NAVAL Tactics in Empire:Total War

[foop]

Well, after reading some more of the advice in this thread I'm now at the stage where I can beat an equal enemy in two attempts - the first one halving the number of cannon on their ships, the second one (with fresh ships) actually sinking or capturing them. I seem to have some sort of mental block about naval combat.

I don't suppose anyone's FRAPsed a good naval battle and put it online anywhere, have they?

My history teacher is probably spinning in his grave. He spent hours handing out photocopied sheets of naval formations and explaining Nelson's victories in Egypt and elsewhere. Obviously none of it sunk in.

[Fisherking]

Well, after reading some more of the advice in this thread I'm now at the stage where I can beat an equal enemy in two attempts - the first one halving the number of cannon on their ships, the second one (with fresh ships) actually sinking or capturing them. I seem to have some sort of mental block about naval combat.

I don't suppose anyone's FRAPsed a good naval battle and put it online anywhere, have they?

My history teacher is probably spinning in his grave. He spent hours handing out photocopied sheets of naval formations and explaining Nelson's victories in Egypt and elsewhere. Obviously none of it sunk in.

The limitations in the naval battles for me are that some maneuvers are lacking and ships have a bit of trouble changing from one formation to another.

But for some one who has never played a naval sailing game it would be much more difficult.

In time you will learn. Keep the wind with you and your speed above the enemy’s. If you are fighting two engagements then use a few shots with chain to slow him down and then pound his ships while trying to keep clear of his guns.

The game seems to handle gunnery better than the player so fire at will is usually best in this game.

Have fun!