Act 1 : Melee Island
On the ship
Use the brazier of hot coals to kick it down and then pick it up (with
your
feet, it's possible).
Turn towards the loaded cannon and kick the coals at it. That's it.

Stopping the boulder slinging

Go to the scumm bar on the far side of town. Talk to the dart players
until you
can challenge them to hit the drunk guy's balloon. Take his pretzels.
Go to the harbor and pick up the popped innertube laying near the grog
machine.
Go back to the mansion and use the popped innertube on the cactus on
the right
side of mansion.
Approach the boulder slinging pirate and offer him pretzels. When he
walks off
to eat, quickly turn towards the catapult and fiddle with the
controls.

Getting a ship & crew

Head towards town and talk to Otis & Carla until you find out that
they want a
cushy government job.
Go to the scumm bar and talk to I Cheeze (the non-drunk pirate). In
order to get
him as your navigator, you must beat him at insult arm-wrestling. Just
pick the
most appropriate come-back, fairly easy.
Once that's done, head to the harbor and talk to the harbor mistress.
She will
tell you that you need proof of authority to get a ship.
Go back to the mansion and go inside. Inside, you will find a desk
with a
contract. First, read it to be sure that it is a 'cushy government
job'. Hand it
to Elaine for her signature and then talk to her about getting a ship.
She will
end up giving you a gubernatiorial symbol of authority.
Go back into town and give the contract to Otis & Carla, then head
to the harbor
and give the symbol of authority to the harbor mistress.
 
Chapter 1 : Lucre Island

Starting out / Getting framed
Go to the lawyer building and talked to the three lawyers. Eventually,
you will
receive a letter. Read it.
Take it to the bank and ask the banker to bring out your safe deposit
box.
Pick up the sword and use it on the bottom hinge of the door. The
hinge will
break off, but so will the sword
Use the broken part of the sword on the crack to wedge it open
somewhat.
In the safe deposit box, you'll find grog and a music box.
Don't forget to pick up the hanky on the floor.
Pick up all three sponges and use them on the crack. Once that's done,
pour the
grog on the sponges. They will expand and force the door open.
When you appear in jail, pick up the...