No, the plunder is acculy "disguised" reputation wich gives renown that unlocks transmogs,pets,titles , mounts and toys. just sound better to call it "plunder/doubloons" than to call it reputation , hence its a "pirate" theme
Does nothing besides give you rep in retail. It's just a fun little BR to pass the time. I personally believe this is a beta test for something that might be a standalone game someday.
remove the fire swirl ability and this game is great... that ability is no skill at all when the game forces you and all abilitys to be used in strait line forward.... that fire swirl is stupid OP and destroy any one in the game, so if u have that at the beginning of the game you set for the win