Sailing is simple and works similar to guns. Damaged ship fittings and modules will change behavior of the ship. Fort and land batteries provide support during port battles.ĭamage model: Leaks, splinters, de-masting, raking, fires and all other hazards of the era are factors in the game. Weapons: All major types of naval artillery are implemented: from long guns to carronades, and mortars. Listing and wind affects the shooting distance and will require change of tactics. One shot can hit the stern, damage the rudder, then hit the cannon carriage, injure crew, ricochet from the floor and hit the opposite side. Every cannonball is tracked in the air and after it hits the target. Realistic ballistics and cannon performance of the period. Players can attack any player or NPC of another nation, but they cannot attack their own nation. These factors not only apply in navigating the Open World but also in combat.Īll players sail under the flag of a nation that historically had a presence in the Caribbean (had at least one port between 16) Hidden ship characteristics will allow gradually uncovering the potentials of each vessel – every ship in game is unique. Correct tacking, box-hauling, club-hauling and other elements of the age of sail sailing are possible.
Yard angles, ship angle to wind, cargo, fittings and ship condition affects speeds and turning rates. If you are not interested in sailing heavy frigates or ships of the line, you can move out to Bahamas’ sand banks and only sail your favorite brig without fear of encountering a heavy super frigate.Īdvanced wind and physics model provides for realistic portrayal of ship’s performance in the age of sail. Water depth is important and there are large areas available only to light ships. Heavy weather also allows for sneak attack on enemy fleets and in PvP sneak attacks on ports. Wind and Weather conditions make travel easier or harder requiring tacking and reducing visibility of the shores and landmarks. Map is enormous - you cannot see across Lake Maracaibo. More than 365 historical ports based on their real locations are scattered across the map. Information on the current downloadable content, available via Steam can be found here.īreathtaking open world based on 18th century historical maps gives you an opportunity to explore the 18th Century Caribbean. Maintenace is announced in game by several on screen warnings informing the players about the downtime in advance. Downtime can be longer if complex updates are installed. Downtime length is typically between 30 and 60 minutes.
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