Gut said:

The maths don't add up.  While a Dread Fleet Unit is a more powerful unit and more effective in rum power/rumconsumption, the value they once had is curtailed by the current mechanics of the game.  

While the rumconsumption decrease on them was warranted, it still isn't in a player's best interest to purchase these units at their current status.  As such—and I try to create markets that are win win—as a consumer, I'm telling you that Plarium could be making more money by evaluating and modifying these units.

Hello!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, sir. But I'm not sure I understand what do you suggest. Still,  Dread Fleet Units give significant battle advantages to their Captain. And this is the choice of each Captain to use them or not use.

Dread Fleet units, Haven Guards and Dark Corsairs were nerfed in other games, but not here (which is why our DCs have been messed up here)

Some buffs were removed, but these specific buffs have never been available in this game. (up to 70% from avatar)

We should still get buffs from presido achievements, bastion, potions, items and prestige etc so I cannot see the reason for your claims

Click your Dreads and examine the boosts applied

Edit: It does seem likely that secret nerfs were made, especially to Haven Guard, perhaps others can check also

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