When the game starts, gamers character, Nicolas, has just escaped from prison. Gamer arrives on the English island of Highrock. This island is just one of the many fictional islands that gamer will travel to and from. Gamers is required to choose an alliance in the game.

One can request a letter of marque from the English, French, or Spanish. It can also be avoided allegiance altogether and just work as a pirate. Each of the allegiance in the game has its own storyline. The experiences of the game are distinct enough that gamers want to experiment with them all.

Story element of this role playing game makes up the role-playing portion of Sea Dogs. It is one of the rpg which can be liked by many.