First off, this isn't a "give us a PvE server with no dangers" thread, but more like one that tries to address the lack of content that encourages PvP in the game.
We know that Reaper Run Mercenary Voyages and the Sea Dogs Arena received awesome reception in the past but sadly were removed and were not seen in the game in a while, if those will ever be seen again to begin with.
An easier implementation of encouraged PvP could be a slider in the crew roster menu as the title says, right before setting sail in adventure mode. It's essentially "Reaper Mode" and what it entails is as follows:
- People joining with the slider enabled will join strictly others in an instance who have it enabled also.
- You start as a Grade 1 Reaper immediately and will not be able to lower your emissary flag at all. You also start with a little more resources than usual.
- If you sink to another enemy or PvE element, the normal ship respawn process happens but resets your Reaper Grade to 1.
- You may buy Voyages and engage in the world events as usual, but loot can only be turned in at Reaper's Hideout.
- You contend on an entirely new emissary ledger tied to the Reapers that award you various titles, cosmetics and commendations, just like any other ledgers. You can show off your new ship set you earned through months of fighting other reapers to be in the Top 25% or Top 3 contender.
People who don't want to use this option can just leave the slider off and go into normal adventure mode, nothing else changes. No need for special Arena mode and dedicated instances for it, it is the same as Adventure Mode, just with a different rule set.
Let me know of your thoughts and suggestions.
