Powderhorn

The proposal makes no distinction between bouyant and non-bouyant goods for gameplay purposes.

This does not get rid of destroying goods, it merely pushes it to the end of the 30s timer instead of the beginning. This forces merchants to make a decision earlier, and forces them to be alert. Currently, a merchant about to be tagged can wait in the hold with an anti-matter gun and disappear a full stack of cargo 1s from going into combat. This proposal includes the concept of "crap or get off the pot." This helps merchants by having loot drop behind them. The chaser must decide to stop and loot while the merchant escapes, or pursue the hull while the cargo sinks. Or maybe the merchant just threw some repairs overboard to try to throw the frigate off their tail...? The proposal adds more choice for both sides of a chase, increasing the dynamism of gameplay.

With cargo being more valuable now, I think it might be worthwhile to alter the dynamics of dumping it. As it takes time to move stuff from hold to deck, I think cargo should only be dumped at the end of 30 seconds rather than the beginning as currently is the case. The alert player will thrive, while catching someone unawares will be rewarded. I would further suggest that dumped cargo remain on the open world for looting for two minutes. In a pinch, the shipwreck mechanics could be reused, but it would ideally give a rough weight of what was dumped, so people could try to gamble on whether it is worth breaking off the chase to collect dumped goods, or continue chasing. I believe this will increase the options for merchants, while also rewarding those who are alert. Further, it allows for more dynamic gameplay during a long chase, while utilizing code and resources already present.

Can I? Yes. Will I? Hard no.

Isn't it like... 1 or 2PM there?

Not all flags, and not allships, are post-1800. Naval Action is set in a range of years.

The Cambridge Flag is a US flag, not a British flag. The "Grand Union Flag" (also known as the "Continental Colors", the "Congress Flag", the "Cambridge Flag", and the "First Navy Ensign") is considered to be the first national flag of the United States of America.[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Flag

I would rename "US The Tree Flag" (which sounds clunky, if descriptive) to "Washington's Cruisers."

Right, and you can on the test bed.

At least for "seeing" them, in the test server, you can see variant flags on enemies. I believe admin means that you will only "see" your flags to select within the UI. (English is occasionally a clunky language.)

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Could really confuse people and add the Grand Union flag to the US: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Flag

"The armed ships of New York of [March 1775] are said to have had a black beaver for their device on their flag. This was the device of New Netherlands, and is still seen on the seal of the city of New York."source: Preble, George Henry. Our Flag. Albany, NY: J. Munsell, 1872. Page 137. Pre-Declaration is technically "Colonies in Rebellion," but the flag is no British flag.

I'd like to see the New York Beaver Flag as well, flown by early Revolution cruisers, but there are no pictures of it - only written accounts and interpretations off of those writings. Tonight, if I remember, I'll try to come up with something.

Are the Pirate Flags ready to be shown off as well?

I'm digging it. Sneaking suspicion patch will be released when I'm out of town...

I know that the team is very actively working on UI right now. @admin - is 4K resolution well supported with the UI overhaul?

In a sad day for humanity, Brazil's National Museum burned down last night. It is too soon to say what, if anything, is recoverable, but from the pictures it looks to be a total loss. https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/02/americas/brazil-national-museum-fire-intl/index.html

If you think everything is set to cater to RvR types, you haven't been reading admin's posts. If this is to be a thread bemoaning the fate of NA, still in utero, it will be closed.

I bet dollars to donuts that Warren was named for General Joseph Warren, MD, killed in action at Bunker Hill. You may also note the Pine Tree in the canton of the flag of the Continental Army.

Then we just need stealing the wind modelled..............

I love the idea of variable wind strength.

If players were angels, no such mechanics would be necessary.

Overpenetration for days

Yeah, I keep a store-bought frigate in reserve to cap new AI vessels so I don't go in the negatives, financially