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So, Sea of Theives. Sea of Memes. Game Rare Doesn't Want To Fix.
Anyone play it. What are your experiences? What's putting you off? What's drew you to it?
If you ever wanted a game that allows you to be a genuine dick sucker and ruin the fun of other players because that's literally the point of being a pirate in the game, then Sea of Thieves might be fun for you. It goes on sale pretty often, and if you don't have the money to buy it,
EDIT: Remembered to finally do this. Two stories of shenanigans ahead.
You Yee'd Your Last Haw
Was going a quest on an island in a place called The Devils Roar; every island and unmarked rock has a chance of erupting into a fucking volcano and you bet your ass you're gonna die if you're even remotely close to one when its erupting. Those yeet rocks are deadly and have unholy accuracy. Anyways, was doing this quest and streaming it over Discord for some friends when one of them says there's another boat here that's not my own. And he was right, it was another solo player, like me. Went back to my boat, and the other guy was on it, just kind of chilling. We chatted for a second, he had to do a quest here as well, so we decided to be friendly and go our separate ways (a rarity on the seas). Thought nothing of it. Finished my quest on that island and went towards the next.
Sailed to the next island and noticed that the other dude was here as well, cool. Started doing my thing when I noticed a third ship rolling up. But before we get to that, need to explain ship sizes.
Now, a friend who was watching me was planning on joining me later, but decided that now would be a good time to come in, with being attacked and all, so he boots the game up and I send him an invite. For some reason, with how I accidentally beached my boat, it couldn't "sink" properly, so it spawned him nearby, next to the brig. He climbs on board and hides (called tucking in-game). Waiting for the best time to strike. Well, somehow, the brig crew found a gunpowder keg. These things are deadly and can and WILL wreck your ship hard. And one blew up next to their ship. Panic ensues, because at least two of them died to the explosion. Third man climbs back up to start repairs, friend decides now is the time to strike. Comes out of hiding and cuts down the initial repairman. Sea water is just pouring into the boat, its almost done for. One of the others finally respawns, friend yells out 'my friend told you you yee'd your last haw!' as he cuts them down, their utter surprise and bewilderment all over their faces.
With their deaths and their ship sunk, they'll respawn elsewhere, giving me time to sail my now respawned boat over to that island again and finish my quest and turn my loot in.
Don't Underestimate the Small Fry
Same friend and I were finishing up some tasks and noticed we had a SHITLOAD of supplies; hundreds of cannonballs, stacks of food (health restoration), hundreds of wood planks (to repair holes), and an assortment of cursed cannonballs (that affect your ship in different ways). So, we decided to go out with a bang; a tiny, 2 man sloop challenging a 4 man galleon. The hunt began, and soon, we found a target.
The fight begins, him steering and me on cannons. I'm pelting them as fast as I can, we're trying to stay out of their cannons range and angles, and we almost have them. Our boat takes a barrage and I go down to repair (because you always need someone to steer). Then the worst thing happens; my headset battery dies. I rush around to grab my old, falling apart headset and mic, but by that point, it's too late. Our ship is sunk. My failure to realize how long I had my headset running cost us the fight. But it's not a sad ending.
The galleon crew were surprised a sloop could fuck them up that bad, apparently they were pretty close to sinking a few times. We chatted for a sec, told them what happened to my headset, and agreed that if I didn't have to grab my old one, it would have went differently. I handed them my pineapples (the best non-meat food that heals you), said GG, and told them to send me to the Ferryman with dignity.
I have a few others, but their more bite sized.
Anyone play it. What are your experiences? What's putting you off? What's drew you to it?
If you ever wanted a game that allows you to be a genuine dick sucker and ruin the fun of other players because that's literally the point of being a pirate in the game, then Sea of Thieves might be fun for you. It goes on sale pretty often, and if you don't have the money to buy it,
I'll fucking buy someone a copy because fuck playing it alone anymore
EDIT: Remembered to finally do this. Two stories of shenanigans ahead.
You Yee'd Your Last Haw
Was going a quest on an island in a place called The Devils Roar; every island and unmarked rock has a chance of erupting into a fucking volcano and you bet your ass you're gonna die if you're even remotely close to one when its erupting. Those yeet rocks are deadly and have unholy accuracy. Anyways, was doing this quest and streaming it over Discord for some friends when one of them says there's another boat here that's not my own. And he was right, it was another solo player, like me. Went back to my boat, and the other guy was on it, just kind of chilling. We chatted for a second, he had to do a quest here as well, so we decided to be friendly and go our separate ways (a rarity on the seas). Thought nothing of it. Finished my quest on that island and went towards the next.
Sailed to the next island and noticed that the other dude was here as well, cool. Started doing my thing when I noticed a third ship rolling up. But before we get to that, need to explain ship sizes.
- Sloops are the smallest ship, 2 players max. Slowest with the wind, fastest against the wind. 2 cannons total, 1 on each side, and 1 mast.
- Brigantines are the middle of the road, 3 players max. Faster than a sloop with the wind, but slower against the wind. 4 cannons total, 2 on each side, and 2 masts.
- Galleons are the BIG BOYS, 4 players max. 'I AM SPEED' incarnate with the wind, moving through molasses against the wind. 8 cannons total, 4 on each side, and 3 masts.
Now, a friend who was watching me was planning on joining me later, but decided that now would be a good time to come in, with being attacked and all, so he boots the game up and I send him an invite. For some reason, with how I accidentally beached my boat, it couldn't "sink" properly, so it spawned him nearby, next to the brig. He climbs on board and hides (called tucking in-game). Waiting for the best time to strike. Well, somehow, the brig crew found a gunpowder keg. These things are deadly and can and WILL wreck your ship hard. And one blew up next to their ship. Panic ensues, because at least two of them died to the explosion. Third man climbs back up to start repairs, friend decides now is the time to strike. Comes out of hiding and cuts down the initial repairman. Sea water is just pouring into the boat, its almost done for. One of the others finally respawns, friend yells out 'my friend told you you yee'd your last haw!' as he cuts them down, their utter surprise and bewilderment all over their faces.
With their deaths and their ship sunk, they'll respawn elsewhere, giving me time to sail my now respawned boat over to that island again and finish my quest and turn my loot in.
Don't Underestimate the Small Fry
Same friend and I were finishing up some tasks and noticed we had a SHITLOAD of supplies; hundreds of cannonballs, stacks of food (health restoration), hundreds of wood planks (to repair holes), and an assortment of cursed cannonballs (that affect your ship in different ways). So, we decided to go out with a bang; a tiny, 2 man sloop challenging a 4 man galleon. The hunt began, and soon, we found a target.
The fight begins, him steering and me on cannons. I'm pelting them as fast as I can, we're trying to stay out of their cannons range and angles, and we almost have them. Our boat takes a barrage and I go down to repair (because you always need someone to steer). Then the worst thing happens; my headset battery dies. I rush around to grab my old, falling apart headset and mic, but by that point, it's too late. Our ship is sunk. My failure to realize how long I had my headset running cost us the fight. But it's not a sad ending.
The galleon crew were surprised a sloop could fuck them up that bad, apparently they were pretty close to sinking a few times. We chatted for a sec, told them what happened to my headset, and agreed that if I didn't have to grab my old one, it would have went differently. I handed them my pineapples (the best non-meat food that heals you), said GG, and told them to send me to the Ferryman with dignity.
I have a few others, but their more bite sized.
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