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Taelorn
Any value you can put into pirates_local.ini is fine to change. The same is not true for all possible UI changes, so I can't speak to those.

The values in question should default to different colors in 1.3.
Danicia
1 in thread Franco-British Treaty [North America]
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Originally Posted by EonDresari
Perhaps we can try to aim for "server with least rebukes by Danicia."
This would be my most favourite forum game EVER.
Danicia
1 in thread New Super Duper Elite Squadron Forming [North America]
This sounds like SO MUCH FUN.
Taelorn
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Originally Posted by Lepper
Right clicking only reports, (I hope it at least does that much) and does not ignore the individual.
If it's not ignoring them, that's a bug. Right clicking to report should run the same command as typing it in the console (/spam). That's how it's intended to work, and I haven't noticed seeing any messages from someone after reporting them via mouseclicks.
DrewC
1 in thread Dueling [Community Suggestions]
There will be an option on the duel challenge box that lets you ignore the person who challenged you.
Danicia
1 in thread Newbie Questions [North America]
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Originally Posted by Don Calico
It's very possible to start PvP at level 10. Just keep your wits about you, stay away from gank squads and pick your fights. You never know who you'll run into. I've had 1on1s with players my level, and even if your enemy is some levels above you, you can still beat him. That's what makes Potbs so cool.
Well said (My highest level is 18 *grin*). Also, Jack wrote a guide recently in the L2P forum called A POTBS Guide for the Solo PvPer. I think this guide really is good for all folks who want to jump (or gently enter) into the PvP ocean.

Welcome aboard!
Rhaegar
Nothing is wrong with it, but Off Topic is where it belongs
Rhaegar
1 in thread Are FLS Mods Homophobic? [North America]
I'd like to elaborate a bit here.

First, another paragraph from my message to Brei:

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The problem is this case was that our moderators have to choose a category when they issue a warning or notice, and we had no category in place for links that were inappropriate but not offensive. This was entirely the fault of the moderation team leads.
In other words, mea culpa. I've adjusted our categories to address the problem.

In terms of what's appropriate, we have no problem with people expression their sexual orientation. That's really none of our business. What we do mind is when people start raising discussions about other people's preferences, which is what was happening in the thread in question. Sure, it was all in fun - but it often isn't, and we've drawn a line.
Marion vanGhent
1 in thread The "Sultan" Flute. [Shipwright Discussion]
Thanks!

It's a fluyt (often spelled "flute" and pronounced as such, though it's really more like "floo-eet"). The type was invented in 1596 if memory serves, though I'm blanking on the supposed inventor's name. For the next 70-80 years the type was the bulk hauler on the seas, and quite arguably is the ship on which the Dutch Empire was built.

The entire point of a fluyt is to provide a large cargo space underneath a small deck space, since until the mid-17th century most shipping tariffs were calculated based on the width of a ship's deck. This was especially true with the vital trade link through the Danish Sound, from which the Netherlands (and thus, many other countries) got the bulk of their timber for ships. In fact, when the Danes tried to change the tariff in (?) 1659, the Dutch sent a squadron of warships with their next convoy and basically forced the Danes to accept the older (and thus cheaper) tariff.

The type remained quite common until the 2nd quarter of the 18th century (i.e. circa 1725 or so), even though one of its biggest advantages -- cheap toll fares -- evaporated by 1670. Since they were long and narrow, they sailed surprisingly well for their tonnage. They were rigged efficiently as well, and a typical fluyt would often have a bare minimum crew of 20-40 sailors aboard. As such, the type was copied by other nations, especially France and Britain. Records show they were ubiquitous but are poorly documented -- common nearly to the point of invisibility in the historical record.

For more information, check out "The Heyday of Sail" from Conway Maritime Press, or "The Ships of Abel Tasman" by Ab Hoving.
Danicia
1 in thread Well, gave it a try [New User Questions]
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Originally Posted by claidhmore
Actually, "what part didn't you like" is a good question. That's important to developers

This is exactly true! Whilst we hate to see you go, we'd really love to know /why/ you want to go. We can only improve when folks give their feedback, both positive and negative.

Good luck!