Capt.Roan Alexander

Glad to see that they're to the testing stage. I'd love to see how this game stacks up to some that I've played in the past. (Age of Sail, Age of Sail II, Pirates! Gold, Pirates of the Carribean, Age of Pirates: Carribean Tales, PotC: New Horizons mod) and am egerly awaiting the release, when it comes. I've been so exited by the development of both this and Hearts of Oak that I've been brushing up on the tidbits of sailing and historical information(sailplans, handling, outfitting, ect) that I've let go to the lea.

Because there doesn't seem to be anything here yet, I thought I would throw in a reccomendation for reading resources that would help anyone trying to create a period accurate and realistic game for this time period.... or Models....or just anyone plum interested in this sort of thing. The two books I have used to help expand my knowledge of the age of sail over the years are not the easiest to find but amazing resources. These titles are "Seamanship in the Age of Sail: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-Of-War 1600-1860" by John Harland. This covers in detail how ships were rigged and handled, as well as specific maneauvers and how they were done. Great resource. The second resource I use is the book "Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War: 1600-1815" by Brian Lavery. This includes information on deck layout, ships boats, the different kinds of guns and how they were used, ect. Great for more than just the English Royal Navy, too. There are many other great titles and resources I have not used but have an interest in, and I hope that this small token may be of use to everyone in the potential development of this and future projects! Yours Faithfully, Capt. Roan Alexander, R.N.

Though, in hindsight, I suppose this post would be better suited for the Tavern. :/ Sorry about that.

Hello, to developers and community. I thought I would create this topic under Gen. Discussions as a way of introducing myself and giving a lil' blurb as to why I am highly delighted to have found this. My name is Greyson, age 23, and I grew up loving and idolizing this time period. I started reading with such books as the Aubrey-Mauterin series (Patric O'Brian), the Horatio Hornblower series (C.S. Forrester), and the Bolitheo series (Alexander Kent), as well as playing such games as Pirates! Gold and the origional Age of Sail game by TalonSoft. For YEARS I have looked for a game or series that could match and expand on these great games...but I have been sadly dissapointed. I had almost given up hope that I would ever find a game that would carry the banner and torch for this great, but saldy under-used time period...until now. It would seem that a few of the projects I have found lately may just make Knots towards reviving the Grand days of Sail. So, from a haggard ol' Salt, lemme tell ye'... I thank ye fer yer hard work, an' look forrard tae sailin' again, and looking fer adventure from the Quarterdeck again. Cap. Roan Alexander, R.N.