Hourglass & Map Crews: Third-partying within the circle

  • Hi all,

    If this has been discussed before and I’m duplicating a thread—I did a quick search but couldn't find anything—I’d kindly ask the moderators to merge the topics.

    HG: Third-party interference
    It keeps happening (twice to me now) where crews on the map intervene, taking advantage of an ongoing Hourglass battle.

    The first time, we actually asked our opponents to team up and kick the interlopers out: we were a Sloop, they were a Brig. Unfortunately, they didn't want to cooperate. They ended up sunk. Their loss, really.

    Tonight, it happened again. We got caught in the crossfire—the wandering Brig seemed to have it out for us specifically—and this time, we were the ones sent to the ferry.

    I’d like to hear the community's thoughts on this.
    Also, a question for the devs: would it be possible to implement a mechanic where ships not opted into Hourglass start to sink if they enter the battle circle?

    I realise that with the way the map works, they could still sit just outside the boundary and snipe away—we’ve all met that kind of player—but at least it might act as a bit of a deterrent.

    Cheers!

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  • It keeps happening (twice to me now) where crews on the map intervene, taking advantage of an ongoing Hourglass battle

    Pvp players complaining about pvp in a pvpve game.

    Besides that. It’s a “battle of factions”
    If I’m with Athena, and see reapers. I’m gonna support my fella Athena. Same if I choose to side with reapers.
    If I chosen nether and happen to see two ships doing battle, I’m gonna join. It’s PvP

    Nowhere does it state a strict “1v1” it’s a tool for instant pvp

  • Yes. Because hourglass takes place on the main server, getting 3rd partied is always going to be a possibility, and Rare has earned as such.

    For me personally, if I see an hourglass fight near me, I may row over and start shout-casting, but otherwise I don't interfere.

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