This might be the most modified game mechanic until now and I would like to share some more ideas here. I have seen in different threads similar ideas, and here is my total RoE package for a robust, fun and sustainable PvP environment on the open sea.
The Concept:
The main difference here for the initiation of OS engagements is, that the location is not only factor for determining the allocation of ships in the instance, but also the time itself.
So, basically after the OS attacking, the instance is created. And any ship, outside this first initiation circle, would be joining to the i