So, I had this idea a few years ago that got downvoted like crazy on Reddit. After revisiting it recently, I realized why people didn’t like it so much, and that’s okay. I’ve added more to the idea, and I’d love some honest opinions on it.
The goal behind this idea is to encourage players to log in more often and maybe even help prevent some burnout. Here’s what I’m thinking:
You know in the Maiden Voyage when you dig up the Pirate Lord’s chest and find gear inside? Imagine something similar, but much rarer. Picture digging up a chest so uncommon that finding one would feel like an event, kind of like the excitement of discovering a Box of Wondrous Secrets. But instead of just coins (because, let’s face it, we have plenty of those), the chest would contain actual loot.
Now, here’s where it gets fun: when you open the chest, you’d see gear inside. You’d hold the interact button to collect a rare cosmetic, maybe one piece of an entire set tied to these special chests"everyone on board would receive it". or players like me, this would be something worth searching for regularly.
To make it even better, they could also tie this to the in game Billboard "since the billboard is basically unused now". These rare chests could reward exclusive cosmetics, like clothing, weapons, or even ship decorations. "It would be a random reward, based on what you don't have" The thrill of finding one would be its own reward, and it’d add a fresh layer of excitement to the game.
Coins are great, but the magic of finding something new just isn’t there when it always ends the same way. What do you think?
