worth it to play solo?

[Purple @PurpleOnBlues]

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[Mikail]

引用自 Asdolg：

It's not about risk, it's exclusively about fun. As a player, I want to have fun from playing the game. I do not gain any fun from fighting players, regardless of who wins the battle. Private mode was asked for a long time, and now there's this downgraded version of a regular mode, so we are supposed to ♥♥♥♥ off. Like, uh, no, this is not what was asked for. It's just another reason for pvp enjoyers like you to look down on pve enjoyers like me.

You get bored in hours without players - good for you, but dont think that goes for everyone.

Nice, you got funny but you complain about that you playing without risk and you wanna same rewards like guys who risking. I got it its not for you but stop complain, you got your mode to have fun but now you wanna more rewards, thats your fun? Complain about rewards? You need rewards to have fun?

I look down at you because you talking about fun, but you need more rewards to have fun right? You playing 30% of that game and you wanna 100% rewards, You play 30% you will get 30% whats how life works.

That mode is tutorial, its for playing with GF solo without risking, just about having good time, not about rewards so stop complain, you should do TT, roleplay, fishing or just vibing in that mode, you have it and you still need more rewards, i guess thats your "fun".

So stop saying its about fun when you talking about rewards.

[Asdolg]

Yes, taking rewards is a part of fun. Surprise!

[Mikail]

引用自 Asdolg：

Yes, taking rewards is a part of fun. Surprise!

No, rewards are rewards, you can have fun without rewards, so stop complain go into SS or HS and have fun.

[Asdolg]

Anyway, my initial point - it should be up to player how they want to play, but currently game does everything it can to force player into HS. You disagree that this is forced. We cannot come to agreement on this due to different views, so I suggest to end the argument.
Sorry if I got mean with words, I do respect everyone's playstyle and by no means wanted to offend you. Thank you

[Mikail]

引用自 Asdolg：

Anyway, my initial point - it should be up to player how they want to play, but currently game does everything it can to force player into HS. You disagree that this is forced. We cannot come to agreement on this due to different views, so I suggest to end the argument.
Sorry if I got mean with words, I do respect everyone's playstyle and by no means wanted to offend you. Thank you :bombsmile:

No its does not force you into HS, you can have fun in your mode, will you take a risk, go into HS and do everything same like you are in SS, just take that risk, this is not forcing you to do something this is only about you and taking that risk when you wanna better rewards, same thing is irl you wanna better job? Will you take a risk?

[Elvis Prime]

引用自 Asdolg：

It's not about risk, it's exclusively about fun. As a player, I want to have fun from playing the game. I do not gain any fun from fighting players, regardless of who wins the battle. Private mode was asked for a long time, and now there's this downgraded version of a regular mode, so we are supposed to ♥♥♥♥ off. Like, uh, no, this is not what was asked for. It's just another reason for pvp enjoyers like you to look down on pve enjoyers like me.

You get bored in hours without players - good for you, but dont think that goes for everyone.

Agreed. I wish Safer Seas was more than a glorified tutorial mode. Never what i wanted from it either. So many features not available. I was a big advocate for safer seas. This wasn't what any of us wanted.
Safer Seas negatives:
only 70% rep/gold earned, and no emissary flag/quests (which can increase payout by 25-150%). No captain ships, no guilds, no Athena's Fortune faction/rep, no Reaper's Bones faction/rep, No Guardians of Fortune or Servants of Flame (PvP Queuing), Reputation cap at lvl 40 (versus like lvl 500), No letter's of recommendation, a bunch of seasonal trials are not available, NO emissary flags promotions or companuy items after rep lvl 40, various treasures are not available, can't play Pirate Legend, limited world events (no Fort of fortune, Chest of fortune, Reaper's chest/bounties), Basically huge limitation on Commendations/achievements as a result.

My recommendation is:
1 - "Safer Seas" if you want chill experience and hone some skills, or just do story stuff
2 - "High Seas" for normal play without training wheels on. Not because of PvP, but because you will get ALL the features unlocked. Can't even think of playing end-game without doing "high seas"
3 - "High Seas with emissary quests". HIgher ambition, more access to bonuses, but also more attention and threat from PvP, as an emissary flag makes you visible to PvPer focused folks. You become a high value target. Without Emissary Flag, you have an easier time avoiding PvP (but many still will target you. Especially trolls that shoot everything and want to see the world burn).

I personally am not a huge fan of PvP, it often get's toxic, but it's manageable. PvPers will tell you "Get good, this is pirate game". In my opinion, this is not true. With real pirates, reputation was a thing. You don't just steal from other pirates, or they'd team up and kill you. With server hopping and anonymity, there is often no negotiation or sense to PvP. Many good PvPers out there, but often times PvP at it's worst is trolls getting a kick out of ruining your day. They wait until you stop at an island and are distracted and will sink you quickly or torture you (won't sink you, but won't let you go. Kind of grief you). That's the bad part of PvP.

[Elvis Prime]

IF you are a solo Slooper, i'd say your best strategy is being mobile and paranoid. You can often outrun or out maneuver other crews. Use environment to evade bigger ships, they usually leave you alone. I find this to be fun gameplay in of itself. But cannon shooting/turning/repairing/anchoring, all of it is MUCH quicker. So if you want to be aggressive, you can be very effective solo over bigger ships (unless they are really good, not much overcomes numbers).

Some solo tips: Always keep an eye on your map for reaper flags. Always keep an eye on the horizon, and understand risk vs reward. Don't horde loot too long, or you can lose it. An approaching ship isn't always aggressive, but always be defensive. If they decide to be aggressive, it doesn't take long for avenues of escape to go away. When stopping anywhere, it is best to have your sails up, and your anchor up. So all you have to do is drop sails which takes like a couple seconds. If you are going to "Safer Seas" as training, engage in megaladons and skull ships (NPC enemies) to get the hang of combat/repairing while sailing. You will have to be a jack of all trades regardless as a solo. Still tons of combat, even on safer seas.

[GLITCH]

引用自 Asdolg：

It's not about risk, it's exclusively about fun. As a player, I want to have fun from playing the game. I do not gain any fun from fighting players, regardless of who wins the battle. Private mode was asked for a long time, and now there's this downgraded version of a regular mode, so we are supposed to ♥♥♥♥ off. Like, uh, no, this is not what was asked for. It's just another reason for pvp enjoyers like you to look down on pve enjoyers like me.

You get bored in hours without players - good for you, but dont think that goes for everyone.

I agree, this "no pvp means boring" well yeah maybe for you, but pvp is boring instantly for me, no fun in trying to fish, or go sailing and exploring just to get mowed down by no lifer pvp nerds. I may have read this wrong, but is there a way to play with friends and family without getting bullied etc. i would love to just fish, go sailing, exploring etc without all the annoyance of pvp