Capt Wolf Posted February 6, 2018 The sign-up deadline for the next Adventure MRCA and Trade MRCA is February 25, midnight, anywhere in the world. ---------------- Players can sign up for both the Adventure MRCA and the Trade MRCA, but individual ships can only participate in one or the other, not both simultaneously. To sign-up for the Adventure MRCA, read the rules here and then sign-up via this form. To sign-up for the Trade MRCA, read the rules here and then sign-up via this form. For a ship to take part in either MRCA, it must be licensed. You can license your ship under the new ship rules via this form. ---------------- NEW RULES: Raise the BLACK FLAG! When a player submits his/her MRCA orders and wishes to go "all pirate," but not have it reflect on the faction, he/she can choose a new "black flag" option on the ship's MRCA order. All ships listed on that order will then, rather than be considered Sea Rats (or whatever faction the player is from), be considered “black flag” pirates. Once a ship has been registered as a “black flag” pirate AND committed an act of piracy, it retains its “black flag” status until some external event (capture, trial, pardon, etc.) wipes its slate clean. A player won't be committed to being a pirate going forward, but each black flag ship will be. Note that this requires players to follow the honor system and continue to check the “black flag” option for the ship in subsequent MRCAs (until we have a way to track it automatically). The MRCA forms will also have a “black flag” targeting option for players wishing to hunt pirates. Note that black flag pirates will be distinct from independent pirates. Also note that the MRCA forms have not been updated yet, so if you plan on raising the black flag on a ship this month, wait for us to update the forms before you submit your orders use the ship license form. Repairing your ship You have probably noticed the "damaged" results in the MRCA results the last few months. To this point, it has had no effect on the game. Starting this month, damaged ships will incur higher upkeep costs the month they are damaged. There is no need for players to do anything, just know that your maintenance costs will reflect the cost of repairing the damage. FYI. ---------------- Help Wanted: Players who have some time the two weeks after the MRCA are asked to help out with the AMRCA. The Adventure MRCA requires some GMing, and the more help we have, the quicker we can turn things around and keep the MRCAs on a monthly schedule. Contact @Bregir or @Legostone if you're interested in helping out. ---------------- Consult this map for trade zone numbers before submitting any forms: And here are the trade values as of February 6, 618. When filling out your MRCA form, please make sure you spell the ports exactly as they appear below. Settlement Faction Zone TradeValue Acropolis OL 24 18 Aden CAR 2 49 Alexport PRI 29 32 Arlinsport COR 6 251 Astrapi OL 23 141 Balmin NAM 2 175 Bardo ESL 8 168 Baskers Island MAR 6 27 Bastion SR 18 190 Belson COR 4 249 Breshaun OL 7 623 Calisto MAR 25 205 Camp Isaac COR 35 17 Cecropia OL 22 41 Charlatan Bay SR 24 217 Dortanis MAR 1 215 Dragonstone OL 20 18 Elizabethville COR 22 151 Eltina OL 7 208 Elysabethtown ESL 20 136 Fatu Hiva OL 35 122 Fortaleza Victoria ESL 32 5 Freeport GAR 27 150 Fuerte Unido ESL 32 154 Granoleon OL 5 244 Haven SR 21 32 Hojaroja ESL 32 33 Hussar’s Isle COR 24 9 Jameston COR 35 232 Kieg GAR 3 163 King’s Harbour COR 24 252 Kings Port TER 13 158 La Puebloto ESL 32 5 Lavalette OL 28 130 Leopaldis GAR 24 20 Londa MAR 2 275 Mehit ESL 32 5 Mesabi Landing COR 35 160 Montario ESL 17 92 Mooreton Bay COR 24 226 Moray’s Den SR 21 18 Myzectlan COR 35 54 New Haven COR 24 52 Nova Malto ESL 32 88 Nova Terreli ESL 17 508 Pontelli ESL 17 169 Poorvintia CAR 26 30 Port Raleigh COR 20 70 Port Wilks ESL 22 14 Port Woodhouse COR 35 44 Prinport GAR 9 179 Puerto Alijo ESL 20 5 Puerto Desafio ESL 32 116 Quinnsville COR 24 113 Rassilon SR 18 127 Salida Este ESL 23 103 Stedor ESL 3 81 Stormhaven COR 22 56 Takashii SR 18 18 Terreli ESL 3 244 Tortuga SR 32 89 Trador ESL 32 247 Ulric ALT 1 200 Weelond ESL 8 421 Westface TER 13 98 Windfall Island OL 28 9 Yeldo COR 1 155 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceJoey86 Posted February 6, 2018 What does Gming involve/stand for? Also the Black Flag sounds great (not that I would stoop to piracy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted February 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, SpaceJoey86 said: What does Gming involve/stand for? Game Mastering, i.e., someone has to decide where the story goes as a result of the build, and what options the adventuring player will face next. 17 minutes ago, SpaceJoey86 said: Also the Black Flag sounds great I'm very hopeful this will add a lot of intrigue to the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceJoey86 Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, Capt Wolf said: Game Mastering, i.e., someone has to decide where the story goes as a result of the build, and what options the adventuring player will face next. That sounds beyond me. Also do you have the MRCA results as excel/google sheets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted February 6, 2018 Love the black flag idea! I feel like building a good ol' fashioned pirate ship now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted February 6, 2018 About the Black Flag: Do you have to licence the vessel yourself? What about revenues? Is your black Flag captain PC or NPC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, Maxim I said: About the Black Flag: Do you have to licence the vessel yourself? What about revenues? Is your black Flag captain PC or NPC? Yes, the vessel must operate like any other vessel. It will be connected to your accounts and you will control the ship and its captures. However, there might also be IC consequences, if you can be traced IC to the pirate. (Eg. if you (Eg. Damaximus) start sailing around in ships captured from Corrington by the pirate.) Mainly, it is meant for the Sea Rats, but if someone else wants to try their hand at pirating, they can do so too, keeping in mind the IC story and possible reactions from other players and factions. OOC knowledge is of course not cause for complaint, but if you can be connected to the pirate IC, you may have problems... :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon Posted February 7, 2018 Woot! Love that black flag thingy! Expect a barrage of pirates the moment I can get the time to build some! Oh sorry, I didn't just say that. Eslandolan, right... But there is that pirate character of mine I've always wanted to be able to licence a side-ship for, so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted February 7, 2018 5 hours ago, Garmadon said: Woot! Love that black flag thingy! Expect a barrage of pirates the moment I can get the time to build some! Oh sorry, I didn't just say that. Eslandolan, right... But there is that pirate character of mine I've always wanted to be able to licence a side-ship for, so... I still got a class 7 unlicenced (the AQAR) Maybe I'll try this just for the fun of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted February 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Maxim I said: I still got a class 7 unlicenced (the AQAR) Maybe I'll try this just for the fun of it The story of the AQAR tells us that it was captured by Damaximus, so if it suddenly starts pirating, he may have some explanations to make... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) wow !! I really like this "black flag" option !! ... and all the consequences I think the followings MRCAs will be very interesting EDIT : I just fill a MRCA form for one of my ship, and I saw no "black flag" option... not a problem for me as the ship is on a trade duty but, I wanted to draw that too attention Edited February 7, 2018 by Professor Thaum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted February 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said: EDIT : I just fill a MRCA form for one of my ship, and I saw no "black flag" option... not a prolem for me as the ship is on a trade duty but, I wanted to draw that too attention 17 hours ago, Capt Wolf said: Also note that the MRCA forms have not been updated yet, so if you plan on raising the black flag on a ship this month, wait for us to update the forms before you submit your orders. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) arg... I'm stupid thanks Bregir Edited February 7, 2018 by Professor Thaum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceJoey86 Posted February 9, 2018 Can you submit multiple forms for multiple ships? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted February 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, SpaceJoey86 said: Can you submit multiple forms for multiple ships? Yes. You need to submit an order form for each ship that will participate in the MRCA. Five ships sailing five different routes require submitting five forms. If you are grouping some or all of your ships into a fleet/convoy, however, then only one form needs to be submitted for the group of ships in the fleet/convoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 6:40 PM, Capt Wolf said: NEW RULES: Raise the BLACK FLAG! When a player submits his/her MRCA orders and wishes to go "all pirate," but not have it reflect on the faction, he/she can choose a new "black flag" option on the ship's MRCA order. All ships listed on that order will then, rather than be considered Sea Rats (or whatever faction the player is from), be considered “black flag” pirates. Once a ship has been registered as a “black flag” pirate AND committed an act of piracy, it retains its “black flag” status until some external event (capture, trial, pardon, etc.) wipes its slate clean. A player won't be committed to being a pirate going forward, but each black flag ship will be. Note that this requires players to follow the honor system and continue to check the “black flag” option for the ship in subsequent MRCAs (until we have a way to track it automatically). The MRCA forms will also have a “black flag” targeting option for players wishing to hunt pirates. Note that black flag pirates will be distinct from independent pirates. Also note that the MRCA forms have not been updated yet, so if you plan on raising the black flag on a ship this month, wait for us to update the forms before you submit your orders. Repairing your ship You have probably noticed the "damaged" results in the MRCA results the last few months. To this point, it has had no effect on the game. Starting this month, damaged ships will incur higher upkeep costs the month they are damaged. There is no need for players to do anything, just know that your maintenance costs will reflect the cost of repairing the damage. FYI. Hurray for those new rules! Love them! (Nice map btw ). i wish I had time to GM a bit though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostone Posted February 17, 2018 So, after a bit too much waiting (sorry! we redesigned some stuff behind the google docs) we have finally set up a way to change the Black Flag status of your vessels. All in all its a simple addition to the ship license form. After licensing your vessel, just open the form again and pick "Change Black Flag status of your vessel" Once you have done that, you get to another page, where you enter your information so we can accurately set the status. There is, as of now, only the option to raise the flag - that isn't a mistake, as lowering either goes through a) losing the ship or b) through Leadership (this will most likely require a MOC, depending on the case). The Black Flag status is secret, but if you forgot if you set it already feel free to send a PM to me or @Phred. You also don't break anything if you set it twice Here is the form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted February 18, 2018 IMPORTANT: Note that ships sailing in a convoy with a black flag ship will be treated as black flag ships. Don't mix black flag ships in with a trade convoy; the whole trade convoy will be treated as black flag pirates as a result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostone Posted February 25, 2018 Don't forget to sign up your vessels for the MRCA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted February 26, 2018 @Bregir @Legostone While my own AMCRA will "rest" for this month, I would like to help with the GMing for the upcoming game turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted February 26, 2018 23 minutes ago, Drunknok said: @Bregir @Legostone While my own AMCRA will "rest" for this month, I would like to help with the GMing for the upcoming game turn. Super! Any other volunteers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
