Kpt Lautenschlaeger

I take it your comment is ironic? 😉 Humour me for taking it literally, as an intellectual exercise. In a regular, open world engagement, the only thing I'd call "cheating" is actually hacking the game's code, so that it behaves in a way the "cheated" cannot foresee. I have not been subject to that, so all I can do is speculate: it may be possible to tweak things like thickness, turn rates, penetration, reload rates, ... In all other cases where I get my ass handed to me, this will be down to factors that, in my dim view of the world, do not constitute cheating: I got ganked: Tough luck. This is frustrating, to be sure, but unavoidable in a sandbox OW. Plus, eluding gankers is another skill set which I can learn. My opponent had a superior ship: again, that happens in a sandbox. If it is gold, fitted with everything but the kitchen sink, that captain probably invested time in the game to get it. Even if they didn't, that is tough luck for me, not cheating. My opponent handled their ship better: again, they can probably do that because they spent more time training, or have a better talent for these sorts of things. For me, that is the opposite of cheating: this is teaching me by taking me to the cleaners. By showing off what they are doing, that captain gives me an opportunity to learn new stuff. In a Gunroom fight, I can extend "cheating" to mean "breaking a pre-battle agreement". For instance, should the participating captains agree not to use reps for some reason, but one of them does, that captain would indeed be "cheater" in my eyes. Or much more damning: "Not a gentleman". But that has not happened so far, nor do I expect it to.

Saha!, vengeance was mine tonight! 😊 To be fair, mine was the tankier ship, and I had the good fortune to hit home with a chain salvo early on. Again, a tense but sportsmanlike fight, with enough time for a bit of banter in chat. 'Ta Griswold.

I agree. But duels are a good way to practice good manners, since you only have an opponent to talk to. No distraction from fleet coordination.

We had our first duel yesterday, and it was very good fun. As you can see, I got the seat of my pants handed to me, in a sportsmanlike manner. I really like playing the game this way.

Hoch geschätzte Kapitäne, wir laden ganz herzlich all diejenigen von Euch, denen der Sinn nach zivilisierten Gefechten mit anderen Spielern im Sinne des guten Sportsgeistes steht, zu diesem Discord ein: The Gunroom - Discord ( https://discord.gg/mTzUuVJ ) Wir legen gemeinsam Wert auf ehrenwertes Benehmen gegenseitigen Respekt und krachende Breitseiten gut gesegelter Schiffe Wir freuen uns, Euch auf dem Ozean zu begegnen. Link zum englischen Originalthread: https://forum.game-labs.net/topic/37048-the-gunroom-good-manners-at-high-seas/

Let me know if you would like me to post this to the German-speaking sub-section (native speaker). Happy to proof-read the Spanish, if you have need.

May I suggest we move the tactical and mechanical discussion to another thread? To keep this one focused on RegularK's idea.

Good thinking, that man. I had jotted down similar thoughts privately a while ago. Might as well make them public here. I'd be happy if you could provide feedback: A Statement on Gentlemanly Conduct, for and between Masters and Commanders, Pursuing their Divers Endeavours in the Caribbean Seas (I) I am content with being Content. (II) I endeavour to provide a challenging fight. (II.1) If my squadron is vastly superior, I will solicit my fellow captains to withdraw some vessels. I will not insist on odds being even, but I will strive that our opponent has a chance to enjoy the battle, rather than be clubbed to death without an actual game. (II.2) I fight to the end. Ending a fight against a superior foe through the application of seamanship is not a dishonourable thing. Refusing an engagement by technical means, or by surrendering before battle is joined, is. (III) I am polite in chat. (III.1) I salute my fellow captains, and my opponents at the beginning and at the end of an engagement. (III.2) I offer my opponent a de-brief in chat after the engagement, as opportunity permits. (III.3) If necessary, and only if necessary, I respond to strong language in measured tones. (III.4) I will speak up if my side’s communication leaves the boundaries of polite conversation between gentlemen. And ladies, for that matter. I will be joining that Discord now.

Oh, definitely. For the sailing warships expertise, for the period flavour, and the buddy-movie-narrative. I finished the series about 5 years, and enjoyed it to the last book.

In Seeferkel's name, we would like to thank all captains who paid their respect. A pleasure to sail with you all. We will post screenshots as a memento.

Thank you for organising this, Despe, I will be there.

Despe postet Ort und genaue Zeit am Sonntagabend im Laufe des Tages. Despe will update this thread with a place and exact time for Sunday evening soon.

I like the idea very much. Tumbado or (and?) La Tortue on Sunday evening sounds like a good time. I will be there in a black Pirate Frigate, I remember Seeferkel sailing such a boat.

Wir haben heute erfahren, dass Seeferkel, Clan Leader der LLAMAs, am vergangenen Donnerstag verstorben ist. Ich selbst bin als Preusse und Russe mit Seeferkel gesegelt, und habe ihn kennen und schätzen gelernt als jemanden, der Naval Action mit Leidenschaft spielt, und kein Blatt vor den Mund nimmt. Damit ist er sicherlich hin und wieder angeeckt, aber für meinen Teil mochte ich seine Kodderschnauze und seinen schrägen Humor gerne. Seeferkel wird mir fehlen. 😔

Ich denke, der zweite Punkt ist der wichtigere: "Mechanismen [...], die es Nationen schwerer macht, sich solch starke Positionen zu erspielen". Ein Reset ohne die Einführung von ebensolchen wird meines Erachtens nur dazu führen, dass sich das System von einem ausgeglichen(er)en Startzustand erneut zu einem Gleichgewicht bewegt, in dem eine Nation (welche auch immer) dominiert. Insofern scheint es mir einen Versuch wert, solche Mechanismen einzuführen und erst einmal zu kucken, ob sich ein neuer Gleichgewichtszustand einpegelt. Falls nicht, wäre die zweite Manipulation ein Reset. Dabei ist der Knackpunkt natürlich, die Mechanismen richtig zu definieren.