A signal for parley

  • Darklaff I 9 I

    If theres no such signal there should be i'm thinking of flashing the ships lanterns untill they reply by doing the same so you know where you stand with them. Parley played a big part in the pirates world let me know what you think and give a like if you agree 😀 #HappySailing

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  • MrBrocksEgo
    Ship Mate
    Insider

    @darklaff-i-9-i I was thinking of trying to use the lanterns somehow. Maybe if your on a sloop and friendly just have the drivers lantern lit, and flash it.

  • Blam320
    Legend
    Insider

    It won't work. I approached a galleon at half-canvas, bunny-hopping on the bow playing the accordion, and they promptly blasted me out of the water without so much as a second look.

    Unless people learn that you're not supposed to fire on everything that moves, parlay isn't going to be an option.

  • Darklaff I 9 I

    @blam320 its not impossible some ppl wont take to it but i have faith

  • MrBrocksEgo
    Ship Mate
    Insider

    @blam320 I think the idea is finding a way to communicate intent before you can see character models. Since then its basically too late.

  • XShadovvHunterX
    Captain
    Insider

    The lantern has worked for me...however some people just want to watch the World burn so expect to be attacked more often then not. People carrying loot do not like being approached ;)

  • CattaleyaAthena
    Founder

    parley was to speak with captain?
    no one owns a ship and there is no captains as a result only rado's randoms

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxP9v68fiEs

  • Sledgezapper64
    Sailor

    ..good idea - or maybe signal flags? hoist a certain colour indicating you're friendly, or wish to talk, or need help - endless possibilities

  • SquallyCircle7
    Marauder

    @sledgezapper64 flags would be the surest method, and the most historically accurate. i believe crude rockets, or fireworks, were used for communication at sea at some point in history.

  • Sledgezapper64
    Sailor

    @clumsy-george said in A signal for parley:

    We use Lanterns , Musicinstruments , our voice and Non Verbal comms like the " Ahoy" reply...But you have to be handy with the controller because i once tried to establish a parlay but became a bit clumsy ( * Now that's a surprise, moron) and i accidently shot the Non verbals " Man the cannons" in the air...Well, i could forget my parlay moment...

    Rofl! That could have been me...

  • LiquidusBlue

    Everybody should have to learn morse code! I do cannons all the way up to show friendly. But that's about it.

  • Lord Sphinktus

    I think Rare once mentioned the possibility of adding a voice horn/megaphone like thing used to amplify your voice over a longer distance. This could allow us to communicate our intentions at a much safer distance.

  • Blam320
    Legend
    Insider

    @lord-sphinktus said in A signal for parley:

    I think Rare once mentioned the possibility of adding a voice horn/megaphone like thing used to amplify your voice over a longer distance. This could allow us to communicate our intentions at a much safer distance.

    The shouting trumpet is going to be added in the Hungering Deep update.

  • RayFromJersey
    Ship Mate

    When sailing and I don't care if I'm sunk or can't be bothered to PvP, I'll just raise the sails and lower the anchor. If they attack and kill me, I'll just immediately scuttle. Why waste time?

    Additionally, you'll be surprised how many crews don't even bother to sink/kill me when I do this. They'll just come aboard, check out my (lack of) treasure, wave and leave after maybe taking some ship supplies.

    When docked, that's another story and totally depends on the circumstances.

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