Someone actually tell me what the aim is...

@mistavanvleck and what does being a "pirate legend" exactly give you?

@noctic2016 said in Someone actually tell me what the aim is...:

like you get treasure and money but what do you do with that, and what's the aim of the game? If you can't get more powerful in the server then surely there isn't really anything to the game...

Your typical MMORPG offer's classes with levels, gear, and faction progression that's achieved over time.

What Rare has done here is simply say 'Everyone starts at max level with the best gear'.
Everyone is instantly 'combat effective' and ready to engage in the 'end game' content....... vanity gear, faction rep, and PvP.

If the 'journey' to max level is important to you and you're not one of those players who engages in end game content, maybe SoTs isn't gonna be your bag.

@noctic2016 Nope, there isn't. Very cool game and cool concept. Not much to keep players around for long unless something changes/gets added. Same old thing, more collect and return missions. That's fun for a bit but does get old FAST.

I think the goal is to have pirate experiences, and being able to jump into the game and have fun without having to grind to get to the real game.

The more you play the crazier/harder experiences you will have access too, and join the legend club (pride/bragging rights)

@noctic2016
Some games are narative driven with a clear sense of purpose. Many games are not including sandbox games(like minecraft) or pvp (usualy matchmaking) oriented games (like overwatch or PUBG).

Sea of thieves aims to combine sandbox and pvp elements into an open world non narative driven game.

This means that while their are things you aspire to and rewards for doing stuff like getting sweet cosmetics and an awesome looking ship, they are secondary to base gameplay of having fun with friends and competing with other pirates.

I hope this helps explain a bit better.

Edit: I forgot to mention simulator games. A big part of the charm of sea of thieves is that it offers the experience of sailing in a way that hasn't really been done in video games (as far as i'm aware at least).
Also, the game isn't actually "about pvp", it's like minecraft in that, pvp is always an option but their are other goals and dealing with players who may or may not be friendly adds an element of negotiation (which can be fun but mostly sucks if you are friendly).

@noctic2016 said in Someone actually tell me what the aim is...:

like you get treasure and money but what do you do with that, and what's the aim of the game? If you can't get more powerful in the server then surely there isn't really anything to the game...

Some people are saying become a pirate legend or to get the coolest cosmetic stuff or pet.
I know for some people they " must be told what to achieve " or " must be told a goal " etc and for those players, to be honest im not sure how much fun they will have.
Now as what my aim is, well this is a fun quick easy fps sorta game where i can log on, quickly be on my ship and either hunting players to kill or steal from or hop on with a few friends and have fun fighting some pvp for a while.
Basically just a fun little fps on water that i dont need to worry about " being the strongest " or " being the highest level" etc.
For someone like me who works 6 days a week 12+ hours a day this game is a great way to relax.
If you are into long grinds and boss camping for 3 weeks to get a blue sword then well this may not be your game.
At least this is my take on it.

@netherscourge might have already been said but there is some pve stuff. the fortress raids for one. the kraken is another.

@thelagmage there was that one game. guns of Icarus i believe. where you and a few others "sailed" an airship and fought against other players.

Aim for the hull, take ye treasure!

@stem589 said in Someone actually tell me what the aim is...:

Your typical MMORPG offer's classes with levels, gear, and faction progression that's achieved over time.

What Rare has done here is simply say 'Everyone starts at max level with the best gear'.
Everyone is instantly 'combat effective' and ready to engage in the 'end game' content....... vanity gear, faction rep, and PvP.

If the 'journey' to max level is important to you and you're not one of those players who engages in end game content, maybe SoTs isn't gonna be your bag.

This pretty much exactly, sums up the progression. An easy solution to this whole pve/pvp debate would be to make the merchant system provide more progression through missions and pve content. If you appease the pve'rs need for being special flowers and reward them goodies that they can work for and feel like they earned something unique, then they won't complain about dealing with a little pvp.