An interesting situation.

[Hjl]

Didn't the Portland perform miracles last month as well?

[Bligh]

If you are revering to the Nation vs Nation AAR last month, it was the Leander which did the same sort of hit and run Hugh.

I think I am starting to see a pattern developing. The 50s and 60s can absorb a bit more stick than a Frigate, but are quite nippy so as long as they keep out of trouble and only get plastered once they can cause a lot of damage at the end of a battle, whereas if a frigate gets plastered that's it for any firepower even if it survives.
Rob.

[Hjl]

If you are revering to the Nation vs Nation AAR last month, it was the Leander which did the same sort of hit and run Hugh.

I think I am starting to see a pattern developing. The 50s and 60s can absorb a bit more stick than a Frigate, but are quite nippy so as long as they keep out of trouble and only get plastered once they can cause a lot of damage at the end of a battle, whereas if a frigate gets plastered that's it for any firepower even if it survives.
Rob.

Yes, you seem to have found a nice role for the 4ths and small 3rds. 50 guns is nothing to be laughed at! It's why I avoid direct contact with them in the letters campaign in my Amazon. I don't really even have a huge edge with maneuverability, and the Portlands ability to absorb hits far outweighs an amazons. One day I'll capture one and have it as my flag ship, but it will have to be a battle of my choosing.

[Bligh]

Maybe you need a scapegoat Hugh?
Rob.

[Hjl]

Maybe you need a scapegoat Hugh?
Rob.

A sacrificial goat that I can put my sins on and the send out into the wilderness? I'm not sure I see how it would help...

[Bligh]

Draw your enemy into a disadvantageous situation by holding out a prize that they would find hard to ignore.
Then once they were in a glitch pop out and rake them with double shot.
Rob.