Stop attacking one man sloops

@shc-conker This is why I keep hammering on about the need to have an option for a solo crews server. You would still have variety in the main as you have 2 man and 4 man teams lus any solo that wants to go hardcore lol. With that last note in mind you would need to reduce the rewards as to encourage better payers to take on the main server.

This would still include the risk reward so not to bias the game but would mean any engagement is fair and equal. 2 man sloop and 4 man galleon is not much different but a solo layer is massively disadvantaged and it ruins the fun.

In my case not because i want to be left alone but more because i want to fight but i want to have a fight not be slaughtered.

@splatulated said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

You know sloop if for experienced players right?

Players who don't shy away from pvp but embrace it and conquer it

I think you would have more fun on a Gally actually getting a chance to turn chest in and play with other players who fear pvp like the plague

This is true but it shouldn't be! there should be a choice to play with only other solo players like fortnite or pubg. This would mean you can have fun playing solo and still get the full experience. Not everyone wants to team up or is there play time convenient to be joining teams, esp if its limited.

@lumpaywk except this isn’t fortnight or pubg lol. And the fact is that solo play is not for beginners. This is a cooperative adventure game. It’s not based around PvP.

Also it’s a skill based game. As someone who plays solo in this game more than anything I am very strongly against your idea of a solo only server

Also it is a fight. I have on numerous occasions beaten 4 man crews while on a solo ship. And honestly if you don’t want to PvP it’s very possible to avoid it entirely. Most people are just too lazy to take the extra steps it takes to properly play this game solo.

@toastywrath said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

@lumpaywk except this isn’t fortnight or pubg lol. And the fact is that solo play is not for beginners. This is a cooperative adventure game. It’s not based around PvP.

Also it’s a skill based game. As someone who plays solo in this game more than anything I am very strongly against your idea of a solo only server

But why? why be against choice? that makes no sense. imagine this mentality on everything ie only 1 channel on your tv or only a single choice on your menu at a restaurant.

Playing other solo players may not be for you, so simply don't choose that option when you play. Why is it bad to not offer it for those that would like to play this way?

@shc-conker

I often play in a one man sloop. I don't have any issues with people coming to attack me, especially the galleons. It's very rewarding when you're able to sink them!

If you're really only doing chest runs, it might be helpful to pay attention to your surroundings before dropping anchor and starting to search for those chests. If you make yourself an easy target, you'll be inviting others to come steal your treasure! It is a pirate game after all....

@lumpaywk Fine take your server. With diminished rewards since you want to take less risk. It’s only fair.

@toastywrath said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

@lumpaywk Fine take your server. With diminished rewards since you want to take less risk. It’s only fair.

Well thank you sir, not sure you have the power to implement it, but hopefully Rare will take note.

@drkmasta said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

or play something else.

I wander if Rare would agree with this statement lol

@lumpaywk no that wasn’t the point. What you asking for is the ability to play with far less risk than everyone else. This defeats the purpose of the game.

If you want an easy game that will hold your hand the whole time this isn’t it. Just like the people who want PvP only servers allowing the solo only servers to receive rewards would be ridiculous.

@lumpaywk then youd be even worse for wear. You have solo players taking down galleons by themselves. What do you think they'll do to you by yourself?

@crash4654 To me not a lot lol

Plus those players would be inclined to go go into the standard servers (that's why you would need a higher reward).

@toastywrath said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

@lumpaywk no that wasn’t the point. What you asking for is the ability to play with far less risk than everyone else. This defeats the purpose of the game.

If you want an easy game that will hold your hand the whole time this isn’t it. Just like the people who want PvP only servers allowing the solo only servers to receive rewards would be ridiculous.

In What way is a solo player fighting a solo player any less risk than a 4 man crew fighting a 4 man crew? If your going to argue a point fair play I love debate but at least make sense.

I wonder if I was in said galleon at the time...

My group and I quite recently destroyed a sloop that was parked near an island we were about to visit.

I'm brand new to the game and was just following orders. But when I realized what was going on, I felt bad. I felt even worse when all we found from the wreckage was one measly chicken coop with no chicken in it.

So uh, if that was you...sorry? It's the exact same thing I didn't want happening to me, and one of the biggest reasons why I was hesitant to get into this game. The times where pvp will be actually balanced between players will be far rarer than the times where it isn't in games like these. Best I can say is don't go it alone. People will just continue to take advantage. The true "Pirate's Code" is that there IS no code. Everyone's out for themselves, and this game gives every incentive to screw over your fellow man.

@lumpaywk you forget that I’m a solo player. I take on more risk by playing against full crews. And have been very successful. Wanting to only fight solo players is just lazy. Might as well ask rare to give you the gold and cosmetics for free. Lol

@vickaiser that wasn't me, I had two chests and no chicken coop. I appreciate the empathy though. For everyone else, I do enjoy playing multiplayer but when my friends get off I just wanna set sail on my own and find a couple treasure chests. Being on my own is a huge disadvantage, I can avoid a galleon easy on the open ocean. But I was parked looking for my treasure when they stopped and wrecked me ship. I'll probably never play solo again. I wish there was an only solo server option

@toastywrath still replying still not making any points. do you even have a point. You keep saying its easier but have still failed to answer the question of why does it make it easier to fight solo on solo than 4 vs 4? It seems you just saying stuff now to respond and not actually saying anything with any substance at all.

