HMCS Warrior

See my post above your latest Bach. There is your answer of how to get the attacking fleet into the battle you want.

Quote from Bach: "The British were just hitting the towers while the French were hitting the British ships. The French chose to fight to the death even if they were losing the port in hopes of sinking the British Victory and some Pavels I think. This was the French plan and they were doing it as reported earlier a number of British ships were close to sinking. However, the French were denied this suicide battle of glory as the computer simply ended the fight based on BR before any of the ships had time to sink. This game mechanic prevented pvp that the players were more than willing to do." In the future, if you want this battle setup around one of your towers and protect it. Force the attacking fleet to come thru your fleet to get to the tower. You will have your glorious suicide battle. Hell you might even win. Sons of Britain has won these defensive port battles in the past. Most recently at Baracoa a few weeks ago. It is not mechanics in my opinion. Cheers.

From Arbour: "But what I see are people discussing mechanics and problems with the game, using some examples we've witnessed, and then Brits coming in and being overly defensive about these legitimate complaints." From Slamz: "Not trying to be political here, just not sure of another way to put it, but what we've seen of the Pirates and the Brits is what's killing the game: grinding their way up to higher ranks and then simply showing up with so many numbers and so much weight that you can't fight them." Cannot believe this had to be dug up again. Of course we are going to get defensive when we are being accused of ruining the game according to your perception. These are the games mechanics, deal with it. Everyone is most certainly entitled to their opinions and suggestions. This is the game that the devs have created. Take it up with them and do not accuse a certain group of players for ruining this game. Every other mmo is about leveling and gearing up. Ultimately it is up to the devs on how to carry forward with development and mechanics. In the mean time put on your big boy pants and level up if you want or don't, does not matter to me. Play how you like, sail the ships you like and I will be doing the same. Do not ever try to force a certain play style on me when the mechanics allow me to do what I am doing. Next Port Battle we do that is defended I want to leave the last tower up and see what the outcome of that battle is like. Might be interesting. We did do this a few times in the past and I think we should look at doing this again. Ultimately I believe most of us want more pvp. I have seen a lot of good ideas that would promote open world sea battles. Hope to see some of these ideas implemented for testing. I am done with this dead horse. Moving on. Cheers Good Luck and Have Fun

The flag for Parrot Cay was purchased in the hope that a Pirate fleet would be formed to engage us. We were looking for an open world sea battle. Parrot Cay was chosen for the longer sail to allow more time for a Pirate fleet to respond. The two flags were purchased within seconds of each other. It was coincidence. Could really careless about another port. It was a strategic purchase in the hope that the Pirates would have more incentive to come after our fleet. Your assumption that we do not want pvp is entirely incorrect. Britain is starved for PvP. We were really happy to see a USN fleet knocking on our door at St. Nicolas 2-3 weeks ago. Unfortunately after a couple of battles the US had fallen back not to be seen again. Plan A was to engage a Pirate fleet Plan B was taking the port.

Slamz, "We will set up outposts in free ports and gank your teammates and have a great time doing it, and we'll mostly do it in ships like Surprises and Snows (and maybe Trincs, because, you know, Trincs) and we will still be having fun while you guys are conducting your 15th PvT empty port battle and wondering why you even bothered to log on." You know we do not just do boring Port Battles. Many of us form a squad or fleet and go on patrols into enemy territory. Challenge accepted. Bring it! We will have a blast!

Many of us in SoB have done both AI grinding and gone out in small raiding groups and fleets. You can do both. Slamz, its seems like you want it your way or the highway. I understand that the Pirates did not give you much of a choice. You do have the option now. Find the balance and enjoy! Cheers.

Reporting for duty.

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Excellent! I will do that and will make contact in chat. Cheers.

Hi there. I want to know if there is an adult North American British Clan? I would be interested in joining such a clan. Cheers.