The unluckiest shot of all time

**Monk** · 03-12-2009, 23:04

A pitched battle between the Kingdom and Empire of Spain and the Kingdom of Morocco's naval forces took place near Gibraltar. The two sides exchanged volleys all day, one surrendering the wind, only to wrestle it from their enemy a short time later. But neither could escure a victory for their side. Attrition was taking its toll and the smaller Spanish fleet was in dire straights.

In a bold move, the Spanish Admiral moved his flagship alongside the lead Morocco ship, his ship had manourvered unusually close, point blank to make full use of his cannons. All of them. He gave the signal. Broadside ready! And when his arm came there erupted a mighty roar, the cannons of the galleon "Pride of the Caribbean" let loose, ripping into the flagship of the Morocco fleet and devastating the ship's hall.

A horrible explosion ripped through the ship as the magazine cache was hit directly, A moment of joy surpassed only by the coming moment of horror. The Spanish admiral was so close, his ship too was caught in the explosion! The Pride buckled and groaned loudly under the weight of the explosion, catching fire, men began diving overboard rather than fight the flames! The sails caught fire and burned unceremoniously.

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Upon seeing the Pride's sails up in flame the rest of the fleet began to run, or surrendered right on the spot! I felt bad for my admiral more than anything. He pulled off an great maneuver to come about and sunk the lead enemy ship, but also destroyed his own in the process!

**hoom** · 03-12-2009, 23:09

Awesome -but that doesn't look like a 188 gun ship?

**Monk** · 03-12-2009, 23:10

Originally Posted by hoom

Awesome -but that doesn't look like a 188 gun ship?

I couldn't remember if it was 108 or 188.

**Sir Beane** · 03-12-2009, 23:10

The burning affects in the game are awesome, although difficult to appreciate when your Admiral is smouldering.

Also, 188 guns?

**Monk** · 03-12-2009, 23:13

Originally Posted by Sir Beane

The burning affects in the game are awesome, although difficult to appreciate when your Admiral is smouldering.

Also, 188 guns?

I confused Firepower with gun number. Wow you guys are picky here.

**Greyblades** · 03-12-2009, 23:19

You have been in these forums for 6 years and your noticing now?

**Monk** · 03-12-2009, 23:21

Originally Posted by Greyblades

You have been in these forums for 6 years and your noticing now?

Rocks man, they make great hiding spots.

**Sir Beane** · 03-12-2009, 23:27

Originally Posted by Monk

I confused Firepower with gun number. Wow you guys are picky here.

We like things to be precise and accurate

. Rocks do indeed make good hiding places, but caves ar even better

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**Quickening** · 03-12-2009, 23:32

Hehe, classic. Now what was that quote from Rome about how pleasant it is to watch from a shore the misfortunes of another?

**crpcarrot** · 03-13-2009, 14:22

has the TW AI learned how to use suicide bombers :P

**dopp** · 03-13-2009, 14:31

Four of my heavy first rates were forced to retreat from a single sloop (with only 2 guns left) because it sailed right up to them. Sloops are so fragile and first rates have so much firepower that a magazine explosion is likely. It still blew up and set fire to my flagship. I switched to chain shot after that.