@lumpaywk really, because you're coming off as inexperienced... no offense.

Let's take a look at my crew. We're not that experienced either. And by no means the most skilled players out there. The only. ONLY fights we got in were ones that I decided to take a risk. Literally that's it. Every single instance of interaction has been so easily avoided by just watching and observation and planning ahead. Not even being that strategic about it just, oh, that ship is visible, but it's going away... I got like, 2 minutes if they do decide to turn and attack, kind of planning. Nothing major.

Every thing in this game is make or break by your thoughts and actions. Everything.

@lumpaywk

I assume the reasoning to have "One-man Sloop Servers" is because people apparently find it difficult to deal with a Galleon while on a Solo Sloop?

Now, let me point out how this idea, although seemingly good in concept is ultimately flawed.

I'm a Solo Sloop / Duo Sloop player with previous experience of the game due to the Beta's and Tests, I spent many hours playing the game before launch just doing PvP and seeing what I can do with the Sloop.

I can safely say that more often than not I will come out the victor in a fight with another Sloop or Galleon, now keeping my experience noted, what happens when I join the Solo only server?

There is now 5 other Solo Sloops in the instance with me and I will have no trouble in bringing a devastating fight to any person I see on the horizon, Sinking a Solo sloop is unbearably easy for another Sloop who has put in an awful lot of time into the game.

I basically now have 5 easy targets to steal from and murder to earn my fortune, why voyage when I can just stalk others knowing that a well placed shot to the head from my Sniper and a further shot from my Flintlock will kill you, allowing me to board your ship and take all loot.

The servers will have more PvP than the current ones with such easy targets.

NO

Sinking solo players is content. You want to take away my content?

You are playing solo because you are suppose to be good at the game. Yet, it seems to me that is not the case. So group up with people.

@rager82 not everyone plays solo because they're good, a lot of us just wanna chill and do our own thing, mind our own business

@lumpaywk because it isn’t just 4v4 there are multiple variations of crew sizes and they all coexist on the same servers. That’s how the game is meant to be played.

Your asking rare to do extra work for what? Because you can’t handle being around bigger crews?

Your welcome to ask rare for this all you want but I highly doubt they will add it.

@shc-conker The game said that solo play is for exp players. So while that might be true in other games. In this one it is not.

In a game about pirates mind your own business is not how it works. This is a Death Match type game. You get nothing for doing missions but looks. PVP is the main focus.

@crash4654 Sorry how is having an opinion on something a representation of my experience in the game? I have not once mentioned anything about how I play or my experiences within the game. Your now just making personal attacks because you don't have any real arguments to back up your stance.
I am not the OP I am making a suggestion based on overwhelming feedback on the game. If anything fighting this would indicate your scared that you would lose the easy targets and so who is really inexperienced here?
The fact is the most fun in this game is the fight. But that's only viable for a lot of people if they are in crews but not everyone wants to play in a crew.
Give me one good reason why it would be such a bad thing and i may take you more seriously but so far all you seem to be able to do is say well i can play ok so nyah. That is not constructive or valid. The simple fact is i put forward an idea that would help many many players have a way more enjoyable time and so far your trying to say that is a bad thing with no reason as to why it is a bad thing.

@toastywrath said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

@lumpaywk because it isn’t just 4v4 there are multiple variations of crew sizes and they all coexist on the same servers. That’s how the game is meant to be played.

Your asking rare to do extra work for what? Because you can’t handle being around bigger crews?

Your welcome to ask rare for this all you want but I highly doubt they will add it.

Its not that much more work. Its a single variable on the server and an option in the start menus.

If they add it or not whatever, its not for me its for for making the game more enjoyable for all. I can handle myself just fine. What is baffling is how passionately your fighting the idea without any reason and when challenged on that fact you have nothing.

You would still have multiple variations in the standard server so again not sure what your trying to say here?

@lumpaywk said in Stop attacking one man sloops:

Give me one good reason why it would be such a bad thing and i may take you more seriously but so far all you seem to be able to do is say well i can play ok so nyah.

I point you to my previous post a few posts above to give you a valid and good reason why your idea is ultimately flawed, I understand where you're coming from but it would not work, players need to learn the game to survive, it's the point, trying to remedy that with these type of ideas would not be beneficial to the game.

It's extremely easy to avoid PvP in a sloop with the exception of turning in merchant quests. Typically people don't hang around the outposts for too long, though you might get the occasional camper.

Honestly, a skilled solo sloop (no I don't mean me) has the upper hand against most galleons. If you don't wish to engage, sail against the wind and circle islands. If you do want to engage, stay on the tail and zig zag, firing when you get a chance.