Me duelling Henry Morgan. I got the best sword, fencing shirt, armor and a brace of pistols. This is for showing the fight only and normally I would wait till he is twice as rich atleast. And besides its not much of a duel if I wipe out his crew with grape shots but that would be my normal tactic (to spare my own crew). I think about the ranked pirates as a sort of tax payers. At some time they are all gonna give me 10% of their treasure. Thats why I dont kill any of them until their combined loot is around 2.000.000 = 200.0...
Me duelling Henry Morgan. I got the best sword, fencing shirt, armor and a brace of pistols. This is for showing the fight only and normally I would wait till he is twice as rich atleast. And besides its not much of a duel if I wipe out his crew with grape shots but that would be my normal tactic (to spare my own crew). I think about the ranked pirates as a sort of tax payers. At some time they are all gonna give me 10% of their treasure. Thats why I dont kill any of them until their combined loot is around 2.000.000 = 200.0...
Me fighting a Brig of War Pirate Hunter with a Ship of the Line. I lower/raise sails to compensate for my wider turning radius. Brigs often try to take a speed advantage by Running Into the Wind. This one doesnt have Iron scantlings and 1-2 direct hits of round shots could sink it but I......
Me fighting a Frigate Pirate Hunter using a Mail Runner which is faster and turns tighter than any ship. The fight is a bit longer with only 12 guns but at the same time more fun. My Mail Runner is fully upgraded: Copper plating - tighter turning. Cotton sails - more speed. Triple hammocks......
Me fighting a Large Fluyt Merchant with a Ship of the Line. I lower/raise sails to compensate for my wide turning radius. Fluyts are very slow and my ship is superior in every way. All large merchant ships can, however, sail rather fast when Running Before the Wind but my ship is also fit......
