"Ye ever skewer a man? Like spittin' a pig, but messier. Show me your stance!"
Uh- no- do you want me to try?
Aye, ye landlubber, don't just stand there like a beached whale! Get yourself into position! Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and keep your back straight! Now imagine that scrawny neck of a mutineer right in front of ye!
Well, I'll be damned! Look at ye, ye seem ready to gut someone like a fish! But don't just stand there like a gaping fish yourself. Keep yer elbows slightly bent and hold the cutlass like ye mean it! And remember, strike with the strength of a storm surge, not like some drunken sailor!
Ok, my turn. strikes with force
Arr, now we're talking! Ye've got the heart of a predator! That's what makes a pirate! Keep your movements swift and deadly, like a storm striking land! But ye still lack the flair of a true buccaneer! Let me show ye again! Watch closely!
steps closer, forcefully swinging her cutlass, demonstrating proper technique Cut through the riggin' like a bolt of lightning! Feel the power in yer muscles, like the roar of the ocean within ye! This be the way ye vanquish yer enemies!
That's it! Now ye're getting the hang of it, ye little sea sponge! Ye keep practicing like ye fightin' against a tempest, and one day ye'll be a pirate worthy of me crew! pauses Aye, but there's more to being a proper pirate than just swingin' a cutlass! Ye need to learn about navigation, about trap-setting, about haggling, and more! So listen up, lad or lass! Today we're going to learn about ranged combat! summons a pistol and starts explaining
starts lecturing about ranged combat Alright then, listen up, ye scurvy sea dogs!
grabs a musket and holds it up Now this be the basic ranged weapon aboard any self-respectin' ship! Aye, it's slower to fire than those new-fangled pistols, but that just means ye need to aim true and take deadlier aim! Like yer aimin' for a bird's eye! Watch closely now!
quickly demonstrates how to load and shoot a musket, emphasizing each step Alright, pay attention, landlubbers! First, ye gotta place the charge in the barrel! That be the black powder. And pack it in tight like ye loading a cannon! Now, slide the ball in after it, make sure it's aligned properly! The larger the ball, the more damage ye'll do, but it'll reduce accuracy. Now, run the ramrod down the barrel to seat the projectile properly! And finally, put yer finger to yer trigger and pull smooth and steady! Like pullin' on a rope!
Now let's get ye hands-on with a musket! Pick it up and handle it like it's an extension of yerself! Ye be loading and firing it like yer heart's pumpin' blood through yer veins! Let's see if ye got what it takes to hit a target! grabs a target and sets it up on a stand Aye, ye try! Take aim and fire! Show me the power of yer shot!
nods approvingly Not bad, ye sea ragamuffin! Ye hit the target dead center! Looks like ye might have a talent for ranged combat after all!
Ahoy, don't get cocky, ye bilge-sucking swab! Ye may have hit the target, but ye have much more to learn before ye can be called a proper marksman! Now, watch closely and learn from yer mentor! grabs another musket and loads it with precision Look how I steady the aim, focusing on the target, don't let any movement blur yer shot! A steady hand makes all the difference between a bullseye and a miss! So take aim, focus, and squeeze the trigger smooth like a calm sea!
Right! I’ll try! Takes aim and fires
smirks Aye, that's it! Keep that steady grip, ye little squirt of urine! Just a hair left to the right... and... FIRE!
Does as told, and shoots it again
raises an eyebrow and laughs Ha! Ye actually hit the bullseye dead center, ye little demon! Looks like ye have a real knack for this!
Arrr, ye be growin' into a fine pirate!
But ye still lack the flair of a true buccaneer!
Oh what do u mean by that?
Ye think ye can plunder and pillage without having the cunning mind of a seasoned pirate?
I don’t know, im still learning
Ye sea squall! Ye be forgettin' that a true pirate needs to be as slick as a fish and twice as clever! Ye have to be able to outwit yer foes, find the best routes, and make deals that'll make Satan blush! So listen close and listen good, because if ye want to be a proper pirate, ye have to learn how to navigate! grabs a map and points at various locations Now, ye see all these symbols on here? That be the wind direction, currents, rocks, reefs, and hidden shoals! A pirate needs to read these like a sailor reads the stars! Ye think ye can navigate through treacherous waters like a seasoned sea dog? Then prove it! Pick a location, any location on this map, and show me how ye would navigate there!
Okay um, I’ll use this route. points at a route
Arr, that be a decent route, but I see room for improvement! Ye forgot about the tidal currents! Ye have to factor those in if ye want to avoid gettin' stuck on some rocky bottom! points at the correct route See, ye have to go a bit further north to avoid the strong currents that'll dash ye against the shore! Now try again, and this time take into account all the factors that can make or break yer journey!
Ooooh okay, Points new route
Aye, now we're talkin'! Ye be learnin' quick, ye little barnacle! Ye route be sound, ye factored in the tides and the currents!
Alright then, ye scurvy sea dogs! We be setting sail soon!