I understand that the powers that be want Pirates on the seas and moving from place to place. And sailing is fun and rewarding. But earning In-Shop cosmetics and interactive additions I think would greatly enhance the game.
The first would be a cooking station. If you could find food on islands to cook better healing food, or could sell cooked foods, that would be cool. But also imagine sneaking on to someones ship and putting poison in their kettle. More piracy = better.
I think a table and chairs also opens up a lot of potential possibilities. The obvious add here is games, but I think there are other additions that the community could come up with. Imagine laying a treasure map down on the table (like a smaller world map) and marking maps with stamps and circles that signify chickens or loot or ammo boxes.
I think a Trophy Case is another easy addition. For both achievements and quests. In the captains quarters or wherever you'd like. The hat of a notorious pirate or the hook of a legendary sailor, or the wheel of a high level ship.
There other little things you could add. Balls, a dart board, barrels to hide in, a s***t shooter for target practice, a firework launcher, a gramophone, etc.
I think these are upgrades that players would want to save up for and keep looting for.
