I have had a blast playing Sea of Thieves, and I'm excited to see how the game will evolve over time. And I have some feedback for what I'd love to see in the future. Some of these may already be in production or already suggested, so pardon my ignorance.
•Most Wanted Features•
Dynamic crew changes!
Sometimes as a solo sailer I'll meet a crew with an extra slot or a sailor I'd like to team up with. But we'd like to not have to leave the game to do so (losing fully stocked ships). It would be fun to just join a crew you run into. And on that same note, what if you could spawn into the game without a ship at an outpost with other LFG players and you could dynamically form a crew, then set sail?
Flags!
Run up the colors! National flags, custom flags, even little flags on a forestay. They could be used to communicate to other players your intentions just like real pirates. They could also signify bragging rights (we've sunk many ships, you better steer clear).
A Mist be rolling in!
I'd love to see another weather pattern like the storm that appears at night and morning: Fog. A layer so thick you can't see more than a ship's length in front of you.
•Some other interesting features•
Trails of Gunpowder!
Imagine taking a gunpowder barrel, and leaving a line of gunpowder, dropping the barrel, and lighting it from the start with your sword. The trail would burn fast with sparks flying, about as fast as someone can run. Once it reaches a barrel, the barrel explodes. But it can be put out with a bucket of water before it reaches the barrel.
Poker at the Tavern, anyone?
I know it's historically inaccurate, but how fun would it be to play real poker like Texas Hold'em with real players? A friendly game at the local tavern using your hard earned gold sounds pretty fun.
Plot a course on the map!
There have been a number of times I wished I could just draw a straight line or a path on the map. The circles are great, but a line would be a welcome addition.
Gunpowder Splash!
When gunpowder barrels explode on or under water, I think we need a bit more visual feedback. A plume of water rising in the air would do the trick, with some splash noises for effect.
Leave Notes!
What if you could leave a short note, a page of parchment tacked to just about anything with a dagger. You could make a call sign, marking a ship you stole from in stealth. Or leave a trail for someone to find. Maybe hint that some secret in the area is near.
New Animal for the Merchant Alliance: Goat!
It would be fun to add a goat to the cast of animals you can catch. Of course, the goat would head butt you if you got too close.
Hunting on the High Seas!
More sea creatures! The kraken is awesome. And a wonderful random encounter. I'd like to see more monsters! Sea dragons! Ghost ships! Hunt down the Megalodon and sell the meat to a trading company! And what if you had a Harpoon? How crazy would it be if you could harpoon sea creatures or other ships and drag them towards you?
That's all I have for now. Keep up the good work!
