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GoF ERAS II, what it is and what is offering?

A topic by stevs93 created Oct 21, 2022 Views: 496 Replies: 6
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Hello guys, hope dev see and reply this, I'm deeply interested on this game/mod with this itineration of the engine, I played old cof 1.2, and other "pirate simulators". There's a hard itch to scratch, but I found this to be a nice contender. My question is simple, as stated, I know what it is, but I REALLY want to know what's behind it, what are its systems, what does it simulates, the sailing is realistic, with the wind etc, how is the AI, how sandboxy it really is, you know, a complete description beyond the historical and ships within. Hope you understand what I'm asking about! I'm about to pay the price, but I REALLY want to know how BIG it really is!! Can't find much information. Thanks for your work, cheers!

Anyone? Please? I need some feedback!

Eras II is the best mod, the biggest, the most historical and artistic in content.

Hundreds of ships represented in great detail.

Hundreds of items, weapons and armor.

Historical figures.

Wide variety of officers to recruit.

The cities are visually improved.

The difficulty of the game is customizable in 10 levels and different skill levels. The low levels are very easy, but the high levels are extremely difficult. It's up to you to find the appropriate level.

You can give directional movement orders to your ships. Ideal to go in the right direction according to your purpose. I don't recall seeing such an option in the original game.

Many flags to customize your ship.

The experience after playing for hours is really rewarding.

The graphic environment is far superior to the original game. And most importantly, in Eras there are no performance issues. In the hours I've played I haven't suffered a single crash on the desktop.

Also, if you have Maesltrom, you can download the rest of the mods. I recommend you play Eras II, but I also recommend you try New Horizons. The two are different mods. New Horizons is more arcade, but fun in fencing matches. Eras II is a serious game for purists, without a doubt the best mod. If you like Age of Pirates, you can't pass up the opportunity to play Eras II and New Horizons.

I hope you enjoy it as much as me.

All the best.


Hey! Thanks for the reply. As I said, I knew some of those things. I was looking for info about for example the inner systems, like, how is the sailing, simulated realistic or arcade? You know, you must take account of the wind, the compass, etc etc. There is a game called sailwind, something like that or more like black flag? Also, what about the sandboxy part of it, how much freedom to do whatever you want to do or be. Your info was great tho. Thanks again. Didn't understand the part about directional orders? You can have a fleet also??

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Eras II is the most realistic game I know. The developers have done a pretty good job, but no mod and no game is 100% simulation.

As for the sandbox mode, it is pure open world, with total freedom to do what you want. You also have total freedom to navigate in real time on a giant map, (obviously on a reduced scale). You could spend hours traveling at normal speed from one end of the map to the other. You can also teleport to the nearby places and you can also speed up time and navigate quickly through the strategic map. In other words, there are two types of navigation, one based on total simulation and the other, simply navigation in a simplified way. Both options are well represented in the game. You can travel with the tools of the time and remove all kinds of aids. You decide which one to use at all times.

You also have story missions and repeatable missions. Eras II is not a linear game. You decide everything, but be careful, it is not advisable to accept a mission and fail, since your reputation is at stake. By the way, the system of reputation, title, morale and rank is quite interesting and addictive. Your character and most AI characters have their own reputation. If you commit acts considered morally good or bad, you will gain and lose reputation and therefore the sympathy of the npc who know you. You decide to be the hero or the villain. In either case, the progression of morale and reputation is slow, and good things are quickly forgotten over time.

As for the naval battles, they are quite spectacular and realistic. Of course you have to take into account the direction and speed of the wind. Properly use different ammunition for different purposes. You know, sail shots to slow down the opponent, shrapnel shots to cause crew casualties, normal cannon balls and explosive shots to break and set the hull on fire. The movement of the sea depends on the weather and storms, which makes it difficult to aim the cannons.

If you choose a novice character, at first it is more difficult to navigate and fight, because you do not have a suitable ship, no skills, no officers, and no proper instruments. In that sense, it is very addictive to try to get little by little the necessary equipment to simplify things.

There are many items and goods, some of them necessary to micromanage your ships. You need to buy wood and cloth to repair the hull and sails. Depending on your strategy, you decide which shipment of supplies to buy (ammunition, food, drink...). Your ships and your crew need logistics that are gradually consumed. A ship with a large hold can be useful for transporting goods, but speed is also very important.

Directional orders are used to make allied ships avoid the straight line. This option is very important when you see that your allied ship is in danger of being boarded. For example, in the original game, if you gave the order to your allied ships to flee, they would risk going in the opposite direction. Now with this new option you can prevent absurd dangerous situations for your allied ships.

Eras II has a rich set of mods built in that add realism. Any mod can be activated and deactivated at your choice in the options menu.

You can have a fleet of 6 ships maximum, but I don't recommend having more than 4 ships, in order to capture two ships in each battle. The larger your fleet and the level of your ships, the more money you need for maintenance. You know, it's always good to have one or two heavy ships, a cargo ship and a fast ship to break the opponent's sails. But ships are worth nothing if they don't have a good commanding officer.

I hope I have clarified some of your doubts.

Wow. Yes, you clarified everything!! Extensive, excellent and helpful review. Thank you so much! It shows that you know and really love this game haha nice you are having fun. I will, then, buy this and enjoy it myself hopefully. It sounds like everything I like. One last question, perhaps you can help me here too (and I'm sorry for being so insistent and beggar!) do you know of some guide or guides, or basic tips to get started, as a total beginner??


Nothing else I will ask. Again, I'm very thankful of your replies and explanation. Have a good day!! Cheers!

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You can ask all the questions you want. I will answer them whenever I have free time.

Below I put the link to a good guide to start the game. Follow the directions and you will save yourself a lot of time investigating on your own. If you haven't played this type of game before, you will find it difficult, but once you know the mechanics, you will feel comfortable exploring, fighting, looting, buying and selling.

https://buccaneersreef.com/forums/topic/tips-on-how-to-play-when-youre-just-star...

When you start your adventure, the hardest thing to master is the motion controls, but again, you'll get used to it as you progress through the game.

I'll be waiting for your first impressions with the game.

Edit:

If you want to receive help and stay up to date with updates, comments and any activity in the game, I recommend that you visit the following link.

https://discord.gg/5S7sr5q

In discord you will be in direct contact with the developers.