Chijohnaok

I agree that having a broadcast message for major upcoming events (such as a map reset, patch deployment, etc) would be useful, particularly to those players who don't read the forums on a regular basis or who don't log into game on a daily/regular basis. They have done it in the past for the PvP 3EU server merger so doing so would appear to be feasible.

Interesting idea about the different fish species. I am not so sure though about them being sold for high prices in Caribbean ports. I thought I recalled reading somewhere that nothing (ships, resources, goods, etc) would be able to transfer from Caribbean to Pacific (or vice versa). A player could transfer back and forth but nothing else. If you can transfer exotic fish across from one to the other than it runs contrary to the above. Besides, fish would probably spoil in the transit (IRL) unless they were smoked, salted or otherwise preserved.

True, but in order to vote for an alliance partner you must first vote for war against someone. In order to vote you must vote for war against someone. (Not that I am against war..war promotes PVP).

Someone actually bested the Huntley by about 88 years: Turtle, built by the US in 1775 for use during the Revolutionary War/War for Independence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_(submersible) Edit: Just noticed the post about the Dutch submarine. So the Turtle was the earliest American submarine; and possibly the first submarine used in naval combat.

An in Game note Pad would be cool (but a player could track that sort of thing using the Microsoft Notepad application as well). A blog at NA forum would work as well. I think Pagan Pete has a thread in the Naval Actin Tavern where he recounts his adventures. The clan that I am in has a "Ships Log" in the members only section of its website where members can create and update a log of their ongoing adventures.

While perhaps not exactly what you are looking for you could gather a group of people together and take a regular mission. Depending on the number of people you have together, the competition could be a bit lopsided, but it would allow you to work together, work on formations, etc. using Teamspeak (or other voice communication) would assist in coordination. Also, once you sink the AI opponent, your group can remain in the battle and sail around practicing the various formations, working on getting your ships in line and turning, etc. Once you have this down the group could take a Fleet Mission against more numbers. (While the AI on your side might get in the way, this "chaos" adds to the confusion that can result in a port battle and help your group fine tune its coordination).

Save it as a jpg file. Then you can open and zoom in (at higher resolution) to your heart's content.

Shipwrecks sometimes contribute towards marine life......in fact, in the future, ships will sometimes be intentionally sunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFU-g_1CVnk These wrecks can contribute towards marine life and also promote tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVBtMjHu9s I presume that you have nothing against "tourists" (some wearing colorful uniforms) from Great Britain, the VP and other nations "visiting" your ports, do you?

And I suppose that there is no "app for that"

A massive earthquake? Very creative. I like it! Reimbursement from national insurance companies? Also very creative. I generally hate insurance companies (complicated claims processing...lots of paperwork, etc) but I suppose this will be the easiest/fastest insurance claim that I have ever seen processed.

Thank you for your post. It clarifies some things but brings up some other questions. You cited this quote: regarding production buildings. So if I have a level 3 shipyard, I would have to "reset" it (presuming that I have to build it again--correct?)? Building a level 3 shipyard is quite expensive. Would I receive a redeemable in gold (or a shipyard redeemable) so that I can set up/restore that shipyard to the previous condition that it was in? You also cited this quote: It says "player assets". If a clan has a clan warehouse, will the clan warehouse (and everything inside it) be transferred to the new free town? Thank you.

Dear Admin: [My bold emphasis above] Do these "assets" include things such as buildings? For example: if a player has a shipyard in one of the ports listed above, does their shipyard also move to the new port? Do these "assets" include assets belonging to a clan (rather than to individual players)? For example:If a clan has a clan warehouse in one of the ports listed above, will the clan warehouse and all the assets within the clan warehouse also be moved? Thank you in advance Admin for your response.

I'm not exactly sure what your exact job description in this matter is, but would suggest this: You say that you can neither advocate for one side or the other, correct? Would there be any prohibition from you speaking in hypothetical terms? Not specifically speaking about one party or the other but simply making suggestions of a hypothetical nature and allow them to read into it?

When did the DEVS give information or the impression that breaking up these special event ships would get you a BP?

You think that convincing the US to go to war with England (GB) will be easy?Spain allied with the Pirates against the US. Many US players remember this. And since the politics mechanic was introduced the US has pretty consistently voted to be at war with Spain. I think the chances of the US voting for war with GB (a serious war, not one intended to merely trade ports) in the near future are "slim" and "none".

Congratulations Jeheil on reaching 1000 subscribers. My humorous submission: I've titled this "A Frenchman's day at the beach"

Cutch: Question: You suggested that the pirates may be hired as mercenaries by other nations. The pirates are not one united group. They are made up of clans (both large and small) as well as independent pirates. Who for the pirates decides which mercenary contract they should take? Would all pirates be bound by this contract? Would the contract be implemented as an in game mechanic (preventing the pirates from attacking any ships of the nation that hired them)? [You might have answered this in your original post] What about pirate individuals or clans that disagree? I'm not saying your idea doesn't bear some merit. I'm simply raising some questions or potential issues. Thanks and I will look for your comments.

I would agree that a 1 week voting period, with an alliance lasting for 3 weeks, and a maximum of 2 allies at any given time would sound about right.

You mean leaders like this?:

Yeah, a Bucantaure is going to have a difficult time outrunning a Rattlesnake. On the bright side, I suppose that I can use the new redeemable Gunboat in place of the Bucantaure for port battles. You guys left me enough crew to man that 'ship'.

(Playing with my GB character on PvP 2) I survived that port battle, only to be ganked in a 7 vs 1 this morning as I was sailing south rounding the corner at Port Morant. Well coordinated gank sqiuad consisting of pirates, US and Spanish. Enjoy my Teak Bucentaure. I am off to the lowest of taverns and hovels in KPR to press gang a replacement crew. PS: some awesome screenshots to the original poster. I loved the view through the stern cabin windows.

As Prater already explained, currently, ANY player can form their own one man clan to take advantage of the Clan warehouse feature. This clan dockspace would be the exact same thing, only for ships. So anyone (by forming a one man clan) would be able to take advantage of this. And if I recall, the cost of starting a clan is minimal (100,000 IIRC).

I would disagree with having one leader decide something as important as alliances and enemies. Something as important as that should require a consensus of the population. Having one person make such a decision could potentially result in unpopular decisions that are not supported by a majority of that nation. Another problem with one leader making those decisions is what happens if that player decides to take a pause/vacation from the game?

z4ys, a sailor and a poet. ;-)

Hello Admin, I thank you and your team for getting the PvP 1 EU server back up, and thanks as well for the gift of the Bucanture.