Eventually after pillaging, the privateers retreat, leaving several burnt out towns with empty storefronts and banks. They retreat under fire bringing groups of slaves with them. Realizing that the army has gotten in the game and started to take the privateers seriously, they decide it is time to go home with their ill gotten gains. Too many of them are dying for things to be profitable.
Honestly this thread is just toxic. Lots of hypocrisy, players acting like they are better than others, OP doesn't seem to even follow whats on. Im out.