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                      4:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                      7: 
                      8:      NAME
                      9:           sail - multi-user wooden ships and iron men
                     10: 
                     11:      SYNOPSIS
                     12:           sail [ -x ] [ num ]
                     13: 
                     14:      DESCRIPTION
                     15:           _S_a_i_l is a computer version of Avalon Hill's game of fighting
                     16:           sail originally developed by S. Craig Taylor.
                     17: 
                     18:      NOTES
                     19:           _S_a_i_l is really two programs in one.  Each player keeps track
                     20:           of his own ship plus a _D_R_I_V_E_R program is execl'd (by the
                     21:           first player) to keep track of the computer's ships.
                     22: 
                     23:           The player is given the first available ship in a scenario
                     24:           and the computer takes the rest.  Obviously the more ships
                     25:           in your game, the longer the _D_R_I_V_E_R will take to move them.
                     26:           If additional players join the game, they will be given
                     27:           ships and the _D_R_I_V_E_R will have less work to do.
                     28: 
                     29:      HISTORICAL INFO
                     30:           Old Square Rigger's were very maneuverable ships capable of
                     31:           intricate sailing. Their one main disadvantage was being
                     32:           unable to sail very close to the wind. The design of wooden
                     33:           ship allowed only for the guns to bear to the left and right
                     34:           sides.  A few guns of small aspect (usually 6 or 9 pounders)
                     35:           could point forward, but their effect would be small
                     36:           compared to a 68 gun broadside of 24 pounders.  The guns
                     37:           bear approximately like so:
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                     39:                  \
                     40:                   b----------------
                     41:               ---0
                     42:                   \
                     43:                    \
                     44:                     \     up to a range of ten (for round shot)
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                     70:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                     74:           An interesting phenomenon occurred when a broadside could
                     75:           fire down the length of an enemy ship.  The shot tended to
                     76:           bounce along the deck and did several times more damage.
                     77:           This phenomenon was called a rake. It happened that a stern
                     78:           rake (firing from the stern to the bow) occasioned more
                     79:           damage than a bow rake, so that was the most desirable.
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                     81:                                  \
                     82:                                   b----------------
                     83:                               ---0
                     84:                                   \
                     85:                                    \      0a   ---  Stern rake!
                     86:                                     \
                     87:                                      \
                     88:                                       \
                     89:                                        \
                     90:                                         \
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                     92:           Most ships were equipped with Carronades which were very
                     93:           large, close range cannons.  The carronades have a range of
                     94:           two in this game and can considerably add to your fire-power
                     95:           when they come to bear.  If the distance to the target ship
                     96:           is greater than 6, the guns can only fire at the rigging.  A
                     97:           ship's guns could fire a variety of ammunition.  For
                     98:           example:
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                    100:      ROUND
                    101:           Range of 10.  Good for hull or rigging hits.
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                    103:      DOUBLE
                    104:           Range of 1.  Extra good for hull or rigging hits.  Double
                    105:           takes two turns to load.
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                    107:      CHAIN
                    108:           Range of 3.  Excellent for tearing down rigging.  Cannot
                    109:           damage hull or guns, though.
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                    111:      GRAPE
                    112:           Range of 1.  Devastating against enemy crews.
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                    114:           When a ship has been battered into a hulk (zero hull), it
                    115:           has no choice but to surrender to the firing ship.  This
                    116:           ceremony is called 'striking your colours.'  A struck ship
                    117:           has a chance of exploding or sinking after a while.  When a
                    118:           ship surrenders, its point value is given to the aggressor.
                    119:           When a ship is captured, twice the point value is awarded
                    120:           the victor.
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                    122:           Normally, ships sailed into battle with greatly shortened
                    123:           sail to avoid excessive damage to the precious rigging.
                    124:           However, in this game the player can increase to full sails
                    125:           and move much faster if he wishes.  But, all rigging hits
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                    136:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                    139: 
                    140:           incurred with full sails set are doubled.  The direction
                    141:           rose displayed on the sample screen gives the maximum speeds
                    142:           possible for a specific ship at all attitudes to the wind.
                    143:           The full sail speeds are in parenthesis.
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                    145:           Repairs can be made at the slow rate of two (hull, gun, or
                    146:           rigging) hits restored per three turns.
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                    148:           Ships of class 3 or greater drift when there is wind at the
                    149:           rate of one 'square' per turn. Ships of the Line drift one
                    150:           'square' every other turn.
