A lack of Trade ships?

[Fluffy Fishy]

Has anyone else found that since the new update trade ships have become much rarer? I might be wrong but I haven't seen any at all, they seem to have been almost entirely replaced by massive fleets of 10+ big ships. the biggest and only trade ship I have seen after 2 hours of sailing is a cutter accompanied by a pickle. where as It was not uncommon before the latest update to stumble across numerous trading brigs and the occasional snow. It seems weird that there seems to be more first rates than trade ships now its crazy.

[Tief N Tote]

now that you mention it i have seen no contraband ships

[Blackjack McGee]

Totally agree about the lack of trade ships.  Have sailed around to six towns and not a one.  Capturing the trade ships is an important aspect of the game.  Please return it.

[Fluffy Fishy]

now that you mention it i have seen no contraband ships

 

Well would you smuggle contraband when you see a fleet of 3 santissima + 5 victories + others? In all seriousness I havent seen any either, I have been looking for quite a long time now too. Over 2 and a half hours of sailing with nothign.

 

Totally agree about the lack of trade ships.  Have sailed around to six towns and not a one.  Capturing the trade ships is an important aspect of the game.  Please return it.

 

They are still there, just somewhat horribly rare now

[Lennyo]

This was addressed by admin in another thread. They are fixing it in the next hot patch.

[Fluffy Fishy]

Thank you for letting me know, I look forward to seeing them back.

Edited April 15, 2016 by Fluffy Fishy