Gregory Rainsborough

Basic cutters were removed because there was no downside to using them. I pour millions into each Snow so for me, there is a downside to me losing it. Why should I fight in a way that is convenient for you?

"Everyone should be able to sail in whatever ship they like and fight only when it is convenient for them"* *What you're essentially saying.

If this game was to be completely accurate, there would be no rum repairs, no hull repairs, small arms fire on weather decks, no instant communication between ships etc.... At the end of the day, as someone rightly said, it's a game and should not be wholly restricted to how reality was.

I demand that those using TS and other means of communication outside what the game gives be banned. It's effectively cheating the system, amirite guys?

I suggest we get rid of rum! Men filled with shrapnel should not be allowed to join the ranks of the living because of a magic potion.

Take it as a compliment. You're efficient, particularly in PB's.

Exactly. It's not easy to sail around in a Snow for the vast majority of PVP. That's why one does it and not everyone. There are captains who have sunk me in short order, it's just because they've properly equipped their ships and know what to do. Most people panic, miss shots or go for demast. The problem isn't the ship, it's the competency of the captain. Sure, there are some ships that are harder than others to kill, the Essex (despite having no rear guns), Cerb and Hermione and to name just three but the skill of the captain plays a major part.

How about you stop sailing around solo in a large ship? That would solve your problem.

I for one see this as not much of a problem. It's rare anyone gets a broadside off on me and certainly not enough to fully hinder. Just imagine the fun I could have with my enemies unable to repair their sails?!