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                    152:      INSTRUCTIONS
                    153:           _S_a_i_l follows the Avalon Hill advanced rules very closely
                    154:           using the optional rules for 'exploding ships', 'full
                    155:           sails', and some others.  A few unique commands have been
                    156:           added which seemed to be helpful on the reduced screen. 'i'
                    157:           is such a command.
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                    159:           Boarding had to go through a major revision.  To prevent
                    160:           immediate capture of an unprepared crew (fouling is often
                    161:           not reported until after boarding has commenced) the boarded
                    162:           ship automatically fights defensively (at a small
                    163:           disadvantage) if no DBP's have been prepared.
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                    165:           The Order of Play has been eliminated for the player, but
                    166:           the _D_R_I_V_E_R still abides by it.
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                    168:           The commands for the player were designed to be as
                    169:           intelligent as possible to save typing.  Some of the nuances
                    170:           I developed should be explained.
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                    172:               ~    Your prompt
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                    174:           The others I will illustrate with examples.
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                    176:               move(3, 2): r1l             /* 3 movements max, of which two
                    177:                                              may be 45' turns. */
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                    179:               move(3,'2): 1r1             /* 3 movements max of which two may
                    180:                                              be 45' turns, but the ship must
                    181:                                              move ahead before turning (there
                    182:                                              is a loss of headway after
                    183:                                              drifting) */
                    184: 
                    185:               move(0,'0): r               /* You can always make one turn
                    186:                                              even when you can't move straight
                    187:                                              ahead. */
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                    189:           If you are grappled, fouled, or out of crew, you cannot move
                    190:           of course.
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                    202:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                    206:      COMMANDS
                    207:               'f'  Fire broadsides if they bear
                    208:               'l'  Reload
                    209:               'm'  Move (see above & below)
                    210:               'i'  Ask lookout for closest ship
                    211:               'I'  Ask lookout for closest enemy ship
                    212:               's'  Send a message around the fleet
                    213:               'b'  Attempt to board an enemy ship
                    214:               'L'  Unload broadsides (to change ammo)
                    215:               'B'  Recall boarding parties
                    216:               'c'  Change set of sail
                    217:               'r'  Repair
                    218:               'u'  Attempt to unfoul
                    219:               'g'  Grapple/ungrapple
                    220:              '^L'  Redraw screen
                    221:               'q'  Quit
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                    224:      SCENARIOS
                    225:      Ranger vs. Drake:
                    226:           Wind from the N, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    228:           (a) Ranger            19 gun Sloop (crack crew) (7 pts)
                    229:           (b) Drake             17 gun Sloop (crack crew) (6 pts)
                    230: 
                    231:      The Battle of Flamborough Head:
                    232:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    233: 
                    234:           This is John Paul Jones' first famous battle.  Aboard the
                    235:           Bonhomme Richard, he was able to overcome the Serapis's
                    236:           greater firepower by quickly boarding her.
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                    238:           (a) Bonhomme Rich     42 gun Corvette (crack crew) (11 pts)
                    239:           (b) Serapis           44 gun Frigate (crack crew) (12 pts)
                    240: 
                    241:      Arbuthnot and Des Touches:
                    242:           Wind from the N, blowing a gale.
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                    244:           (b) America           64 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (20 pts)
                    245:           (b) Befford           74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    246:           (b) Adamant           50 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (17 pts)
                    247:           (b) London            98 gun 3 Decker SOL (crack crew) (28 pts)
                    248:           (b) Royal Oak         74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    249:           (f) Neptune           74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    250:           (f) Duc Bougogne      80 gun 3 Decker SOL (average crew) (27 pts)
                    251:           (f) Conquerant        74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    252:           (f) Provence          64 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (18 pts)
                    253:           (f) Romulus           44 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (10 pts)
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                    255:      Suffren and Hughes:
                    256:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    268:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                    272:           (b) Monmouth          74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    273:           (b) Hero              74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    274:           (b) Isis              50 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (17 pts)
                    275:           (b) Superb            74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (27 pts)
                    276:           (b) Burford           74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    277:           (f) Flamband          50 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (14 pts)
                    278:           (f) Annibal           74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    279:           (f) Severe            64 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (18 pts)
                    280:           (f) Brilliant         80 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (31 pts)
                    281:           (f) Sphinx            80 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (27 pts)
                    282: 
                    283:      Nymphe vs. Cleopatre:
                    284:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    286:           (b) Nymphe            36 gun Frigate (crack crew) (11 pts)
                    287:           (f) Cleopatre         36 gun Frigate (average crew) (10 pts)
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                    289:      Mars vs. Hercule:
                    290:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    291:           (b) Mars              74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    292:           (f) Hercule           74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (23 pts)
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                    294:      Ambuscade vs. Baionnaise:
                    295:           Wind from the N, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    297:           (b) Ambuscade         32 gun Frigate (average crew) (9 pts)
                    298:           (f) Baionnaise        24 gun Corvette (average crew) (9 pts)
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                    300:      Constellation vs. Insurgent:
                    301:           Wind from the S, blowing a gale.
