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Old 08-01-2008, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by OFxZeppers View Post
Gee, that enemy ship's health was real low, ready to sink, and I shot a broadside, and it lowered his health but didnt sink it!!
Broadsides are useless!!!

This is what that comment sounds like... hehe

Unfortunately, your situation was NOT a situation for take cover.

Pirates who think its going to be this special shield to stop damage 100% are going to be unhappy with it all the time. It reduces damage, doesnt stop it. Your ship was already nearly sunk... take cover 'might' have saved it, but didnt. Doesnt mean it's useless.
I skipped to the end of this convo, but I have to say I use Take Cover all the time in SvS. I can usually tell when the other player is going to fire off broadsides (especially if they're one of the ones who lowers their sail, then turns their boat a little, then fires). I'll use it when I'm shooting the gap between two enemy boats, full knowing I'll be blasted from both sides. Usually works amazing in that situation. Barely get hit compared to two full broadsides....and I end up on the tail end of my prey....

I'm all for Take Cover. Just my two cents.