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. [list] [*] While temporary shortages may still occur, overall supply levels are expected to stabilize by the end of the week. [/list] [b]Changes to the Resource Delivery System:[/b] 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: [list] [*] 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. [/list] [h3]Other Changes:[/h3] [list] [*] 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 [/list] [i]Spotlight image from Captain Junan from the January 2022 screenshot competition.[/i]