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                    303:           (a) Constellation     38 gun Corvette (elite crew) (17 pts)
                    304:           (f) Insurgent         36 gun Corvette (average crew) (11 pts)
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                    306:      Constellation vs. Vengeance:
                    307:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    309:           (a) Constellation     38 gun Corvette (elite crew) (17 pts)
                    310:           (f) Vengeance         40 gun Frigate (average crew) (15 pts)
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                    312:      The Battle of Lissa:
                    313:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    315:           (b) Amphion           32 gun Frigate (elite crew) (13 pts)
                    316:           (b) Active            38 gun Frigate (elite crew) (18 pts)
                    317:           (b) Volage            22 gun Frigate (elite crew) (11 pts)
                    318:           (b) Cerberus          32 gun Frigate (elite crew) (13 pts)
                    319:           (f) Favorite          40 gun Frigate (average crew) (15 pts)
                    320:           (f) Flore             40 gun Frigate (average crew) (15 pts)
                    321:           (f) Danae             40 gun Frigate (crack crew) (17 pts)
                    322:           (f) Bellona           32 gun Frigate (green crew) (9 pts)
                    323:           (f) Corona            40 gun Frigate (green crew) (12 pts)
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                    338:           (f) Carolina          32 gun Frigate (green crew) (7 pts)
                    339: 
                    340:      Constitution vs. Guerriere:
                    341:           Wind from the SW, blowing a gale.
                    342: 
                    343:           (a) Constitution      44 gun Corvette (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    344:           (b) Guerriere         38 gun Frigate (crack crew) (15 pts)
                    345: 
                    346:      United States vs. Macedonian:
                    347:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    348: 
                    349:           (a) United States     44 gun Frigate (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    350:           (b) Macedonian        38 gun Frigate (crack crew) (16 pts)
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                    352:      Constitution vs. Java:
                    353:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    355:           (a) Constitution      44 gun Corvette (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    356:           (b) Java              38 gun Corvette (crack crew) (19 pts)
                    357: 
                    358:      Chesapeake vs. Shannon:
                    359:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
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                    361:           (a) Chesapeake        38 gun Frigate (average crew) (14 pts)
                    362:           (b) Shannon           38 gun Frigate (elite crew) (17 pts)
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                    364:      The Battle of Lake Erie:
                    365:           Wind from the S, blowing a light breeze.
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                    367:           (a) Lawrence          20 gun Sloop (crack crew) (9 pts)
                    368:           (a) Niagara           20 gun Sloop (elite crew) (12 pts)
                    369:           (b) Lady Prevost      13 gun Brig (crack crew) (5 pts)
                    370:           (b) Detroit           19 gun Sloop (crack crew) (7 pts)
                    371:           (b) Q. Charlotte      17 gun Sloop (crack crew) (6 pts)
                    372: 
                    373:      Wasp vs. Reindeer:
                    374:           Wind from the S, blowing a light breeze.
                    375: 
                    376:           (a) Wasp              20 gun Sloop (elite crew) (12 pts)
                    377:           (b) Reindeer          18 gun Sloop (elite crew) (9 pts)
                    378: 
                    379:      Constitution vs. Cyane and Levant:
                    380:           Wind from the S, blowing a moderate breeze.
                    381: 
                    382:           (a) Constitution      44 gun Corvette (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    383:           (b) Cyane             24 gun Sloop (crack crew) (11 pts) (b)
                    384:           Levant            20 gun Sloop (crack crew) (10 pts)
                    385: 
                    386:      Pellew vs. Droits de L'Homme:
                    387:           Wind from the N, blowing a gale.
