Small cannons

do you mean swivel cannons?
That would be awesome. End of story.

@drewbob7 I think they should only be implemented on galleons as to give them a real advantage. But a good idea none the less.

@RookyClock42 How about equal for each? four each two on front and two near the back?

@drewbob7 I think that sloops don't need it because they can already turn quickly.

@RookyClock42 Hmm, I think you are right

But then we would have to make them weak so galleons don't get OP. or maybe if they both had them to stop boarders?

@drewbob7 I think they would better serve to knock players off cannons. Maybe have much smaller holes or have a faster muzzle velocity.

@RookyClock42 or like maybe they can be shot at cannon holes to like hurt the repairer/hit the bottom of the boat(if you hit the cannon holes) to make water leak in even faster since it hit at the bottom of the boat?

@drewbob7 Not a bad idea, but why not implement something similar with pre-existing cannons?

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also what about rope used to swing to enemy ships?

@drewbob7 I feel like that would defeat the purpose of guarding ladders. And boarding imo would become a bit too easy. It is important to keep a game like this relatively simple.

@RookyClock42 yeah, you are right

On an unrelated note I suggest a new mail faction https://www.seaofthieves.com/forum/topic/52601/mail-delivery-idea. I'd be happy to hear any opinions.