Ships Flags in Open World??

[Macjimm]

Would love to have a way to identify each ship's nationality by a flag, pennant, marking or colour scheme. The flapping flags may be too much for performance but surely we could use something other than text above the ship. To be able to distinguish ships using a spyglass and skill would be appealing.

[51st Highland]

Very interesting idea! Here's another though, once flags have been incorporated we should have the option to 'capture' enemy flags and use them for your own, could make for a lot of interesting scenarios - sailing through a fleet of French under a false flag collecting naval intelligence hoping nobody notices you would be seriously epic.

[Henry d'Esterre Darby]

The false flag mechanic is extremely difficult and complex.  Currently, it is not considered to be feasible to implement.

[Admiral 8Q]

The lack of flags in the OW is/was a concession to preserve fps and performance.

Logical. Perhaps a static flag, part of the ship model?

[Cossack]

I would love OW flags on player ships. Plus the option to use the spyglass in OW too would be nice. 

[Tremor]

+1 for flag

+1 for spyglass

[Tanall]

I'd definitely go in for the spyglass on the overworld side. But I can do without the flags, as I understand why they arent shown to begin with.

[Edmond Rooke]

+1

[Robaroo]

Still cant wait for this to happen

[Strikeeagle345]

Hello everyone!

 

I was playing last night and thought to myself "boy it would be cool if my jolly roger (or others nation flag) was flying while in the open world." I think they should implement this and place it in the same spot as the one that fly's while in battle.

 

What are your thoughts on this?

[Jean LaPointe]

The false flag mechanic is extremely difficult and complex.  Currently, it is not considered to be feasible to implement.

Fully understand the issue.

BUT if it can be accomplished the intended I am for it.

+1

[Poe]

False flags or no flags and tags would be my choice.

[Strikeeagle345]

Logical. Perhaps a static flag, part of the ship model?

This should be the way to go here. Just add it to the model and have it re-textured for what ever nation you are. it doesnt need to flap, just look like it is being blown by the wind behind the ship. That's all it needs.

[Robaroo]

Static flags seriously would be better than no flags...

[Wilhelm von Bromme]

no but there should be.....bring a little life to the open world....

 

Also should be able to use the telescope and manual sails in the open world

 +1

[Ardithus]

+1

[Hudson]

+1

[Bloody 9]

+1

plus mods for clan flags?

[Aubrey]

+1

It is a must.

I'd prefer to see the gamey "click & know-it-all" info window disappear all together.

 

Let us identify ships ourselves, flag, type and when you are close enough, only then the player name.

It feels silly to click on a dot on the horizon and get all the information instantly, right up to the captains shoe size.

[Robaroo]

+1

plus mods for clan flags?

 

Yeah..kind of annoying not seeing any clan recognition of other members when sailing. I think like the grouped red/white flag option there could be one for clans too...green/white maybe. Surely this wouldn't be an fps issue.. 

[Edmond Rooke]

+1

 

I find myself instinctively looking for a flag on other ships in OW.

[Neith]

+1 For this idea

[Capt. Rice]

i rather have less ship detail in OW and have flags and what not.

[Admiral 8Q]

I find myself instinctively looking for a flag on other ships in OW.

Same here. Or even a national crest on the sail.

[Macjimm]

i rather have less ship detail in OW and have flags and what not.

Excellent point. Having a spyglass and ship marker (static flag, paint, symbol) to determine nationality trumps a lot of other content.