Fall of the Samurai Naval Battles-Wind Directions

**edliu111** · August 02, 2012, 07:14 PM

Does it matter? because I have never seen the sails on any of my ships open...

**oppaiO_O** · August 02, 2012, 07:36 PM

hmmm i believe that they row using those wheel thingys at their side since they are coal powered

**SupAll** · August 02, 2012, 09:04 PM

I do believe wind still matters but not as much as in Shogun 2. You're mostly blessed with greater maneuverability in FotS.

**Humble Warrior** · August 02, 2012, 11:37 PM

You are slowed down ever so slightly if going against the wind.

**edliu111** · August 03, 2012, 12:45 AM

But why is there no visual indication?

**Humble Warrior** · August 03, 2012, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by edliu111

But why is there no visual indication?

Good point.

**SupAll** · August 03, 2012, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by edliu111

But why is there no visual indication?

Never gone paddling before?

I think its a basic assumption that going against the wind creates more drag and therefore slows you down. I think it affects your acceleration more than anything else.

**rasassfrass** · August 03, 2012, 03:39 PM

yeah not much effect in fots probly just left over from sengoku

**Robin de Bodemloze** · August 05, 2012, 11:44 AM

AFAIK sails were only used getting to and from battle to conserve fuel. Once in battle they used their engines as the risk of sails catching fire was simply too great.

**edliu111** · August 05, 2012, 02:39 PM

LoL yes indeed, historically, steam was not used exclusively at this point, so again my question is! WHY DON'T THE BLOODY SAILS OPEN?! XD

**kronpas** · August 06, 2012, 11:59 PM

I would prefer my steam engine if I was the ship's captain. Only when the engine failed would I switch to sail, not to fight but to flee from the battle