New ranking system.

[Captain Jack]

I agree that there should be some warnings, especially for those that expect to find some kind of sh!tville game.
The game as it is designed, is a pure war game. Even your income (trading fleets) are extremely exposed to anyone and open to disaster.

However, there is always enough time. Turns are the ultimate fuel of the game and they are the most important thing to handle.

It is a jungle if you ask me. But isn't it the same scenario in the real life ? Even better, ask yourself how exactly would it be back to 1600. Would you think that if you had 100 merchant ships with 5 crewmen roaming right and left, you would be safe ? You would not. Why you should be safe here?

Although, there are some safe haven options. You only have to discover them.