Guy's as a solo player you need to tone back the PVE. I've lost count on how many time's I have been sunk by multiple threats at the same time in the game. The last time I was sunk because I had the Kraken, Ghost ship and Volcano all at the same time! It isn't fun, and I can't be the only solo player who feel's that way or who this happen's to on a regular basis!
Having one of the sea threats (Kraken, Meg, Ghost ship) wouldn't be so bad, but not multiple together...
A side note about the Kraken. You guy's seriously need to think about revamping it because in it's current form the Kraken is pointless and only severs as a annoyance, I would be very surprised if a small number of your player base even kill's it, or enjoy's it in the game for that matter. The Kraken's mechanic's are annoying and again not fun. Also I have lost count on how many time's I have started the game, and with in less then two minute's from sailing away from the out post the Kraken appears! It's faster to just leave game and join another server then waste the time getting out of its way.