RNG - Upgrade Refit/Master Builders

[Kawazz]

RNG for slots isn't a terrible idea like many think. However, I think I have something that might bring some skill, create content and quell the hardcores that don't love RNG.

Master Builders

These Master builders will be randomly found at ports. You could provide notice of these builders locations using the combat news but I think a message in a bottle is the right way to do it. 

These builders for a "price"  will provide a refit service so you can unlock extra perm slots. A max of 2 since the final 5th slot should be completely RNG based.

This creates content by encouraging captains to be out at sea to find that message but it also puts prized ships out at sea since you need to bring the ship to the master builder to get refitted.

Not only will you get that solo captain going to these ports but whole escort groups. Since the ports move around, some nations will be able to take advantage of this for PVP. These master builders should stay at their location for 2-3 days giving everyone enough time to plan trips or defenses.

 

Edited February 4, 2018 by koiz

[Guest]

2 hours ago, koiz said:

RNG for slots isn't a terrible idea like many think. However, I think I have something that might bring some skill, create content and quell the hardcores that don't love RNG.

Master Builders

These Master builders will be randomly found at ports. You could provided notice of these builders locations using the combat news but I think a message in a bottle is the right way to do it. 

These builders for a "price"  will provide a refit service so you can unlock extra perm slots. A max of 2 since the final 5th slot should be completely RNG based.

This creates content by encouraging captains to be out at sea more to find that message but it also puts more prized ships out at sea since you would need to bring the ship to the master builder that you want refitted. Not only will you get that solo captain going to these ports but whole escort groups. Since the ports move around some nations will be able to take advantage of this for PVP. These master builders should stay at their location for 2-3 days giving everyone enough time to plan trips or defenses.

 

And it could make the bottles meaningfull again.

[Teutonic]

This.

This is how you create "variations" of ship builds. You could name it differently, but This is the proper way.

RNG is awful

[Ronald Speirs]

We have been through RnG before and it was terrible then and its terrible now, wish the devs would do the proper work to fix this game instead of wasting time on the same crap we never liked the first time!

[Slim McSauce]

I agree with this suggestion.

[GrubbyZebra]

Here's my problem with the RNG in crafting ships:

It means that the outcome of an average battle is not reliant on the participants skill in fighting or outfitting his ship, but rather which ship has more buffs. You can now have a ship with multiple speed, armour, reload, and repair buffs without ever taking into account the knowledge slots. This completely undermines the PvP aspect of the game.