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[sammyh]

This Week: Privateering

Greetings mates. Carver here. If you haven't heard, Privateering has come to the Caribbean and Pirates from all walks of life have taken up the flag as Privateers. From my perch here in the Faithful Bride on Tortuga, I've managed to gather some information from good sources that may help you on the high seas:

Privateer Battle Strategies

- Looking for a dominating defensive position? Work with other Privateers flying the same flag to form a Line of Battle. This is a formation in which ships form a line from end to end and shower the opposing side with volleys of broadsides. It's an excellent way to defend your home port - and ensure you are not raining iron down on your own men.

- Before setting sail, purchase varying ammunition, such as: Firebrand, Thunderbolt, Fury, and Explosive. These munitions are especially destructive.

- The sea provides little cover but due to the unique location of the Privateer Islands, this sea has rock outcroppings that divide the two sides. Use them wisely. They provide ample cover to ambush the enemy or obstacles to make a quick getaway.

A Good Crew is the Backbone of a Successful Ship

- Crew up and join a Privateering Crew before setting sail. (Use the Crew feature to search for a crew, press "F" to toggle the Friends Panel, select the "Crew" tab, and click on "Search for Privateer Crew.")

- It's in your best interest to hunt for the enemy ship with the biggest Bounty. Sinking a ship with high Bounty will reap you and your Crew larger rewards! Keep a watchful eye on your own Bounty, as well. The longer you're out at sea sinking ships, the more your Bounty goes up. When you port, not only does your Bounty go down, you lose the score you and your Crew has accumulated.

Privateering Etiquette

- Hit the deck - and don't be afraid to get your elbows dirty, sailor! The larger the Crew, the more Privateers you have for making repairs at sea. The faster you can repair your ship, the sooner you can get back into the fight.

- I've seen many a Privateer that likes to drop anchor in the enemy's port ... Aye, this be a fool's gold hunt for it will yield you little result. When your ship spawns, it has an extended protective field which means you can shoot other ships but they can't shoot you!

[Enntu]

Originally Posted by sammyh

- I've seen many a Privateer that likes to drop anchor in the enemy's port ... Aye, this be a fool's gold hunt for it will yield you little result. When your ship spawns, it has an extended protective field which means you can shoot other ships but they can't shoot you!

Nice Job At Noticing That Camping Problem PoTCO !

[sammyh]

yup, im glad. now all they need to do is put a bannana in their eaaar.... oh, wait. wrong thing to do. they just need to stop them glitching. of course, this is no garauntee.

[Charlotte Grey]

How do you stop being a privateer? Or is that impossible?

[whiskey]

If you wish to stop Privateering, simply teleport away from the islands.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Charlotte Grey

How do you stop being a privateer? Or is that impossible?

Originally Posted by whiskey

If you wish to stop Privateering, simply teleport away from the islands.

Sammy's right, your only a privateer while your a privateer'n!

As far as privateering quests, these can be dropped from the Journal if one desires.

I 'think' you can pick them up again and start over (as long as they were not completed), but will have to probably logout/back in to do it.

[Charlotte Grey]

To stop privateering forever? Or just that one time?