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One of the most epic experiences of my gaming youth was playing Sid Meier’s Pirates on the Commodore 64 and other platforms. Some of the elements included: Sailing the Caribbean. Wars between nations. Choosing which one(s) to side with, and changing allegiances. Attacking merchant boats. Fending off or fighting pirates, or pirate hunters, or naval …