As mobile devices are increasing in popularity, it may be a great addition to SoT to add a companion app that adds a new level of adventure and strategy.
My idea is to utilize the upcoming pet addition to SoT (as Rare already softly announced is coming) to not only be a part of your wardrobe but a tool. The mobile app could be a simplified way to control your pet (such as a parrot, monkey, chicken, fish, etc.) to scope out islands or enemy ships before actually sailing over to them.
For example, if you see a gallon not far off and you are not sure if you want to commit to pursuing them, get on the app which is linked to your xbox account to enter the same server and you have a first or third person view of a parrot or seagull to see if this enemy has any loot. The enemy will also be able to shoot and kill the pet before they get a peak.
Another example is you just finished a skull fort but need to engage an enemy ship before you can open the treasure room. Leave your monkey hidden in a tree on the island to make sure they don't have someone killing the captain will you're on the sea.
Obviously this would be a big endeavor for Rare to create with some well thought out details. I have a lot more ideas within this but figured I would start a thread and see what you all thought!
Cheers!
