Sea Trials Mode

[lokii]

I really want to play this game again. I love the combat, as do 99% of the server population. I did not get to play the game in Sea Trials form, but I believe that is what attracted most people to the game. I know people will disagree, but I do think having a quick fix of the game is desperately needed for longevity. I would like to be able to login, and pick a Small battle and be matched with similar ships. Maybe the ships could be limited to a certain few types and only 5th rates and below. I know this is kind of possible with Small Battles, but very few people use it. Maybe this Captain can be separate to the in game/OW one? I know it sounds like a similar warship game, but hey there are 1000s of people playing that. Then when time allows or county calls, off to the OW for me again. Maybe a new UI solely for this would attract people to use it, and keep people playing. 

[Hethwill, the Red Duke]

There is nothing stopping newcomers and veterans to essentially only play Small Battles. There's win and loss and there's XP and credits progression.

The more numbers of players that are in queue for the Small Battles the more popular it becomes. A big battle often started with only 2 ships joining combat.