Upgrades, small, mid, large

[Cmdr RideZ]

I think we should have small, mid and large upgrades in the game, at least for the permanent upgrades.

 

Building a copper plating for a small ship, should require small notes, etc.

 

This would create a better balance between copper, silver and gold.

 

New players would also get upgrades for their ships with a better price tag.  Would make it easier for them to get in the game.

[Fluffy Fishy]

While I like the suggestion in theory, I don't really like it on a practical basis, sorry. I think med notes serve it well, because of the percentile in these upgrades the lower tier ships don't receive a huge gain from the permanent upgrades except for speed and turn, I rarely outfit my smaller ships with upgrades anyway, not because of cost but more because I feel like its a bit of a waste unless I really like the ship and intend to keep it forever. When I was a low rank I saved my extra notes up to buy me the regular upgrades, then only once I hit sailing a trincomalee did I bother with upgrades. While there aren't many real drawbacks I can think of, apart from it will increase the price and scarcity of already rare high notes that is quite a big thing.

My advice for anyone on the low ranks is to try and aim to sort out their regular upgrades first, save up 4/5 mid notes then ask a friendly level 50 crafter to produce an upgrade that can last you a lifetime

Edited May 22, 2016 by Fluffy Fishy

[Horror]

While I like the suggestion in theory, I don't really like it on a practical basis sorry. I think med notes serve it well, because of the percentile in these upgrades the lower tier ships don't receive a huge gain from the permanent upgrades except for speed and turn, I rarely outfit my smaller ships with upgrades anyway, not because of cost but more because I feel like its a bit of a waste unless I really like the ship and intend to keep it forever. When I was a low rank I saved my extra notes up to buy me the regular upgrades, then only once I hit sailing a trincomalee did I bother with upgrades. While there aren't many real drawbacks I can think of, apart from it will increase the price and scarcity of already rare high notes that is quite a big thing.

My advice for anyone on the low ranks is to try and aim to sort out their regular upgrades first, save up 4/5 mid notes then ask a friendly level 50 crafter to produce an upgrade that can last you a lifetime

 

This sound more like an argument for than against.

 

 

I agree with OP, it is an obvious addition that i assumed would take place. It is analogous to the one in eve and works well there.

 

Currently upgrade for small ship costs more than entire ship.

Need to do more to make small ships viable and OW entertaining, and this would be a step in the right direction. 

[Azzak]

I agree

[Horror]

Just to be clear.

 

It should cost MANY TIMES more, both in terms of gold and labor hours to upgrade a Victory than a cutter. 

Can it get more obvious?

[Fluffy Fishy]

This sound more like an argument for than against.

 

 

I agree with OP, it is an obvious addition that i assumed would take place. It is analogous to the one in eve and works well there.

 

Currently upgrade for small ship costs more than entire ship.

Need to do more to make small ships viable and OW entertaining, and this would be a step in the right direction. 

I was trying to be fair and honest about how I feel around the topic so it was a bit of both really, I like the idea but worry it might cause some other issues. I never felt particularly troubled by not using mods on the smaller ships when I play with them, but I do want the smaller ships to be more viable myself too, its hard to argue with, my main concern is how this affects notes, high grade notes can be a pig to get hold of already and exacerbating the problem just worries me, but then perhaps they should be more sought after. My feelings are that high level crafters and players won't like the change, there are enough people complaining there aren't enough end game ships, restricting their supply could drive people off but I might be wrong, personally I prefer to play in frigates and 3rd rates.