Thread: Sailing Lessons
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Old 07-24-2009, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Eliza Creststeel View Post
On the Ferret / Viper issue, you're never gonna' get a good haul by plowing through those mosquitos ('but, I might find spices' - no, you won't.) and try pulling beside one in a War Galleon... often times your broadsides will OVERSHOOT, LOL.
If you are finding yourself in a position where you are overshooting, you can raise your chances of hitting them with broadsides (if you are fairly close to them) by turning your ship away from the enemy ship thus tilting it and aiming your broadsides at a downward angle. Don't tilt the ship too far though as the broadsides may fire straight into the water. Not too useful if you're sailing optimally but it's something to keep in mind if you're ever in that situation.

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Originally Posted by Eliza
Trying to twist and turn to use broadsides will only make them miss
Not to mention make them sea sick!

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Originally Posted by Zep
Well I almost never go after navy ferrets/vipers, my experience was with all the bigger game ships.
For example, ships that I have lured by cannon shot, coming straight at my boat always turn left/counterclockwise when they get close to my ship.
I've studied and counted on it, and used it to master cannons and sailing on 3 different pirates!
I can verify that. I've noticed this behavior as well if they're coming straight at you.
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