Proper Procedure?

[skullduggery bones]

I quite often get booted whilst on board and I'd like my ship to be used by whoever's onboard. I'm lucky enough to be able to afford 2 of the big ships and if my connection breaks I'd like all those on board to have a good go with it.
Hey ho its only a few bob to get it repaired.
The thing that REALLY annoys me is when i've parked my ship and am firing the top cannon with others onboard, one of their friends decides to pop aboard, and what's the first thing they do............ take the wheel without asking!!!!!! Oooooh that is a heinous crime, one which really makes the blood boil.
They think just cuz there's no one on the wheel it's theirs for the taking.
Don't they realise that a stopped ship is easier to fire from !?!?!?

[Maximvs]

When I captain a ship I always appoint one member of crew to be 'first mate' so if I get killed or need supplies I can depend on that person to take care of the ship while I am gone.

In your case though, if the captain doesnt appoint a mate, then just doc the ship - it isn't yours to sail and anyone whoi sails her is a thief - not a pirate

In that case, it is always better to doc - I would rather come back to a good ship and sail again then to come back to some some sunken ship.

Thats just IMO

And Skull ^ - TOTALLY AGREE - anyone who comes aboard and just takes the wheel isnt even a thief... just a weasel!!!

[Thunderbeard]

Originally Posted by Maxximvs

When I captain a ship I always appoint one member of crew to be 'first mate' so if I get killed or need supplies I can depend on that person to take care of the ship while I am gone.

Great idea! Thanks, I'm going to start doing that too.