pearl boss battle tips

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by ironrage

I would just like to add that I have sailed and won numerous times and been on numerous winning crews since the upgrades. I have also seen the game crash a number of times while loading the Boss Battle, each time with a full crew.

I have seen two distinct but similar strategies that have been used to win the Boss. Both of these strategies use cannons on only one side of the ship. So a crew of more then 8 is wasteful and distracting. You will have people standing around with nothing to do, so they will try and leave the ship, complain, or just talk non-stop.

Regarless of level, the crew is very important. If the crew will not listen and isn't patient, you aren't going to win. I will not go with a crew that doesn't take the time before hand to figure out at least who is to sail.

Hmmm I have sailed and won numerous times and been on numerous winning crews since the upgrades. Seen it crash also (but not due to number of crew). Its true, that usually one side at a time is facing the bridges in most boss battles. It's also true that there are more than 4 cannons on each side of the ship, so being able to man more than 4 cannons on a side is definately helpful. I have also found that most people do not 'switch' sides amidst the battle. (I have found I am often the sole person making sure all cannons on either side are manned.. switching sides accordingly)

So I dont see the more than 8 being wasteful OR distracting. Not to people having fun.

I've beaten it more times with full crews than partial ones.

Its obviously a matter of preference, and again, whats best, is whats best to those participating.