Hey all,
So the premise here is a temporary safe zone that doesn't have the issue of your pirate/session timing out, and you copping a lazy-beard.
I rarely have time to play a long solo session these days, so I find myself looking for other games. It would be a whole lot more convenient if there was a way to have a time-out (adulting etc.) without losing your progress. This idea is aimed at the solo player, who doesn't have the luxury of a mate to keep the boat whilst you're away.
My idea is simple enough;
You pop down a mission to sail to this place (lets call it LAZY ISLAND), sail through the big archways just like a tall tale. When we get there, all rules relative to diving or portal hopping apply, so only resources & emissary flag remain. You might still have a timer for how long you can stay, but it's significantly longer to allow us to get the time we need to life & adult & stuff.
On lazy island, our pirate would be unable to fulfil any commendations or gain supplies, or really do much more meaningful than change cosmetics.
A different version of lazy island might be where multiple boats could dock, allowing solo players to find other people to play with. It might be relatively simple, with pirates voting on certain tables to match up with their intended goal. Players would be unable to gain any advantage here (stealing supplies for example).
Open crew is most times diabolical, so I wonder if a lobby-style area where we can speak and interact with others might be more palatable, especially given many of us live in area's where language can be a barrier.
Cheers
