New mission type: Escort merchant fleets (all player)

[Vernon Merrill]

Oh noes.  I think @Hethwill the Harmless has someone triggered.  You apologize immediately from your high tower for having the temerity to state your opinions on a forum, sir!

[Hethwill, the Red Duke]

52 minutes ago, Fenris said:

Mechanic can offer a payment to a stranger. Simple.

You don`t like mechanic, ask your "buddy" to escort you.

What is your problem actually?

None , unless you keep on making one up.

I simply stated that no mechanic will ever replace social interaction, which is the best gameplay motivation.

I reckon we are facing off across a fence here.

[The Ghost of Sir Edward]

If the proposed mechanic is relatively easy code to and implement than I would say add it, The game is in Alpha so why not just test it if it is practical to do so. 

[Macjimm]

On 8/22/2018 at 2:30 AM, Hethwill the Harmless said:

Just let me tell something - a lot of player already use their imagination and do this daily with their friends   - so the SOCIAL part is essential. No mechanics will ever be able to reach even close to what players can imagine together.

This is so true.  This creates the content and storyline of the game.  I have had a great time playing NA and met so many helpful players along the way.  Including those of enemy nations ... and ... em' .... pirates.

Hethwill does not know me and I had never sailed with him, but one day when I was hauling in a fleet of White Oak at the end of a very long trade run I asked him if he wanted to provide escort for me.   He met me halfway to KPR with several friends and they shadowed me to safety.  It made the experience far more interesting.

[Hethwill, the Red Duke]

And not a bit boring. We know we sign up for a lot of sailing. Glad we could be part  of your gameplay Jim.