voice lines from the movies. He asks you to join as a boatswain, and then gives you [[spoiler:Jack Sparrow's compass]] to allow access to [[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanCurseOfTheBlackPearl Isla de Muerta]]]].

** You can find [[spoiler:Joshamee Gibbs]] in the tavern on Tortuga/La Tortue, with voice lines from the movies. He asks you to join as a boatswain, and then gives you [[spoiler:Jack Sparrow's compass]] to allow access to [[spoiler:Isla de Muerta]].
** [[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. He spouts a one-liner, and then goes at you with four horse pistols - or a [[ShotgunsAreJustBetter''freakin' shotgun'']] when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.

* Easter Egg: The game has plenty, mostly regarding Pirates of the Caribbean, though others are also present:

-[[spoiler:Clint Eastwood]] is hidden somewhere in the jungles of Nevis with a small shack. He spouts a one-liner, and then goes at you with four horse pistols - or a [[ShotgunsAreJustBetter''freakin' shotgun'']] when playing in Arcade Sailing Mode.
-[[spoiler:[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides Blackbeard]]]] waits at [[spoiler:Witch's Rock]], and comes at you with the [[spoiler:Sword of Triton]]. Unless you know his weakness, however, he's invincible. Defeating him grants you the most [[GameBreaker powerful - and useful - weapon]] in the game.
-You can choose [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag Edward Kenway's flag]] as your pirate flag in the ''Beyond New Horizons''-version. The long awaited ''Black Flag 2'' is finally here, ladies and gentlemen!

** Because sea travel is slow, you can accelerate time in different steps.

* AwesomeButImpractical: 1st rate-ships. Having a swimming fortress that's impervious to anything but forts and other 1st rates, and can obliterate anything smaller is nothing short but awesome - until you realize that you won't catch anything with it, need close to or over 1.000 crewmen to control one without its performance suffering, stuff your entire hold with nothing but ammunition, gun powder and supplies to keep the men and cannons fed, must already be rich to pay the crew, every battle will be a huge drain on resources, have to spend entire fortunes on repairs, and they are extremely rare. They are a must-have for the biggest forts which may require a full fleet of them, but other than that, a humble 3rd rate will do most jobs just as well with only a fraction of the costs.

* AmazonBrigade: While your generic crew are all male by standard, nothing stops you from playing a female captain, only hiring female officers, and only taking female fighters with you.

* AwesomeButImpractical: 1st rate-ships. Having a swimming fortress that's impervious to anything but forts and other 1st rates, and can obliterate anything smaller is nothing short but awesome - until you realize that you won't catch anything with it, need close to or over 1.000 crewmen to control one without its performance suffering, stuff your entire hold with nothing but ammunition, gun powder and supplies to keep the men and cannons fed, must already be rich to pay the crew, every battle will be a huge drain on resources, and have to spend entire fortunes on repairs. They are a must-have for the biggest forts which may require a full fleet of them, but other than that, a humble 3rd rate will do most jobs just as well with only a fraction of the costs.

* AwesomeButImpractical: 1st rate-ships. Having a swimming fortress that's impervious to anything but forts and other 1st rates, and can obliterate anything smaller is nothing short but awesome - until you realize that you won't catch anything with it, need close or over 1.000 crewmen to control one without its performance suffering, stuff your entire hold with nothing but ammunition, gun powder and supplies to keep the men and cannons fed, must already be rich to pay the crew, every battle will be a huge drain on resources, and have to spend entire fortunes on repairs. They are a must-have for the biggest forts which may require a full fleet of them, but other than that, a humble 3rd rate will do most jobs just as well with only a fraction of the costs.