Pirates abuse pirate vs pirate mechanic to avoid fights

[Zeal]

Hello

Not sure if this is the best place to report this. After two pirates sunk one of our clan members we attempted to catch them and sink them in retaliation.

When they realized that we had them surrounded they tagged each other into battle, effectively making one of them 'invulnerable' to us. They then proceeded to sail close enough together so that we could not fire upon them without risking green on green damage. Once the timer counted down they left as soon as possible and we assume stayed on the post battle screen.

This occurred at approx 1125 server time near Black River.

I believe these two pirates knowingly abused the unique pirate vs pirate battle mechanic in order to avoid a fight. I don't think the mechanic was intended to be used as such and I also think it shouldn't be.

Edited May 2, 2016 by Zeal

[Powderhorn]

Once again, if you are not involved in the tribunal, and ESPECIALLY if you have nothing productive to add, you are not to post in the tribunal thread.

http://forum.game-labs.net/index.php?/topic/12611-tribunal-reform/

[Powderhorn]

This may have caused some confusion. This is not directed at the original poster, rather those who may have the urge to add their opinions.

[John Quilliam]

Hello have further screenshots to support this 

 

 

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[TommyShelby]

Hello have further screenshots to support this 

 

 

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[John Quilliam]

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