What do you want me to do? PVP is too restrictive to enjoy.

When this happens, try changing servers. Not all are out for blood, but the occasional server with the aggressive pirates does happen. It doesn't sound like you had much invested other than maybe some supplies. Jump to a new server and try again. I would also suggest seeking a crew of like minded pirates on LFG. I'm sure, with some patience, you can find one or two more that will fit with your crew.

I do encounter the hostile and, depending on the crew I'm with, will fight them if timing is right. Otherwise, there are ways to run. Turn the sloop into the wind and move.

@darkjedirebel You say in one post that hostile players ruin the game and people are leaving because of this type of action. Then in your next post you state that it's all you do. You jump on, seek other players, take their loot and log off. Which is it? Are you the problem or are you a solution?

@shagitall
Never fear...these bumps in PvP correlate closely with boredom.
When there hasn't been an update or content release..the seas get salty..the population shifts more towards PvP and a small shift is enough to cause a jump in these kinds of experiences.

The next few months is going to show a big change in PvP on the "adventure" servers as "athena" is going to pull a huge chunk of players over to that game mode/server.
This will attract most of the PvP style players, streamers, etc.
I'll assume that a few months after that...the balance between 'adventure' and 'athena' will settle once more.
Bringing some PvP focused players back to 'adventure'.

And, there's been some mentions, even officially, that new 'personal' servers are getting emphasis.

Its super hard sometimes sneaky slooping around and always on guard for the horizon to spot them pirates and to make sure our boat is on a safe distance..

Today i was at crooked mast and 3 times i had to sail away because other ships sailed by..

Most of them are pirates :"(

But as long as you keep on the move its not so easy for them to catch you.

lol that was only 2 ships, what you gotta learn to do is keep an eye out. dont just roam islands blindly. you havent even said that you tried to fight back, so how are you going to complain about pvp from 2 fights where you didnt even try? have you ever played a pvp game before? listen what you gotta do is play more, expect pvp, be ready for it and fight and defend your ship. people wont always attack you, sometimes its better to run. if you play the game more you will learn.

@targasbr said in What do you want me to do? PVP is too restrictive to enjoy.:

I particularly cannot understand players who do not like PvP in an online game.

I'm not sure why this is all that hard to understand. People play games for all different reasons. Some people are competitive, some aren't. There's a lot of complex psychology at play when it comes to direct PvP. I mean, think about it. We're simulating extreme violence. Even in a comic-bookish game like Sea of Thieves, the emotional responses one experiences from PvP in a game are not all that different from real-life. That's heavy stuff. It can be a good thing and it can be a bad thing.

Sea of Thieves is tremendously appealing to a wide variety of people. It has a lot to offer the gamer who isn't necessarily into PvP. The gorgeous seas and landscapes, the sense of adventure and excitement of discovery, the freedom of the pirate life...it appeals to the child in all of us. For many (myself included), that's what the game is really about. That's the part that matters. The other stuff is fun, too, but we don't play the game specifically for the combat. We play for the adventure. PvP has a part to play in that, but it's not the whole point.

People like us feel that people who focus just on PvP are missing the whole point of Sea of Thieves. I recognize that some people just love the competition. I can be competitive, too. I don't mind friendly competition at all. I welcome it. It's really refreshing to get into a battle with players who have positive attitudes and are just playing the game. That's fantastic.

But it seems like a lot of PvP-oriented people are more than simply competitive. They're out to beat others down. They're basically bullies, plain and simple. They're in it for the ego boost, and they get off on dominating others. It's extremely juvenile behavior, to say the least. People like me don't want to play with people like them. It has nothing to do with Sea of Thieves, in my opinion. They don't appreciate the game for what it is. They don't care about Sea of Thieves; it's just another platform for them to act out their violent inner turmoil. And it's perfect for them, because they can excuse it all by claiming they're "pirates." The sad truth is, they have no clue what being a pirate is all about. Real pirates weren't psychopathic killers. It was all about freedom.

Anyway, I digress. My point is this. People play the game for lots of reasons. Just because Sea of Thieves has a PvP element doesn't mean everyone must want to participate in that aspect of the game. Of course, those of us who aren't really PvP-oriented must learn to exist in a PvP world. It's a fact of life. As we well know, there are skills and techniques one can learn to help players cope with unwanted PvP. Those have been discussed thoroughly elsewhere. But even with a great set of skills, we're still occasionally confronted with unwanted PvP with people who are clearly only out to ruin someone's day. Those of us with more experience cope with the situation and move on. But I have deep empathy for others who have had bad experiences in the game. I know how frustrating and upsetting it can be.

There's no easy solution. But I think at least acknowledging the diversity of our players is a start.

absolute 100% best solution is to continue enhancing the PvE features of the game after The Arena so that it is just as entertaining and engaging as PvP.

