Increase Reputation level to 100

  • Red0Demon0
    Commander
    Insider

    It's been a while since I have managed to cap the trading companies reputation level and was wondering if it would be possible to increase the rep lvl to 100. My reasoning is that:

    1. It would simply add something more to do for all players. Many current players have already capped, and seeing the lvl cap for rep increase, will increase entertainment, even if it's something small, I'm sure most of us enjoy rep numbers going up. If possible, of course, I'd love to see more added to the rep system including more voyage types, better rewards, and even unique trading company specialized cosmetics but I can understand this requires more work and focus so I'd be satisfied for the moment with an increase in in rep only as well.

    2. It evens out the number, as I'm sure some will enjoy "100" as being a "complete" experience where as stopping at 75 feels off.

    3. As mentioned before, it adds more room or space for rewards and other mechanics to be incorporated into the system in the future

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  • WolfManbush
    Champion

    certainly not opposed to it but I feel seasons and ledger rewards and regular events kinda took that over

    level increases come out and a lot of us cruise right through it especially now with all the options we didn't used to have. Don't think it'll have much impact really with how the game is now.

  • BurnBacon
    Vanguard
    Insider

    If they do. They have to downplay the rate of earning.

    Within one day or even hours. From 50-75 people reached all factions.
    It was funny but proved players are workaholic when it comes to status of being first and maxing out.

    So if they increase it to 100
    They are gonna have to make the whole point system slower and remove (sadly) the level buying. Just so people have a “reason” to play for long periods
    And make the rewards big and better.

  • SweetSandMan
    Lord
    Insider

    Hard pass. Just introduce a prestige system.

    In fact, take the levels back to 50 and introduce a prestige system at the same time.

    Then, there are "unlimited levels" and we won't have people asking for the cap to be increased to 150 or 200 a year from now.

  • Ninja Naranja
    Champion
    Insider

    Only if there are good rewards for leveling up. I wouldn’t want them to increase them just for the sake of increasing them.

  • PersonalC0ffee
    Captain
    Insider
    Boatswain

    I'm tired of just watching numbers go up, to go up. That is not progression.

    If they are going to increase caps I want tangible changes and mechanical differences to take place.

    I want things like new voyages, harder enemies, better drops, etc.

    There's some of this to an extent up to 50 and then it's not really all that different from 50-75.

  • PithyRumble
    Sailor
    Insider

    Nah. I do like the prestige idea tho. Especially if I could just stay at 75 and not have to start over.

  • mferr11
    Vanguard
    Insider

    If there is a reason to increase the cap, sure! But to justify increasing it by further 25 levels would require IMO 2 new voyages for the company, 2 new cosmetics sets for the company, lots of new commendations, and a new mechanic for each company. Not just making the number bigger for the sake of it.

  • ZerRryy
    Master
    Insider

    I think Sea of Thieves should have an "overall" level of your whole account like most games do. And that wouldn't have a level cap where it ends, it would be endless. That way you would see your experience way more clearly.
    Maybe it could have rewards as well, think of it as a different type of insider rewards system, that comes by leveling up.
    That'd be cool.

  • qU1EtoNe
    Rogue
    Insider

    @red0demon0 please no. Give us more content. Not more grind

  • ButterFinger750
    Legend
    Insider

    There is no reason to increase the cap other than having the satisfaction to seeing the number going up, I rather have more voyages, new features and mechanics for the companies than numbers.

    I’m pretty sure the ledgers does that job nicely by giving people reason to grind the company even after reaching max level.

  • Galactic Geek
    Seafarer
    Founder

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

  • Kapitein Kater
    Ship Mate
    Insider

    I've suggested something as such before, to have cosmetic extensions above the traditional Emmisary level limit. But funnily, that already ends at 50, not 75. Past 75, it's only for unlocking cosmetics.

  • InboundBomb
    Commander
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    @mferr11 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    If there is a reason to increase the cap, sure! But to justify increasing it by further 25 levels would require IMO 2 new voyages for the company, 2 new cosmetics sets for the company, lots of new commendations, and a new mechanic for each company. Not just making the number bigger for the sake of it.

    Also make the new voyages only unlocked when you reach LVL 75. To keep it fresh for those that are doing the grind.

