do not forget that shields are factored into the capture odds also. I do not know how but I have always heard they were.

Really? I doubt it. Actually, if anything was factored into capturing, it should be armor.

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I am not sure but I know that idea has been floating around on this board for a long time.

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Originally posted by Captain Carnotaur:
**Really? I doubt it. Actually, if anything was factored into capturing, it should be armor.

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From the FAQ

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How can I improve my chances of capturing a ship?
(Gameplay) submitted by andrew -- 08-29-2000 06:07 PM

The larger the number of crew in your fleet, the higher your chances of capturing an enemy ship. Shield strength also makes a difference when your capture odds are calculated.

To add my opinion, I also think that we should get to keep the spoils from the battle of any unique ship. I've often wanted to take a unique outfit of ship when plundering it, if I could not take the whole ship.

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