I guess pirate games aren't popular here at CAG...odd. seen, pirates of the burning sea is a new mmo: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/pirates-of-the-burning-sea/847037p1.html
If you buy the retail game it comes with a buddy pass, like most new games, so I was hoping someone had a spare. From what I've read, the game has its faults, but it still sounds pretty fun to me. Plus it has pirates. Can't beat that.