Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers

@mortuus-eco honestly I don’t agree. The two ships are really well balanced (if used appropriately) this would only segregate the community.

Playing solo is much harder yes. But also not recommended. Lol I would suggest finding a crew to do forts. Or simply taking the key and running (if you must do it solo) try to be a bit more attentive. If you need suggestions ask. Always happy to help.

Disagree with OP, I think the ship assortments are fine as is. Im sorry you got ganked OP.

@zeo said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

It would just be better Quality of Life if the respawns weren't so broken.

CORRECT! This would fix a HUGE majority of issues expressed on the forum.

I agree, the Galleon is way more powerful. Its nearly impossible to do anything about a Galleon chasing you down as you frantically go to the out post. Theyre going to catch up to you, and theyre either going to kill you or steal your stuff off of your boat due to having more people as youre trying to sell it. Having teams of 4-3v2-1 in the same game is just plain dumb.

@zeo said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@toastywrath
The game is litterally broken as-is.

I am not amused by how I've mentioned this time, and time again, and to see these things mentioned by the majority of the testing community not addressed is heartbreaking.

I understand launch is/was important, but the games QoL is suffering due to how asinine the ship respawn mechanic is being abused.

The ship balance is fine. But I agree the respawn mechanic is literaly game breaking. I’ve had my bad experiences with it too.

@brodycanuck said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

I agree, the Galleon is way more powerful. Its nearly impossible to do anything about a Galleon chasing you down as you frantically go to the out post. Theyre going to catch up to you, and theyre either going to kill you or steal your stuff off of your boat due to having more people as youre trying to sell it. Having teams of 4-3v2-1 in the same game is just plain dumb.

This is simply false. They both have strengths and weakness. But to say the galleon is overwhelmingly stronger is more an attribute to your personal skill rather than a fact about game balance.

@toastywrath Youre simply false, a group of 4 people that know what theyre doing is going to destroy a solo player that knows what its doing.

@brodycanuck Sure. You believe that. And I’ll continue beating galleons and sloops alike solo.

@toastywrath Yeah, if theyre noobs and dont know what theyre doing, sure.

@eidelyn That would make it unbalanced. you might be getting tired of 4 mans because your bad at getting away, but theres NO getting away from the same kindof boat.

@zeo said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@eidelyn
Its not about "imbalance"..
Its about the respawn mechanic being abused to its fullest.

The ships can either go toe-to-toe, or the crews skill are vastly different.

I see you keep mentioning some broken respawn mechanic. May I ask what you are referring to? I have died several times in game and I respawned just fine.

@zeo Ok. But I dont. I was just asking for clarification.

@brodycanuck I’m assuming the logic behind your ideal is (more people more cannons) makes it stronger?

I’m reality if playing the sloop correctly and using your environment (which is a nessesity) the sloop wins a majority of the time.

Of course going broadside with a galleon is a death sentence . So you take that away and it’s a battle of stamina. Who’s going to run out of planks first.

There’s plenty more but im sure since your such a professional you know most of it. Especially concerning the advantages of a leeward firing position at range to make the galleon (firing windward) waste shots due to early drop off while yours have increased travel time.

But no I’m sure you 100% right ^.^ good luck out there bud.

I would be okay with split servers if they had more ship types.

if they had sloops (1 person), cutters (1-2 person), brigs (2-3 person), frigates (3-4 person) and galleons (4 person). then they could split the servers into three types. 1-2 man servers that include sloops, cutters and brigs; and 3-4 man servers that include brigs, frigates, and galleons. Then of course 1-4 man servers including all ships.

this keeps the idea of ship diversity and gives players the option to play in a server where they aren't completely outmatched by larger or smaller crew sizes.

@brodycanuck turn into the wind, boom. Galleon can never catch you.

@crash4654 if they tack they can quite quickly. Creating obstacles is more effective

@toastywrath said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@zeo said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@toastywrath
The game is litterally broken as-is.

I am not amused by how I've mentioned this time, and time again, and to see these things mentioned by the majority of the testing community not addressed is heartbreaking.

I understand launch is/was important, but the games QoL is suffering due to how asinine the ship respawn mechanic is being abused.

The ship balance is fine. But I agree the respawn mechanic is literaly game breaking. I’ve had my bad experiences with it too.

Very much this,

They need to fix/change the spawn mechanics , probably worst thing they put in the game.

@toastywrath was it finally proven that tacking make a an actual difference?

Dislike the idea of different servers immensely.

The issues I have is that Galleons have unrealistic capabilities. Sloops were FAR faster and more nimble than Galleons.

I made a post about having shallow waters that Sloops could use to their advantage and that Galleons would have to go around. I think this is definitely something that should be added to the game.

Additionally, Sloops should be faster than Galleons both with and without the wind. The whole reason that Sloops were the preferred vessel of pirates was that they could "get away" from larger ships with speed and in the shallow waters.

The game needs to add those dynamics.

@crash4654 it’s never failed for me. A lot of people don’t do it correctly

@crash4654 said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@brodycanuck turn into the wind, boom. Galleon can never catch you.

Shouldn't have to "turn into the wind". A Sloop is a far faster vessel than a Galleon - with or without the wind. The speed difference was definitely more noticeable without wind, but it's absurd that a Galleon can overtake a Sloop.

@toastywrath said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@crash4654 it’s never failed for me. A lot of people don’t do it correctly

I find tacking only slightly beneficial. More because the opposing sea captains are crud at using their sails than any benefit from tacking.

@captainsloopdog said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@toastywrath said in Splitting servers into Sloop and Galleon servers:

@crash4654 it’s never failed for me. A lot of people don’t do it correctly

I find tacking only slightly beneficial. More because the opposing sea captains are crud at using their sails than any benefit from tacking.

I’m not sure that makes sense considering that when going directly into the wind there really isn’t much to do with them.