Standard Plunder Rate

[Stan Rogers]

I realize my following comment somewhat deviates from the original topic but as it was brought up... here goes.

Regarding seeing large warships out and about from experienced players, there must be adequate incentive to risk 15,000,000gc and upwards ships.

An NPC treasure Fleet composed of high quality warships filled with gold bars might entice me to light up a high priced warfleet.

The risk vs profit eg: my greed meter must win over my caution meter. How much Gold should they carry ?
For me, it will have to be 6 figures or more. Others would have a different personal amount and it could be tied to the difficulty to defeat the NPC Treasure fleet. Danger must be gained when hitting these special treasure fleets so it is not a free gold grab.

As mentioned though, I want to see a 6 figure take when I light up my 8 figure fleets. A 50 k plunder is not going to do it for me. Not sure about others.

[Melody Sparks]

Stan,

I would have to agree.

[Most Lee Harmless]

I would agree, a 62k max win aint gonna light-up my aggressive fires enough to put high-value fleets at risk. I might risk a lower-value fleet, say frigs or less, but then again, the rewards versus potential loss on return fire dont excite much : about the only grounds for hitting would be a specific chance of greater reward : high-sip count target with chance of level loss or straight on ship stealing. But as the reduced plunder max seems designed to reduce ship stealing, I guess I will hit less overall, rather than more.

Or, a total reworking of my play-style, fleets and general game would be needed to benefit from the change : but there again, the proposed maximum dont incite me to be doing that either.

Not a criticism of the developers intentions, just the view from my cabin.

[Roberts]

How much Gold should they carry ?

The more the better?