April 30 Update – Resource Supply Overhaul and Balance Changes

Captains,

Following changes were applied today, April 30:

[h3]Resource Production and Supply Overhaul[/h3]

We have begun a gradual adjustment to increase resource production stocks across the Caribbean.

• While temporary shortages may still occur, overall supply levels are expected to stabilize by the end of the week.
  

Changes to the Resource Delivery System:

Previous System: NPCs stopped deliveries once port stock was full. Each delivery equaled the total production stock, preventing unused ports from accumulating resources.

New System:

• Production ticks are now smaller but occur more frequently.
  
• Production stocks have been significantly increased.
  
• As a result, unvisited ports will now accumulate resources, allowing for redistribution via trade and helping reduce shortages across the map.
  
• This change results in more consistent daily deliveries and an overall increase in resource supply throughout the Caribbean.
  

[h3]Other Changes:[/h3]

• Raider Attack Cooldown increased from 22 days to 30 days
  
• Daily Raider Attacks reduced from 9 to 6
  
• Slightly increased sail hitpoints for all ships
  
• Slightly reduced mast hitpoints for all ships
  
• Improved 2pd gun penetration curves to match medium guns
  
• Reduced performance of the Tutorial Brig NPC, as currently passing the destruction exam was too hard even for experienced players
  

Spotlight image from Captain Junan from the January 2022 screenshot competition.