More Realistic Ship Overhaul

This mod overhauls ship handling and balance in Windrose to follow more realistic sailing principles based on hull length and draft, rather than arbitrary role-based stats.

All ships have also been rebalanced with increased durability and significantly expanded inventory capacity, making them more practical for longer journeys.

Speed values have been adjusted to more realistic ranges:

• []Ketch: Up to ~11 knots. Slowest top speed, but the most agile and responsive. Short hull allows quick turning, while its deeper draft provides moderate acceleration. Increased HP and cargo capacity.[/]

  []Brig: Up to ~13 knots. Balanced overall, with good speed, solid handling, and strong acceleration thanks to its more streamlined hull. Increased HP and cargo capacity.[/]

  []Frigate: Up to ~15 knots, making it the fastest ship. Long hull grants superior top speed, but it has the slowest turning rate and the weakest acceleration due to its deeper draft. Increased HP and cargo capacity. [/]

• []Enemy ship speed has also been reduced to better match the reworked balance.[/]

  []RealisticShipOverhaulExtraSlots provides extra naval order slots: +1 for Brig, +2 for Frigate[/]

This creates a more immersive sailing experience where ships feel distinct and behave according to their design.

Compatible with Windtology - The True Pirate Experience

Note: Max speed shown in screenshots is wrong, but storage is correct.

Installation:

Choose version and place all files in: Windrose\R5\Content\Paks\~mods

For MP also in:  Windrose\R5\Builds\WindowsServer\R5\Content\Paks\~mods

(Everyone must have it installed to work properly in MP.)

Feedback and suggestions are welcome!

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