mouse of war Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yes, I know that I've also talked about this elsewhere but I think I've found a solution to many conflicts - and I sometimes wonder if some good ideas get overlooked when they are part of a long thread OK so some people want the freedom to name their ships and others don't want to risk seeing ships called "HMS **** you!" there is a very easy solution that can please everyone - an option in the settings of the game that allows a player to choose not to see the customised names of other players AND this idea can be applied to other choices - like to have or not to have female avatars Everyone gets to choose there own level of historical accuracy and no need to have a debate about any of it!!!!!! Am I not brilliant? ok, perhaps not but surely this is the answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witte de With Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 In that case you'd still be stuck with wanting to see historical ship names other then the standard ones (yet possibly seeing HMS **** you)... , or sailing (and seeing) only the standard ones... I'd still vote for a historical and accurate course in this; this solution doesn't really cut the edge, IMO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crankey Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think the OP has a valid point this could work for some aspects of the game. I too feel that there are too many 'fluff' arguments on the forum that can get extremely heated yet most could be solved simply by having some reasonable personal choice setup within the game. Different players are pushing for different layers of realism, whilst graphics of the ship, towns, harbour crew can have a std realism across all players. Some aspects of them could be optional. We use it all the time in absolutely 100% of modern games for different GFX capability of systems and player choice of identifiable naming conventions which suits the individual. Every player will admit to or be lying that they chose a gfx setting in game 'X' because it gave them an edge. Using colour blind mode even though not colour blind, turning off extra vegetation even though their PC was very capable of having everything on max..... To play this game I don't wish to turn all the GUI/UI off, be sat in my bath, floating on a lilo dressed in full naval uniform - Yet I wouldn't have a problem someone doing just that if that is how they want to play the game. It is just a game (A great one we hope) this is not real life and as individuals we will all have our own viewpoints and wants. I feel the issue usually lies with those who want historical accuracy above all and beyond with little thought to others point of view. I don't want to stop those players arguing and getting their wishes granted, but lets have a little give and take We certainly don't want to put off new players becoming solid supporters of the game because they find it initially difficult to get their heads around, because some basic simple player options are not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebsif Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Id rather see Hms dickbutt vs 50 hms surprise (both unhistorical). And stop being tyrants about cosmetic stuff as long as its not pink marpat painted ships. Customizabilty is super important. Edit: sry for the rant, agree with OP btw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witte de With Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I feel the issue usually lies with those who want historical accuracy above all and beyond with little thought to others point of view. I don't want to stop those players arguing and getting their wishes granted, but lets have a little give and take I like give and take. Point noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse of war Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 In that case you'd still be stuck with wanting to see historical ship names other then the standard ones (yet possibly seeing HMS **** you)... , or sailing (and seeing) only the standard ones... I'd still vote for a historical and accurate course in this; this solution doesn't really cut the edge, IMO.. Yep, not a perfect solution but better than no choice at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witte de With Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yep, not a perfect solution but better than no choice at all What if the dev's would include historical naming as an gameplay option, whereby 'crappy' names are covered with an 'auto-generated' historical name, attaching it permanently to that player's ship? Not sure about the permanent part, though. You keep all the choices, yet to a much greater extent. Could be another middle way. Keeping options open, eh. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebsif Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Name restrictions on ships are close to nick name restrictions. Imagine if any1 sailin a Vict would get temp renamed to Nelson, or if u'd start game with random gen oldshool name like William McPie w/ no option changing it. I Wanna make my own name ppl will recognize, ship customizability plays a big part in building and image and gibs players something more personal to associate with. Renaming should be basic stuff rly, just like switching paint schemes + decorations (to a historically reasonable lvl ofc). **TlDr i want a sandbox MMO w/ realistic ship combat, not a Nelson simulator** If u dont want f2p p2w there has to be customization for real moneh anyway.. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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