¶ Ship / Open Sea
¶ Sailing
Sailing works on the standard WSAD keys.
W = Raise Sails
S = Lower Sails
A = Left Rudder
D = Right Rudder
¶ Wind Circle
Each ship can have a different "Best Point" which means it will be fastest at its best point. For example a Bermuda Sloop has a best point of 90 degrees which means it will reach its fasted speed when it heading 90 degrees from the wind (Beam Reach).
Here is an example of a Wind Circle in the game.
The following terms are used to describe the wind.
- Upwind = Pointing into the wind = 0 Degrees
- Running = Point directly away from the wind = 180 degrees
- Broad Reach = Point just slightly to the left or right of downwind = 135 degrees
- Beam Reach = Directly across the wind = 90 degrees
- Close Haul = Just slightly to the left or right (outside the red in the picture above) = 45 degrees
Depending on the situation you find yourself in you might not always want to go at you best point. Some ships perform much better at close haul than other ships so that might be a way to escape a dangerous situation. Be sure to understand the sailing characteristics or each ship you sail.
¶ Crew Focus
You can select what task you want your crews to focus on these are:
Crew Focus - Sailing
- +6% Max Ship Speed, Battle
- -2.5% Turn Rate, Battle
- -2 Accuracy, All
- -3% Reload Rate
- -2 Defense, All
Crew Focus - Maneuver
- -5% Max Ship Speed, Battle
- +10% Turn Rate, Battle
- -3 Accuracy, All
- -5% Reload Rate
- +2 Defense, All
Crew Focus - Maneuver
- -5% Max Ship Speed, Battle
- -5% Turn Rate, Battle
- +2 Accuracy, All
- +5% Reload Rate
- -3 Defense, All
¶ Ground Battle / Avatar
