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  1. There is no question that the exploit rule as written is to refer to things such as duplicating ships - things that are obviously bad, that even a child should say, "I'm probably doing something I ought not be doing." The exploit rule is not meant to be some ever-expanding hydra that players use to try to libel their opponents in an effort to weaponize the moderation team. There is a stark difference between something such as duplicating ships and simply using a mechanic in an unsavory way (such as teleporting into port battles). If you are unable to make that distinction - ask.
  2. Swapping of ports is legal as seen here. It is also likely to become obsolete, as seen here.
  3. You just haven't found the beauty of it yet. Make it a fire ship, and watch as someone tries to take it from you
  4. If you tie it to resources, the "best" trims will be monopolized by the power gamers, instead of simply a nice extra "bonus" randomly available to all.
  5. Also a good point. Captain's Chest should be done away with or turned into a perk option. Start making players make hard choices again.
  6. It is rare that I wade into National News, and even more rare that I feel the need to change a whole topic like this. However, there are obviously some interpersonal issues here that are starting to affect the community. At the end of the day, this is a game that is PvP oriented. The map is thousands of square kilometers with eleven different factions. There should be space enough for everyone, if you choose to find it.
  7. Real life issues with people in chat should be reported by right-clicking their name, and clicking "Report."
  8. I was the one to split these off into a new topic, as it was requested and everyone seemed to agree. The posts I left I left as they seemed like good RP.
  9. Further, be advised that your screenshots did not post. Please post any evidence you have in this thread.
  10. Thank you for understanding why we need video evidence rather than just an oral testimony. Also, just bear in mind, "word of mouth" generally means "rumor." Sometimes misunderstandings can happen when many languages are spoken by the community.
  11. Have you tried using any of the mast thickness modules or skills? You may find that this helps significantly.
  12. Thank you for a thoughtful and informed post. It is useful to bring these things up for consideration. If nothing else, it can prevent a company from being blindsided.
  13. Hrm. We've actually had a similar bug once before.
  14. A "lee shore" is when the wind is blowing towards the shore. You are inexorably pushed ashore, as Christendom's post humorously illustrates.
  15. Lake Placid is a beautiful place in Upstate New York with the distinction of hosting two Winter Olympics (1932 and 1980). Similarly, it conveys the idea of "peace" without suggesting that a different portion of the map is opened up.
  16. Terse? I know Turtledove did a series where the South won the Civil War (without time traveling slavers), and what I thought was the most interesting and compelling hypothesis was that the northern states tended to favor Germany, while the southern tended to favor England and France - leading to eventual trenches across N. America during WW1. Dunno about the immediate effects, though. A race to the Pacific? A semi- second war for independence, a la the War of 1812?
  17. There are many opinions as to how best move the game forward. Hopefully, we can determine the most prudent course of action without insisting those who disagree leave.
  18. Santabeard gives surprising gifts sometimes? Thanks for the report, likely a result of the merger. I'd not sweat it too much.
  19. So, this seems to be why you are running "DirectX 11" even though on paper your card does not support it: Source Specs for the GTX 260 can be found here, among other places. (Also showing Shader Model 4.) In regards to holding off on a video card until you get a new PC, it is entirely up to you when to upgrade your PC / Video Card. I would say this much: If you were to upgrade your GPU, you could always take that out of the old computer, and put it into the new one when you upgrade. (But you'd need to ensure your old computer & new computer could power it appropriately. Looks like with 2 6 pin power connectors, you should be fine with most cards. But again, I'm just an amateur, not a pro.)
  20. Hrmmm... wasn't there a shift to Unity 5 lately? I suspect that could be the reason behind the difference. GTX 260 seems like the weak link though. Isn't that card 10 years old? Any chance you can get a cheap 760 online or something? (Keep in mind, I'm just a volunteer spitballing. The pros I suspect are on holiday.)
  21. A good start to this is always, "What sort of hardware do you have?" So, more specifically, what sort of video card do you have, and do you know if the drivers are up to date?
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