Gauging interest in a server hosted campaign world

[AndrewG73]

Am I wrong in thinking that reducing the circle to 12 miles would be incorrect?
I'm sure that lookouts from the top rigging would have a view beyond that of 15 miles as I thought most ships of the era topped out more than 35m above deck height (please correct if I am wrong).
With 1st rates having a top mast height of over 60m from waterline (based upon Victory) you certainly shouldn't think about less than 15 miles in my opinion.

I'll express interest in jumping in if you'll have me. :)

[Aaron]

Am I wrong in thinking that reducing the circle to 12 miles would be incorrect?
I'm sure that lookouts from the top rigging would have a view beyond that of 15 miles as I thought most ships of the era topped out more than 35m above deck height (please correct if I am wrong).
With 1st rates having a top mast height of over 60m from waterline (based upon Victory) you certainly shouldn't think about less than 15 miles in my opinion.

I'll express interest in jumping in if you'll have me. :)

The more the merrier!