BumbleBumble

So i logged on this morning, fresh faced and excited to play: Looked at my options, the boat needed work, we were low on tools, melee weapons and armor. Then remembered I'm specced into making guns/cannons and can't do anything to help my company. Logged off. I understand people want specialisation but if i can't log on and actually get on with something because of limitations of the game design, then i think the system is flawed. Yes i know, I could spent hours farming, but seriously. That shouldn't be the only option.

Could do with some piracy too in this pirate game.

It's a mass multi player online game? I don't get it, are you saying you're not allowed to be solo or in a small group in an MMO? At what point did Mass multiplayer online games, mean that you HAD to be in a group?

If they're well aware, as you say, then why implement something that would clearly irritate, and limit their fans? I personally cant understand why things like this, which would dramatically change the dynamic and the possibility of even playing for some people haven't been thought before releasing. Doesn't matter whether it's in EA or not. If you buy into a prototype and then I do something that would stop you enjoying or playing that prototype then you're not likely to play it. You're also likely to mention to others why things are bad and then they too will gain a similar impression. Also, it's rare that the actual coders get to decide game mechanics. Similar to builders and architects. Builders have the skills, Architects do the pointing. I hate the EA guise, but whilst we have it, developers need to understand that people make their minds up on the EA regardless of whatever they're testing. Also, telling people to stop crying about an issue because it's EA is ironic. EA is about feedback, so to silence their feedback but argue that it's 'EA and to be expected so shut up' is hypocritical.

I can construct the biggest and strongest of galleons, but a bow? Nope, well beyond my ability.

Wipe would also cost them players....

Good luck getting to piracy skills ...

So when you've already got a 75% negative review page, you go and irritate the majority (I assume) of the remaining player base with a Skill point change that screws the majority of people playing in small groups. I understand there are big companies, but even those are smaller groups within the faction. I thought this game was meant to be a Pirate mmo game?! If it's an mmo and you want specialisations, separate combat skills with crafting skills. Roll back the change!