Jib Sails

  • Each ship class is equipped with a bow sprit but none of the ships equip a jib sail making the existence of a bow sprit kind of nonsensical beyond displaying a figurehead. The Burning Blade incorporates a jib sail now, which “completes” the appearance of a sailing vessel. Having jib sails would flesh out the elegance of our precious vessels.

    My suggestion is to include a jib sail with two control options. First, the sail would automatically furl and unfurl alongside the most forward main sail on the ship, i.e. the single mast sail on the sloop, the #1 mast on the brig and galleon. The jib would then contribute 30% to what is normally 100% thrust with that one forward main sail fully unfurled. Secondly, there should be a method to furl or unfurl the jib sail independently. Having a slower, more controllable jib sail that’s more out of the way of your line of sight would make shallow water maneuvering and docking more enjoyable.

    If anything, just having the jib for appearance’s sake would be a beautiful addition!

    Jib = Beauty

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  • @stryker-mojo 100% I'm here for it, usable or not

  • As far as having an effect on gameplay I'm a bit divided, but it would be very nice looking indeed.

  • Yes the ships look somewhat silly without the jib, although I think some function should be associated with the use of it: like better performance in bad weather etc.

  • @captain-fob4141 Yeah, I would totally be in support even if they were cosmetic only. Cosmetic sails would be an opportunity for Rare to design unique jib sails with differing designs and such!

  • @arias1101 I can definitely understand that. Especially as a solo slooper, having one more sail to manage would be a pain. Perhaps just cosmetic to complete the appearance?

  • @metal-ravage it would be kinda cool to run up the jib and lower the main sail during storms to reduce the effect of getting tossed around while still under some power. Nice idea!

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