Merchants are at a disadvantage on this map, as they are limited to attacking harbors, while Pirates can attack all coastal regions (including harbors). I recommend that Pirates ships may attack all coastal regions EXCEPT harbors, as they will always have the advantage.

I'd play it. Bring it on.

Alright, so I am a new recruit (just lost my first 5 games ). I get what everybody is saying, because I just hate it when people don't play their turns, or even wait 23 hrs and 59 minutes to take their turn. There I have to remind myself that this club allows 24 hrs for a person to make their move ...