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I have to admit that I never use points systems either Dobbs.
I never yet read about a balanced battle in my life.
The enjoyment of winning against odds is always the sweeter, and if you lose you...

You can always take just what you want from it Andrew.
I am mostly drawn toward the fire effect on the ships sides, but also the way sails and mast damage cause handling problems. None of that is...

Dobbs' ship charts in post 19 are well worth taking a look at Andrew.
Rob.

Leander. Portland Class 1779 146 ft. Rated 52.

330 crew.

Ld 22x 24 pdrs.
Ud 22x 12 pdrs.
Qd 6x 6 pdrs.
Fc 2x 6pdrs.

Thanks for the clarification Dobbs.
Rob.

Thanks for those Dobbs.
One more question if I may.
When we add up damage we take the highest chits first which often put more than the burden in a box. Using your system do you do the same or...

I know that one captain at least painted a white marker on the deck and each gun port had a notch cut out on the bulkhead done in such a way that the gunfire converged at a point when at optimum...

We are metric Dobbs but my printer gives me the option of old Imperial sizes as well. However, it is in fractions and inches just as you wrote it down. Gone are the iconic days of Quarto, Half...

I can see your marking dots for weakening of guns and masts. How do you decide exactly which part takes the hit, or do you just start at the top and work down the ship?
What does the box for...

Thanks for that Dobbs.
I now have several questions about the playing with these charts, which I will hold off on for the present. I do like the way you have laid it all out. It seems to correct a...

Do tell more about the damage Dobbs. Is it just that ships which collide take damage weather they are on the same side or not, or have you some deeper hidden tweak to the rules?
Rob.

That would seem to fit with general impressions and statements by Captains and crews.
British Frigates more sturdy than French. French quicker than British but more fragile.
Rob.