6-ships fleets (Warship Escorts)

[Captain Jack]

Ahoy,

Here we thought of another interesting idea:

1.
As long as a fleet has at least 4 Merchant ships, this fleet gets an extra warship slot

2.
6 ships fleets, by default, use Warships as escort
This means that you will not be able to use a Warship at position 3-4-5-6 at fleet order (no warship as tail).

To picture the proposal, every fleet will be now in this format:
Slot 1: Any Ship
Slot 2: Any Ship
Slot 3: Any Ship
Slot 4: Any Ship
Slot 5: Any Ship
Slot 6: Warship only, if at least 4 slots are taken by Merchant Ships.

This practically mean that trade fleets, will be able to run this new setup:
a)1 Warship as escort + 5 Trade Ships
or
b)2 Warships as escort + 4 Trade Ships


This... privilege might not be given for free though. We will need to see how this can be given to players.

[Haron]

May I ask what the intention behind this suggestion is? It seems like this will make it even harder to steal escorts. It also seems like it makes trade fleets more powerful, which would mean stronger fleets are needed to defeat them.

Already, taking down a 1SoL + 4LMM fleet is rather hard. This may cause 2SoL + 4LMM fleets. It will also reduce the need for admirals among traders (which is not really a problem for anyone, I guess).

What are you trying to achieve with this suggestion? So far, it does not seem like a good idea to me, but I am open to the idea that I'm missing some important element.

[Sebena]

I guess this is something to achieve more SotLa sailing the seas and to make it harder for skirmiahes since piracy gives extra boost in earning despite load and value of cargo...

[Psychodad]

+2 Anything that balances the incredibly tilted playing field currently favoring pirates is a good thing.

[Admiral Nelson]

+2 Anything that balances the incredibly tilted playing field currently favoring pirates is a good thing.

lol wut?

[Shadowood]

+2 Anything that balances the incredibly tilted playing field currently favoring pirates is a good thing.

Ah the age old debate raises up her head once more.

And Haron this is clearly a way to get those who pirate and skirmish to carry bigger ships.

[Grimrock Litless]

+2 Anything that balances the incredibly tilted playing field currently favoring pirates is a good thing.

Yep.

[Admiral Nelson]

Tell you what, in February I will be a merchant.

Then we will see, which life is easier.

[Grimrock Litless]

Tell you what, in February I will be a merchant.

Then we will see, which life is easier.

Well, good to see you taking interest in being a merchant.

[Psychodad]

takes patience and perseverance. not for the faint hearted and ADHD.