I know this may be a stretch but I have been thinking that a battle Royale mode would work out so well with this game! The map could be the same layout as the one that is already in the game, but reworked. The map could hold about 40 players, 40 solos, 20 duos, or 10 squads. Each named location (Island) would always have a ship, or two, spawn on it. With that, squads could land at the same island and have to fight over the ships, and it would also ensure that every team that drops in, gets a ship.
The pre lobby could be a small island with a tavern, allowing players to show off their pirates and drinks while the players load in.
Players load up on the Ghost ship (like the boat you go to when you die) and it flies across the map, allowing players to drop where they please.
Fists - I think players should start out with nothing when they land, but I do think you should be able to use your fists. A feature that should be added in the normal game
Weapons & Loot - The sword, pistol, blunderbuss, and sniper should all be available as loot, but at different rarities. The big thing that would have to be focused on is that with the higher the rarity of weapons, the more damage the weapons should do... A bundle of 5 bananas could be used as "bandages", maybe a watermelon could be a med-kit. Actual potion bottles could used for shield. Gun powder barrels, bombs (grenades), cannonballs, wood planks, and other stuff should also spawn on certain islands. The chests with loot in them could be actual treasure chests. I also think skeletons should also be in the game and on random islands. Maybe when you kill them they drop their weapons or you get something. The skeletons will force players not to hide on Islands as well as providing a unique aspect. Canons should also be placed on the Islands, so you can defend the island you are on, if the storm closes in it.
The Storm - The storm is the hardest concept, because it could be hard for some players to steer within the circle if the storm circle is in the middle of the ocean, especially while battling another player(s). Therefore I think the Storm circle should always end halfway over an island and halfway over water. This could lead to epic battles of sea vs land, or an invasion of a teams island (Like a fort raid). The storm itself could visually be an actual storm, and when you are in it you take damage (like any battle Royale game.)
Other stuff - depending on the lobby (like if you are playing solos, duos, or squads) different ships should spawn. Like sloops for solos and duos, and the brigantine and galleon for squads. Also sharks should still be a factor, maybe even the Meg and Kraken. A big problem that I see would be people hiding in the water, or falling off of their ship, and sharks could be a good way to clean this up. Loot could also still spawn under water.
A battle Royale game mode would be so fun, if done correctly. Forcing player to do sea or land battle, at high stakes, would be amazing. Im sure you (Rare) have been blasted with people suggesting to make a battle Royale mode, and I think you should. It would increase the popularity of an already good game and bring you guys out of the dark. I would love to offer more suggestions to you guys! Thanks!
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