  • GreatFailure82
    Marauder

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

    neither does upping the level to 100 but your fine with that. prestige is the best option, people that want to grind levels get that option and people that dont, dont lose anything by not prestiging

  • Galactic Geek
    Seafarer
    Founder

    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

    neither does upping the level to 100 but your fine with that. prestige is the best option, people that want to grind levels get that option and people that dont, dont lose anything by not prestiging

    Adding new levels can lead to new cosmetics and voyages. A reset doesn't do that.

  • Nitroxien
    Captain
    Insider

    I like the idea of prestiging more with the additional benefit of each time you prestige you get to unlock recolors of the original rewards!

    Imagine an all Black Gold Hoarder ship or a white/silver merchant recoloring that sounds awesome to me!

  • GreatFailure82
    Marauder

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

    neither does upping the level to 100 but your fine with that. prestige is the best option, people that want to grind levels get that option and people that dont, dont lose anything by not prestiging

    Adding new levels can lead to new cosmetics and voyages. A reset doesn't do that.

    technically anything can lead to new stuff or nothing can if we want to play whatif's

  • Galactic Geek
    Seafarer
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    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

    neither does upping the level to 100 but your fine with that. prestige is the best option, people that want to grind levels get that option and people that dont, dont lose anything by not prestiging

    Adding new levels can lead to new cosmetics and voyages. A reset doesn't do that.

    technically anything can lead to new stuff or nothing can if we want to play whatif's

    True, but why use circular logic when you can grow upon your logic? Even with a prestige system, you're still leveling up - you're just wrapping your levels in circles, which is redundant. Instead of 1-100, all you're doing is 1-10 x 10. In essence, they're the same, but the former is easier to understand than the latter.

  • GreatFailure82
    Marauder

    @galactic-geek because some people want to grind out levels and some dont. a prestige system isn't 1-10 x10 its again 1-100 xinfinity (or whatever the max prestige becomes) your not taking away anything from people who dont want to grind for no extra benefit and for people who like a challenge or a goal even if there is no reward they have just that.

  • D3ADST1CK
    Vanguard
    Insider
    Founder

    Prestige systems don't really fit here and would likely cause issues with every existing level check for things like Pirate Legend or Voyage availability. We have the emissary leaderboards for extra rewards and to challenge players each month if they care about that sort of thing.

    If they want to add additional levels to the trading companies, they'll do that - likely when they have something new to add to them - otherwise it's just pointless.

  • Galactic Geek
    Seafarer
    Founder

    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek because some people want to grind out levels and some dont.

    What we want doesn't actually matter; only what Rare thinks what we want does.

    a prestige system isn't 1-10 x10

    I was using that as an example. I know that it doesn't stop there.

    its again 1-100 xinfinity (or whatever the max prestige becomes)

    Why add a prestige system if it's eventually going yo end anyways?

    your not taking away anything from people who dont want to grind for no extra benefit and for people who like a challenge or a goal even if there is no reward they have just that.

    We already have that for both types of pirates.

  • GreatFailure82
    Marauder

    @galactic-geek evidently by the amount of people asking for increased levels we dont

  • SweetSandMan
    Lord
    Insider

    @galactic-geek said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    I'm fine with it going to 100, but not higher. As for a prestige system, I am wholly against that - it simply wouldn't add anything new to the Sea.

    It only doesn't add anything if they don't add anything along with it.

    I have a whole prestige system concept mostly finished that defines how and when a "prestige" can be executed and the associated rewards, bonuses, and nice touches added by going through a prestige. I'll be interested in hearing your feedback when I get around to finishing and posting it.

  • Galactic Geek
    Seafarer
    Founder

    @greatfailure82 said in Increase Reputation level to 100:

    @galactic-geek evidently by the amount of people asking for increased levels we dont

    A lot of pirates ask for things we don't need - that doesn't make it right or justified.

  • GreatFailure82
    Marauder

    @galactic-geek with respect thats more wishy washy statements which dont actually say anything. if people are wanting more levels to grind out there is a need, at least for them which they aren't getting elsewhere, and if you can give them what they want without it negatively impacting other systems within the game or people, then why not ?

  • PtiLapin27
    Ship Mate

    @red0demon0 Yes I would better like to see 100 than 75 when I go to see my reputation. It would like you said add more content for people with already 75 lvl every where

  • j0toro
    Lord
    Rare Employee

    Ahoy!

    As this thread is over a year old and was revived today I will be dropping anchor here.

    Friendly reminder that bumping threads more than a month old goes against the Forum's rules.

    Cheers.

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