Importance of Blockade?

[Balderstrom]

I suppose it'd be nice to see Ocean Trade routes when you scroll out to WorldView, and click on the TradeGroups icon: Blocked ones in red terminating at the ships focal point. Lack of any feedback really kills the feel/sense/idea of that game mechanic for me.

 

[say1988]

Aye, a more noticeable effect would be nice.
Also, don't just use privateers, when at war, always send a few ships to blockade any major city that relies on seafood. the decrease in population will decrease his ability to respond to any attack (just think, a coastal fish, if it is his only source could cost what, 8 food? [6+2 health] in a large city). That can be huge. It is also fun blockading their Moai city, or the Dutch in general after steam power. And hey, you can even leave the boats for when you conquer the city.
I normally don't since I rarely build enough ships to survive, but if I get the chance..