Mid Game, maybe End Game. Give this a Think guys.

[arkaeldren 17]

I have been thinking of the starting 11 Ylands as a type of Level I situation, then over time you could beat the best the starting Ylands have to offer, collect all the best loot and outfit a Blue Water vessel. Maybe at some point beating a final boss that would drop a map giving you general directions towards the "New set of Ylands" level II basically.  Unlike the normal storms between Ylands, a trip into Blue Water,  to transit to the Level II set of Ylands,  would be much more horrific with "Large" seas and storms that could even damage Masts and sails which would/could result in needing repairs.  Possibly with small stop off single Ylands, with the necessary materials and safe harbor to refit your Damaged ship. Depending on how well you built your "Blue Water vessel" it could possibly sink leaving you with just your Dinghy to reach one of the small refitting Ylands.  Sounds a bit punishing but I like the idea, and Ales and Ane wanted the feel of a serious survival aspect.  Well if the possibility of sinking and loosing most of your stuff doesn't scare the crap out of you,  the sharks in Open Blue Water sure would.  This would be an Epic way to transition to the higher tiers within the mid to end game.  Or some modification of what I have posted.

I'm either delusional over this because I thought of it, or its a great idea, I cant tell the difference(Or I just need some sleep ) What do you guys think????  yeah, not about needing sleep either.

[Lupowop 31]

I like this idea as well... i especially like the idea of storms "being more significant"... Weather effects in this game are awesome and I have been out to see in some badass storms... I just sleep and it goes away... It would be nice to have to "ride it out" and sail into the waves for fear of being capsized... and mast damage... ya... that would be nice... (it would suck but be more realistic)

[TheUrbanSquatch 6]

I like that idea.