@shagitall I'm not sure how receptive you will be to what I have to say, but I'll try to give you the benefit of my experience here.

You're very new. Your levels say it all. You're not brand new. Brand new players don't get upset like that, they're not invested enough.

Right now, you are at the worst stage of your SoT development. Think of it as age 13 in human years. Old enough to know some things but too inexperienced to really do much except get mad at how "unfair" everything is for you.

This is a natural point in your SoT journey. Any of the forum old salts here can tell you I was on here making similar posts to yours when I was around your level of experience with the game. Believe me, you grow out of it. You grow into a PVP hunter of ships, maybe not KoS 24/7 but I promise you, if you havent played like that on the way to PL it'll be all you do for a few weeks once you get there.

It's normal to feel like you do now, it's normal to grow out of it too. Just don't become embittered, salty or allow yourself to become toxic and sooner or later it'll click.

When you see sails on the horizon and you have a hold full of loot you'll be thinking "yessss, it's on!" not "oh noes, my loots!"

The trick is to spot the ship in the distance and plan what you are gonna do? Fight then get ready? If not u can set sail and move on.

So just keep checking round the island with scope on horizon and wehen on ship it should be you’re number 1 item

Saved me soo many times it’s unreal

Yeah, the sea is pretty bloody rigth now.

One additional advice, if you are confronted with a vindicative crew after just a few minutes, they are apparently looking for PvP, so it might be best to switch server rigth after you sunk.

This is what I don't get.

I sail every evening, I sail a galleon verry often and I rarely get attacked, like once every 2/3 weeks. I've got almost all of the commendations all of the cosmetics in game right now. I can safely say that I've played enough of this game to at least know what people should be talking about.

Why are you people who complain about PvP getting attacked so much? You guys do realise that the reapers mark is a PvP flag right? Don't wave it around if you don't want PvP.
Also safety in numbers, if it's just you and your girlfriend expand a bit, get 2 friends make some new ones on the sea of thieves, run a galleon all the time. It helps so much because they aren't a prime target. Sloops are.

@boxcar-squidy I don't know about that, man.

The whole point of his thread was saying the community doesn't need to be DayZ or the next Rust game. You might have felt that you "needed" to grow out of that mentality, but I haven't. And I am sure a large majority of people feel the same way. We didn't come play this game to play Fortnite or Battlefield 5. If I wanted to go shoot and attack people, there are 7 games I can think of right now, including another naval warfare game, that has better mechanics and flow for doing just that, PvP.

But back on hand, having someone come up and say oh it's fine. Just grin and bear it and soon you will become like everyone else! That is very conforming thing to say to someone in a game that is supposed to be all about adventure and having different interactions. You can't have any different kind of interaction because of exactly what you said, PvP hunter of ships. That is what the community has pretty much been forcing every single player to become and it's at the point now where it is a necessity if you want to play the game at all.

@darkjedirebel

You want to cooperate, while being someone that attacks and sinks anyone they come across. You are someone who actively hunts to kill. As that is what you do, then state the KoS and aggressive behavior is killing the community. You reap what you sow, how are you going to achieve what you want with that approach? How are you going to cooperate if you aren't willing to talk, negotiate a truce or be friendly yourself.

You claim there is no reason to play other than PvP, because you don't want to do anything else.

I am a pirate legend Athena 10 and I mainly go big game hunting (Skeleton ships, Megalodon, Kraken, Cloud events) and the occasional voyage.

I get into alliances with others, I get into scraps with them as well, based on who I meet.

More people are willing to cooperate than you might believe, but if you start all interactions with the roar of cannons how do you think they will respond?

We craft our own stories and to change the dynamic of the interactions on the seas start with our own approach.

Not everyone will be friendly, but people are not going to just sit there and think let's team up with the guys that just rolled up and are trying to sink my ship.

Change starts with yourself, as that is the only thing you control. The type of pirate you are has nothing to do with the pirates you encounter.

@shagitall
For new players I suggest to keep an eye out on the horizon, expect a fight and learn to flee. The speaking trumpet can be a great tool for making friends, but always be careful not everyone is truthful.

Try to enjoy everything the seas has to offer, from the epic sea creatures to the endless chase by pirates. Sinking is not the end, it is just a moment to reflect and learn how to become a better pirate. Treasure comes and goes, but it are the stories we have made that none can take away.

There hasn't been any new bilge rat adventures recently, which usually has a bounding effect between crews and the next update is a battleground that people want to practice for. Resulting in a more hostile environment over time. The seas are an ever changing scene of friends and foes. It is the mystery of the seas that calls to us.

well your still new at the game so all I can say is you will beat them once u learn the ropes and keep at it. Perception is 50% of the game