 The player controls a single ship and must navigate this ship according to the prevailing winds, the ship's specific sailing strengths, and the goals he wishes to accomplish during the battle.Several differences do apply, mostly the inability to sail directly into the wind with most ships (which is possible, albeit slowly, on the sailing map), as well as the lack of dynamic weather (no storms, although engaging while in a storm will provide storm conditions during the entire battle).Depending on the player's ship, the enemy's ship, and various other factors, a battle may have one or more desirable outcomes in addition to the sinking of the player's ship.