Sloop Sail positioning

Yes the sails set to stupid is the fastest way to sail a sloop in the conditions you describe. No, I don't get it either. Works though.

If you're solo slooping, it's mostly KoS. Not always, but people think you're an easy mark when you're on your own. You don't look like a threat when you're solo, which is why it pays to make sure that you actually are a threat.

@jimzir said in Sloop Sail positioning:

Hello All!

I've been solo slooping for 2 days now after not playing the game for quite some time. I used to sail with my brother but since he doesn't play anymore I gave solo slooping a go.

Now I'm still pretty noobish but just found out that I've been sailing the sloop all wrong the entire time.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Seaofthieves/comments/b5oltd/i_did_a_science_on_sailing_speeds/
So is it true that unless I can "catch" the wind from either the back or crosswind from the back I should just put the sail straight? Feels kinda strange going against the wind or a crosswind I can't "catch" with my sails just in front.

Off-topic, is kill on sight the standard now? Haven't encountered a friendly crew yet since I returned.

To counter others, it is not only a Kill on Sight mantra as many would like to paint it as for whatever agenda they want to promote. I solo primarily and while I will encounter such mentality from time to time, it is far from the norm. From my own adventures I'd say it is less than 50/50 - I regularly come across crews that are either friendly or just not interested in fighting (either adopting a "live and let live" attitude or simply avoiding others). That or maybe I am just that good at evading others....but I don't think so.

I think it all depends upon the session - some are loaded with bloodthirsty pirates, others quite peaceable, and others a mix (which have been the majority of the ones I've been on to be quite honest). That in itself is part of the beauty of the game, each session presents a different type of interactions making for varied gameplay.