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    Default Re: Which frigates should I build?

    Before I get off on something else; build the 24lb Frigates! They take damage like a SOL and are faster. But do consider a few 3rd Rates. They are strong good ships and are the fastest on the campaign map. I don’t think the 24lbs keep up there, but I could be wrong.

    The 24s can take on larger ships if you have a number of them, handle well and can take damage very well. I think the firepower could be better but they are great ships.


    If they are going to mod the game and make it historical there is a lot more to change than just the names of ships. The Frigates should be the fastest classes of ships, with the 6th Rates and the 24lbers leading the others…and that is just the ships.

    I am sure game play issues were behind some of the decisions they made.


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    Yeah! I'll build 24's and ..Yes...now I know I won't get it as a special I shall name one Constitution.

    However, I'm surprised to hear you say that 3rd rates are faster then 24's, the 24 is still a Frigate and ought to be able to outrun them really.
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    Default Re: Which frigates should I build?

    Quote Originally Posted by Didz View Post
    Yeah! I'll build 24's and ..Yes...now I know I won't get it as a special I shall name one Constitution.

    However, I'm surprised to hear you say that 3rd rates are faster then 24's, the 24 is still a Frigate and ought to be able to outrun them really.
    I have not checked the American 24lbers specifically but I know that on the campaign map the 3rd Rates move farther than any of the other classes by a significant margin.

    On the battle map the frigates are faster.

    On the campaign map it is like the movement is almost inverse. Trade ships are the slowest, then sloops and brigs then it gets a little mixed with the various frigates, first and second rates but from there the razees (could include 24lbers) are next fastest and the third rates seem to lead the pack…that is with all of the techs developed and all the speed bonuses.

    All the same, if you are moving troops then use a fleet of only third rates and you will save a turn or more if moving long distances.


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