mjh623
Rum Runner
I appreciate the idea of the ships being able to capsize in a storm if left broadside to the waves. In theory, it adds an interesting new element to storms rather than just heaving to and wait it out. However, in practice, the smaller ships spinning to the left constantly and being completely out of the control of the player makes this aspect just a game of chance rather than sailing skill. Avoiding storms doesn't work either, as they can show up completely unannounced when using Direct Sail. It should probably be turned off until the spinning ship bug is sorted out. Three times now I have lost ships I had invested a good amount of playing time into because of something completely beyond my control. Now, I am a stubborn old cuss, so I either continue on or start over. Others, particularly new people you are trying to attract to the Build, may throw up their hands in disgust and decide the game is not worth playing because of something like this.