Inigo Balboa aka Ronda Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Are you able to set your own keyboard setups or have to use what the game gives you, I remember playing games back in the late 90's the arrow keys were always used for movement but not anymore it seems. Yes, the very 1st screen (when you just start the game) has the tab Input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry d'Esterre Darby Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just a quick caution - I'm not entirely sure the key mapper is fully functioning. Change your mappings at your own risk, you may end up getting results that are difficult to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DraigUK Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 My first time playing and found this very useful, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat_Messerchmitt Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 thanks much for this guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megiddo Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm voting for not having to use ESC after typing in chat. I've got stuck there so many times (and I know you all have) Also, is there a way to see chat that has disappeared? Sometimes I'm too busy to read the chat... you know pumping water and all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggman Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I second what Megiddo had to say on his post #30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelis Vrolijk Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I'm voting for not having to use ESC after typing in chat. I've got stuck there so many times (and I know you all have) Also, is there a way to see chat that has disappeared? Sometimes I'm too busy to read the chat... you know pumping water and all. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwsssssssssssssssssssssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd ''What are you trying to say?'' wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ''Dude, calm down. What do you mean?'' wwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ''I don't understand!'' I AM JUST TRYING TO NAVIGATE, LEAVE ME ALONE -Niels 10-01-2015 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oligon Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Dankeschön! I finally know how it works *tear in the eye* Best regards "landlubber" Oli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg the Merciless Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hi - I came across an interesting error - feedback from the developers was that hitting the K key would remove it as it is a sound log. Please see the attached file for a visual reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prater Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's not an error. It is just that K and L when pressed bring up debugging logs if you aren't typing a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg the Merciless Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ok - thanks for the update - good to know! These forums are full of good information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromey Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 one semi pro tip is to use the sails on your ships to catch wind to push/pull your ship in desired direction to aim your guns. Thus allowing you to aim your canon where needed especially for the extra long range shots. Wind very important! (practice manual sails or else you will loose every frigate fight and above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aschylus Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thank you! This was incredibly useful. I would also like to add: SHIFT pulls up the scope. You can look through the telescope to see where your shots are landing and adjust #6: you sail a bit better. #7: (gunnery) you reload faster #8: (survival) you pump out water before your ship sinks (incredibly useful). Easy Kills: So far the game is based on how much damage you cause. I recommend first checking to see if anyone disconnected. If they did, wait until their team sails away, mozy on over to the abandoned ship and fire away. Easy kill with no risk. Boarding: If you are close enough to a ship you can board (it will give you an option to board) (by pressing G). Board has a turned based timed mechanic. You get three options (Attack, Defend, Fire). If you attack, you are likely to risk losing crew but you will kill their crew. Not entirely sure if it works like Rock Paper Scissors. I've only done it once so far. I recommend first firing some Grape Shot before boarding. Grape is anti personnel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Balboa aka Ronda Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 #6: you sail a bit better. #7: (gunnery) you reload faster #8: (survival) you pump out water before your ship sinks (incredibly useful). Thought I explained that in my post. There is a picture there too Any way, thanks for the feedback guys! Glad it's useful for new captains. Oh, and some special buttons I didn't mention - 'cause there is a cool complete keyboard map here, I gave a link to that theme in my topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decatur04 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Very helpful thanks...does anybody know what "Battle Sails" do? Mast to mast combat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domestikos Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks in advance for this helpful turtorial, hopefully tommorow i'm phurchacing the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromey Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 battle sails pulls up your lower sails so to protect them from enemy fire. Also battle sails are the best way to turn a ship in case you haven't learned how to use Manual sails yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Jo Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Good to note when I do get ingame.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megiddo Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Also battle sails are the best way to turn a ship in case you haven't learned how to use Manual sails yet. Chromey... are you sure about this? (the part about battle sails and turning...yes manual is the way to go for turning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie079 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks! This is really helpful, but I still would like to see a small tutorial concerning gunnery (ranging in particular). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Tupper Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi guys First post, and first day of playing the game. This guide is super - thank you to the OP. But yes - may be a simple gunnery guide, as I killed a lot of fish today working it out for myself! Yo ho ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepbelow Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 An excellent guide, good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberouge Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks! This is really helpful, but I still would like to see a small tutorial concerning gunnery (ranging in particular). Ranging is basically shooting single tracking shots and adjusting the height correction. You can also use the spyglass for long ranging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_the_Stripper Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 very informative good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMS Scatter Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Very good work keep it up. I liked the guide very usefull in how to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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