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some general questions

Zipeh

Landlubber
Hi all - glad i found the sight - already had alot of questions floating around answered - unfortunately i have some more <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

1 ) When and where does one find a better telescope ?

2 ) Why do i have negative numbers for stats ? they appear in red - I'm guessing it has to do with the officers - but I dont know why or how to fix it.

3 ) Ive read about the SuperMod -- and im just curious about whether its more for someone that has already been playing a month and wants to see some new stuff - or if someone i their first few days should install it just cause - im a slow and cautious type and would like to make sure i check the game out as is before i move to a moded form .. am I just being lame - or is the Mod different enough that i should hold off for a little while longer.

4 ) whats up with banks and churches .. im guessing they open up later but when, how and what for.

5 ) Trading doesnt seem to make me as much quick money as just molesting ships - am i missing something or missing something.

6 ) should i be trying to attack towns for the heck of it - or wait till im much more experienced, have a bigger ship(s) and a full compliment of officers.

7 ) Can the uninhabited islands become colonies ?

8 ) can i help my country (if one has chosen one) to expand (ie make their colonies more prosperous) or is that all handled randomly by the AI -- conversely can i hamper the enemy colonies by attacking their shipping or by killing people on land or shelling the forts ?

9 ) i have not run with more than 1 ships -- just learned that you need to have free officers :p doh! anyhow -- just curious if there isa good way to keep the AI controled ships out of trouble - dont have alot of faith in their ability to not do stupid things and lose me assets.

10 ) contraband - is it the way to go ? i thought i heard something about some of your officers getting upset when you do it .. or something like that ?

11 ) how to manage officers - if they get upset by your actions - or am i confusing that with another game <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

12 ) I have a ton of slave missions to be done -- but i cant seem to find a good place to procure slaves -- the prices all see high. I thought you could capture them but i have not seen that as an option so far. Do i have to buy them and if so is there a general rule to follow.

13 ) is is ok to take on a mission and let it lapse ? (non country ones)

14 ) can you forgive me for asking so many questions? The more i asked the more came to mind - anyhow -- answers to any or all would be greatly appreciated :p Especially the top 3-4

thanks in advance, Zip
 
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Hi all - glad i found the sight - already had alot of questions floating around answered - unfortunately i have some more <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

1 ) When and where does one find a better telescope ?

2 ) Why do i have negative numbers for stats ? they appear in red - I'm guessing it has to do with the officers - but I dont know why or how to fix it.

3 ) Ive read about the SuperMod -- and im just curious about whether its more for someone that has already been playing a month and wants to see some new stuff - or if someone i their first few days should install it just cause - im a slow and cautious type and would like to make sure i check the game out as is before i move to a moded form .. am I just being lame - or is the Mod different enough that i should hold off for a little while longer.

4 ) whats up with banks and churches .. im guessing they open up later but when, how and what for.

5 ) Trading doesnt seem to make me as much quick money as just molesting ships - am i missing something or missing something.

6 ) should i be trying to attack towns for the heck of it - or wait till im much more experienced, have a bigger ship(s) and a full compliment of officers.

7 ) Can the uninhabited islands become colonies ?

8 ) can i help my country (if one has chosen one) to expand (ie make their colonies more prosperous) or is that all handled randomly by the AI -- conversely can i hamper the enemy colonies by attacking their shipping or by killing people on land or shelling the forts ?

9 ) i have not run with more than 1 ships -- just learned that you need to have free officers :p doh! anyhow -- just curious if there isa good way to keep the AI controled ships out of trouble - dont have alot of faith in their ability to not do stupid things and lose me assets.

10 ) contraband - is it the way to go ? i thought i heard something about some of your officers getting upset when you do it .. or something like that ?

11 ) how to manage officers - if they get upset by your actions - or am i confusing that with another game <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

12 ) I have a ton of slave missions to be done -- but i cant seem to find a good place to procure slaves -- the prices all see high. I thought you could capture them but i have not seen that as an option so far. Do i have to buy them and if so is there a general rule to follow.

13 ) is is ok to take on a mission and let it lapse ? (non country ones)

14 ) can you forgive me for asking so many questions? The more i asked the more came to mind - anyhow -- answers to any or all would be greatly appreciated :p Especially the top 3-4

thanks in advance, Zip
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1. boarding ships give it some time

2. youre level is too low for the ship you have

3. fixes alot of bugs and some stuff recommend it

4. supermod opens both

5. got to trade the right things. taking ships is the fastest way

6. dont attack a town unless you have a LoM and the country is at war with it

7. no

8. much later on. have to advance from a LT takes bot 8-16 missions and with supermod depositing money into bank seems to help economy

9. no they suck in general

10. contrabrand makes money but always have chance of getting caught and attacked

11. confused

12. get ships surrender to get slaves

13. lowers rep with country

14. its ok
 
Thank you for asking the questions, and thank you for answering them. It's amazing what you learn when you read all of it.
 
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