Ahoy, Rare!
As a newer pirate, I love sailing with my friends in Sea of Thieves, but we’ve hit a wall when trying to play as a larger group (5+ players) across multiple ships, like two Sloops or a Galleon and a Sloop. The current Alliance system is great for meeting random crews, but it’s tough to get all my friends on the same server to sail together as a proper fleet. I’d like to suggest an official Fleet System to make this easier and more fun for groups!
Idea: Add a "Fleet Setup" option in the main menu where groups of 4-8 players can choose multiple ships (e.g., two Sloops or a Galleon and a Sloop) and load into a server together. To keep it balanced:
1. Limit fleets to two ships per group to avoid dominating servers.
2. Require shared voyages or rewards to encourage teamwork (e.g., loot split evenly across the fleet).
3. lace fleets on servers with other fleets or balanced crews to maintain fair PvP.
Why It’s Great:
1. Makes it easier for friends to play together without server-hopping or begging strangers to give up their ship.
2. Adds epic group gameplay (imagine two Sloops coordinating against a Galleon!).
3. Keeps the spirit of adventure while supporting bigger crews.
Balance Considerations:
1. Cap fleet sizes to prevent server takeovers.
2. Adjust server matchmaking to pit fleets against similar groups or strong solo crews.
3. Maybe add a “Fleet Voyage” with tougher challenges (like a mega Kraken) to keep fleets busy.
I know server limits and balance are tricky, but a Fleet System would make group play so much smoother for new and veteran pirates alike. What do you think, Rare? And fellow pirates, would you want to sail in a fleet with your mates? Let’s discuss!
Cheers,
xboxCEOpotato
