Well I was looking at Wars of Succession and really liked the operation of the Treasure Fleet in the game. Would it be possible to mimic it through events in Wars of Napoleon?
I'm thinking along the lines of establishing large convoys for the British. These would be directed to three areas, India, the Mediterranean and the Baltic, with the establishment of a fourth to South America and Caribbean when/if the French turned on the Spanish. The intention is to mimic British arrangements made during the war when convoys where organised in areas with potential enemies lurking.
However, the WOS Treasure Fleet had a Gold carrying galleon and I'm not sure if it is indispensable for such an event. My 'plan' would be to use Indiamen mostly, which are available in massive quantities (and actually hinder British warmaking coz the AI starts building them like crazy to the exclusion of almost everything else leading to massive amounts of money but nothing more). Also they would be escorted by third rate squadrons and brigs that historically seemed to form the backbone of such escorts. That would make the French more dangerous in the sense that they would have a fighting chance of interdicting British trade and inflicting real economic damage and make privateers an interesting proposition (go Surcouf!) with French overseas territories becoming marginally useful. Currently the boxes are so heavily patrolled (to the exclusion of blockading fleets it seems) meaning that any raiders get stomped early on.
Also can such an event be made for a minor nation ex the USA?
Another thought that came to mind is if it was possible to actually make privateers capable of seizing merchant ships in the game. I understand that it was possible when the game was initially released but that it was removed later on.
Thanks for any tips!