Blaatand

I actually think SC has a better model for player interaction and funding... hell ... I have a hangar full of ships there waiting for release so have 10 times more money in that game than the measly funding required here. Devs should also visit the SC site to see a different way of both funding AND presenting results and plans

Neither do they here!!! For gods sake how many people need to explain this to you? Does anyone have a scissor and some cardboard to make him a model explaining this? You are being labeled troll now so only risk nobody listening when you actually have an input to this game

Deep Sigh....................

I actually think it's a great way to get more ships - let those who are willing pay to get them build - everyone ingame will benefit regardless of funding source. BUT........ I DO NOT LIKE this sentence: If this event is successful we will set up such events for other underrepresented national vessels too. ("other" underrepresented nations???? Americans are not underrepresented!!!) I will gladly fund a Danish ships pack but as I would never pay to get more American ships this might never happen!!!!????!!!!!!????? Why should we pay for MORE US ships before we can get what many are clamoring for: small nation ships!! ???????????? I sincerely hope this statement will be changed. I will pay most of a development pack of Danish ships myself if I have to and contribute to Swedish and dutch ships - but keep me out of more American vessels!!!! And an in game shop for paint and trinkets would be great!!! BUT NO P2W

Agree with the price of rebuilds and should be exponential for each rebuild making people retire their old trusted warhorses (seahorses??) Very much agree with ship names but under heavy moderation - maybe only from drop down lists where you can apply to add names.... "spotted dick" might have been a dish aboard those ships but not really suited as a name.....

Yes Presently all ships speeds are given based on a given wind speed. But different rigs hold up to higher wind pressure and on a theoretical level ships will max out on speed based on size (rough rule of thumb is waterline in meters is max hull speed. Opposite holds true for low wind where some hulls and rigs will be incapable of going into the wind. Period!

When the Danish King went on the maiden trip on the 2nd rate SOL Christian he was amazed that it outran the frigates even without the topgallants. This is recorded. Historically we have a lot of data on ship speeds but problem is often that these are with regional outfits (brits outfitted heavier than most and got slower ships). Even so the game is advertised as being historical in ships designs and some work should be done to reflect this in builds, outfits and abilities. Remember that there are several factors deciding speed (lets leave wind out as we look at similar conditions) Construction (emphasis on different characteristics should allow for difference in speed, maneuverability, rigging strength, stability and armor) This should be the main factor Mods (extra sails, copper plating, planking etc.) This should be secondary factor Abilities (Olympics in sailing is done in identical boats but abilities in handling makes for large spread in results!!!!) Tertiary factor but not insignificant! When the Devs redesign ships construction I hope it will follow this general outline?

I don't get you....??? Renders??? speed in battle instance is 1/1 and the fastest ship is 14knots - that means 14NM in one hour.... I have also done that and it "rendered" fine - running from a pirate fleet with my trader for an hour and a half..... and they were waiting when I got out .......

because PVP is the only way of playing and everyone else are noobs and fools.......... Deep sigh

Dear Sir (for the lack of better wording Bring you esteemed vessel to our fair Danish isles and we will give you a fair battle

Most honored Don Inocencio I couldn't have said it better myself! Many of our ancient dane scrolls describe his like and in words I would not bring to my mouth but lets say he would be the one who "stood good for chopping". Besides that I plan to bring my crew to visit your little sisters - might teach them some Viking tricks if your honor would permit?

@sruPL @Grundgemunkey Everyone else is civilized here - why the hate????

Really??? I have met a few motor sailors lost but that's it. As an IRL circum navigator I couldn't disagree more Lat long should be exactly that LATITUDE, Longitude - I often get confused with the unconventional layout in NA!!!! Many treat 1700 hundred navigation as if it was primitive but I have actually entered ports on pacific islands using charts marked in the bottom with "last updated by captain cook" (Latest edition English charts). I also used sextant on my first circumnavigation and found that precision would be as good as 2NM on clear days OW: Personal fleets (Skip it) / introducing convoys instead. NO. But make it to protect traders only: player AI fleet if ONLY warships for a trade ship or traders for a warship (these traders can carry goods)

As an IRL circum navigator I couldn't agree more Lat long should be exactly that LATITUDE, Longitude - I often get confused with the unconventional layout!!!! Wind is the same issue - see above ALSO: compass shown is ok wind but NOT representative of a steering compass - a horizontal bar below the wind rose should show steering with at least 5 degree resolution!! Many treat 1700 hundred navigation as if it was primitive but I have actually entered ports on pacific islands using charts marked in the bottom with "last updated by captain cook" (Latest edition English charts). I also used sextant on my first circumnavigation and found that precision would be as good as 2NM on clear days. For voyage planning it would be simple to add a couple of tools to the Map: protractor, ruler and compass rose. VERY little programming but realism for those of us who actually enjoy sailing and like the realism of sea voyages. I would also think that a crows nest repot would aid people sailing semi AFK - shouts of sail ahoy when sail is sighted in the horizon.... especially traders would appreciate this!!!