OSA UPDATE: GM Retser announced a white flag update to OSA. If your ship is not already engaged with an enemy, or spawned one, a white flag will prevent ships from approaching it and just let you sail on by.
Text of Discord Post follows:
GM Retser
[OSA Update] System
on 11 Nov 2023 5:34 PM
from the Official GemStoneIV Discord
on #general-announcements channel
Hey everyone! Raising your WHITE FLAG with SHIP FLAG WHITE will now prevent PVE/ENEMY boats from spawning against your ship. This will NOT stop a boat that is already spawned for you or if you’re already engaged.
Enjoy!
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