after watching a couple of Videos on youtube about this game i decided to support it and try out the Alpha. My only background with Naval games was WOWS which i don't really like because lack of realism, And Battlestations Midway/Pacific when i was a kid. which i did like alot.
I like this game alot. the freedom to build everything you want within realistic limits is an awesome gameplay mechanic. The battles themself are Epic and even while i do not understand exactly all of the mechanics at work under the hood it is very immersive. The game Runs like a charm as well. which i had not expected from an Alpha.
the few downsides i have discovered are the lack of a Tutorial. if it was not for me having watched video,s about the game, i would have been completely lost. While the Help manual does go into some of the game mechanics. it barely scratches the surface. a comprehensive step by step tutorial on the innerworkings of the game is a must to not overwhelm new players.another downside is some academy missions gives you too few time to complete them. Also where the hell is the Netherlands as a faction?:P its a naval game and seeing My country which had a rich Naval history not in the game, but china is. just stings.
i would also love to see more different Hulls. maybe Nation specific Hulls as well for some of the bigger factions to recreate historical ships. another thing which might be interesting to add is an Interior designer. which let you decide where to put the engine,ammo storage etc. or maybe this goes to far into the design aspects.
Keep doing your exceptional work Developers!. There clearly is put alot of love into the game. i can see that,.