Domina Shantotto Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 i miss the good old days of forum pvp...... ohwell, GNG sound off because we are still alive and kicking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiefer Cain Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Has the player we (PotBS players) knew as Remus been sighted here? Remus, please pm me if you have arrived. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenwood Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Vincent Jervis checking in. Anyone out there (who I know?) Recognise Garbad, obviously, was there in beta before it even went gold! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankey Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Roberts. Pirate Nation. Jonathan Smythe here leader of much run down Scurvey Seadogs Society. Hello to everyone who knew me and my society buddies. Not active for some 18 months now, although I pop on every now and again just for old times sake. Good game, Great pvp system. Shame about the 'Magic buffs/Attacks' and unfortune double teaming which could ruin a Port Battle at the drop of a hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Loved beta to early release, played it a few years. Hated that silly non consensual PVP, LOVED port battles. Had 3 accounts all had at least 1 character of level 50. The game died when the devs listened to a very vocal PVP minority and chased off the other players. The message board was almost as bad as chan 4 and lots of players treated others horribly. It was one of the most caustic boards I've ever seen. Edited March 8, 2015 by Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chustler Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Loved beta to early release, played it a few years. Hated that silly non consensual PVP, LOVED port battles. Had 3 accounts all had at least 1 character of level 50. The game died when the devs listened to a very vocal PVP minority and chased off the other players. The message board was almost as bad as chan 4 and lots of players treated others horribly. It was one of the most caustic boards I've ever seen. Not sure what you mean.. The non consensual pvp/port battle and econ system was the best part of that game by far. It had many issues, but it was great fun (naval action will have the same thing). Also the devs continually moved to restricting and cutting back the pvp environment you hated, so in what way did they bend to the pvp minority? If anything, I would say things got easier and easier for the non pvp crowd as time went on. Not trying to initiate a big debate, I am genuinely curious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilsten Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Swedish Vilsten - Brit on Roberts Played PotBS for little over a year, started awhile after it went F2P and stopped shorthly after then introduced bronze cannons and chetskeys and what not. Also played for the most part of the beta (but under different name I think) but due to various real-life issues never ended up buying the game. Favorite part was 6on6 combat and port-battles, couldn't really get into eco or 1v1's. Since I am waiting for my game key, I have been looking on a fair few of the youtube videos of Naval Action. And what strikes me is the very poor line sailing preformed in NA compared to PotBS, is this because its so much harder to control your ship in NA or because there are more people who ain't so experienced with group pvp yet? Edited March 17, 2015 by Vilsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Since I am waiting for my game key, I have been looking on a fair few of the youtube videos of Naval Action. And what strikes me is the very poor line sailing preformed in NA compared to PotBS, is this because its so much harder to control your ship in NA or because there are more people who ain't so experienced with group pvp yet? Line battles are overrated. And they were proven inefficient by Nelson.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry d'Esterre Darby Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Since I am waiting for my game key, I have been looking on a fair few of the youtube videos of Naval Action. And what strikes me is the very poor line sailing preformed in NA compared to PotBS, is this because its so much harder to control your ship in NA or because there are more people who ain't so experienced with group pvp yet? A little of both I expect. While there are a few "Societies" running around here, it's hard to get everyone into the same battle on the same side. On top of that, PotBS had a very simplistic combat model - you zoomed out, got the enemy into your arc, and mashed the fire button. In Naval Action, you're trimming your sails manually for turns, aiming the guns manually from a "first person" view, and then on top of that, trying to maneuver and hold station with one or more friendlies. It makes for a very busy situation, and means you're having to divide your attention far more than PotBS, which in itself likely accounts for the far more "ragged" formations. I expect once the game is farther along, and more folks are forming "Societies" (quotes only because who knows what form that will take in NA) and sailing together, you'll see an evolution of tactics and formations that will reflect those groups that are training together and trying their tactical acumen in the crucible of combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) While NA is certainly more realistic, I will suggest that the combat model is much simpler. No management of morale. No management of 9999 skill combinations in combat. No clickies, potions, etc. The only thing "more difficult" is manual sails, and friendly fire / damage. Edit: and manual aim... But you get onto it fast. That is, thus far. But that's my opinion. And nor does said opinion detract in any way how awesome and beautiful NA is... Edited March 17, 2015 by Grim DeGrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosper Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Another thing is in POTBS if you hit another ship no big deal, In NA you damage both ships. Also if you got between the enemy and another ship you completely blocked it, not in NA, the can shoot over your hull and still hit the ship behind you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reki Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Since I am waiting for my game key, I have