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[crazyabe]

eh we can *probably* sell some of the silver for change at the next stop, or if we're lucky for a bit more change.

[King Zultan]

A

[notquitethere]

I think we've conclusively shown that there's enough variation in player trading instincts to support a multiplayer version of this.

[Haspen]

Yes, I am taking notes on that.

[Haspen]

"We're done here, let's go back to Santa Julia."

"Of course, sir." You and the Purser walk back to the Santa Julia.

When you board it, you spot six unfamiliar sailors, seated on their sacks and talking with the others from your ship. They notice you and stand up, and the Navigator quickly approaches.

"Captain Finley! The First Mate wanted to present you these six sailors he picked up at local taverns."

"Where is he?"

"I am here, Captain!" Says the First Mate, venturing up from below deck. He approaches you and presents you the six.

"Joao Brava, Edmundo Talavera, Miguel Costoria, Alberto de Ultagrado, Arsenio Sanchez, Erico Esquavito." The six new sailors stand at attention.

"And they're willing to work for company wage?"

"All six, Captain." You look at the men in question; twenty or thirty-something old, with builds of either muscle or endurance. They're probably ones with several voyages here and there under their belts.

"Good. Good! Have them go with the Purser to get them written into the book of accounting."

"Aye, sir!" The First Mate whistles at the six sailors and they walk away.

10th Midwinter

Early Morning

Costas, Isle of Costas

The First Mate, the Navigator and the Purser all enter your cabin early in the morning.

"Captain, our sailors with help of those from the Lion have finished repairing the sails and timberwork. We've already dismissed the Zeelanders. The Santa Julia is ready to set sail."

"The question is, where do we go next?"

"Somewhere profitable, yes?" The Purser clears his throat. "Considering our finances."

A) "We set sail to... (insert port name here)!"
B) "First of all, I have a question about... (insert topic here)?"

[Kashyyk]

Pointas or Fedeira, for sure. They're both said to have Blackspice plantations, and hopefully we can make some good sales.

[notquitethere]

Pointas is the Blackspice plantation, Fedeira is the second-largest trade hub and so should have blackspice, but I would think at a higher price than the plantation itself. If our goal is to maximise Blackspice, then Pointas is a no-brainer. Fedeira has a gold mine and so if we wanted more metals, that'd be the place to go.

I've missed the last week here and have lost track of where we're at with our cargo and money, so someone who knows should decide.

[crazyabe]

B. Do we have a map on hand?

[notquitethere]

B. Do we have a map on hand?

We do. This is where we're at, up to Costas:

[Kashyyk]

My vote is A. Pointas. The most likely to have plenty of cheap Blackspice, and with no precious metal mine, we could sell some Silver to make up the Ducats we need.

[crazyabe]

A. Pointas

[notquitethere]

Good reasoning. I'm happy to back A.

[Haspen]

"We set sail to Pointas!"

"For supplies?" The Surgeon asks, showing himself amongst the officers. "You've asked, sir, to talk about this later. It is later now. Can I have the four hundred ducats I need to procure tinctures and herbs ashore?"

A) "You can buy tinctures and herbs after we do business at Pointas."
B) "Fine, take the Purser to ensure the money's alright."
C) "You can have two hundred at best."
D) "No, we can do with what you have."

[crazyabe]

B. We made 10'400 on our Strong Sugar alone, we can spare him the pocket change.

[notquitethere]

B

Let's keep the staff happy!