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Have you changed your mind about certain ships?
Yes, and it's good to learn what works better for me.
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No, I accurately anticipated my special vessel(s).
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Not sure; I dont think I know enough yet.
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Guardacostas
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sparticus wrote:

Using a War Canoe I defeated a Ship Of The Line - took a while - but with the speed and quick turns - SOTL was no match.


But surely one broadside by a SOTL would send you to the briny deep. Tell me how you could evade such a ship...
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its been ages since I did this , but this is how I remember it.

1: When you have a ship that can actually dodge between the cannonballs of a broadside, it opens up possibilities.

2: Also, you can make every effort to avoid allowing a broadside in the first place. If you can get behind an enemy ship, it will try to turn broadside on. If it goes left to do this, turn to your enemy's right and keep going until you reach the point where it is easier for your enemy to turn right to get a broadside at you.Then it will try turning right to get you and you head left. Then it will try to catch you by turning left. Keep this up and it will never get a broadside because it keeps switching from turn left to turn right and back again and never completes the turn it needs to bring your ship in its guns' sights. Fire grape shot as opportunity allows and board when you get close enough. If you think that the enemy crew is too large, then stand off and keep up that left right trick while pouring on the grapeshot at every chance.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You hover at the edge of maximum cannon range, using the war canoe's superior speed and maneuverability to duck inside the range limit to fire and immediately duck back out whenever the SotL fires.

But I'm not sure Rupert even uses his guns. If you're quick enough with a sword, you just board and capture your prize undamaged. (With the sole exception of Montalban at Swash, that's what I do.)
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not even sure Rupert even plays the game anymore...
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ExtraCrispy wrote:
I'm not even sure Rupert even plays the game anymore...


Blasphemy
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Accept the truth and shall set ye free.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ExtraCrispy wrote:
Accept the truth and shall set ye free.


Smile Chuck Norris - is the Truth Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How do you guys possibly win a sword fight on anything above adventurer difficulty level?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a matter of getting it into your fingers.. just like the dancing. I had a lot of problems with dancing in the beginning, now it's so easy it's boring on anything else than Swashbuckler.

And you need to find your own style, and preferred sword. I myself use the Longsword, and prefer to be defensive; counter my enemy's attacks, then going in for the kill. The biggest step is from Rogue to Swashbuckler. One thing to keep in mind is to always have crew advantage, this will help you a lot. And don't forget to taunt now and again, this will slow down your enemy.

You should check out Rupertlittlebear's Fencing Academy if you haven't already: http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forwarder.html?http://www.hookedonpirates.com/guide/fencing/

It contains advise, as well as savefiles to test out different theories and moves, and perfect your own style of play

Good Luck! Duelling
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Use the rapier and just keep thrusting....
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If all else fails - Chuck a Tanty Smile - and start again Smile Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep pressing the <- key.

Purchase the youth items, and dueling items to compensate for your old age as you get older.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ExtraCrispy wrote:
Keep pressing the <- key.

Purchase the youth items, and dueling items to compensate for your old age as you get older.


No Fun - I wanted to see Keyboards Flying.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Imagine how much head smashing the newbies got into as they attempted to dodge every attack...

If they just pressed <- over and over they would win every battle
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ExtraCrispy wrote:
Imagine how much head smashing the newbies got into as they attempted to dodge every attack...


In the New version : Playing Pirates wearing 3D Glasses - ducking and weaving the cutlass - Nice Touch !!
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