[When do you play?]

don't forget defending middle earth. that takes up alot of time.

I want a picture of that guy in his cape!  Good grief, that's a whole lotta a (damn fine) work!

[A Map of the West Indies (1715)]

I've collected images of ships, painting, and age of sail maps and charts from the 'net for a while. It's amazing what you can find out there that really gives you a feel for the era. If anyone is looking for something specific let me know, I may have found it. 

[Profanity usage in game.]

I'll make it easier on you folks.  Fully automated and ready to use:

 

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Share and enjoy.

In spite of you dismantling my ship beneath me yesterday, you sir are fantastic!

 

Thou bawdy tickle-brained hedge-pig!

[Connection Error]

I got in just fine. I think it took longer to load than usual but I got in. Said 130 users were currently in. Forgot to check how many battles were going before I quit out.

Nothing but 'Connection Error' here. 

[Player-selected ships 2015 - Final poll]

Wasa would be nice since it was both a war ship and an East indiaman in its life so maybe we can get the merchant version for open world also

Wasa was a great ship, but all that decorative carving!  Can you imagine being told off to polish the brite-work? 

[Faith]

I think a game set in the 18th /19th century without religion of any sort would be a major oversight.

.... I think it has a place in the game albeit not a major one. 

Unless you're going to affect gameplay with it you would just be asking for trouble. Even today if you say the wrong thing about someone's faith (even the 17th century roots) you're going to make people very angry.  As for the occasional mention of religion, or inclusion of a chaplain, or whatever, that's no big thing.  But remember the sort of reputations navy chaplains had before you invite one onto your ship!

[Faith]

Faith and religion played a huge role in the society and the fabric of life in 18 century. Do you think faith and religion have place in Naval action? If yes in what form?

No.  Faith was a part of society, but at sea it was certainly not a priority unless you were unfortunate enough to sail under a blue-light sailor like Saumarez.  They were not the norm, and it would ruin gameplay for those of us who are not religious to have to put up with it here. *(don't be offended by that comment, just stating facts as I see 'em) 

[Player-selected ships 2015 - Final poll]

Please select the Independence! It is a powerful razee which would be very maneuverable but with the hull integrity of a second rate. The broadside weight would be insane for a frigate. Historically this ship was very succees

The problem with a razee'd ship is that they were never quite 'right'.  Cut down from their original design, they ended up as "neither fish nor flesh, nor good red herring".  Stick with something that was what it was intended to be.  The Agamemnon being a case in point.