Split across three hilarious Tall Tales packed with secrets and side-quests, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island invites pirates to meet classic char...
I do think there’s a very vocal minority that gives it a bad rap. I’ve had numerous moments with other players while playing this game that I simply can’t have anywhere else. It generates very unique and organic interactions with people. There’s nothing quite like tucking on someone’s boat and lying in wait for the right moment to kill them all and take their booty!
But being PvPvE, it can illicit some pretty strong reactions from people who haven’t come to terms with being sunk, and opponents that are being toxic.
There’s also the fact that Rare seems to spend more time adding new content to pull in players than actually fixing basic problems. You’ll shoot at someone and get a hit registration, many times in a row without them eating (to heal) or dying. There has also been an influx of cheaters lately that they have seemingly yet to address. And it’s not subtle, there are videos of people having kegs dropped onto their boat by a flying person 100ft above them, and watching them fly away just before the keg explodes.
Yes it feels very organic, but like most online games I approach it feels intimidating to play without having someone that guides you through it or at least shares your newbieness
Yeah definitely. I was lucky enough to have a friend show me the ropes. Definitely the way to go, there are so many tiny things to learn.
If you’re being pursued by another ship there are tons of variables that need to eventually become second nature. You need to keep the sails in the right direction relative to the wind, make sure you’re have equipment and ammo in your pockets, make sure you’re not taking on water (or if you are, know how long before you NEED to go bail), and in the back of your mind have an idea of what your opponent could be doing to get on board your ship (cannon angle/distance etc).
It can be quite daunting, but on the bright side, there are virtually no unlockable upgrades to give one player an advantage over another. It’s a very level playing field, and the only real advantages come from knowledge and skill.
I do think there’s a very vocal minority that gives it a bad rap. I’ve had numerous moments with other players while playing this game that I simply can’t have anywhere else. It generates very unique and organic interactions with people. There’s nothing quite like tucking on someone’s boat and lying in wait for the right moment to kill them all and take their booty!
But being PvPvE, it can illicit some pretty strong reactions from people who haven’t come to terms with being sunk, and opponents that are being toxic.
There’s also the fact that Rare seems to spend more time adding new content to pull in players than actually fixing basic problems. You’ll shoot at someone and get a hit registration, many times in a row without them eating (to heal) or dying. There has also been an influx of cheaters lately that they have seemingly yet to address. And it’s not subtle, there are videos of people having kegs dropped onto their boat by a flying person 100ft above them, and watching them fly away just before the keg explodes.
Yes it feels very organic, but like most online games I approach it feels intimidating to play without having someone that guides you through it or at least shares your newbieness
Yeah definitely. I was lucky enough to have a friend show me the ropes. Definitely the way to go, there are so many tiny things to learn.
If you’re being pursued by another ship there are tons of variables that need to eventually become second nature. You need to keep the sails in the right direction relative to the wind, make sure you’re have equipment and ammo in your pockets, make sure you’re not taking on water (or if you are, know how long before you NEED to go bail), and in the back of your mind have an idea of what your opponent could be doing to get on board your ship (cannon angle/distance etc).
It can be quite daunting, but on the bright side, there are virtually no unlockable upgrades to give one player an advantage over another. It’s a very level playing field, and the only real advantages come from knowledge and skill.