Decades ago, Sid Meier's Pirates had a more realistic sailing model, which made you feel the difference between triangular and square sails, in a game where the player had a lot of other challenges to master. And Meier is a designer who always put fun and playability above realism.

If someone says they will bring me steak, but it tastes like ice cream, I can still be annoyed, even if I like ice cream.

As a rule, combat in game does not interest me.