Ahoy, ye scallywags and fresh-faced deckhands! Cap'n Gelson here, with a chart to steer ye through the treacherous waters of choosing a proper vessel. Mark this well: yer levels are the key to the fleet. Without 'em, ye'll be stuck rowing a dinghy while galleons pass ye by!
A Word on Silver Ships
Now, I see ye eyein' those fancy Premium ships bought with real-world doubloons. Aye, they let ye sail sooner with lower requirements, and they line the developers' coffers, which ain't a bad thing. But don't be fooled! Many a stout Free Sail (FS) ship can outrun and outlast its silver cousin. Judge a ship by its timbers, not its shine.
The Trader's Path to Fortune
Most of ye will start here, for it's the surest route to a heavy purse. Listen close to my recommendations.
First Steps from the School
Finish yer landlubber lessons in Sagres first—waste no time. Yer prize is a fine Graduation Polacca. Keep any other starter ships for yer aides; they're perfect for the task.
Building Yer Trade Empire
Now the real work begins. Raise yer levels and aim for these worthy hulls, in an order I trust:
- Big Trading Carrack
- Trading Galleon
- Ghanjah Dhow
- Trading Clipper & its larger kin
- Long Merchant Schooner
For yer aides, hand down yer old Polacca, Carrack, or Galleon. When ye can, get 'em into a Clermont—a beast of burden.
The Flagships of Legend
For the master trader with levels to spare, these are the crowns of the merchant fleet. They offer vast holds for legendary hauls:
- Premium Large Clipper
- Potosi
- De Amsterdam
For yer support fleet, nothing beats the Clermont for pure, monstrous cargo space.
So there ye have it, me hearties—a pirate's cut of the shipwright's ledger. This is but the summarized chart. If ye hunger for every stat, link, and alternative vessel to fill out yer armada, make way to the complete guide.
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