It's great that these two topics are discussed now. Both of those have mostly been in my mind regarding the game.
Ylands is already awesome game and I love the amount of content. Exploration is what keeps me getting back to it with my friends, because there is always something new.
And with dedicated server there is lots of bugs. Some more annoying than others. So I haven't posted any bugs here because I'm not sure if it was already posted or under process to be fixed (typical Finnish people). So sometimes it would be easier to post bugs if there would be easily accessible list or similar so that you would know what bugs have been posted and what have been already taken to process of fixing or if you need more information about some specific bug. The way of addressing bugs above may do the trick.
We mostly play with dedicated server because the game just gives so much fun with friends. Map problem, new ship issues (you have to sit, etc to remove "sea sickness" after being on board) and sharks getting stuck in ships are pretty minor problems but sometimes do get on nerves when you die for nothing and can't get your valuable stuff back.
It's alpha and we love it already! Thanks for great game and great community! Our hopes are high and I guess they are filled hundred times over!
Enjoy your work and make some awesome bug fixing and content to the game we all love! Thanks for everyone on the team!