The world of Uncharted Waters Online contains many Sea Regions. The Sea Regions at the following areas always have the status of “Safe Waters”:
North Atlantic
Western Mediterranean
Eastern Mediterranean
North Sea
Most of the other Sea Regions not mentioned have the status of “Hostile Waters” where players are able to attack one another.
The status of “Hostile Waters” for Sea Regions can be changed to “Lawless Waters” or “Safe Waters”, depending on the activities of players in the Sea Region. Non-pirate players should try to either avoid or subdue Pirates and protect the safety of the seas, while Pirate players do the opposite and create a more beneficial environment for themselves.
<<Example>>
If the amount of Pirates being subdued in the Sea Region is higher than the amount of Piracy acts that have taken place, the Sea Region is more likely to change status to “Safe Waters”, while if the opposite were to occur, the Sea Region is more likely to change status to “Lawless Waters”.
*Water Statuses will remain for 168 Hours once changed, and will revert back to the status of “Hostile Waters” afterwards.
After having a battle in “Hostile Waters” or “Lawless Waters”, players will be protected with a Green Flag. While a Green Flag icon is displayed on a player’s ship, that player cannot be attacked by other Characters with the exception of NPC. The duration of this effect will vary depending on the State of Water the player is in as well as the action that player had taken.
<<Duration of Green Flag>>
*The Green Flag Protection will end if the player enters a City or is attacked by NPC.
*Players may use “Secret No-war Pact Epistle” to avoid Battles (Effective for 1 day with each usage)
<<Traders & Adventurers>>
The seas are becoming more dangerous than ever! Make proper preparations and prepare yourselves before setting out Hostile or Lawless Seas!
Use “Fine Tribute Goods” to give your Ship “Green Flag Protection” for 5 minutes while in “Hostile Waters” (“Fine Tribute Goods” cannot be used in “Lawless Waters”).
Use “Secret No-war Pact Epistle” which can be purchased at the UWC store. "Secret No-war Pact Epistle” provides players with 1 day protection from attacks (also know as "Blue Flag").
Hire a Bounty Hunter for your Fleet.
<<Bounty Hunters>>
Bounty Hunters are now more needed than ever! Join a Fleet and subdue all pirates who dare stand in your way.
<<Pirates>>
Now’s your time to bring fear to all those who tread through the vast waters!
<This Function is Currently not in Effect>
Normally Pirate players may only commit acts of Piracy up to 5 times each day. But why stop there? Just go out for a drink or two at the Tavern in Port Royal (also known as “Pirate Island”) so that you can commit acts of Piracy exceeding the daily limit!
Are you new to the game? Are you concerned of being attacked by Pirates? Rest assured, you’re safe!
If your Character meets any of the following, your Character will be safe from attacks while in Hostile and Lawless Waters!
Your Character’s total Levels (Adventure + Trade + Battle) is 49 or lower.
The highest level among from your Adventure level, Trade level and Battle level is 29 or lower.
The potential Attacker's highest Level among their Adventure Level, Trade Level and Battle Level is equal to or greater than twice the value of your highest Level.
See you all on the Sea!