A small un-intrusive gameplay mechanic i propose regarding your ship.
In the past ive had my ship sunk but managed to escape with my loot on a rowboat and made it to an outpost.
After selling i find the mermaid to get another ship.
I dont think this should change, however being at an outpost without a ship, why not speak to the ship builder and purchase a replacement?
Obviously it will only be summoned if there are no other ships at the outpost and all crew members must vote on it kinda like a voyage and when accepted a ship spawns in at the dock.
The fee is small but present to basically be a convenience.
You can also change your ship.
For example if you were on a galleon and everybody left, you can swap it out for a sloop. However it can only be changed if crew numbers are correct. i.e No 4 man sloop crews. The builder will refuse to sell.
In the end, why would you not talk to the ship builder? Its a legitimate business and of course if you dont wanna spend the 100 gold or whatever then go speak to the mermaid and spawn away, or..pay 100 gold and granted if the parametres are met and no ships near the outpost, your ship will spawn on the dock, you can reqttach your rowboat and sail off on your next adventure.
its subtle but sweet.
Please provide constructive feedback even if you disagree lets be adults.