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                    389:           (b) Indefatigable     44 gun Frigate (elite crew) (14 pts)
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                    400:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
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                    404:           (b) Amazon            36 gun Frigate (crack crew) (14 pts)
                    405:           (f) Droits L'Hom      74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    406: 
                    407:      Algeciras:
                    408:           Wind from the SW, blowing a moderate breeze.
                    409: 
                    410:           (b) Caesar            80 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (31 pts)
                    411:           (b) Pompee            74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (27 pts)
                    412:           (b) Spencer           74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    413:           (b) Hannibal          98 gun 3 Decker SOL (crack crew) (28 pts)
                    414:           (s) Real-Carlos       112 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (27 pts)
                    415:           (s) San Fernando      96 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (24 pts)
                    416:           (s) Argonauta         80 gun Ship of the Line (green crew) (23 pts)
                    417:           (s) San Augustine     74 gun Ship of the Line (green crew) (20 pts)
                    418:           (f) Indomptable       80 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (27 pts)
                    419:           (f) Desaix            74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    420: 
                    421:      Lake Champlain:
                    422:           Wind from the N, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    423: 
                    424:           (a) Saratoga          26 gun Sloop (crack crew) (12 pts)
                    425:           (a) Eagle             20 gun Sloop (crack crew) (11 pts)
                    426:           (a) Ticonderoga       17 gun Sloop (crack crew) (9 pts)
                    427:           (a) Preble            7 gun Brig (crack crew) (4 pts)
                    428:           (b) Confiance         37 gun Frigate (crack crew) (14 pts)
                    429:           (b) Linnet            16 gun Sloop (elite crew) (10 pts)
                    430:           (b) Chubb             11 gun Brig (crack crew) (5 pts)
                    431: 
                    432:      Last Voyage of the USS President:
                    433:           Wind from the N, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    434: 
                    435:           (a) President         44 gun Frigate (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    436:           (b) Endymion          40 gun Frigate (crack crew) (17 pts)
                    437:           (b) Pomone            44 gun Frigate (crack crew) (20 pts)
                    438:           (b) Tenedos           38 gun Frigate (crack crew) (15 pts)
                    439: 
                    440:      Hornblower and the Natividad:
                    441:           Wind from the E, blowing a gale.
                    442: 
                    443:           A scenario for you Horny fans.  Remember, he sank the
                    444:           Natividad against heavy odds and winds.  Hint: don't try to
                    445:           board the Natividad, her crew is much bigger, albeit green.
                    446: 
                    447:           (b) Lydia             36 gun Frigate (elite crew) (13 pts)
                    448:           (s) Natividad         50 gun Ship of the Line (green crew) (14 pts)
                    449: 
                    450:      Curse of the Flying Dutchman:
                    451:           Wind from the S, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    452: 
                    453:           Just for fun, take the Piece of cake.
                    454: 
                    455:           (s) Piece of Cake     24 gun Corvette (average crew) (9 pts)
                    456: 
                    457: 
                    458: 
                    459:      Page 7                                           (printed 2/9/85)
                    460: 
                    461: 
                    462: 
                    463: 
                    464: 
                    465: 
                    466:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
                    467: 
                    468: 
                    469: 
                    470:           (f) Flying Dutchy     120 gun 3 Decker SOL (elite crew) (43 pts)
                    471: 
                    472:      The South Pacific:
                    473:           Wind from the S, blowing a strong breeze.
                    474: 
                    475:           (a) USS Scurvy        136 gun 3 Decker SOL (mutinous crew) (27 pts)
                    476:           (b) HMS Tahiti        120 gun 3 Decker SOL (elite crew) (43 pts)
                    477:           (s) Australian        32 gun Frigate (average crew) (9 pts)
                    478:           (f) Bikini Atoll      7 gun Brig (crack crew) (4 pts)
                    479: 
                    480:      Hornblower and the battle of Rosas
                    481:           Wind from the E, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    482: 
                    483:           The only battle Hornblower ever lost.  He was able to dismast one
                    484:           ship and stern rake the anothers though.  See if you can do as well.
                    485: 
                    486:           (b) Sutherland        74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (26 pts)
                    487:           (f) Turenne           80 gun 3 Decker SOL (average crew) (27 pts)
                    488:           (f) Nightmare         74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    489:           (f) Paris             112 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (27 pts)
                    490:           (f) Napolean          74 gun Ship of the Line (green crew) (20 pts)
                    491: 
                    492:      Cape Horn:
                    493:           Wind from the NE, blowing a strong breeze.
