Suggestion () Whirlpools And Other Random Occurrences

What do you suggest would be the range for the event of a maelstrom? Would it be limited to one coordinate block? And how would a ship be able to fight its way out? Do you suggest that some small tools be utilized or perhaps to limit the danger of the event for different types of ships? I ask to open up some suggestions to the design process of this potential event.

@colicemperor53 So with the size determined, I've been thinking about the event working on the ships attempt to escape. The galleon would have the disadvantage of being heavier, and the sloop would have the disadvantage of not getting as much wind to pull up and out. As for the maelstrom, the escape could use currents leading out, and seeing it within the foam on the swirl of the water. I suggest three tiers for getting out, and it takes from 3-10 minutes to get out. This is dependent on the crew. If you don't make it up and hit the foam part, like a storm, it will damage your ship, and if you make it up a tier, then the process gets a bit easier. These are suggestions and open to counters and alternatives.

@captain-arcanic Wind is a good suggestion as it would keep the crew at an alert for that window of escape. Would having to check wind hinder actually looking at the event? This game has a tendency to create striking and intense visual scenes to provide a response, most players remember their first kraken by its distinct visuals. Also, the shipwreck bit could work, if we assume that the ships were sunk by a previous maelstrom, or if they are pulled in as the event goes on. All around good suggestion, thanks.

@captain-arcanic Would the tilt of the maelstrom affect the cannon angle? This would take time to make, but would be a neat detail. Also, imagine trying to gunpowder another ship whilst escaping.

@colicemperor53 Exactly, or if it reaches the center it would explode to create an intense visual. I was also thinking about the loot, how does one obtain stuff from ships that sink from this event? Also, would a skeleton ship from cursed sails be able to get caught up in this event. I could see a number of opportunities this could provide.

@colicemperor53 What would be the true incentive for the crew to stick around after escaping? I'm trying to think of ways to it being like when the kraken shows up and you slowly sail through it. If perhaps there was a cursed or event chest attached to the event as well, or something along the lines of like the ship debris that @Captain-Arcanic was discussing where extra loot could be found.

@colicemperor53 I completely forgot about titles, and other potential cosmetics. Like a swirl sails, or something along the storm design for a livery. The introduction of the event would make a great follow up to forsaken shores, feeding into the environment being a threat vibe.

@colicemperor53 I think it would be an addition outside of dlc updates, but I am trying to imagine the timeline to be considered and with all the features discussed, it would fit perfectly for a release around forsaken shores. Just from a development standpoint and considering the gratification of players.