Make capturing ports actually matter.

[Fashbinder]

Currently, I can capture traders, never buy anything from the port, never visit another port (aside from capital) and build anyship i want. What is my motivation to capture a port?

 

At the moment I think they're just cosmetic. Unless I as an individual gain a benefit I see no pragmatic reason to invest the gold to capture one.

 

It really doesn't matter what the benefit is, cheaper prices/repairs/kits/tax as long as it's something tangible. 

 

There's lots of discussion about flag timers, conquest windows and even port production/buildings but  there is currently no discussion as to actual benefit. I was super excited to claim the entire Caribbean for king and country, until I realized that it didn't matter at all.

[admin]

Port battles are at an early stage of development right now.

Production buildings, port investments etc. will make ports more valuable.

 

Or join low population country - like Sweden/France or Denmark. Ports matter to them A LOT - as you cannot build ships without iron/oak/etc.

If you joined Britain for King and Country you will see a lot less challenge.

[Fashbinder]

Port battles are at an early stage of development right now.

 

 

Ahh, i saw port battle discussions as the actual battle (when/how/cost/etc) as opposed to the consequences for success.

 

I mentioned that ports existing don't matter and how being british or Swedish at the start is irrelevant.

 

Would it be worth discussing/suggesting the benefit for being the guy who captured the port?

Edited February 4, 2016 by Fashbinder

[ZackTennyson]

The relevance currently for capturing ports is it prevents other nations trading at them.     

An interesting question though,  once the neutral ports are captured, do they ever become neutral again?