been looking on a fair few of the youtube videos of Naval Action. And what strikes me is the very poor line sailing preformed in NA compared to PotBS, is this because its so much harder to control your ship in NA or because there are more people who ain't so experienced with group pvp yet? Line battles are overrated. And they were proven inefficient by Nelson.. Well, i believe line still can be effective. In early beginning of battle forming line its waste, at least for now, but further during battle it can be good in pursuiting disorganized enemy, for example. One good part of line is that no one block your way to retreat to the side, second one is that line are high discipline formation, which is more easy to comand. We got pretty fast battle compare to real one, and lack of voice communication (for now). In fact Nelson famous "Straight at them" also doesn't work here, just because tonns of iron immidiaetlly fly over your hull. One thing, which make huge difference, is that here maneuvring is safe, no matter what. You can't broke own ship with insane turning etc, but if you where, then line battle doesn't seems so bad. Further destiny of line will be shown with new DM model. For now line could be used not in "- - -" way, but in "l l l" durning charge with further turn to side to made first one "snake" in close range, as i see it. Possibly it can be used in this way with new DM, if demasting won't be so easy as it is now. Some changes with effective angle of shooting in new DM could change gameplay a lot, just like rework of rake. Will see. If we compare NA and Potbs line, then i can say that there line up was pretty easy. Endless repairs make lining pretty hard formation, but in NA standing with one side to enemy is way to graveyard and you can't sidestep, hide yourself beyound of teammate, repair then went back into formation. Limited repairs make your moves direction, which looks for more optimized repair, than 1 side 3-row just to stay in line. Also shooting isn't instant, aiming isn't automatic, which provide "sheep flock" effect during focus much more, than it was in potbs. Each captain in line need time to set his ship to proper angle, then aim, then shoot. Each time of that act, he will break formation for some time (which is longer than it was in potbs). So large groups of ships, like in trafalgar, for example, can't manage line fight without proper system of command over squads and voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Line battle work. Nelson was only playing to the advantages of the field. Line battle did not die, and was still effective until the age of Steam powered ships I like Admin... I think they like to stir the pot sometimes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Good to see so many from PoTBS here...Dax Blood, one time elected leader of the British nation on Roberts here. I am looking forward to a game without the magic tricks and crew resurrection hogwash. Lets all face it, that game was dead the moment they added fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Smith Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Heard now lenin nailed last 9 inch nail to PotBS coffin by flipping on 12 accounts on both servers:P Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hornigold Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hey Guys, Dominic Ronchetti of the Dire Wolfpack and later Dominic Aubrey of the Kings Loyal Captains on Roberts. Im enjoying the trial but looking forward to the open world to return to His Magesty's Royal Navy. Anyone from KLC give us a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhno Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) So regretted old glory times... =) /cheers from Longue Carabine (& all the Carabine family) from Les Elites and Flotte Etrangère - France, Roberts. Edit : PENGUINS RULE! Edited March 22, 2015 by Makhno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorPingu Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Really importantly, I need to know if this game will have penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrezesOi Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Really importantly, I need to know if this game will have penguins That's easy http://illustrations.shipsofwar.net/illustrations/45/03/796684765515328/original.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Smith Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Edited March 24, 2015 by Bart Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Smith Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Really importantly, I need to know if this game will have penguins http://illustrations.shipsofwar.net/illustrations/44/35/659283472312896/original.jpeg even at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haratik Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Last two people I talked to (diehards) that played PotBS have not played in 2 weeks or more. You go to Portalus's webpage and check the last update that brought in a new ship and you'll see the discontent and rage in the comments section. I hope the staff for NA is taking notice of just how quickly a game can go downhill when you ignore the player population.I remember when the fiasco for Brit Ventrilo (Antigua) went down and almost the entire Brit population moved to TeamSpeak (Save PAX and 3Sheets). Brit Vent is still up but only a shell of what it used to be, with hardly even one person on it. Brit TS went on for longer, but almost everyone in it nowadays is playing Naval Action, indicative of how players are no longer showing interest in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirones Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 just took a look at portalus again what a disapointment worse that EA or Ubisoft time to finish potbs off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ID I Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just checking in to say Hia! to everyone.Nice to see some familiar names and reminisce about old times.Hope to be sailing with and sinking everyone when the time comes.-Id Jahkahse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tief N Tote Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 hmm i wonder if when potbs "officially" dies if i can transfer my character from their to hear. with all my ships of course and hoarded cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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