Key Binding for Speaking Trumpet

I have missed this too. It will become more and more of an issue as new items of equipment are added to the game (a barometer, anyone?).

It could be that Rare simply did not think about this, when they introduced the speaking trumpet; or maybe it's because an Xbox controller only has so many buttons it can use. The last thing we want is another reason for Xbox players to complain how PC players have it easier.

However, I would much rather have a hot key for the speaking trumpet than the tankard - an item I never use. If, indeed, we are going to be limited to 13 hot keys (including weapons 1 and 2), then we should, at least, be able to choose which 13 items of equipment are hot.

Alternatively, allow hotkeys (on both PC and Xbox) to be "stacked". On PC, we already "I" for "Instruments"; which cycles through accordion, hurdy-gurdy and (now) drum. Similarly, for example, you could allocate "B" (for Bilge) to cycle between planks and bucket, as you frantically use both to repair and bail water; and allocate "C" to cycle between Compass and Watch ("clock").

Perhaps, this will come once the speaking trumpets are officially added to the game for everyone.

@rk1-turbulence I’m looking forward to a Ruffian Sea Dog trumpet and drum.

@millrtime This is what’s going to happen with all the DLC, unless they change something. The exclusive stuff for the intro campaign followed by the regular drop after - they explained that when they discussed how DLCs would work. So, expect the same types of skins for Speaking Trumpets and Drums as you would for everything else - Bilge Rat, Sea Dog, etc... those are what will come on tomorrow.