Long Ben

Nowhere in my post did I argue that a monopoly was a good thing for the economy of this game. I find it rich someone so lacking in reading comprehension would recommend me to read a book. I have only argued that no monopoly exists in the game as had been stated by people in these forums. If you were capable of understanding what it is you read then you would have noticed. Perhaps you might like to take an objective look at the situation and realize that the mechanics to undermine a monopoly already exist within the game and have since day 1.

That is quite the theory you have there. Since this "did happen before," it makes me wonder how I was able to compete in the past. I've always played solo and never once run into any problems of being able to continue crafting. I suppose we will have to agree to disagree. In my opinion, if 5 clans are working together to achieve a common goal then they deserve to get ahead for their organization and effort. Why should 1 player be able to match the effort of 100? I do know a couple of crafter's who have been able to boost their crafting level above others, but they have done so by having teammates craft parts for them while they build the ships. In this way they are able spend their crafting hours in the most efficient way possible. Do you also want to see the trading of parts outlawed next? How is it you plan to balance crafter's inside of a clan getting ahead in this way?

I was down at the local pub last night having a drink. I couldn't believe that guy had the nerve to sell me a beer for more then he paid for it. I mean doesn't he know I am his fellow countrymen?

If there is only 1 shipwright selling ships in your nations capital then I am a monkeys uncle.

No it is not. Player sold goods have to compete with European trader prices now. The devs have put a hard cap on the price of goods. If nothing has changed then perhaps you could explain why hemp was going for $800+ last week in the capital and now it is going for $370?

This is absurd. The price for goods should be what a willing buyer will purchase them for from a willing seller. I realize large changes to the economy are coming, but why kill off all the game play that was available in the meantime?

As of today I am having problem's similar to those in this thread. I can't open any of the chat windows anymore, my friends list does not work, and I cannot use the mail system. Is a fix still on the way?

Im having the same problem.