                    494: 
                    495:           (a) Concord           80 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (27 pts)
                    496:           (a) Berkeley          98 gun 3 Decker SOL (crack crew) (28 pts)
                    497:           (b) Thames            120 gun 3 Decker SOL (elite crew) (43 pts)
                    498:           (s) Madrid            112 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (27 pts)
                    499:           (f) Musket            80 gun 3 Decker SOL (average crew) (27 pts)
                    500: 
                    501:      New Orleans:
                    502:           Wind from the SE, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    503: 
                    504:           Watch that little Cypress go!
                    505: 
                    506:           (a) Alligator         120 gun 3 Decker SOL (elite crew) (43 pts)
                    507:           (b) Firefly           74 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (27 pts)
                    508:           (b) Cypress           44 gun Frigate (elite crew) (14 pts)
                    509: 
                    510:      Botany Bay:
                    511:           Wind from the N, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    512: 
                    513:           (b) Shark             64 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (18 pts)
                    514:           (f) Coral Snake       44 gun Corvette (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    515:           (f) Sea Lion          44 gun Frigate (elite crew) (24 pts)
                    516: 
                    517:      Voyage to the Bottom of the
                    518:           Wind from the NW, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    519: 
                    520:           This one is dedicated to David Hedison.
                    521: 
                    522: 
                    523: 
                    524: 
                    525:      Page 8                                           (printed 2/9/85)
                    526: 
                    527: 
                    528: 
                    529: 
                    530: 
                    531: 
                    532:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
                    533: 
                    534: 
                    535: 
                    536:           (a) Seaview           120 gun 3 Decker SOL (elite crew) (43 pts)
                    537:           (a) Flying Sub        40 gun Frigate (crack crew) (17 pts)
                    538:           (b) Mermaid           136 gun 3 Decker SOL (mutinous crew) (27 pts)
                    539:           (s) Giant Squid       112 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (27 pts)
                    540: 
                    541:      Frigate Action:
                    542:           Wind from the E, blowing a fresh breeze.
                    543: 
                    544:           (a) Killdeer          40 gun Frigate (average crew) (15 pts)
                    545:           (b) Sandpiper         40 gun Frigate (average crew) (15 pts)
                    546:           (s) Curlew            38 gun Frigate (crack crew) (16 pts)
                    547: 
                    548:      The Battle of Midway:
                    549:           Wind from the E, blowing a moderate breeze.
                    550: 
                    551:           (a) Enterprise        80 gun Ship of the Line (crack crew) (31 pts)
                    552:           (a) Yorktown          80 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (27 pts)
                    553:           (a) Hornet            74 gun Ship of the Line (average crew) (24 pts)
                    554:           (f) Akagi             112 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (27 pts)
                    555:           (f) Kaga              96 gun 3 Decker SOL (green crew) (24 pts)
                    556:           (f) Soryu             80 gun Ship of the Line (green crew) (23 pts)
                    557: 
                    558:      EXAMPLE OF MOVE:
                    559:               / Max distance (including turns)
                    560:              /  Max number of 45 degree turns (one at a time only)
                    561:             /  /
                    562:           Move(3, 2): r1l    /* move right, ahead, left
                    563:                               *
                    564:                               *         0 START
                    565:                               *        b
                    566:                               *--------------------------
                    567:                               *
                    568:                               *        b0 RIGHT
                    569:                               *--------------------------
                    570:                               *
                    571:                               *       b0  ONE
                    572:                               *--------------------------
                    573:                               *        0
                    574:                               *       b   LEFT
                    575:                               *--------------------------
                    576: 
                    577: 
                    578:      SAMPLE GAME:
                    579:           % sail
                    580:           Choose a scenario:
                    581: 
                    582: 
                    583:           NUMBER  SHIPS   IN PLAY TITLE
                    584:           0):     2       no      Ranger vs. Drake
                    585:           1):     2       no      The Battle of Flamborough Head
                    586:           2):     10      no      Arbuthnot and Des Touches
                    587:           3):     10      no      Suffren and Hughes
                    588: 
                    589: 
                    590: 
                    591:      Page 9                                           (printed 2/9/85)
                    592: 
                    593: 
                    594: 
                    595: 
                    596: 
                    597: 
                    598:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
                    599: 
                    600: 
                    601: 
                    602:           4):     2       no      Nymphe vs. Cleopatre
                    603:           5):     2       no      Mars vs. Hercule
                    604:           6):     2       no      Ambuscade vs. Baionnaise
                    605:           7):     2       no      Constellation vs. Insurgent
                    606:           8):     2       no      Constellation vs. Vengeance
