@Cecil Selous
I am agree with you suggestions but one think . It will increase the battle time . It will be harder to fight an enemy . Not all players like to dedicate all of them time to a game . If a battle will be during 2-3 hours its useless to play .
New players will find 7th rate as a good ship to start , by makings missions you grow-up your xp and rank and you will be allowed to buy more ships , make a fleet and go to combat . I think the 7th rate is perfect as initial ship .
I play naval action about one month and I wish to change my nickname , I don't like it . But I don't want to lose all my work on this game . I suggest to make a topic where you can request to change your nickname .