Unable to do anything but sail around

[edwardseamans]

Hello. I hope I am posting this in the right spot.

 

I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or am bugged. I just unlocked the beta from Steam and am able to get into the game. I had two ship options: Basic Cutter and Yacht.

 

I upgraded immediately to the Yacht and can set sail.

 

All I can do is navigate around. I see no crew on my ship and I cannot "Enter Targeting Mode" and can't fire my guns in any way. Other ships just pass through me. What do I need to do to even be able to fire my guns? Are other ships supposed to go right through me? It's like I am a ghost that can't interact with anything.

 

Thanks!

[Ink]

Welcome aboard, captain!

 

In short, you are sailing in OW mode, to attack someone you need to click on the ship you want to attack and press the "Attack" button. Then you will see a counter to zero, so when it hits 0, you are entering battle instance with your target. Just remember, if you attack a neutral or your own nation ship, you will become a pirate

 

now, it would be better to check guides subforum where you can learn a lot of things, here is the guide I'd read first:

 

http://forum.game-labs.net/index.php?/topic/2533-a-short-guide-for-novices/