Raking Fire Improvements
Greatly increased grape and splinter damage from cannons.
Greatly increased the number of cannons destroyed during raking fire.
Grape shot damage is now effective up to 500 meters.
Increased bow hitpoints to allow closing distance with more safety
Previously, raking fire was not a particularly effective tactic. We want to make it viable again. We look forward to your feedback.
Other Changes
Slightly increased the impact of angling — previously cannons could penetrate armor up to 45 degrees, now they can do so at roughly 40–43 degrees.
Successfully inflicted leaks from a single broadside can sink a ship if the captain does not react in time and shift the entire crew to Survival Focus.
Slightly reduced the hitpoints of mast sections.