                    607:           9):     10      no      The Battle of Lissa
                    608:           10):    2       no      Constitution vs. Guerriere
                    609:           11):    2       no      United States vs. Macedonian
                    610:           12):    2       no      Constitution vs. Java
                    611:           13):    2       no      Chesapeake vs. Shannon
                    612:           14):    5       no      The Battle of Lake Erie
                    613:           15):    2       no      Wasp vs. Reindeer
                    614:           16):    3       no      Constitution vs. Cyane and Levant
                    615:           17):    3       no      Pellew vs. Droits de L'Homme
                    616:           18):    10      no      Algeciras
                    617:           19):    7       no      Lake Champlain
                    618:           20):    4       no      Last Voyage of the USS President
                    619:           21):    2       no      Hornblower and the Natividad
                    620:           22):    2       no      Curse of the Flying Dutchman
                    621:           23):    4       no      The South Pacific
                    622:           24):    5       no      Hornblower and the battle of Rosas bay
                    623:           25):    5       no      Cape Horn
                    624:           26):    3       no      New Orleans
                    625:           27):    3       no      Botany Bay
                    626:           28):    4       no      Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
                    627:           29):    3       no      Frigate Action
                    628:           30):    6       no      The Battle of Midway
                    629: 
                    630:           Scenario number? 21
                    631:           Your ship is the Lydia, a 36 gun Frigate (elite crew).
                    632:           Your name, Captain? Dave #1
                    633: 
                    634:           Initial broadside left (grape, chain, round, double): d
                    635: 
                    636:           Initial broadside right (grape, chain, round, double): r
                    637: 
                    638:           Class 3 (36 guns) Frigate 'Lydia' (b0)          Points: 0  Fouls: 0  Grapples: 0
                    639:           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    640:           |                                                                              |
                    641:           |                                                                              |
                    642:           |                                                ~0  -- a sinking ship         |
                    643:           |                        0                                                     |
                    644:           |                       b                   #1  -- an exploding ship           |
                    645:           |                       ^                                                      |
                    646:           |                       bow of Lydia                    |----------------------|
                    647:           |                                                       |      wind speed   -5+|
                    648:           |                                                       |    and direction     |
                    649:           |                                                       | (blowing from right) |
                    650:           |         !  -- a struck ship           S0              |----------------------|
                    651:           |          1                               \                                   |
                    652:           |                                           stern of Natividad                 |
                    653:           |                                       Natividad has full sails set.          |
                    654: 
                    655: 
                    656: 
                    657:      Page 10                                          (printed 2/9/85)
                    658: 
                    659: 
                    660: 
                    661: 
                    662: 
                    663: 
                    664:      SAIL(6)                  Eighth Edition                   SAIL(6)
                    665: 
                    666: 
                    667: 
                    668:           |                                                                              |
                    669:           ------------------------------------Turn 0--------------------------------------
                    670:           Aye aye, Sir                    load: port and starboard - Load  D! R!    0 1(1)
                    671:           ~                                                          Hull   9      /
                    672:                                           crew: 3 sections --------- Crew  4  4  2 -^-1(1)
                    673:                                           guns: port and starboard - Guns  4  4    /|                        carronades: port and starboard --- Carr  2  2     | 3(5)
                    674:                                           rigging 4 masts ---------- Rigg 5 5 5 5   2(4)
                    675: 
                    676:      Ken Arnold Code
                    677:           curses library (pu!)
                    678: 
                    679:      Author
                    680:           Dave Riggle
                    681: 
                    682:      Bug-author
                    683:           Ed Wang (pronounced Wong)
                    684: 
                    685:      Refitting
                    686:           Craig Leres
                    687: 
                    688:      Consultants
                    689:           Chris Guthrie
                    690:           Captain Happy
                    691:           Nancy Reagan
                    692: 
                    693:      SEE ALSO
                    694:           midway(PUBLIC)
                    695: 
                    696:      BUGS
                    697: 
                    698: 
                    699: 
                    700: 
                    701: 
                    702: 
                    703: 
                    704: 
                    705: 
                    706: 
                    707: 
                    708: 
                    709: 
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                    714: 
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                    717: 
                    718: 
                    719: 
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