I love that we can play musical instruments in this game. Not only do I hope for more shanties down the line but I also hope for more musical instruments! Whenever I play with other players they also mention this idea as well.
We already have the Squeeze Box (Accordion) and the Hurdy Gurdy. 2 very pirate-like instruments. But what else is missing? I have always been a fan of pirates and pirate things, lifestyles, movies, books, all of it. I even have many rea authentic pirate goodies including a necklace I wear everyday. That is why when this game came out I flew to it immediately.
I think a big instrument this game should add is the braginho. A small Portuguese guitar. I always see these either in pirate films or any kind of game or picture. Even in real life shanties you can listen too.
Fiddles, hautboys (oboes), and drums are mentioned in contemporary sources. Captain Bartholomew Roberts' fiddlers were captives, forced to play by the pirates six days a week. The hautboys and drums were used for "vaporing," a cacophonous noise the pirates made as they closed on their victims to intimidate them.
You could use the same type of selection as the weapons. Meaning although there are multiple instruments, you may only have 2 equipped at a time.
I personally would LOVE to see these in the future.
THOUGHTS??
J. Parker Wood on Irish Bodhran - The Maids of Galway
