Ahoy mateys,
Today I would like to talk with ye about Molten Sands Fortress.
Molten Sands Fortress is one of my favourite fortresses in Sea of Thieves. All the Dangers which follows ye while ye sailing there and being there are amaizing! Geysers, Active Volcanos, Waves of Skeletons, what can ye ask for? Plus, noone ever goes there!
However, thats where the story takes a bad turn, noone ever goes there. When I am sailing the seas, it is good. Since all the treasures and rewards are mine to reap, but in general, it is bad since noone else is interested to experience such a great adventure. Therefore, I propose to make few changes which would encourage more pirates to conquer such fortress or at least try.
I - Let's rebrand it's mark. Instead of Skull with Green Glowing Eyes, let's make it completely Orange Skull with either Dreads(Ropes), which are burning on the edges (like Ashen Skleteons have it) or a pirate Hat, which also is burning on the edges and is worn crookedly.
II - Let's make it completely separate event. Instead of it happening as another Skeleton Fort, let's make it happen during another Skeleton Fort being active. Also, let's change timing a bit. Instead of respawning as a standard Skeleton Fort, every 3-4 hours, lets make it respawn every 2-3 hours. And disspawn after left alone for 45 mins. As well as it's no longer required for someone to be in Devil's Roar for it to be active, unless ye really want to do it or max up the chances of it happening.
III - Let's change dangers a bit. I personally enjoy the Volcano Erruption, which can happen anytime. Of course, it is one of the main reasons why most pirates don't go there. But, I think it is a main feature of it. Therefore, I propose not only it happen randomly (50/50 chance), but also make it happen on the last wave of this adventure, during the boss fight with 100% certanty that it will happen and with it's continuous erruption until the Boss is defeated. Of course, to even the odds, the random erruption will be made smaller and shorter, but it will be worth it. Since the one, which will happen during th Boss Fight will be Bigger, Stronger and will occupy more space.
IV - Let's bring some changes to it's most vicious dangers, geysers. Let's make 'em happen slightly often and even if volcano won't errupt. It will not only act as a distraction and a death sentence for unprepared crews, but also an unexpected turn of event and a great tool for more experienced pirates, ish.
V - Let's change 'eir defenders. I all in for Ashen Skeletons, since it is very thematic and original to have 'em there. The same goes for Ashen Skeleton Captains & Shadow Skeletons. However, I cannot say the same for Golden & Plant Skeletons. I propose to change 'eir looks. For Golden Skeletons, I propose 'em to wear burned cosmetics and have 'eir gold polluted by coal. While for Plant Skeletons, I propose to also have burned cosmetics as well Devil's Plants growing on 'em. Aside from cometics, I propose to replace the Standard Skeleton Forts Skeleton Lords to Ashen Winds Ashen Lords with addition of New Ashen Lord, Stitcher Jim.
VI - I propose to change 'eir rewards. Let's rebalance 'em a bit. Let's have Ashen Chest (2), Ashen Keys (2), Ashen Castaway's Chest (1-2), Ashen Seafer's Chest (1-2), Ashen Marauder's Chest (1-2), Ashen Captain's Chest (1-4), Chest of Rage (1 -2), Mermaid/Siren Shapphire/Emerald/Ruby Gems (2-3), Devil's Roar Artefacts (Roaring Goblet/Brimstone Casket/ Devil's Remnant/ Magma's Grail) (2-3), Humble Gift/Generous Gift (4), Ashen Chest of Legends (2), Gunpowder Barrel/Stronghold Gunpowder Barrel (3) and a new, and special one, Captain Flameheart's/Reaper's Log Book (1). This treasures are awaiting behind the Strongholds Gates/Doors for Brave, Corageous Crews & Fearless Pirates to reap!
VII - This change is more about lore of the Sea of Thieves. Add a Recruitment Poster/Letter for Servants of The Flames or Reapers. Which will be written in Skeletons Symbols and attached in the heart of the Fortress. Later on ye can add some cart's and materials there, which means that something is building there or is transported to somewhere else.
And thats it, vous a la New World Event, which is Inetersting & Dangerous & Have Great Rewards, which worth yer while! (With ties to Lore, which is so important n needed right now).
That's it. If ye have any questions, comments, concerns or changes ye would like to share with, then leave yer comments below. Otherwise, I wish you to have a nice day or night and I will see you on the seas.
With Best Regards,
Selgewick The Seaman
Chronicler of Legend
Captain of "Fearless Nightgale", "Prometheus", "Revenge of Atlantis", "Golden Privateer" & "Wrath of the Sirens"
Guild Owner of "Chroniclers" & "Fearless Privateers"
