Cdr. Joseph Barss

Oh... won't there be a fresh start again when the game ends early access anymore !?

Question: will these be by Nation packages ? Asking because I have no interest to pay for half of the flags and I rather purchase only the nations I am interested in. Allow me a comment - Please, retain credibility. A region or nation without a proper naval ensign wouldn't fit in. It is like having Nova Scotia flag, just because it would be nice, when in truth the privateer vessels hailing from there all used the union corner red field royal navy flag.

September, 8th 1799 Aboard HMS Beaufoy, 10 guns, a brigantine navy victualler. I am not assigned any duty. I am just a passenger although I may enjoy the company of the commander and his lieutenants during off duty time. Main cargo is wine for the North America station and we certainly serve ourselves of the ship allowance during our night meals. Weather been fair and the crossing goes remarkably well for it is already late Summer. We left the Azores having taking on full fresh supplies and the last drinkable water we will see until we reach Nova Scotia. News in port all about Bonapart in Egypt and the big battle at Aboukyr but we knew this already and fair Warning was given of french vessels in the area. Sloops and minor if the reports are to be believed. The Portuguese commander detached two vessels to keep us company for no more than 2 days of our route. I appreciate this gesture from our allies.

It is good that any person has a choice of what environment to play in. The Tolstoy reference seems quite appropriate.

Had the pleasure of crossing one of your crew today. Only praise to say about the entire affair. Good seamanship and well mannered.

lucky you. First time it happened to me i thought devs would be "controlling" the AI. But then i did have some encounters with similar AI behavior. Is rare but happens.

It happens now and then. Some smart AI does mimic what players also do - last second changes.

September 2nd, 1799, London Good news. Was summoned to the Admiralty to the presence of Lord Spencer himself and his board to receive my note of relief and all the associated effects, in which came included, to my greatest surprise and astonishment, a letter of recommendation to be delivered to appointed representatives of the Navy Board in place, Halifax Naval Dockyards. What is indeed more astonishing is that a description of future duties was also subscribed as 'recommendation' although being relieved from service. It is like they knew and they secretly approved, with reservations. The guidelines read, in part, transcript - In whatever way you may effect the first object of your destination, you will then proceed upon a cruise against the commerce and light cruisers of the enemy, which you will capture and destroy in all cases; unless their value and qualities shall render it morally certain that they may reach a a safe and not distant port. Indeed, in the present state of the enemy’s force, there are very few cases that would justify the manning of a prize; because the chance of reaching a safe port are infinitely against the attempt, and weakening the crew of the Argus might expose you to an unequal contest with the enemy. It is exceedingly desirable that the enemy should be made to feel the effects of our hostility, and of his barbarous system of warfare; and in no way can we so effectually accomplish that object, as by annoying and destroying his commerce, fisheries, and coasting trade. - All necessary arrangements were made by the Board for immediate departure on the next packet ship bound to the North America station. Hope that Lady Anne does not suffer much with my departure. I sent her a letter but will arrive when I'm already gone.

Question: - Does the national flag above the Port ( in port screen, and fast travel mode ) waves according to wind direction ?

September 1st, 1799, London The meeting with the gentleman Kenelm Growden was more profitable than anticipated and most certainly all praise must be given for the choice of the Garraway's for our accord meeting. Investment is solid, and with our patrons' supporting the enterprise Mr. Growden would indeed make himself look unreliable henceforth would he cancel the arrangements. On a sad note I will not be able to see her before we arrive; via Halifax, as she already departed the day before yesterday and my delay was unavoidable. The battle on Egypt is still the height in the naval circles. My release from duty request still under consideration by the Board and I have no idea what to expect although, and with much thought, I wouldn't consider the 'loss' of a Master and Commander a grave issue. I hope for the best. Cannot leave London until a decision is made. I am sure Maurice will see things through and make everything ready for when and if I arrive. At the very least I have a second request to be submitted and requesting a transfer of post to Halifax. //

Angus MacDuff, were the two missions of the same type ? I noticed if the Missions are of the same type - for example Hunt - the credits are shared. If a Hunt and a S&D, maybe they do not ? Hope some testers looked into this.

I have this beautiful ship and use her on testbed, not so much in caribbean, but have to note 2 things: - she picks up too much wind too fast close haul - at 45º she goes from 0kn to 8kn in a few seconds. - I am testing a Sabicu, Crew Space. She can deflect the majority of shots with low incidence angle. Comparison with same thickness, similar HP, Surprise. Surprise will not deflect most of the shot. Tested being shot by 3 5th rates with gun decks armed with 18pdr, 12pdr and 9pdr/6pdr.

On the left hand page of the logbook the information is recorded in columns. Column 1 gives the day name column 2 the number day, the wind directions during the day is written column 3, the course column 4, the distance in nautical miles sailed in that day column 5, columns 6 and 7 gives the latitude and longitude after correction and adjustment column 8 the bearings to the last visible mark The information recorded on that page describes the vessel’s position at noon, although the wind column often recorded all of the observed wind directions for the previous 24 h. On the right hand page; wind strength and general weather information such a rain, snow, fog, thunder etc. as well as any other remarkable incidents were recorded. __________________________________________________________________________ source DESCRIPTION AND GENERAL BACKGROUND TO SHIPS’ LOGBOOKS AS A SOURCE OF CLIMATIC DATA R. GARCIA-HERRERA, C. WILKINSON, F. B. KOEK, M. R. PRIETO, N. CALVO and E. HERNANDEZ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225521790_Description_and_General_Background_to_Ships'_Logbooks_as_a_Source_of_Climatic_Data

Imagine sitting in the captain's cabin, while travelling, and consulting the log books and other documentation about the outposts. Can consult what ships are at what outpost, what buildings, and any other information we can see as useful. Of course not information in real time, this is age of sail.

Realism must be compromised in a game but I would suggest something to be, maybe put to test. My suggestion is that when my ship, or the enemy's, is shot and takes on water, to have increased heel on the offended side. Would be possible to improve this effect ? I am sure it does not happen. For the sake of me being mistaken - and in truth the vessels not being compartmentalised like later age of steel architectures - I also appreciate other players opinions on this subject.