Jeremiah O'Brien Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Here's an interesting scenario that came to mind. (This could be implemented in open world) If sinking, could it be possible to have your crew picked up by a friendly ship, and then have them added to their crew until you arrive in a port? I don't know how sinking will work in open world, of course, but this could also be very helpful in battles, by providing a friendly ship with extra crew members. This could replenish any losses they have taken, and would make gunnery/sailing/survival modes work at full capacity. This would also encourage teamwork and foster camaraderie. Also, you could possibly receive a small percentage of the damage points accrued by the friendly vessel, if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuffinBeard Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Maybe the cost of this is you lose some of your crew to the one who helped you out so once you restart you have to hire some crew to replace them. It would behoove someone to help if they have lost some crew during a recent battle. The issue may be that then they might have to sail to the nearest port to drop you off but if they were headed out to do something else maybe they just pass you by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah O'Brien Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 There could be added incentives.For example, in exchange for rescuing you, they would receive a certain amount of any cargo you might be carrying. Conversely, if the ship is either neutral or an enemy to you, they could choose between rescuing you, or seizing your cargo and holding you for ransom (which would be limited to a reasonable amount) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Latham Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 If at all possible, you always rescue men adrift at sea. If they are enemies you lock them up, but All seamen are kindred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah O'Brien Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Of course, but not all captains are that gentlemanly. As StuffinBeard said, if they gain nothing from assisting you, many captains would not bother to take the time to do so. It would be better to pay off your rescuers than to hope in vain for a Good Samaritan to pass by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Loe Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I would only suggest 'abandon ship' in this situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim DeGrim Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nooooooo... I was going to suggest scuttling the ship! Powder Magazine anyone? (key bindings suggests it is possible...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah O'Brien Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 You could leave a damaged ship to entice an enemy to capture it... With a lit fuse going to the powder magazine Then, in the confusion and loss of his crew, you board his ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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